Reasons to choose CS-6530
Released in 2005, CS-6530 has about 25 mm² of sensor area, 6.16 MP effective resolution, and a 130 g body. Use these values to narrow the field, not as an overall image-quality score.


The CS-6530 and CU-6530 have the same sensor area. Compare pixel density, sensor architecture, and release generation to understand likely image-quality differences.
These cameras were released 1 years apart. Consider sensor generation when comparing pixel metrics.
Amber marks the value that is generally preferable in this comparison context. It is not an overall camera score.
The CS-6530 and CU-6530 have the same sensor area. The CU-6530 has the lighter body. The CS-6530 and CU-6530 have the same effective resolution. The CU-6530 is the newer release. Also consider the lens system and subjects you shoot.
Released in 2005, CS-6530 has about 25 mm² of sensor area, 6.16 MP effective resolution, and a 130 g body. Use these values to narrow the field, not as an overall image-quality score.
Released in 2006, CU-6530 has about 25 mm² of sensor area, 6.16 MP effective resolution, and a 110 g body. Use these values to narrow the field, not as an overall image-quality score.