Canon SX200 IS vs Kodak M530

On this page, we are evaluating the Canon SX200 IS versus Kodak M530, former being a Small Sensor Superzoom while the other is a Small Sensor Compact by competitors Canon and Kodak. The resolution of the SX200 IS (12MP) and the M530 (12MP) is very close and both cameras provide the same sensor size (1/2.3").

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The SX200 IS was released 7 months earlier than the M530 so they are both of a similar age. Both of these cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before delving straight to a thorough comparison, here is a brief view of how the SX200 IS grades vs the M530 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

The following is a sample of the gallery pics for Canon PowerShot SX200 IS & Kodak EasyShare M530. The complete galleries are available at Canon SX200 IS Gallery & Kodak M530 Gallery.

For those who are going to lug around your camera often, you will need to consider its weight and dimensions. The Canon SX200 IS has physical dimensions of 103mm x 61mm x 38mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.5") accompanied by a weight of 247 grams (0.54 lbs) while the Kodak M530 has dimensions of 94mm x 57mm x 23mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9") accompanied by a weight of 150 grams (0.33 lbs).

Analyze the Canon SX200 IS versus Kodak M530 in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Take into account, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you are working with at the time. Underneath is a front view scale comparison of the SX200 IS and the M530.

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability rating of the SX200 IS and M530 is 90 and 95 respectively.

Often, it can be hard to visualise the gap in sensor measurements only by viewing specs. The photograph here will help give you a far better sense of the sensor dimensions in the SX200 IS and M530.

As you can plainly see, both of the cameras have the same sensor dimensions and the exact same resolution so you can expect comparable quality of photos though you have to consider the launch date of the cameras into account. The older SX200 IS will be disadvantaged with regard to sensor tech.