Canon S95 vs Kodak M530

The following is a complete analysis of the Canon S95 versus Kodak M530, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras by brands Canon and Kodak. The image resolution of the S95 (10MP) and the M530 (12MP) is relatively well matched but the S95 (1/1.7") and M530 (1/2.3") enjoy different sensor size.

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The S95 was released 11 months after the M530 and they are of a similar generation. Both cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before diving in to a complete comparison, below is a brief highlight of how the S95 grades versus the M530 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Below is a preview of the gallery photos for Canon PowerShot S95 and Kodak EasyShare M530. The complete galleries are viewable at Canon S95 Gallery and Kodak M530 Gallery.

For those who are aiming to travel with your camera regularly, you're going to have to consider its weight and size. The Canon S95 comes with external dimensions of 100mm x 58mm x 30mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 1.2") having a weight of 195 grams (0.43 lbs) while the Kodak M530 has specifications of 94mm x 57mm x 23mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9") having a weight of 150 grams (0.33 lbs).

See the Canon S95 versus Kodak M530 in the all new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you select at that moment. Underneath is the front view over all size comparison of the S95 and the M530.

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the S95 and M530 is 93 and 95 respectively.

Quite often, it is very hard to imagine the difference between sensor dimensions just by reading through technical specs. The picture here may give you a clearer sense of the sensor dimensions in the S95 and M530.

As you can tell, both cameras enjoy different megapixel count and different sensor dimensions. The S95 because of its bigger sensor is going to make achieving shallow DOF easier and the Kodak M530 will resolve greater detail as a result of its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution will let you crop pictures far more aggressively. The younger S95 should have an edge in sensor technology.