Canon SX700 HS vs Kodak M530

The following is a in-depth comparison of the Canon SX700 HS versus Kodak M530, one is a Small Sensor Superzoom and the other is a Small Sensor Compact by brands Canon and Kodak. There is a significant difference among the image resolutions of the SX700 HS (16MP) and M530 (12MP) but both cameras boast the identical sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The SX700 HS was brought out 4 years after the M530 which is a fairly sizable gap as far as camera tech is concerned. The two cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before we go into a comprehensive comparison, here is a short view of how the SX700 HS scores vs the M530 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

This is a sample of the gallery pics for Canon PowerShot SX700 HS and Kodak EasyShare M530. The entire galleries are provided at Canon SX700 HS Gallery and Kodak M530 Gallery.

If you're aiming to travel with your camera often, you're going to have to factor its weight and proportions. The Canon SX700 HS has outside measurements of 113mm x 66mm x 35mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.4") accompanied by a weight of 269 grams (0.59 lbs) whilst the Kodak M530 has measurements of 94mm x 57mm x 23mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9") and a weight of 150 grams (0.33 lbs).

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Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you select at the time. Following is a front view measurements comparison of the SX700 HS vs the M530.

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability rating of the SX700 HS and M530 is 89 and 95 respectively.

Generally, it's difficult to see the difference in sensor dimensions merely by looking through a spec sheet. The picture below might give you a greater sense of the sensor sizing in the SX700 HS and M530.

As you can see, both of the cameras feature the identical sensor size but not the same MP. You should expect to see the Canon SX700 HS to render greater detail having its extra 4 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also enable you to crop images way more aggressively. The newer SX700 HS is going to have an edge with regard to sensor technology.