Canon SX520 HS vs Kodak M530

Following is a detailed review of the Canon SX520 HS vs Kodak M530, one is a Small Sensor Superzoom and the other is a Small Sensor Compact by manufacturers Canon and Kodak. There exists a huge gap among the resolutions of the SX520 HS (16MP) and M530 (12MP) but both cameras provide the same sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The SX520 HS was announced 4 years after the M530 which is a fairly significant gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Both cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before diving straight to a in-depth comparison, here is a concise summary of how the SX520 HS scores against the M530 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Here is a sample of the gallery pictures for Canon PowerShot SX520 HS and Kodak EasyShare M530. The whole galleries are viewable at Canon SX520 HS Gallery and Kodak M530 Gallery.

In case you're looking to carry around your camera regularly, you'll have to think about its weight and measurements. The Canon SX520 HS comes with external dimensions of 120mm x 82mm x 92mm (4.7" x 3.2" x 3.6") along with a weight of 441 grams (0.97 lbs) whilst the Kodak M530 has proportions of 94mm x 57mm x 23mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9") having a weight of 150 grams (0.33 lbs).

Look at the Canon SX520 HS vs Kodak M530 in the new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you are working with at that time. Following is a front view measurement comparison of the SX520 HS vs the M530.

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the SX520 HS and M530 is 69 and 95 respectively.

Quite often, it is tough to picture the gap in sensor sizes purely by researching specifications. The picture here might provide you a stronger sense of the sensor sizes in the SX520 HS and M530.

To sum up, both of the cameras have the same sensor dimensions but different megapixels. You should anticipate the Canon SX520 HS to render greater detail with its extra 4 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also make it easier to crop images a bit more aggressively. The more recent SX520 HS provides an edge with regard to sensor innovation.