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Canon SX150 IS vs Kodak M530

Portability
86
Imaging
38
Features
40
Overall
38
Canon PowerShot SX150 IS front
 
Kodak EasyShare M530 front
Portability
95
Imaging
35
Features
14
Overall
26

Canon SX150 IS vs Kodak M530 Key Specs

Canon SX150 IS
(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
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
  • Launched January 2010
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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").

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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.

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Reasons to pick Canon SX150 IS over the Kodak M530

 SX150 IS M530 
LaunchedMay 2012January 2010More modern by 29 months
Focus manually Very exact focusing
Screen dimension3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")

Reasons to pick Kodak M530 over the Canon SX150 IS

 M530 SX150 IS 

Common features in the Canon SX150 IS and Kodak M530

 SX150 IS M530 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen resolution230k230kThe 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).

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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.

Canon SX150 IS vs Kodak M530 size comparison

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

Canon SX150 IS vs Kodak M530 top view buttons comparison

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 sensor size comparison

Canon SX150 IS vs Kodak M530 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon SX150 IS vs Kodak M530 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon SX150 IS as a Portrait photography camera
Kodak M530 as a Portrait photography camera
42
has manual focus
decent megapixels (14MP)
has face detection autofocus
external flash not possible
sensor is small (1/2.3")
no RAW files
21
no manual focus
no manual control
no external flash support
low megapixels (12MP)
small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Canon SX150 IS
Street photography with Kodak M530
59
has image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than others (306g)
no moving screen
sensor is small (1/2.3")
no RAW files
47
no articulating screen
lack of image stabilization
small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
low maximum ISO (1,000)
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Sports Comparison

Canon SX150 IS as a Sports photography camera
Kodak M530 as a Sports photography camera
40
has image stabilization (Optical)
decent megapixels (14 megapixels)
has tracking autofocus
max frames per second low (1.0 frames per second)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
low battery (130 CIPA)
no phase detect autofocus
17
maximum shutter speed is a little low (1/1,400 seconds)
no shutter priority mode
lack of image stabilization
low megapixels (12MP)
small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Canon SX150 IS as a Travel photography camera
Kodak M530 as a Travel photography camera
64
lighter than others (306 grams)
decent megapixels (14MP)
has built in flash
reasonably wide (28mm)
great reach (336mm)
doesn't have Timelapse mode
low battery (130 per charge)
screen is not selfie friendly
sluggish max aperture (f3.4)
58
has built in flash
great max aperture (f)
doesn't have Timelapse mode
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
does not posses selfie friendly screen
wide angle not great (36mm)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon SX150 IS Landscape photography highlights
Kodak M530 Landscape photography highlights
46
has manual focus
reasonably wide (28mm)
screen size is good (3")
has image stabilization (Optical)
decent megapixels (14 megapixels)
can't switch lenses (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.4)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
no RAW files
low battery (130 CIPA)
doesn't have Timelapse mode
27
great max aperture (f)
no manual focus
cannot swap lenses (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not great (36mm)
screen is small (2.7")
no manual control
lack of image stabilization
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
small sensor (1/2.3")
low maximum ISO (1,000)
doesn't have RAW files
doesn't have Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon SX150 IS Vlogging factors
Kodak M530 Vlogging factors
31
reasonably wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
has face detection autofocus
lighter than others (306g)
sluggish max aperture (f3.4)
screen is not selfie friendly
low video resolution (1280 x 720 pxls)
doesn't have external microphone support
25
great max aperture (f)
wide angle not great (36mm)
does not posses selfie friendly screen
lack of image stabilization
low quality video (640 x 480 pxls)
doesn't have microphone support
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Canon SX150 IS vs Kodak M530 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon SX150 IS and Kodak M530
 Canon PowerShot SX150 ISKodak EasyShare M530
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