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Canon SX130 IS vs Kodak M530

Portability
85
Imaging
35
Features
33
Overall
34
Canon PowerShot SX130 IS front
 
Kodak EasyShare M530 front
Portability
95
Imaging
34
Features
14
Overall
26

Canon SX130 IS vs Kodak M530 Key Specs

Canon SX130 IS
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 1600
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-336mm (F3.4-5.6) lens
  • 308g - 113 x 73 x 46mm
  • Launched August 2010
  • New Model is Canon SX150 IS
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 SX130 IS vs Kodak M530 Overview

Its time to look much closer at the Canon SX130 IS and Kodak M530, former is a Small Sensor Superzoom while the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by companies Canon and Kodak. The image resolution of the SX130 IS (12MP) and the M530 (12MP) is relatively comparable and they possess the exact same sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The SX130 IS was announced 8 months after the M530 so they are of a similar age. Each of the cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before delving in to a comprehensive comparison, below is a short highlight of how the SX130 IS matches up vs the M530 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Canon SX130 IS over the Kodak M530

 SX130 IS M530 
ReleasedAugust 2010January 2010Newer by 8 months
Manually focus Very precise focus
Screen dimension3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")

Reasons to pick Kodak M530 over the Canon SX130 IS

 M530 SX130 IS 

Common features in the Canon SX130 IS and Kodak M530

 SX130 IS M530 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen resolution230k230kSame screen resolution
Selfie screen Neither includes selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Missing Touch friendly screen

Canon SX130 IS vs Kodak M530 Physical Comparison

For those who are looking to travel with your camera frequently, you should factor its weight and dimensions. The Canon SX130 IS features outer dimensions of 113mm x 73mm x 46mm (4.4" x 2.9" x 1.8") having a weight of 308 grams (0.68 lbs) whilst the Kodak M530 has dimensions of 94mm x 57mm x 23mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9") having a weight of 150 grams (0.33 lbs).

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Remember that, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you are employing at that time. Here is the front view measurement comparison of the SX130 IS compared to the M530.

Canon SX130 IS vs Kodak M530 size comparison

Factoring in size and weight, the portability score of the SX130 IS and M530 is 85 and 95 respectively.

Canon SX130 IS vs Kodak M530 top view buttons comparison

Canon SX130 IS vs Kodak M530 Sensor Comparison

Usually, it is tough to imagine the gap in sensor dimensions only by seeing a spec sheet. The pic underneath might provide you a better sense of the sensor sizes in the SX130 IS and M530.

As you can see, both cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements and the exact same resolution so you can expect comparable quality of files but you really should take the age of the cameras into account. The more modern SX130 IS should have a benefit in sensor tech.

Canon SX130 IS vs Kodak M530 sensor size comparison

Canon SX130 IS vs Kodak M530 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon SX130 IS vs Kodak M530 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon SX130 IS Portrait photography features
Kodak M530 Portrait photography features
29
manual focus
external flash not possible
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
20
lack of manual focus
manual mode not available
external flash not possible
sensor resolution not great (12MP)
small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
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Street Comparison

Canon SX130 IS as a Street photography camera
Kodak M530 as a Street photography camera
58
image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition in class (308 grams)
no moving screen
sensor is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
47
fixed screen
does not have image stabilization
small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
low max ISO (1,000)
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Sports Comparison

Canon SX130 IS as a Sports photography camera
Kodak M530 as a Sports photography camera
27
image stabilization (Optical)
continuous shooting slow (1.0 frames per second)
megapixel count low (12MP)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect AF
17
maximum shutter speed is a little low (1/1,400s)
no shutter priority mode
does not have image stabilization
sensor resolution not great (12MP)
small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Canon SX130 IS Travel photography information
Kodak M530 Travel photography information
61
lighter than competition in class (308 grams)
flash built-in
fairly wide (28mm)
great reach (336mm)
does not have Time Lapse mode
megapixel count low (12MP)
display is not selfie friendly
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.4)
58
flash built-in
great maximum aperture (f)
lack of Time Lapse mode
sensor resolution not great (12 megapixels)
doesn't offer selfie friendly screen
wide angle not fantastic (36mm)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon SX130 IS Landscape photography features
Kodak M530 Landscape photography features
42
manual focus
fairly wide (28mm)
nice screen size (3")
image stabilization (Optical)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.4)
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
does not have Time Lapse mode
27
great maximum aperture (f)
lack of manual focus
can't switch lenses (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not fantastic (36mm)
screen is small (2.7 inches)
manual mode not available
does not have image stabilization
sensor resolution not great (12MP)
small sensor (1/2.3")
low max ISO (1,000)
lack of RAW support
lack of Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon SX130 IS Vlogging details
Kodak M530 Vlogging details
29
fairly wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition in class (308g)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.4)
display is not selfie friendly
low quality video (1280 x 720 resolution)
does not have external mic socket
25
great maximum aperture (f)
wide angle not fantastic (36mm)
doesn't offer selfie friendly screen
does not have image stabilization
low video resolution (640 x 480 pixels)
lack of mic support
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Canon SX130 IS vs Kodak M530 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon SX130 IS and Kodak M530
 Canon PowerShot SX130 ISKodak EasyShare M530
General Information
Brand Name Canon Kodak
Model type Canon PowerShot SX130 IS Kodak EasyShare M530
Type Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Compact
Launched 2010-08-19 2010-01-05
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor 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 12 megapixels 12 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 3:2 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Highest resolution 4000 x 3000 4000 x 3000
Highest native ISO 1600 1000
Lowest native ISO 80 80
RAW format
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
AF continuous
Single AF
Tracking AF
Selective AF
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detection AF
Contract detection AF
Phase detection AF
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 28-336mm (12.0x) 36-108mm (3.0x)
Max aperture f/3.4-5.6 -
Macro focusing range 1cm 10cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 3" 2.7"
Resolution of screen 230k dots 230k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 15 seconds 1/8 seconds
Highest shutter speed 1/2500 seconds 1/1400 seconds
Continuous shooting rate 1.0 frames/s -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes -
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 3.00 m 4.00 m
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync Auto, Fill-in, Red-Eye reduction, Off
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps), 160 x 120 (15 fps) 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Highest video resolution 1280x720 640x480
Video file format H.264 Motion JPEG
Mic support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 308 gr (0.68 lbs) 150 gr (0.33 lbs)
Dimensions 113 x 73 x 46mm (4.4" x 2.9" x 1.8") 94 x 57 x 23mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9")
DXO scores
DXO All around 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 2 x AA KLIC-7006
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Custom) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC/MMC/MMCplus/HC MMCplus SD/SDHC card, Internal
Card slots Single Single
Price at launch $250 $110