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Canon SD960 IS vs Kodak M530

Portability
95
Imaging
35
Features
27
Overall
31
Canon PowerShot SD960 IS front
 
Kodak EasyShare M530 front
Portability
95
Imaging
35
Features
14
Overall
26

Canon SD960 IS vs Kodak M530 Key Specs

Canon SD960 IS
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.8" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 1600
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-112mm (F2.8-5.8) lens
  • 145g - 98 x 54 x 22mm
  • Announced February 2009
  • Additionally Known as Digital IXUS 110 IS
Kodak M530
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 1000
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 36-108mm (F) lens
  • 150g - 94 x 57 x 23mm
  • Launched January 2010
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Canon SD960 IS vs Kodak M530 Overview

Lets take a closer look at the Canon SD960 IS vs Kodak M530, both Small Sensor Compact cameras by manufacturers Canon and Kodak. The sensor resolution of the SD960 IS (12MP) and the M530 (12MP) is very comparable and both cameras boast the same sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The SD960 IS was unveiled 10 months earlier than the M530 so they are both of a similar age. Both the cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before going straight to a full comparison, here is a short overview of how the SD960 IS scores versus the M530 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Canon SD960 IS over the Kodak M530

 SD960 IS M530 
Display dimensions2.8"2.7"Larger display (+0.1")

Reasons to pick Kodak M530 over the Canon SD960 IS

 M530 SD960 IS 
LaunchedJanuary 2010February 2009Fresher by 10 months

Common features in the Canon SD960 IS and Kodak M530

 SD960 IS M530 
Manual focus Lack of manual focusing
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display resolution230k230kThe same display resolution
Selfie screen Lacking selfie screen
Touch friendly display Lacking Touch friendly display

Canon SD960 IS vs Kodak M530 Physical Comparison

When you are intending to carry your camera frequently, you are going to need to think about its weight and volume. The Canon SD960 IS provides external measurements of 98mm x 54mm x 22mm (3.9" x 2.1" x 0.9") accompanied by a weight of 145 grams (0.32 lbs) whilst the Kodak M530 has sizing of 94mm x 57mm x 23mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9") along with a weight of 150 grams (0.33 lbs).

Take a look at the Canon SD960 IS vs Kodak M530 in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you are utilizing at that time. The following is a front view dimensions comparison of the SD960 IS and the M530.

Canon SD960 IS vs Kodak M530 size comparison

Using size and weight, the portability grade of the SD960 IS and M530 is 95 and 95 respectively.

Canon SD960 IS vs Kodak M530 top view buttons comparison

Canon SD960 IS vs Kodak M530 Sensor Comparison

In many cases, it's tough to imagine the difference in sensor sizing just by checking out specs. The photograph below will help give you a more clear sense of the sensor sizing in the SD960 IS and M530.

All in all, both the cameras have the same sensor dimensions and the exact same resolution so you can expect comparable quality of photos although you may want to take the launch date of the cameras into account. The older SD960 IS will be behind when it comes to sensor technology.

Canon SD960 IS vs Kodak M530 sensor size comparison

Canon SD960 IS vs Kodak M530 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon SD960 IS vs Kodak M530 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon SD960 IS Portrait photography factors
Kodak M530 Portrait photography factors
26
offers face detection autofocus
focusing manually not possible
lack of manual exposure
cannot use external flash
low resolution (12 megapixels)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
21
lack of manual focus
lack of manual mode
external flash not possible
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
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Street Comparison

Canon SD960 IS Street photography features
Kodak M530 Street photography features
57
has image stabilization (Optical)
screen is fixed
very small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
47
screen does not articulate
lack of image stabilization
small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
low max ISO (1,000)
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Sports Comparison

Canon SD960 IS Sports photography details
Kodak M530 Sports photography details
25
has image stabilization (Optical)
very slow continuous shooting (1.0 frames per second)
lack of shutter priority mode
low resolution (12 megapixels)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect autofocus
17
low maximum shutter speed (1/1,400s)
no shutter priority
lack of image stabilization
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
small sensor (1/2.3")
has no phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Canon SD960 IS Travel photography highlights
Kodak M530 Travel photography highlights
58
flash built-in
fairly wide (28mm)
missing Timelapse mode
low resolution (12 megapixels)
display is not selfie friendly
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
58
flash built-in
fast max aperture (f)
does not have Timelapse function
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
does not posses selfie friendly screen
wide angle not fantastic (36mm)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon SD960 IS Landscape photography advice
Kodak M530 Landscape photography advice
37
fairly wide (28mm)
screen size is good (2.8")
has image stabilization (Optical)
focusing manually not possible
can't swap lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
lack of manual exposure
low resolution (12 megapixels)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
missing Timelapse mode
27
fast max aperture (f)
lack of manual focus
can't switch lenses (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not fantastic (36mm)
screen is somewhat small (2.7")
lack of manual mode
lack of image stabilization
sensor resolution low (12MP)
small sensor (1/2.3")
low max ISO (1,000)
has no RAW files
does not have Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon SD960 IS Vlogging factors
Kodak M530 Vlogging factors
31
fairly wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
offers face detection autofocus
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
display is not selfie friendly
low res video (1280 x 720 pxls)
missing external microphone support
25
fast max aperture (f)
wide angle not fantastic (36mm)
does not posses selfie friendly screen
lack of image stabilization
video resolution low (640 x 480 pxls)
does not have external microphone socket
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Canon SD960 IS vs Kodak M530 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon SD960 IS and Kodak M530
 Canon PowerShot SD960 ISKodak EasyShare M530
General Information
Company Canon Kodak
Model type Canon PowerShot SD960 IS Kodak EasyShare M530
Also referred to as Digital IXUS 110 IS -
Category Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Announced 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 measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixel 12 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Max resolution 4000 x 3000 4000 x 3000
Max native ISO 1600 1000
Minimum native ISO 80 80
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
AF continuous
AF single
AF tracking
Selective AF
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detection AF
Contract detection AF
Phase detection AF
Total focus points 9 -
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 28-112mm (4.0x) 36-108mm (3.0x)
Highest aperture f/2.8-5.8 -
Macro focusing range 2cm 10cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Type of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 2.8 inches 2.7 inches
Resolution of screen 230k dots 230k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 15s 1/8s
Fastest shutter speed 1/1600s 1/1400s
Continuous shutter rate 1.0fps -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 4.00 m 4.00 m
Flash modes Auto, Fill-in, Red-Eye reduction, Slow Sync, Off Auto, Fill-in, Red-Eye reduction, Off
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
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 Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
Microphone port
Headphone port
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 145 gr (0.32 pounds) 150 gr (0.33 pounds)
Physical dimensions 98 x 54 x 22mm (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 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-4L KLIC-7006
Self timer Yes (2, 10, Custom, Face) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SD/SDHC/MMC/MMCplus/HD /MMCplus SD/SDHC card, Internal
Card slots 1 1
Launch price - $110