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Canon SX260 HS vs Kodak M530

Portability
91
Imaging
36
Features
44
Overall
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Canon PowerShot SX260 HS front
 
Kodak EasyShare M530 front
Portability
95
Imaging
35
Features
14
Overall
26

Canon SX260 HS vs Kodak M530 Key Specs

Canon SX260 HS
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 25-500mm (F3.5-6.8) lens
  • 231g - 106 x 61 x 33mm
  • Revealed June 2012
  • Succeeded the Canon SX240 HS
  • Updated by Canon SX270 HS
Kodak M530
(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
  • Launched January 2010
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Canon SX260 HS vs Kodak M530 Overview

Below, we are matching up the Canon SX260 HS vs Kodak M530, one is a Small Sensor Superzoom and the other is a Small Sensor Compact by manufacturers Canon and Kodak. The resolution of the SX260 HS (12MP) and the M530 (12MP) is fairly similar and they use the exact same sensor size (1/2.3").

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The SX260 HS was released 2 years after the M530 which is quite a significant gap as far as tech is concerned. Both the cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before going straight into a step-by-step comparison, below is a simple view of how the SX260 HS grades against the M530 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Canon SX260 HS over the Kodak M530

 SX260 HS M530 
LaunchedJune 2012January 2010More modern by 30 months
Manual focus More exact focusing
Display dimension3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution461k230kSharper display (+231k dot)

Reasons to pick Kodak M530 over the Canon SX260 HS

 M530 SX260 HS 

Common features in the Canon SX260 HS and Kodak M530

 SX260 HS M530 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Neither features selfie screen
Touch friendly display Absent Touch friendly display

Canon SX260 HS vs Kodak M530 Physical Comparison

When you are planning to carry around your camera regularly, you are going to need to take into account its weight and dimensions. The Canon SX260 HS enjoys outside dimensions of 106mm x 61mm x 33mm (4.2" x 2.4" x 1.3") along with a weight of 231 grams (0.51 lbs) whilst the Kodak M530 has dimensions 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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Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you are employing during that time. The following is the front view scale comparison of the SX260 HS versus the M530.

Canon SX260 HS vs Kodak M530 size comparison

Taking into account size and weight, the portability rating of the SX260 HS and M530 is 91 and 95 respectively.

Canon SX260 HS vs Kodak M530 top view buttons comparison

Canon SX260 HS vs Kodak M530 Sensor Comparison

Usually, its difficult to picture the contrast between sensor sizes just by reviewing a spec sheet. The picture below might provide you a better sense of the sensor sizes in the SX260 HS and M530.

Clearly, both cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements and the exact same megapixels so you should expect similar quality of files though you have to consider the release date of the products into consideration. The more modern SX260 HS should have a benefit in sensor technology.

Canon SX260 HS vs Kodak M530 sensor size comparison

Canon SX260 HS vs Kodak M530 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon SX260 HS vs Kodak M530 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
Photography Glossary

Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon SX260 HS Portrait photography information
Kodak M530 Portrait photography information
37
manual focus
supports face detection focusing
low resolution (12 megapixels)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
21
focusing manually not possible
no manual mode
external flash not possible
resolution not great (12MP)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Canon SX260 HS
Street photography with Kodak M530
61
has image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition in class (231g)
screen is fixed
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
47
screen does not articulate
does not have image stabilization
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
max ISO too low (1,000)
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Sports Comparison

Canon SX260 HS as a Sports photography camera
Kodak M530 as a Sports photography camera
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great zoom range (25-500mm 20.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Optical)
supports tracking autofocus
slow continuous shooting (2.0 frames/s)
low resolution (12 megapixels)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
not so great battery pack (230 CIPA)
lack of phase detect AF
17
max shutter speed is low (1/1,400 seconds)
lack of shutter priority mode
does not have image stabilization
resolution not great (12MP)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
has no phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Canon SX260 HS Travel photography features
Kodak M530 Travel photography features
61
lighter than competition in class (231g)
has built in flash
relatively wide (25mm)
great reach (500mm)
does not have Timelapse mode
not so great battery pack (230 CIPA)
low resolution (12MP)
does not contain selfie friendly display
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
58
built-in flash
good max aperture (f)
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
resolution not great (12 megapixels)
does not contain selfie friendly display
wide angle not the best (36mm)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon SX260 HS Landscape photography details
Kodak M530 Landscape photography details
41
manual focus
relatively wide (25mm)
screen size is good (3")
has image stabilization (Optical)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
low resolution (12MP)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
not so great battery pack (230 per charge)
does not have Timelapse mode
27
good max aperture (f)
focusing manually not possible
can't change lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not the best (36mm)
screen is small (2.7")
no manual mode
does not have image stabilization
resolution not great (12MP)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
max ISO too low (1,000)
has no RAW format
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Canon SX260 HS
Vlogging with Kodak M530
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relatively wide (25mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
supports face detection focusing
high res video (1920 x 1080 pixels)
lighter than competition in class (231 grams)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
does not contain selfie friendly display
does not have external microphone port
25
good max aperture (f)
wide angle not the best (36mm)
does not contain selfie friendly display
does not have image stabilization
low video resolution (640 x 480 pixels)
doesn't have mic jack
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Canon SX260 HS vs Kodak M530 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon SX260 HS and Kodak M530
 Canon PowerShot SX260 HSKodak EasyShare M530
General Information
Manufacturer Canon Kodak
Model type Canon PowerShot SX260 HS Kodak EasyShare M530
Type Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Compact
Revealed 2012-06-04 2010-01-05
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Digic 5 -
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 megapixels 12 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Peak resolution 4000 x 3000 4000 x 3000
Highest native ISO 3200 1000
Min native ISO 100 80
RAW data
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
Continuous AF
Single AF
Tracking AF
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detect focusing
Contract detect focusing
Phase detect focusing
Total focus points 9 -
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 25-500mm (20.0x) 36-108mm (3.0x)
Highest aperture f/3.5-6.8 -
Macro focusing range 5cm 10cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display diagonal 3 inches 2.7 inches
Display resolution 461 thousand dot 230 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Display technology PureColor II TFT LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Min shutter speed 15s 1/8s
Max shutter speed 1/3200s 1/1400s
Continuous shutter speed 2.0fps -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation Yes -
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 3.50 m 4.00 m
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync Auto, Fill-in, Red-Eye reduction, Off
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (24 fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps) 640 x 480 (30, 120 fps), 320 x 240 (240 fps) 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Highest video resolution 1920x1080 640x480
Video file format H.264 Motion JPEG
Mic input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS BuiltIn None
Physical
Environment seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 231g (0.51 lb) 150g (0.33 lb)
Dimensions 106 x 61 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 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 230 photos -
Type of battery Battery Pack -
Battery ID NB-6L KLIC-7006
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Custom) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC card, Internal
Storage slots Single Single
Price at release $349 $110