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Canon SD4500 IS vs Kodak M530

Portability
94
Imaging
34
Features
27
Overall
31
Canon PowerShot SD4500 IS front
 
Kodak EasyShare M530 front
Portability
95
Imaging
35
Features
14
Overall
26

Canon SD4500 IS vs Kodak M530 Key Specs

Canon SD4500 IS
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 36-360mm (F3.4-5.6) lens
  • 190g - 101 x 59 x 22mm
  • Introduced July 2011
  • Other Name is Digital IXUS 1000 HS / IXY 50S
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
  • Released January 2010
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Canon SD4500 IS vs Kodak M530 Overview

Below is a complete analysis of the Canon SD4500 IS vs Kodak M530, both Small Sensor Compact cameras by brands Canon and Kodak. The sensor resolution of the SD4500 IS (10MP) and the M530 (12MP) is relatively close and both cameras have the same sensor size (1/2.3").

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The SD4500 IS was launched 19 months later than the M530 which makes them a generation apart from one another. Each of these cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before going straight to a step-by-step comparison, here is a brief summary of how the SD4500 IS matches up versus the M530 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Canon SD4500 IS over the Kodak M530

 SD4500 IS M530 
ReleasedJuly 2011January 2010More recent by 19 months
Screen dimensions3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")

Reasons to pick Kodak M530 over the Canon SD4500 IS

 M530 SD4500 IS 

Common features in the Canon SD4500 IS and Kodak M530

 SD4500 IS M530 
Focus manually Lack of manual focusing
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen resolution230k230kSame screen resolution
Selfie screen Neither provides selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Neither provides Touch friendly screen

Canon SD4500 IS vs Kodak M530 Physical Comparison

If you are planning to lug around your camera often, you'll have to consider its weight and measurements. The Canon SD4500 IS provides outside dimensions of 101mm x 59mm x 22mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 0.9") with a weight of 190 grams (0.42 lbs) whilst the Kodak M530 has proportions of 94mm x 57mm x 23mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9") and a weight of 150 grams (0.33 lbs).

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Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you are using at that moment. Underneath is a front view scale comparison of the SD4500 IS and the M530.

Canon SD4500 IS vs Kodak M530 size comparison

Using dimensions and weight, the portability score of the SD4500 IS and M530 is 94 and 95 respectively.

Canon SD4500 IS vs Kodak M530 top view buttons comparison

Canon SD4500 IS vs Kodak M530 Sensor Comparison

More often than not, it is very difficult to imagine the contrast in sensor measurements simply by researching a spec sheet. The graphic underneath will help offer you a much better sense of the sensor sizes in the SD4500 IS and M530.

As you can see, both the cameras provide the same sensor dimensions albeit different MP. You can count on the Kodak M530 to render extra detail utilizing its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also allow you to crop photographs more aggressively. The more recent SD4500 IS should have an advantage when it comes to sensor tech.

Canon SD4500 IS vs Kodak M530 sensor size comparison

Canon SD4500 IS vs Kodak M530 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon SD4500 IS vs Kodak M530 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon SD4500 IS Portrait photography information
Kodak M530 Portrait photography information
20
no manual focus
manual mode not possible
cannot use external flash
low megapixels (10 megapixels)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW support
21
manual focus not available
no manual control
no external flash support
MP count low (12MP)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW files
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Street Comparison

Canon SD4500 IS Street photography features
Kodak M530 Street photography features
56
image stabilization (Optical)
screen does not articulate
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW support
47
no moving screen
does not have image stabilization
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW files
maximum ISO low (1,000)
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Canon SD4500 IS
Sports photography with Kodak M530
25
image stabilization (Optical)
painfully slow continuous shooting (4.0 fps)
no shutter priority
low megapixels (10MP)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
no phase detect auto focus
17
maximum shutter speed is a little low (1/1,400 seconds)
no shutter priority mode
does not have image stabilization
MP count low (12MP)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
no phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Canon SD4500 IS Travel photography details
Kodak M530 Travel photography details
55
has built in flash
great reach (360mm)
missing Time Lapse mode
low megapixels (10MP)
doesn't have selfie friendly screen
wide angle not fantastic (36mm)
slow max aperture (f3.4)
58
has built in flash
good maximum aperture (f)
no Time Lapse function
MP count low (12MP)
does not feature selfie friendly screen
wide angle not the best (36mm)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon SD4500 IS Landscape photography info
Kodak M530 Landscape photography info
32
screen is a decent size (3 inches)
image stabilization (Optical)
no manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not fantastic (36mm)
slow max aperture (f3.4)
manual mode not possible
low megapixels (10MP)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW support
missing Time Lapse mode
27
good maximum aperture (f)
manual focus not available
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not the best (36mm)
small screen (2.7 inches)
no manual control
does not have image stabilization
MP count low (12MP)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
maximum ISO low (1,000)
no RAW files
no Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon SD4500 IS Vlogging advice
Kodak M530 Vlogging advice
28
image stabilization (Optical)
video res high (1920 x 1080 resolution)
wide angle not fantastic (36mm)
slow max aperture (f3.4)
doesn't have selfie friendly screen
missing mic jack
25
good maximum aperture (f)
wide angle not the best (36mm)
does not feature selfie friendly screen
does not have image stabilization
video res low (640 x 480 resolution)
no external mic jack
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Canon SD4500 IS vs Kodak M530 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon SD4500 IS and Kodak M530
 Canon PowerShot SD4500 ISKodak EasyShare M530
General Information
Manufacturer Canon Kodak
Model type Canon PowerShot SD4500 IS Kodak EasyShare M530
Otherwise known as Digital IXUS 1000 HS / IXY 50S -
Class Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Introduced 2011-07-19 2010-01-05
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Powered by 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 alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Max resolution 3648 x 2736 4000 x 3000
Max native ISO 3200 1000
Min native ISO 100 80
RAW files
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch to focus
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 36-360mm (10.0x) 36-108mm (3.0x)
Highest aperture f/3.4-5.6 -
Macro focusing distance 3cm 10cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Range of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 3 inches 2.7 inches
Resolution of screen 230 thousand dot 230 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Min shutter speed 15s 1/8s
Max shutter speed 1/4000s 1/1400s
Continuous shutter speed 4.0 frames/s -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 6.00 m 4.00 m
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in, Slow Syncro Auto, Fill-in, Red-Eye reduction, Off
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (24 fps), 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)
Max video resolution 1920x1080 640x480
Video format Motion JPEG 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
Environmental seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 190 gr (0.42 lb) 150 gr (0.33 lb)
Physical dimensions 101 x 59 x 22mm (4.0" x 2.3" 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-9L KLIC-7006
Self timer Yes (2 sec or 10 sec, Custom) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse feature
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC/MMC/MMCplus/MMCplus HC SD/SDHC card, Internal
Storage slots Single Single
Price at release $300 $110