Canon SX510 HS vs Kodak M530

Lets look closer at the Canon SX510 HS vs Kodak M530, one being a Small Sensor Superzoom and the other is a Small Sensor Compact by brands Canon and Kodak. The image resolution of the SX510 HS (12MP) and the M530 (12MP) is fairly well matched and both cameras boast the same sensor size (1/2.3").

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The SX510 HS was released 3 years later than the M530 and that is quite a significant gap as far as tech is concerned. Both cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before going straight to a step-by-step comparison, here is a short view of how the SX510 HS scores against the M530 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Here is a sample of the gallery pictures for Canon PowerShot SX510 HS and Kodak EasyShare M530. The complete galleries are available at Canon SX510 HS Gallery and Kodak M530 Gallery.

For those who are looking to carry your camera regularly, you will have to factor its weight and volume. The Canon SX510 HS comes with exterior dimensions of 104mm x 70mm x 80mm (4.1" x 2.8" x 3.1") and a weight of 349 grams (0.77 lbs) and the Kodak M530 has sizing of 94mm x 57mm x 23mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9") along with a weight of 150 grams (0.33 lbs).

Contrast the Canon SX510 HS vs Kodak M530 in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you have chosen at the time. Below is a front view proportions comparison of the SX510 HS against the M530.

Looking at size and weight, the portability rating of the SX510 HS and M530 is 80 and 95 respectively.

Often, it is hard to imagine the difference between sensor sizing just by checking a spec sheet. The visual below will help provide you a better sense of the sensor sizes in the SX510 HS and M530.

As you can see, both the cameras have the same sensor dimensions and the same exact resolution and you should expect similar quality of photographs though you may want to take the production date of the products into consideration. The fresher SX510 HS provides an advantage with regard to sensor tech.