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Canon SD4000 IS vs Kodak M530

Portability
94
Imaging
33
Features
30
Overall
31
Canon PowerShot SD4000 IS front
 
Kodak EasyShare M530 front
Portability
95
Imaging
35
Features
14
Overall
26

Canon SD4000 IS vs Kodak M530 Key Specs

Canon SD4000 IS
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-105mm (F2.0-5.3) lens
  • 175g - 100 x 54 x 23mm
  • Announced August 2010
  • Alternative Name is IXUS 300 HS / IXY 30S
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 SD4000 IS vs Kodak M530 Overview

Lets look much closer at the Canon SD4000 IS and Kodak M530, both Small Sensor Compact cameras by competitors Canon and Kodak. The sensor resolution of the SD4000 IS (10MP) and the M530 (12MP) is pretty close and they feature the same exact sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The SD4000 IS was revealed 7 months later than the M530 so they are both of a similar age. The two cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before delving straight into a complete comparison, below is a quick view of how the SD4000 IS scores versus the M530 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Canon SD4000 IS over the Kodak M530

 SD4000 IS M530 
IntroducedAugust 2010January 2010More recent by 7 months
Screen sizing3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")

Reasons to pick Kodak M530 over the Canon SD4000 IS

 M530 SD4000 IS 

Common features in the Canon SD4000 IS and Kodak M530

 SD4000 IS M530 
Focus manually Lack of manual focusing
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen resolution230k230kThe same screen resolution
Selfie screen Absent selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Absent Touch friendly screen

Canon SD4000 IS vs Kodak M530 Physical Comparison

If you're going to lug around your camera often, you'll need to factor in its weight and measurements. The Canon SD4000 IS has external dimensions of 100mm x 54mm x 23mm (3.9" x 2.1" x 0.9") having a weight of 175 grams (0.39 lbs) and the Kodak M530 has proportions of 94mm x 57mm x 23mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9") along with a weight of 150 grams (0.33 lbs).

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Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you have chosen during that time. Below is the front view size comparison of the SD4000 IS and the M530.

Canon SD4000 IS vs Kodak M530 size comparison

Using size and weight, the portability score of the SD4000 IS and M530 is 94 and 95 respectively.

Canon SD4000 IS vs Kodak M530 top view buttons comparison

Canon SD4000 IS vs Kodak M530 Sensor Comparison

Usually, it is very difficult to picture the difference in sensor measurements just by looking through specs. The visual underneath should give you a better sense of the sensor dimensions in the SD4000 IS and M530.

As you can plainly see, both cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing albeit different MP. You can expect the Kodak M530 to provide you with extra detail because of its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution will enable you to crop shots a little more aggressively. The younger SD4000 IS provides a benefit with regard to sensor innovation.

Canon SD4000 IS vs Kodak M530 sensor size comparison

Canon SD4000 IS vs Kodak M530 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon SD4000 IS vs Kodak M530 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon SD4000 IS Portrait photography factors
Kodak M530 Portrait photography factors
19
focusing manually not possible
manual exposure not possible
cannot use external flash
low resolution sensor (10 megapixels)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
21
manual focus not available
lack of manual mode
external flash not possible
low megapixels (12MP)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
no RAW files
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Canon SD4000 IS
Street photography with Kodak M530
56
image stabilization (Optical)
no moving screen
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
47
screen is fixed
does not have image stabilization
sensor is small (1/2.3")
no RAW files
maximum ISO low (1,000)
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Sports Comparison

Canon SD4000 IS Sports photography info
Kodak M530 Sports photography info
26
image stabilization (Optical)
max fps low (4.0 frames/s)
low resolution sensor (10MP)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect AF
17
low max shutter speed (1/1,400s)
no shutter priority
does not have image stabilization
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
no phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Canon SD4000 IS Travel photography advice
Kodak M530 Travel photography advice
64
built-in flash
reasonably wide (28mm)
very good maximum aperture (f2.0)
missing Time Lapse mode
low resolution sensor (10 megapixels)
doesn't contain selfie friendly screen
58
built-in flash
fast maximum aperture (f)
lack of Time Lapse mode
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
screen isn't selfie friendly
wide angle not good (36mm)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon SD4000 IS Landscape photography information
Kodak M530 Landscape photography information
40
reasonably wide (28mm)
very good maximum aperture (f2.0)
screen is a decent size (3")
image stabilization (Optical)
focusing manually not possible
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
manual exposure not possible
low resolution sensor (10MP)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
missing Time Lapse mode
27
fast maximum aperture (f)
manual focus not available
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not good (36mm)
small screen (2.7")
lack of manual mode
does not have image stabilization
low megapixels (12MP)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
maximum ISO low (1,000)
no RAW files
lack of Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon SD4000 IS Vlogging highlights
Kodak M530 Vlogging highlights
32
reasonably wide (28mm)
very good maximum aperture (f2.0)
image stabilization (Optical)
doesn't contain selfie friendly screen
video resolution low (1280 x 720 resolution)
missing mic port
25
fast maximum aperture (f)
wide angle not good (36mm)
screen isn't selfie friendly
does not have image stabilization
video resolution low (640 x 480 resolution)
lack of external mic socket
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Canon SD4000 IS vs Kodak M530 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon SD4000 IS and Kodak M530
 Canon PowerShot SD4000 ISKodak EasyShare M530
General Information
Brand Canon Kodak
Model Canon PowerShot SD4000 IS Kodak EasyShare M530
Alternate name IXUS 300 HS / IXY 30S -
Category Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Announced 2010-08-02 2010-01-05
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Chip Digic 4 -
Sensor type BSI-CMOS CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 10 megapixel 12 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Highest Possible resolution 3648 x 2736 4000 x 3000
Maximum native ISO 3200 1000
Min native ISO 100 80
RAW data
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 28-105mm (3.8x) 36-108mm (3.0x)
Highest aperture f/2.0-5.3 -
Macro focus range 3cm 10cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Type of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 3 inches 2.7 inches
Resolution of screen 230k dots 230k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 15s 1/8s
Fastest shutter speed 1/2500s 1/1400s
Continuous shutter rate 4.0 frames per second -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 6.00 m 4.00 m
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in, Slow Syncro Auto, Fill-in, Red-Eye reduction, Off
Hot shoe
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), 320 x 240 (240 fps) 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Maximum video resolution 1280x720 640x480
Video format Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
Mic port
Headphone port
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
Environmental sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 175g (0.39 pounds) 150g (0.33 pounds)
Dimensions 100 x 54 x 23mm (3.9" x 2.1" x 0.9") 94 x 57 x 23mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9")
DXO scores
DXO Overall score not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth score not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range score not tested not tested
DXO Low light score not tested not tested
Other
Battery model NB-6L KLIC-7006
Self timer Yes (2 sec or 10 sec, Custom) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse feature
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC/MMC/MMCplus/MMCplus HC SD/SDHC card, Internal
Card slots 1 1
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