Canon SX150 IS vs Kodak M530
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Canon SX150 IS vs Kodak M530 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Screen
- ISO 80 - 1600
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 28-336mm (F3.4-5.6) lens
- 306g - 113 x 73 x 46mm
- Released May 2012
- Previous Model is Canon SX130 IS
- Updated by Canon SX160 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
- Launched January 2010

Canon SX150 IS vs Kodak M530 Overview
Below, we will be evaluating the Canon SX150 IS vs Kodak M530, former is a Small Sensor Superzoom while the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by rivals Canon and Kodak. The sensor resolution of the SX150 IS (14MP) and the M530 (12MP) is relatively well matched and they feature the exact same sensor sizes (1/2.3").

The SX150 IS was launched 2 years after the M530 which is quite a big difference as far as technology is concerned. Both the cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).
Before going straight into a in depth comparison, below is a brief introduction of how the SX150 IS scores versus the M530 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Canon SX150 IS vs Kodak M530 Gallery
This is a preview of the gallery photos for Canon PowerShot SX150 IS & Kodak EasyShare M530. The complete galleries are available at Canon SX150 IS Gallery & Kodak M530 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Canon SX150 IS over the Kodak M530
SX150 IS | M530 | |||
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Launched | May 2012 | ![]() | January 2010 | More modern by 29 months |
Focus manually | ![]() | Very exact focusing | ||
Screen dimension | 3" | ![]() | 2.7" | Bigger screen (+0.3") |
Reasons to pick Kodak M530 over the Canon SX150 IS
M530 | SX150 IS |
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Common features in the Canon SX150 IS and Kodak M530
SX150 IS | M530 | |||
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Screen type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed screen |
Screen resolution | 230k | ![]() | 230k | The same screen resolution |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Neither has selfie screen | ||
Touch friendly screen | ![]() | Missing Touch friendly screen |
Canon SX150 IS vs Kodak M530 Physical Comparison
For anybody who is going to carry around your camera, you are going to need to consider its weight and proportions. The Canon SX150 IS has outside measurements of 113mm x 73mm x 46mm (4.4" x 2.9" x 1.8") having a weight of 306 grams (0.67 lbs) while the Kodak M530 has measurements of 94mm x 57mm x 23mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9") having a weight of 150 grams (0.33 lbs).
Contrast the Canon SX150 IS vs Kodak M530 in our newest Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you select during that time. Below is the front view measurement comparison of the SX150 IS compared to the M530.

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the SX150 IS and M530 is 86 and 95 respectively.

Canon SX150 IS vs Kodak M530 Sensor Comparison
Normally, its difficult to envision the gap between sensor sizes just by looking at specs. The picture below might offer you a more clear sense of the sensor measurements in the SX150 IS and M530.
All in all, both of these cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements albeit not the same megapixels. You can count on the Canon SX150 IS to give you more detail utilizing its extra 2MP. Higher resolution will also make it easier to crop shots somewhat more aggressively. The fresher SX150 IS will have an edge in sensor tech.

Canon SX150 IS vs Kodak M530 Screen and ViewFinder


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Canon SX150 IS vs Kodak M530 Specifications
Canon PowerShot SX150 IS | Kodak EasyShare M530 | |
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General Information | ||
Make | Canon | Kodak |
Model | Canon PowerShot SX150 IS | Kodak EasyShare M530 |
Type | Small Sensor Superzoom | Small Sensor Compact |
Released | 2012-05-14 | 2010-01-05 |
Physical type | Compact | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Processor Chip | Digic 4 | - |
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 | 14 megapixel | 12 megapixel |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3 and 3:2 | 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 |
Highest Possible resolution | 4320 x 3240 | 4000 x 3000 |
Maximum native ISO | 1600 | 1000 |
Lowest native ISO | 80 | 80 |
RAW images | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focus | ||
Touch to focus | ||
AF continuous | ||
Single AF | ||
AF tracking | ||
Selective AF | ||
AF center weighted | ||
Multi area AF | ||
AF live view | ||
Face detection focusing | ||
Contract detection focusing | ||
Phase detection focusing | ||
Number of focus points | 1 | - |
Lens | ||
Lens mount | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens focal range | 28-336mm (12.0x) | 36-108mm (3.0x) |
Highest aperture | f/3.4-5.6 | - |
Macro focus range | 1cm | 10cm |
Focal length multiplier | 5.8 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Screen type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Screen diagonal | 3 inches | 2.7 inches |
Screen resolution | 230k dots | 230k dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch function | ||
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | None | None |
Features | ||
Min shutter speed | 15 secs | 1/8 secs |
Max shutter speed | 1/2500 secs | 1/1400 secs |
Continuous shutter rate | 1.0fps | - |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Expose Manually | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | - |
Set WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Inbuilt flash | ||
Flash range | 3.00 m | 4.00 m |
Flash modes | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync | Auto, Fill-in, Red-Eye reduction, Off |
External flash | ||
Auto exposure bracketing | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment metering | ||
Average metering | ||
Spot metering | ||
Partial metering | ||
AF area metering | ||
Center weighted metering | ||
Video features | ||
Supported 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) |
Maximum video resolution | 1280x720 | 640x480 |
Video data format | H.264 | Motion JPEG |
Microphone support | ||
Headphone support | ||
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 sealing | ||
Water proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 306 grams (0.67 pounds) | 150 grams (0.33 pounds) |
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 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 life | 130 shots | - |
Battery style | AA | - |
Battery model | 2 x AA | KLIC-7006 |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec, Custom) | Yes (2 or 10 sec) |
Time lapse recording | ||
Storage type | SD/SDHC/SDXC | SD/SDHC card, Internal |
Card slots | One | One |
Launch cost | $249 | $110 |