Canon SX160 IS vs Kodak M530
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Canon SX160 IS vs Kodak M530 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Display
- ISO 100 - 1600
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 28-448mm (F3.5-5.9) lens
- 291g - 111 x 73 x 44mm
- Announced June 2013
- Old Model is Canon SX150 IS
- Updated by Canon SX170 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 SX160 IS vs Kodak M530 Overview
Below, we will be comparing the Canon SX160 IS and Kodak M530, former being a Small Sensor Superzoom while the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by competitors Canon and Kodak. There is a sizable difference among the resolutions of the SX160 IS (16MP) and M530 (12MP) but they possess the exact same sensor sizing (1/2.3").

The SX160 IS was introduced 3 years later than the M530 and that is a fairly significant difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Each of these cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).
Before getting in to a detailed comparison, below is a quick summary of how the SX160 IS grades vs the M530 for portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Canon SX160 IS vs Kodak M530 Gallery
This is a preview of the gallery photos for Canon PowerShot SX160 IS & Kodak EasyShare M530. The whole galleries are provided at Canon SX160 IS Gallery & Kodak M530 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Canon SX160 IS over the Kodak M530
SX160 IS | M530 | |||
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Released | June 2013 | ![]() | January 2010 | Fresher by 43 months |
Manually focus | ![]() | Very exact focus | ||
Screen dimension | 3" | ![]() | 2.7" | Bigger screen (+0.3") |
Reasons to pick Kodak M530 over the Canon SX160 IS
M530 | SX160 IS |
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Common features in the Canon SX160 IS and Kodak M530
SX160 IS | M530 | |||
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Screen type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed screen |
Screen resolution | 230k | ![]() | 230k | Identical screen resolution |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Lacking selfie screen | ||
Touch screen | ![]() | Lacking Touch screen |
Canon SX160 IS vs Kodak M530 Physical Comparison
For those who are aiming to carry your camera, you need to factor in its weight and size. The Canon SX160 IS has got external measurements of 111mm x 73mm x 44mm (4.4" x 2.9" x 1.7") having a weight of 291 grams (0.64 lbs) whilst the Kodak M530 has specifications of 94mm x 57mm x 23mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9") and a weight of 150 grams (0.33 lbs).
Look at the Canon SX160 IS and Kodak M530 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Remember that, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you have chosen at that moment. Following is the front view physical size comparison of the SX160 IS vs the M530.

Looking at size and weight, the portability score of the SX160 IS and M530 is 86 and 95 respectively.

Canon SX160 IS vs Kodak M530 Sensor Comparison
In many cases, its difficult to visualise the gap in sensor sizing simply by researching technical specs. The photograph here should give you a stronger sense of the sensor measurements in the SX160 IS and M530.
As you have seen, each of these cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements albeit not the same resolution. You can count on the Canon SX160 IS to render greater detail using its extra 4 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also let you crop pictures somewhat more aggressively. The more recent SX160 IS will have an advantage with regard to sensor innovation.

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Canon SX160 IS vs Kodak M530 Specifications
Canon PowerShot SX160 IS | Kodak EasyShare M530 | |
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General Information | ||
Make | Canon | Kodak |
Model | Canon PowerShot SX160 IS | Kodak EasyShare M530 |
Category | Small Sensor Superzoom | Small Sensor Compact |
Announced | 2013-06-21 | 2010-01-05 |
Physical type | Compact | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Powered by | 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 | 16 megapixel | 12 megapixel |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 |
Full resolution | 4608 x 3456 | 4000 x 3000 |
Max native ISO | 1600 | 1000 |
Minimum native ISO | 100 | 80 |
RAW photos | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focus | ||
Touch to focus | ||
Autofocus continuous | ||
Autofocus single | ||
Autofocus tracking | ||
Selective autofocus | ||
Autofocus center weighted | ||
Multi area autofocus | ||
Autofocus live view | ||
Face detect autofocus | ||
Contract detect autofocus | ||
Phase detect autofocus | ||
Cross focus points | - | - |
Lens | ||
Lens mounting type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens focal range | 28-448mm (16.0x) | 36-108mm (3.0x) |
Largest aperture | f/3.5-5.9 | - |
Macro focus range | 1cm | 10cm |
Crop factor | 5.8 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Type of display | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Display size | 3 inch | 2.7 inch |
Resolution of display | 230k dots | 230k dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch friendly | ||
Display technology | TFT Color LCD | - |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | None | None |
Features | ||
Slowest shutter speed | 15s | 1/8s |
Maximum shutter speed | 1/3200s | 1/1400s |
Continuous shooting rate | 1.0 frames/s | - |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Expose Manually | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | - |
Change white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Inbuilt flash | ||
Flash range | 3.00 m | 4.00 m |
Flash options | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync | Auto, Fill-in, Red-Eye reduction, Off |
External flash | ||
AE bracketing | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Maximum flash synchronize | 1/2000s | - |
Exposure | ||
Multisegment metering | ||
Average metering | ||
Spot metering | ||
Partial metering | ||
AF area metering | ||
Center weighted metering | ||
Video features | ||
Supported video resolutions | 1280 x 720 (30, 25 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) | 640 x 480 (30 fps) |
Max video resolution | 1280x720 | 640x480 |
Video data format | H.264 | Motion JPEG |
Mic 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 | ||
Environment sealing | ||
Water proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 291 grams (0.64 lb) | 150 grams (0.33 lb) |
Dimensions | 111 x 73 x 44mm (4.4" x 2.9" x 1.7") | 94 x 57 x 23mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO All around 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 | 380 images | - |
Form of battery | AA | - |
Battery model | 2 x AA | KLIC-7006 |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec, Custom) | Yes (2 or 10 sec) |
Time lapse feature | ||
Storage type | SD/SDHC/SDXC | SD/SDHC card, Internal |
Card slots | Single | Single |
Retail price | $199 | $110 |