Canon SX230 HS vs Kodak M530
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![Canon PowerShot SX230 HS front Canon PowerShot SX230 HS front](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/cameras/gallery/medium/Canon-PowerShot-SX230-HS/Canon-SX230-HS-front.jpg)
![Kodak EasyShare M530 front Kodak EasyShare M530 front](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/cameras/gallery/medium/Kodak-EasyShare-M530/Kodak-M530-front.jpg)
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Canon SX230 HS vs Kodak M530 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Screen
- ISO 100 - 3200
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 28-392mm (F3.1-5.9) lens
- 223g - 106 x 62 x 33mm
- Announced July 2011
- Succeeded the Canon SX210 IS
- Replacement is Canon SX240 HS
(Full Review)
- 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 2.7" Fixed Display
- ISO 80 - 1000
- 640 x 480 video
- 36-108mm (F) lens
- 150g - 94 x 57 x 23mm
- Released January 2010
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Canon SX230 HS vs Kodak M530 Overview
Below is a in depth assessment of the Canon SX230 HS vs Kodak M530, one being a Small Sensor Superzoom and the other is a Small Sensor Compact by companies Canon and Kodak. The image resolution of the SX230 HS (12MP) and the M530 (12MP) is fairly well matched and they feature the exact same sensor measurements (1/2.3").
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The SX230 HS was launched 19 months later than the M530 making the cameras a generation apart from each other. Both cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).
Before getting straight into a step-by-step comparison, below is a quick synopsis of how the SX230 HS grades versus the M530 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.
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Canon SX230 HS vs Kodak M530 Gallery
The following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Canon PowerShot SX230 HS and Kodak EasyShare M530. The complete galleries are provided at Canon SX230 HS Gallery and Kodak M530 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Canon SX230 HS over the Kodak M530
SX230 HS | M530 | |||
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Released | July 2011 | ![]() | January 2010 | More recent by 19 months |
Manual focus | ![]() | More exact focusing | ||
Display dimension | 3" | ![]() | 2.7" | Larger display (+0.3") |
Display resolution | 461k | ![]() | 230k | Crisper display (+231k dot) |
Reasons to pick Kodak M530 over the Canon SX230 HS
M530 | SX230 HS |
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Common features in the Canon SX230 HS and Kodak M530
SX230 HS | M530 | |||
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Display type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed display |
Selfie screen | ![]() | No selfie screen | ||
Touch display | ![]() | No Touch display |
Canon SX230 HS vs Kodak M530 Physical Comparison
If you're looking to lug around your camera often, you'll need to think about its weight and size. The Canon SX230 HS comes with physical measurements of 106mm x 62mm x 33mm (4.2" x 2.4" x 1.3") with a weight of 223 grams (0.49 lbs) and the Kodak M530 has specifications of 94mm x 57mm x 23mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9") with a weight of 150 grams (0.33 lbs).
Contrast the Canon SX230 HS vs Kodak M530 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.![Camera Size Comparison with Lenses Camera Size Comparison with Lenses](https://pxlmag.com/db/assets/camera-size-comparison-animation.gif)
Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you have at the time. Underneath is the front view proportions comparison of the SX230 HS compared to the M530.
![Canon SX230 HS vs Kodak M530 size comparison Canon SX230 HS vs Kodak M530 size comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/camera-compare/Canon-PowerShot-SX230-HS-vs-Kodak-EasyShare-M530-size-comparison.jpg)
Using size and weight, the portability rating of the SX230 HS and M530 is 91 and 95 respectively.
![Canon SX230 HS vs Kodak M530 top view buttons comparison Canon SX230 HS vs Kodak M530 top view buttons comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/camera-compare/Canon-PowerShot-SX230-HS-vs-Kodak-EasyShare-M530-top-view-buttons-comparison.jpg)
Canon SX230 HS vs Kodak M530 Sensor Comparison
Generally, it can be tough to envision the contrast between sensor measurements purely by checking technical specs. The graphic below will provide you a far better sense of the sensor measurements in the SX230 HS and M530.
