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Canon SD3500 IS vs Kodak M530

Portability
95
Imaging
37
Features
31
Overall
34
Canon PowerShot SD3500 IS front
 
Kodak EasyShare M530 front
Portability
95
Imaging
35
Features
14
Overall
26

Canon SD3500 IS vs Kodak M530 Key Specs

Canon SD3500 IS
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3.5" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 1600
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 24-120mm (F2.8-5.9) lens
  • 160g - 99 x 56 x 22mm
  • Revealed February 2010
  • Also Known as IXUS 210 / IXY 10S
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
  • Announced January 2010
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Canon SD3500 IS vs Kodak M530 Overview

On this page, we will be reviewing the Canon SD3500 IS vs Kodak M530, both Small Sensor Compact cameras by brands Canon and Kodak. The sensor resolution of the SD3500 IS (14MP) and the M530 (12MP) is pretty comparable and both cameras boast the same sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The SD3500 IS was released 2 months later than the M530 and they are both of a similar generation. Each of the cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before getting right into a in-depth comparison, here is a quick synopsis of how the SD3500 IS matches up vs the M530 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Canon SD3500 IS over the Kodak M530

 SD3500 IS M530 
Screen dimensions3.5"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.8")
Screen resolution460k230kSharper screen (+230k dot)
Touch friendly screen Quickly navigate

Reasons to pick Kodak M530 over the Canon SD3500 IS

 M530 SD3500 IS 

Common features in the Canon SD3500 IS and Kodak M530

 SD3500 IS M530 
AnnouncedFebruary 2010January 2010Same generation
Focus manually Lack of manual focusing
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Neither offers selfie screen

Canon SD3500 IS vs Kodak M530 Physical Comparison

If you're aiming to lug around your camera, you're going to have to consider its weight and dimensions. The Canon SD3500 IS offers external dimensions of 99mm x 56mm x 22mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 0.9") accompanied by a weight of 160 grams (0.35 lbs) whilst the Kodak M530 has dimensions of 94mm x 57mm x 23mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9") along with a weight of 150 grams (0.33 lbs).

Look at the Canon SD3500 IS vs Kodak M530 in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you choose during that time. The following is a front view overall size comparison of the SD3500 IS versus the M530.

Canon SD3500 IS vs Kodak M530 size comparison

Considering size and weight, the portability rating of the SD3500 IS and M530 is 95 and 95 respectively.

Canon SD3500 IS vs Kodak M530 top view buttons comparison

Canon SD3500 IS vs Kodak M530 Sensor Comparison

In many cases, it can be hard to picture the difference in sensor measurements only by seeing specs. The photograph underneath might offer you a stronger sense of the sensor sizes in the SD3500 IS and M530.

As you can plainly see, both of those cameras have the same sensor dimensions albeit different resolution. You should expect the Canon SD3500 IS to show greater detail as a result of its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also let you crop pictures a bit more aggressively.

Canon SD3500 IS vs Kodak M530 sensor size comparison

Canon SD3500 IS vs Kodak M530 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon SD3500 IS vs Kodak M530 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon SD3500 IS Portrait photography highlights
Kodak M530 Portrait photography highlights
28
MP count good (14MP)
no manual focus
manual mode not available
no external flash support
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
21
no manual focus
no manual exposure
cannot use external flash
sensor resolution low (12MP)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Canon SD3500 IS
Street photography with Kodak M530
57
image stabilization (Optical)
no articulating screen
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
47
no articulating screen
does not have image stabilization
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
low maximum ISO (1,000)
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Sports Comparison

Canon SD3500 IS Sports photography details
Kodak M530 Sports photography details
35
image stabilization (Optical)
MP count good (14 megapixels)
continuous shooting slow (1.0 frames per second)
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect autofocus
17
low max shutter speed (1/1,400s)
no shutter priority
does not have image stabilization
sensor resolution low (12MP)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Canon SD3500 IS Travel photography details
Kodak M530 Travel photography details
65
MP count good (14 megapixels)
built-in flash
relatively wide (24mm)
does not have Time Lapse function
display isn't selfie friendly
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
58
flash built-in
good maximum aperture (f)
does not have Time Lapse mode
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
does not contain selfie friendly screen
wide angle not the best (36mm)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon SD3500 IS Landscape photography features
Kodak M530 Landscape photography features
42
relatively wide (24mm)
lovely big screen (3.5")
image stabilization (Optical)
MP count good (14MP)
no manual focus
cannot switch lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
manual mode not available
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
does not have Time Lapse function
27
good maximum aperture (f)
no manual focus
can't swap lenses (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not the best (36mm)
screen is small (2.7 inch)
no manual exposure
does not have image stabilization
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
low maximum ISO (1,000)
doesn't have RAW support
does not have Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon SD3500 IS as a Vlogging camera
Kodak M530 as a Vlogging camera
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relatively wide (24mm)
built-in touchscreen
image stabilization (Optical)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
display isn't selfie friendly
video quality not great (1280 x 720 resolution)
does not have external mic socket
25
good maximum aperture (f)
wide angle not the best (36mm)
does not contain selfie friendly screen
does not have image stabilization
video quality not great (640 x 480 pixels)
does not have external mic jack
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Canon SD3500 IS vs Kodak M530 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon SD3500 IS and Kodak M530
 Canon PowerShot SD3500 ISKodak EasyShare M530
General Information
Make Canon Kodak
Model type Canon PowerShot SD3500 IS Kodak EasyShare M530
Otherwise known as IXUS 210 / IXY 10S -
Category Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Revealed 2010-02-08 2010-01-05
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Chip Digic 4 -
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 14MP 12MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Max resolution 4320 x 3240 4000 x 3000
Max native ISO 1600 1000
Lowest native ISO 80 80
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch to focus
Continuous AF
AF single
Tracking AF
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 24-120mm (5.0x) 36-108mm (3.0x)
Highest aperture f/2.8-5.9 -
Macro focusing distance 3cm 10cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Range of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 3.5 inch 2.7 inch
Resolution of screen 460 thousand dot 230 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 15 secs 1/8 secs
Fastest shutter speed 1/3000 secs 1/1400 secs
Continuous shutter speed 1.0fps -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 3.50 m 4.00 m
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in, Slow Syncro Auto, Fill-in, Red-Eye reduction, Off
External flash
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Max video resolution 1280x720 640x480
Video format H.264 Motion JPEG
Mic input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless Eye-Fi Connected None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 160g (0.35 lbs) 150g (0.33 lbs)
Physical dimensions 99 x 56 x 22mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 0.9") 94 x 57 x 23mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9")
DXO scores
DXO Overall 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 ID NB-6L KLIC-7006
Self timer Yes (2 sec or 10 sec, Custom) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse recording
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC/MMC/MMCplus/MMCplus HC SD/SDHC card, Internal
Storage slots Single Single
Price at release - $110