Canon SX220 HS vs Kodak M530

Lets look closer at the Canon SX220 HS versus Kodak M530, former is a Small Sensor Superzoom while the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by manufacturers Canon and Kodak. The sensor resolution of the SX220 HS (12MP) and the M530 (12MP) is pretty well matched and they possess the exact same sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The SX220 HS was released 14 months after the M530 which makes the cameras a generation away from each other. Each of these cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before we go straight into a thorough comparison, below is a brief highlight of how the SX220 HS matches up against the M530 for portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

This is a preview of the gallery images for Canon SX220 HS & Kodak EasyShare M530. The complete galleries are provided at Canon SX220 HS Gallery & Kodak M530 Gallery.

If you are planning to carry around your camera often, you'll need to take into account its weight and volume. The Canon SX220 HS offers outer dimensions of 106mm x 59mm x 33mm (4.2" x 2.3" x 1.3") along with a weight of n/a grams (0.00 lbs) while the Kodak M530 has sizing 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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Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you are employing at that moment. Below is the front view physical size comparison of the SX220 HS and the M530.

Considering size and weight, the portability rating of the SX220 HS and M530 is 96 and 95 respectively.

Usually, it is very difficult to see the contrast between sensor sizes merely by looking at specifications. The picture underneath may provide you a more clear sense of the sensor dimensions in the SX220 HS and M530.

Plainly, both of those cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements and the same exact resolution and you can expect similar quality of photos though you really should take the launch date of the products into consideration. The fresher SX220 HS is going to have an edge with regard to sensor tech.