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Canon SX120 IS vs Kodak M530

Portability
87
Imaging
33
Features
28
Overall
31
Canon PowerShot SX120 IS front
 
Kodak EasyShare M530 front
Portability
95
Imaging
35
Features
14
Overall
26

Canon SX120 IS vs Kodak M530 Key Specs

Canon SX120 IS
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/2.5" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 1600
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 36-360mm (F2.8-4.3) lens
  • 285g - 111 x 71 x 45mm
  • Announced August 2009
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 SX120 IS vs Kodak M530 Overview

Lets take a deeper look at the Canon SX120 IS versus Kodak M530, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras by competitors Canon and Kodak. The image resolution of the SX120 IS (10MP) and the M530 (12MP) is relatively well matched but the SX120 IS (1/2.5") and M530 (1/2.3") come with totally different sensor measurements.

Photography Glossary

The SX120 IS was manufactured 4 months before the M530 and they are both of a similar age. Each of these cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before getting straight into a in-depth comparison, below is a quick introduction of how the SX120 IS scores versus the M530 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Canon SX120 IS over the Kodak M530

 SX120 IS M530 
Manually focus Dial accurate focusing
Screen dimension3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")

Reasons to pick Kodak M530 over the Canon SX120 IS

 M530 SX120 IS 

Common features in the Canon SX120 IS and Kodak M530

 SX120 IS M530 
ReleasedAugust 2009January 2010Similar age
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen resolution230k230kSame screen resolution
Selfie screen Neither features selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Neither features Touch friendly screen

Canon SX120 IS vs Kodak M530 Physical Comparison

If you're intending to carry your camera often, you should factor its weight and measurements. The Canon SX120 IS enjoys outside dimensions of 111mm x 71mm x 45mm (4.4" x 2.8" x 1.8") and a weight of 285 grams (0.63 lbs) whilst 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).

Check the Canon SX120 IS versus Kodak M530 in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you are utilising at that time. Here is the front view sizing comparison of the SX120 IS and the M530.

Canon SX120 IS vs Kodak M530 size comparison

Using dimensions and weight, the portability score of the SX120 IS and M530 is 87 and 95 respectively.

Canon SX120 IS vs Kodak M530 top view buttons comparison

Canon SX120 IS vs Kodak M530 Sensor Comparison

Sometimes, it can be hard to visualise the contrast between sensor sizing only by reading through specs. The visual below will help give you a much better sense of the sensor sizes in the SX120 IS and M530.

All in all, each of the cameras posses different megapixels and different sensor sizing. The SX120 IS because of its tinier sensor will make achieving shallow depth of field tougher and the Kodak M530 will give you extra detail due to its extra 2MP. Higher resolution will also make it easier to crop pictures somewhat more aggressively.

Canon SX120 IS vs Kodak M530 sensor size comparison

Canon SX120 IS vs Kodak M530 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon SX120 IS vs Kodak M530 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Canon SX120 IS
Portrait photography with Kodak M530
33
manual focus
flash sync speed is above average (1/500s)
cannot use external flash
resolution not great (10 megapixels)
sensor size is very small (1/2.5")
has no RAW files
21
manual focus not available
manual mode not possible
no external flash support
low megapixels (12MP)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Canon SX120 IS
Street photography with Kodak M530
51
image stabilization (Optical)
screen is fixed
sensor size is very small (1/2.5")
has no RAW files
more heavy than competition in class (285 grams)
47
screen is fixed
lack of image stabilization
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
maximum ISO low (1,000)
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Sports Comparison

Canon SX120 IS Sports photography advice
Kodak M530 Sports photography advice
26
image stabilization (Optical)
low fps (1.0 frames/s)
resolution not great (10 megapixels)
sensor size is very small (1/2.5")
has no phase detect autofocus
17
maximum shutter speed is a little low (1/1,400s)
no shutter priority
lack of image stabilization
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Canon SX120 IS
Travel photography with Kodak M530
51
flash built-in
great reach (360mm)
does not have Timelapse recording
more heavy than competition in class (285g)
resolution not great (10MP)
does not have selfie friendly display
wide angle not fantastic (36mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
58
built-in flash
very good max aperture (f)
doesn't have Timelapse function
low megapixels (12MP)
screen isn't selfie friendly
wide angle not great (36mm)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon SX120 IS Landscape photography factors
Kodak M530 Landscape photography factors
36
manual focus
screen is a good size (3 inches)
image stabilization (Optical)
can't swap lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not fantastic (36mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
resolution not great (10MP)
sensor size is very small (1/2.5")
has no RAW files
does not have Timelapse recording
27
very good max aperture (f)
manual focus not available
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not great (36mm)
screen is small (2.7")
manual mode not possible
lack of image stabilization
low megapixels (12MP)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
maximum ISO low (1,000)
lack of RAW support
doesn't have Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Canon SX120 IS
Vlogging with Kodak M530
23
image stabilization (Optical)
wide angle not fantastic (36mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
does not have selfie friendly display
video quality not great (640 x 480 pxls)
does not have external microphone jack
more heavy than competition in class (285 grams)
25
very good max aperture (f)
wide angle not great (36mm)
screen isn't selfie friendly
lack of image stabilization
video quality not great (640 x 480 pixels)
doesn't have microphone port
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Canon SX120 IS vs Kodak M530 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon SX120 IS and Kodak M530
 Canon PowerShot SX120 ISKodak EasyShare M530
General Information
Brand Name Canon Kodak
Model Canon PowerShot SX120 IS Kodak EasyShare M530
Category Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Announced 2009-08-19 2010-01-05
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Digic 4 -
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.5" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 5.744 x 4.308mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 24.7mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 10 megapixel 12 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 3:2 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Max resolution 3648 x 2736 4000 x 3000
Max native ISO 1600 1000
Lowest native ISO 80 80
RAW images
Autofocusing
Manual focus
AF touch
Continuous AF
Single AF
AF tracking
Selective AF
AF center weighted
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 36-360mm (10.0x) 36-108mm (3.0x)
Largest aperture f/2.8-4.3 -
Macro focus range 1cm 10cm
Focal length multiplier 6.3 5.8
Screen
Range of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 3 inch 2.7 inch
Screen resolution 230 thousand dot 230 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Min shutter speed 15s 1/8s
Max shutter speed 1/2500s 1/1400s
Continuous shutter speed 1.0fps -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes -
Change WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 3.00 m 4.00 m
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync, Fill-in Auto, Fill-in, Red-Eye reduction, Off
Hot shoe
AEB
White balance bracketing
Max flash sync 1/500s -
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Supported video resolutions 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps), 160 x 120 (15 fps) 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Max video resolution 640x480 640x480
Video file format Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
Microphone jack
Headphone jack
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 seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 285g (0.63 lbs) 150g (0.33 lbs)
Dimensions 111 x 71 x 45mm (4.4" x 2.8" x 1.8") 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 2 x AA KLIC-7006
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Custom) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse recording
Storage media SD, SDHC, MMC, MMCplus, HC MMCplus SD/SDHC card, Internal
Storage slots One One
Launch cost $249 $110