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Canon SX170 IS vs Kodak M530

Portability
88
Imaging
40
Features
41
Overall
40
Canon PowerShot SX170 IS front
 
Kodak EasyShare M530 front
Portability
95
Imaging
35
Features
14
Overall
26

Canon SX170 IS vs Kodak M530 Key Specs

Canon SX170 IS
(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
  • 251g - 108 x 71 x 44mm
  • Released August 2013
  • Succeeded the 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
  • Released January 2010
Photography Glossary

Canon SX170 IS vs Kodak M530 Overview

The following is a detailed analysis of the Canon SX170 IS and Kodak M530, former is a Small Sensor Superzoom while the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by rivals Canon and Kodak. There exists a noticeable gap between the sensor resolutions of the SX170 IS (16MP) and M530 (12MP) but they come with the exact same sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The SX170 IS was brought out 3 years after the M530 which is quite a sizable difference as far as technology is concerned. Each of these cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before getting through a detailed comparison, below is a quick overview of how the SX170 IS scores vs the M530 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Canon SX170 IS over the Kodak M530

 SX170 IS M530 
ReleasedAugust 2013January 2010Newer by 45 months
Manual focus More accurate focusing
Screen dimension3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")

Reasons to pick Kodak M530 over the Canon SX170 IS

 M530 SX170 IS 

Common features in the Canon SX170 IS and Kodak M530

 SX170 IS M530 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen resolution230k230kIdentical screen resolution
Selfie screen Lacking selfie screen
Touch screen Lacking Touch screen

Canon SX170 IS vs Kodak M530 Physical Comparison

When you are going to travel with your camera regularly, you need to consider its weight and size. The Canon SX170 IS enjoys outside measurements of 108mm x 71mm x 44mm (4.3" x 2.8" x 1.7") accompanied by a weight of 251 grams (0.55 lbs) while 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).

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Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you have chosen at that moment. Below is the front view measurement comparison of the SX170 IS compared to the M530.

Canon SX170 IS vs Kodak M530 size comparison

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the SX170 IS and M530 is 88 and 95 respectively.

Canon SX170 IS vs Kodak M530 top view buttons comparison

Canon SX170 IS vs Kodak M530 Sensor Comparison

Normally, its difficult to visualize the contrast between sensor dimensions purely by going over specifications. The picture below should provide you a stronger sense of the sensor measurements in the SX170 IS and M530.

To sum up, both of the cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements albeit different megapixels. You can count on the Canon SX170 IS to offer you greater detail having its extra 4MP. Higher resolution will allow you to crop shots somewhat more aggressively. The more recent SX170 IS provides a benefit when it comes to sensor innovation.

Canon SX170 IS vs Kodak M530 sensor size comparison

Canon SX170 IS vs Kodak M530 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon SX170 IS vs Kodak M530 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon SX170 IS Portrait photography highlights
Kodak M530 Portrait photography highlights
44
you can focus manually
good megapixels (16 megapixels)
offers face detect focus
external flash not possible
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
21
focusing manually not possible
no manual control
can't use external flash
low MP (12 megapixels)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Canon SX170 IS
Street photography with Kodak M530
60
has image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than average (251 grams)
screen does not articulate
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
47
screen does not articulate
lack of image stabilization
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
max ISO too low (1,000)
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Sports Comparison

Canon SX170 IS as a Sports photography camera
Kodak M530 as a Sports photography camera
48
amazing zoom range (28-448mm 16.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Optical)
good megapixels (16 megapixels)
offers tracking focus
low fps (1.0 frames/s)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect auto focus
17
maximum shutter speed is a little low (1/1,400 seconds)
no shutter priority
lack of image stabilization
low MP (12MP)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Canon SX170 IS Travel photography highlights
Kodak M530 Travel photography highlights
68
lighter than average (251g)
good megapixels (16 megapixels)
flash built-in
quite wide (28mm)
very long reach (448mm)
lack of Timelapse recording
does not posses selfie friendly display
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
58
built-in flash
very good max aperture (f)
doesn't have Timelapse mode
low MP (12 megapixels)
does not feature selfie friendly display
wide angle not the best (36mm)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon SX170 IS Landscape photography information
Kodak M530 Landscape photography information
49
you can focus manually
quite wide (28mm)
pretty good screen size (3")
has image stabilization (Optical)
good megapixels (16MP)
can't change lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
lack of Timelapse recording
27
very good max aperture (f)
focusing manually not possible
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not the best (36mm)
screen is small (2.7 inch)
no manual control
lack of image stabilization
low MP (12 megapixels)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
max ISO too low (1,000)
lacks RAW files
doesn't have Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon SX170 IS Vlogging information
Kodak M530 Vlogging information
31
quite wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
offers face detect focus
lighter than average (251 grams)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
does not posses selfie friendly display
video resolution low (1280 x 720 pxls)
lack of microphone socket
25
very good max aperture (f)
wide angle not the best (36mm)
does not feature selfie friendly display
lack of image stabilization
low res video (640 x 480 resolution)
doesn't have external microphone port
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Canon SX170 IS vs Kodak M530 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon SX170 IS and Kodak M530
 Canon PowerShot SX170 ISKodak EasyShare M530
General Information
Brand Canon Kodak
Model type Canon PowerShot SX170 IS Kodak EasyShare M530
Class Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Compact
Released 2013-08-22 2010-01-05
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Powered by 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 16 megapixels 12 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Highest Possible resolution 4608 x 3456 4000 x 3000
Maximum native ISO 1600 1000
Min native ISO 100 80
RAW data
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 28-448mm (16.0x) 36-108mm (3.0x)
Maximal aperture f/3.5-5.9 -
Macro focusing range 1cm 10cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Range of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 3 inches 2.7 inches
Resolution of display 230 thousand dot 230 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Display tech TFT Color LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 15s 1/8s
Fastest shutter speed 1/3200s 1/1400s
Continuous shutter speed 1.0 frames per sec -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation Yes -
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 3.00 m 4.00 m
Flash settings Auto, Flash On, Slow Synchro, Flash Off Auto, Fill-in, Red-Eye reduction, Off
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30, 25 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Maximum video resolution 1280x720 640x480
Video format MPEG-4, H.264 Motion JPEG
Microphone jack
Headphone jack
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 seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 251 grams (0.55 lb) 150 grams (0.33 lb)
Dimensions 108 x 71 x 44mm (4.3" x 2.8" x 1.7") 94 x 57 x 23mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9")
DXO scores
DXO Overall 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 life 300 photographs -
Type of battery Battery Pack -
Battery ID NB-6LH KLIC-7006
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Custom) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC card, Internal
Storage slots 1 1
Pricing at release $0 $110