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Canon SX620 HS vs Kodak M530

Portability
93
Imaging
46
Features
48
Overall
46
Canon PowerShot SX620 HS front
 
Kodak EasyShare M530 front
Portability
95
Imaging
35
Features
14
Overall
26

Canon SX620 HS vs Kodak M530 Key Specs

Canon SX620 HS
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 25-625mm (F3.2-6.6) lens
  • 182g - 97 x 57 x 28mm
  • Revealed May 2016
Kodak M530
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 1000
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 36-108mm (F) lens
  • 150g - 94 x 57 x 23mm
  • Announced January 2010
Photography Glossary

Canon SX620 HS vs Kodak M530 Overview

Below, we will be comparing the Canon SX620 HS vs Kodak M530, one is a Small Sensor Superzoom and the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by rivals Canon and Kodak. There is a significant difference between the sensor resolutions of the SX620 HS (20MP) and M530 (12MP) but they use the exact same sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The SX620 HS was announced 6 years after the M530 which is quite a sizable gap as far as tech is concerned. The two cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before getting straight into a comprehensive comparison, below is a quick summary of how the SX620 HS matches up against the M530 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Canon SX620 HS over the Kodak M530

 SX620 HS M530 
AnnouncedMay 2016January 2010More modern by 78 months
Manual focus Dial precise focus
Screen dimension3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Screen resolution922k230kCrisper screen (+692k dot)

Reasons to pick Kodak M530 over the Canon SX620 HS

 M530 SX620 HS 

Common features in the Canon SX620 HS and Kodak M530

 SX620 HS M530 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Neither offers selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Neither offers Touch friendly screen

Canon SX620 HS vs Kodak M530 Physical Comparison

For anybody who is aiming to carry around your camera, you'll have to take into account its weight and proportions. The Canon SX620 HS offers outer dimensions of 97mm x 57mm x 28mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 1.1") and a weight of 182 grams (0.40 lbs) while the Kodak M530 has measurements 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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Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you are utilising at that time. Underneath is the front view measurement comparison of the SX620 HS and the M530.

Canon SX620 HS vs Kodak M530 size comparison

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability rating of the SX620 HS and M530 is 93 and 95 respectively.

Canon SX620 HS vs Kodak M530 top view buttons comparison

Canon SX620 HS vs Kodak M530 Sensor Comparison

Usually, it's tough to see the gap between sensor sizes simply by reading specs. The image here may give you a much better sense of the sensor dimensions in the SX620 HS and M530.

As you can plainly see, both of these cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements albeit not the same resolution. You should expect the Canon SX620 HS to offer you extra detail with its extra 8 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also let you crop pictures somewhat more aggressively. The younger SX620 HS is going to have an advantage in sensor technology.

Canon SX620 HS vs Kodak M530 sensor size comparison

Canon SX620 HS vs Kodak M530 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon SX620 HS vs Kodak M530 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon SX620 HS Portrait photography highlights
Kodak M530 Portrait photography highlights
44
has manual focus
sensor resolution is decent (20MP)
provides face detection focusing
manual mode not possible
can't use external flash
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
21
no manual focus
manual exposure not available
cannot use external flash
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
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Street Comparison

Canon SX620 HS Street photography info
Kodak M530 Street photography info
63
has image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competitors (182g)
no moving screen
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
47
screen does not articulate
no image stabilization
sensor is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
low maximum ISO (1,000)
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Canon SX620 HS
Sports photography with Kodak M530
48
long zoom range (25-625mm 25.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Optical)
sensor resolution is decent (20 megapixels)
provides tracking autofocus
continuous shooting slow (2.5 frames per second)
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect AF
17
low max shutter speed (1/1,400 seconds)
lack of shutter priority mode
no image stabilization
megapixel count low (12MP)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Canon SX620 HS as a Travel photography camera
Kodak M530 as a Travel photography camera
71
lighter than competitors (182g)
sensor resolution is decent (20 megapixels)
has built in flash
reasonably wide (25mm)
great reach (625mm)
missing Timelapse mode
screen is not selfie friendly
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.2)
58
has built in flash
great max aperture (f)
doesn't have Time Lapse function
megapixel count low (12MP)
display isn't selfie friendly
wide angle not good (36mm)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Canon SX620 HS
Landscape photography with Kodak M530
50
has manual focus
reasonably wide (25mm)
screen size is decent (3 inches)
has image stabilization (Optical)
sensor resolution is decent (20MP)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.2)
manual mode not possible
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
missing Timelapse mode
27
great max aperture (f)
no manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not good (36mm)
tiny screen (2.7 inch)
manual exposure not available
no image stabilization
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
low maximum ISO (1,000)
doesn't have RAW format
doesn't have Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon SX620 HS as a Vlogging camera
Kodak M530 as a Vlogging camera
35
reasonably wide (25mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
provides face detection focusing
good video quality (1920 x 1080 resolution)
lighter than competitors (182g)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.2)
screen is not selfie friendly
missing external microphone port
25
great max aperture (f)
wide angle not good (36mm)
display isn't selfie friendly
no image stabilization
low video resolution (640 x 480 pxls)
doesn't have mic support
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Canon SX620 HS vs Kodak M530 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon SX620 HS and Kodak M530
 Canon PowerShot SX620 HSKodak EasyShare M530
General Information
Brand Name Canon Kodak
Model Canon PowerShot SX620 HS Kodak EasyShare M530
Type Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Compact
Revealed 2016-05-10 2010-01-05
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Chip DIGIC 4+ -
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 surface area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 20MP 12MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Highest resolution 5184 x 3888 4000 x 3000
Highest native ISO 3200 1000
Minimum native ISO 80 80
RAW images
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
Continuous AF
Single AF
AF tracking
AF selectice
Center weighted AF
AF multi area
Live view AF
Face detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect AF
Number of focus points 9 -
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 25-625mm (25.0x) 36-108mm (3.0x)
Highest aperture f/3.2-6.6 -
Macro focus distance 1cm 10cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Type of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display diagonal 3 inch 2.7 inch
Display resolution 922 thousand dots 230 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 15s 1/8s
Maximum shutter speed 1/2000s 1/1400s
Continuous shooting rate 2.5fps -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Set WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 4.00 m (with Auto ISO) 4.00 m
Flash settings Auto, on, slow synchro, off Auto, Fill-in, Red-Eye reduction, Off
External flash
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (30p), 1280 x 720 (30p), 640 x 480 (30 fps) 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Highest video resolution 1920x1080 640x480
Video format MPEG-4, H.264 Motion JPEG
Mic support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 182 grams (0.40 pounds) 150 grams (0.33 pounds)
Dimensions 97 x 57 x 28mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 1.1") 94 x 57 x 23mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9")
DXO scores
DXO All around 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 295 shots -
Battery style Battery Pack -
Battery model - KLIC-7006
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 secs, custom) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC card SD/SDHC card, Internal
Card slots Single Single
Pricing at launch $279 $110