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Canon SD1200 IS vs Kodak M530

Portability
95
Imaging
32
Features
17
Overall
26
Canon PowerShot SD1200 IS front
 
Kodak EasyShare M530 front
Portability
95
Imaging
34
Features
14
Overall
26

Canon SD1200 IS vs Kodak M530 Key Specs

Canon SD1200 IS
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.5" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 1600
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 35-105mm (F2.8-4.9) lens
  • 160g - 86 x 55 x 22mm
  • Launched February 2009
  • Alternative Name is Digital IXUS 95 IS
Kodak M530
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 1000
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 36-108mm (F) lens
  • 150g - 94 x 57 x 23mm
  • Introduced January 2010
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Canon SD1200 IS vs Kodak M530 Overview

Its time to look a bit more closely at the Canon SD1200 IS and Kodak M530, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras by competitors Canon and Kodak. The image resolution of the SD1200 IS (10MP) and the M530 (12MP) is relatively similar and they enjoy the exact same sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The SD1200 IS was released 10 months before the M530 so they are both of a similar generation. Each of these cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before delving through a in depth comparison, below is a short highlight of how the SD1200 IS grades vs the M530 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Canon SD1200 IS over the Kodak M530

 SD1200 IS M530 

Reasons to pick Kodak M530 over the Canon SD1200 IS

 M530 SD1200 IS 
IntroducedJanuary 2010February 2009Fresher by 10 months
Screen dimension2.7"2.5"Bigger screen (+0.2")

Common features in the Canon SD1200 IS and Kodak M530

 SD1200 IS M530 
Manual focus Lack of manual focusing
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen resolution230k230kEqual screen resolution
Selfie screen No selfie screen
Touch screen No Touch screen

Canon SD1200 IS vs Kodak M530 Physical Comparison

For those who are going to carry your camera, you will need to take into account its weight and proportions. The Canon SD1200 IS has got outer dimensions of 86mm x 55mm x 22mm (3.4" x 2.2" x 0.9") having a weight of 160 grams (0.35 lbs) whilst the Kodak M530 has measurements of 94mm x 57mm x 23mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9") having a weight of 150 grams (0.33 lbs).

Take a look at the Canon SD1200 IS and Kodak M530 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you are utilizing at that time. Following is the front view dimensions comparison of the SD1200 IS vs the M530.

Canon SD1200 IS vs Kodak M530 size comparison

Taking into account size and weight, the portability rating of the SD1200 IS and M530 is 95 and 95 respectively.

Canon SD1200 IS vs Kodak M530 top view buttons comparison

Canon SD1200 IS vs Kodak M530 Sensor Comparison

Usually, it can be difficult to visualise the difference between sensor sizing just by reviewing specifications. The visual underneath may offer you a far better sense of the sensor sizes in the SD1200 IS and M530.

Plainly, both of those cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements albeit not the same MP. You should count on the Kodak M530 to offer you greater detail as a result of its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution will enable you to crop shots much more aggressively. The older SD1200 IS is going to be behind in sensor tech.

Canon SD1200 IS vs Kodak M530 sensor size comparison

Canon SD1200 IS vs Kodak M530 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon SD1200 IS vs Kodak M530 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon SD1200 IS Portrait photography highlights
Kodak M530 Portrait photography highlights
24
offers face detect focus
no manual focus
no manual mode
can't use external flash
megapixel count low (10 megapixels)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
20
no manual focus
manual exposure not possible
external flash not possible
low MP (12MP)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
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Street Comparison

Canon SD1200 IS Street photography advice
Kodak M530 Street photography advice
56
built in image stabilization (Optical)
fixed screen
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
47
fixed screen
no image stabilization
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
low maximum ISO (1,000)
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Canon SD1200 IS
Sports photography with Kodak M530
24
built in image stabilization (Optical)
max fps very slow (1.0 fps)
no shutter priority
megapixel count low (10MP)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect auto focus
17
maximum shutter speed is a little low (1/1,400s)
lack of shutter priority mode
no image stabilization
low MP (12MP)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Canon SD1200 IS Travel photography information
Kodak M530 Travel photography information
51
has built in flash
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
megapixel count low (10 megapixels)
doesn't feature selfie friendly display
wide angle not great (35mm)
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
58
built-in flash
great maximum aperture (f)
doesn't have Time Lapse function
low MP (12 megapixels)
screen is not selfie friendly
wide angle not fantastic (36mm)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon SD1200 IS Landscape photography information
Kodak M530 Landscape photography information
26
built in image stabilization (Optical)
no manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not great (35mm)
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
tiny screen (2.5 inch)
no manual mode
megapixel count low (10 megapixels)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
27
great maximum aperture (f)
no manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not fantastic (36mm)
screen is small (2.7")
manual exposure not possible
no image stabilization
low MP (12MP)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
low maximum ISO (1,000)
lacks RAW support
doesn't have Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon SD1200 IS Vlogging features
Kodak M530 Vlogging features
27
built in image stabilization (Optical)
offers face detect focus
wide angle not great (35mm)
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
doesn't feature selfie friendly display
video quality not great (640 x 480 pxls)
doesn't have mic jack
25
great maximum aperture (f)
wide angle not fantastic (36mm)
screen is not selfie friendly
no image stabilization
video res low (640 x 480 resolution)
doesn't have external mic support
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Canon SD1200 IS vs Kodak M530 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon SD1200 IS and Kodak M530
 Canon PowerShot SD1200 ISKodak EasyShare M530
General Information
Make Canon Kodak
Model type Canon PowerShot SD1200 IS Kodak EasyShare M530
Otherwise known as Digital IXUS 95 IS -
Type Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Launched 2009-02-18 2010-01-05
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 10 megapixel 12 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Full resolution 3648 x 2736 4000 x 3000
Max native ISO 1600 1000
Minimum native ISO 80 80
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch to focus
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Total focus points 9 -
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 35-105mm (3.0x) 36-108mm (3.0x)
Highest aperture f/2.8-4.9 -
Macro focusing distance 3cm 10cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 2.5 inch 2.7 inch
Resolution of screen 230 thousand dots 230 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Optical (tunnel) None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 15s 1/8s
Maximum shutter speed 1/1500s 1/1400s
Continuous shooting rate 1.0fps -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 3.50 m 4.00 m
Flash settings Auto, Fill-in, Red-Eye reduction, Slow Sync, Off Auto, Fill-in, Red-Eye reduction, Off
External flash
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Supported video resolutions 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Max video resolution 640x480 640x480
Video data format Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
Mic support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 160 grams (0.35 lbs) 150 grams (0.33 lbs)
Dimensions 86 x 55 x 22mm (3.4" x 2.2" x 0.9") 94 x 57 x 23mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9")
DXO scores
DXO All around rating not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth rating not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested not tested
DXO Low light rating not tested not tested
Other
Battery life 260 images -
Battery style Battery Pack -
Battery ID NB-6L KLIC-7006
Self timer Yes (2, 10, Custom, Face) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Storage type SD/SDHC/MMC/MMCplus/HD MMCplus SD/SDHC card, Internal
Card slots Single Single
Launch cost $250 $110