Canon SX130 IS vs Kodak M530
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Canon SX130 IS vs Kodak M530 Key Specs
(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
(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

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").

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.

Canon SX130 IS vs Kodak M530 Gallery
Below is a preview of the gallery photos for Canon PowerShot SX130 IS & Kodak EasyShare M530. The whole galleries are provided at Canon SX130 IS Gallery & Kodak M530 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Canon SX130 IS over the Kodak M530
SX130 IS | M530 | |||
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Released | August 2010 | ![]() | January 2010 | Newer by 8 months |
Manually focus | ![]() | Very precise focus | ||
Screen dimension | 3" | ![]() | 2.7" | Bigger screen (+0.3") |
Reasons to pick Kodak M530 over the Canon SX130 IS
M530 | SX130 IS |
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Common features in the Canon SX130 IS and Kodak M530
SX130 IS | M530 | |||
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Screen type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed screen |
Screen resolution | 230k | ![]() | 230k | Same 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).
See the Canon SX130 IS and Kodak M530 in our brand new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.
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.

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 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 Screen and ViewFinder


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Canon SX130 IS vs Kodak M530 Specifications
Canon PowerShot SX130 IS | Kodak EasyShare M530 | |
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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 |