As you can tell, both of the cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements and the same exact megapixels so you should expect similar quality of photos though you should consider the production date of the products into consideration. The newer SX230 HS will have an advantage with regard to sensor tech.
![Canon SX230 HS vs Kodak M530 sensor size comparison Canon SX230 HS vs Kodak M530 sensor size comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/sensor-compare/Canon-PowerShot-SX230-HS-vs-Kodak-EasyShare-M530-sensor-size-comparison.png)
Canon SX230 HS vs Kodak M530 Screen and ViewFinder
![Canon SX230 HS vs Kodak M530 Screen and Viewfinder comparison Canon SX230 HS vs Kodak M530 Screen and Viewfinder comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/camera-compare/Canon-PowerShot-SX230-HS-vs-Kodak-EasyShare-M530-screen-back-comparison.jpg)
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Canon SX230 HS vs Kodak M530 Specifications
Canon PowerShot SX230 HS | Kodak EasyShare M530 | |
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General Information | ||
Brand Name | Canon | Kodak |
Model | Canon PowerShot SX230 HS | Kodak EasyShare M530 |
Type | Small Sensor Superzoom | Small Sensor Compact |
Announced | 2011-07-19 | 2010-01-05 |
Body design | Compact | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Powered by | DIGIC 4 with iSAPS technology | - |
Sensor type | BSI-CMOS | 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 | 12 megapixel | 12 megapixel |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 |
Max resolution | 4000 x 3000 | 4000 x 3000 |
Max native ISO | 3200 | 1000 |
Minimum native ISO | 100 | 80 |
RAW files | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focus | ||
Touch focus | ||
Autofocus continuous | ||
Autofocus single | ||
Tracking autofocus | ||
Selective autofocus | ||
Autofocus center weighted | ||
Multi area autofocus | ||
Autofocus live view | ||
Face detection focus | ||
Contract detection focus | ||
Phase detection focus | ||
Number of focus points | 9 | - |
Lens | ||
Lens mount | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens focal range | 28-392mm (14.0x) | 36-108mm (3.0x) |
Highest aperture | f/3.1-5.9 | - |
Macro focus range | 5cm | 10cm |
Crop factor | 5.8 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Range of screen | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Screen size | 3" | 2.7" |
Screen resolution | 461 thousand dot | 230 thousand dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch friendly | ||
Screen technology | PureColor II TG TFT LCD | - |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | None | None |
Features | ||
Minimum shutter speed | 15s | 1/8s |
Fastest shutter speed | 1/3200s | 1/1400s |
Continuous shutter speed | 3.0 frames/s | - |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Expose Manually | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | - |
Custom white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Built-in flash | ||
Flash range | 3.50 m | 4.00 m |
Flash modes | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync | Auto, Fill-in, Red-Eye reduction, Off |
Hot shoe | ||
Auto exposure bracketing | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment | ||
Average | ||
Spot | ||
Partial | ||
AF area | ||
Center weighted | ||
Video features | ||
Supported video resolutions | 1920 x 1080 (24fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 120 fps), 320 x 240 (30, 240 fps) | 640 x 480 (30 fps) |
Max video resolution | 1920x1080 | 640x480 |
Video file format | H.264 | Motion JPEG |
Mic input | ||
Headphone input | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | Eye-Fi Connected | None |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
GPS | BuiltIn | None |
Physical | ||
Environment seal | ||
Water proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 223 gr (0.49 lb) | 150 gr (0.33 lb) |
Dimensions | 106 x 62 x 33mm (4.2" x 2.4" x 1.3") | 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 | 210 photos | - |
Battery format | Battery Pack | - |
Battery model | NB-5L | KLIC-7006 |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec, Custom) | Yes (2 or 10 sec) |
Time lapse feature | ||
Storage media | SD/SDHC/SDXC/MMC/MMCplus/HC MMCplus | SD/SDHC card, Internal |
Storage slots | 1 | 1 |
Cost at release | $399 | $110 |