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Kodak M530 vs Samsung DV150F

Portability
95
Imaging
34
Features
14
Overall
26
Kodak EasyShare M530 front
 
Samsung DV150F front
Portability
96
Imaging
39
Features
29
Overall
35

Kodak M530 vs Samsung DV150F Key Specs

Kodak M530
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 1000
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 36-108mm (F) lens
  • 150g - 94 x 57 x 23mm
  • Introduced January 2010
Samsung DV150F
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 25-125mm (F2.5-6.3) lens
  • 116g - 96 x 55 x 18mm
  • Released January 2013
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Kodak M530 vs Samsung DV150F Overview

The following is a complete comparison of the Kodak M530 and Samsung DV150F, both Small Sensor Compact cameras by companies Kodak and Samsung. There exists a huge gap among the sensor resolutions of the M530 (12MP) and DV150F (16MP) but both cameras offer the same sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The M530 was revealed 4 years earlier than the DV150F which is a fairly significant gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Both the cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before we go straight to a thorough comparison, here is a quick summation of how the M530 scores vs the DV150F for portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Kodak M530 over the Samsung DV150F

 M530 DV150F 

Reasons to pick Samsung DV150F over the Kodak M530

 DV150F M530 
ReleasedJanuary 2013January 2010Newer by 36 months
Screen resolution460k230kClearer screen (+230k dot)
Touch screen Quickly navigate

Common features in the Kodak M530 and Samsung DV150F

 M530 DV150F 
Manually focus No manual focus
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen dimensions2.7"2.7"Equal screen dimensions
Selfie screen Neither contains selfie screen

Kodak M530 vs Samsung DV150F Physical Comparison

When you are intending to travel with your camera, you'll need to take into account its weight and dimensions. The Kodak M530 has got physical measurements of 94mm x 57mm x 23mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9") along with a weight of 150 grams (0.33 lbs) while the Samsung DV150F has dimensions of 96mm x 55mm x 18mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.7") and a weight of 116 grams (0.26 lbs).

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Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you choose at that moment. Below is a front view overall size comparison of the M530 against the DV150F.

Kodak M530 vs Samsung DV150F size comparison

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability score of the M530 and DV150F is 95 and 96 respectively.

Kodak M530 vs Samsung DV150F top view buttons comparison

Kodak M530 vs Samsung DV150F Sensor Comparison

Sometimes, it's difficult to imagine the gap in sensor dimensions just by looking through technical specs. The pic below should offer you a much better sense of the sensor sizing in the M530 and DV150F.

As you have seen, both the cameras provide the same sensor dimensions albeit different megapixels. You should count on the Samsung DV150F to provide you with greater detail because of its extra 4MP. Higher resolution will also allow you to crop shots more aggressively. The more aged M530 will be behind when it comes to sensor tech.

Kodak M530 vs Samsung DV150F sensor size comparison

Kodak M530 vs Samsung DV150F Screen and ViewFinder

Kodak M530 vs Samsung DV150F Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Kodak M530
Portrait photography with Samsung DV150F
20
no manual focus
manual exposure not possible
can't use external flash
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
34
good resolution (16MP)
supports face detection focusing
no manual focus
no manual exposure
no external flash support
small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Kodak M530
Street photography with Samsung DV150F
47
no articulating screen
does not have image stabilization
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
low maximum ISO (1,000)
56
lighter than competition (116 grams)
screen does not articulate
no image stabilization
small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Kodak M530 Sports photography information
Samsung DV150F Sports photography information
17
max shutter speed is low (1/1,400s)
no shutter priority mode
does not have image stabilization
sensor resolution low (12MP)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
has no phase detect auto focus
36
good resolution (16MP)
supports tracking autofocus
no shutter priority
no image stabilization
small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Kodak M530 as a Travel photography camera
Samsung DV150F as a Travel photography camera
58
built-in flash
great max aperture (f)
no Timelapse mode
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
does not have a selfie friendly screen
wide angle not the best (36mm)
69
lighter than competition (116 grams)
good resolution (16 megapixels)
has built in flash
relatively wide (25mm)
doesn't have Timelapse mode
does not offer selfie friendly display
slow max aperture (f2.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Kodak M530 Landscape photography advice
Samsung DV150F Landscape photography advice
27
great max aperture (f)
no manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not the best (36mm)
tiny screen (2.7")
manual exposure not possible
does not have image stabilization
sensor resolution low (12MP)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
low maximum ISO (1,000)
has no RAW format
no Timelapse mode
34
relatively wide (25mm)
good resolution (16 megapixels)
no manual focus
can't switch lens (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f2.5)
screen is somewhat small (2.7 inches)
no manual exposure
no image stabilization
small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
doesn't have Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Kodak M530 Vlogging features
Samsung DV150F Vlogging features
25
great max aperture (f)
wide angle not the best (36mm)
does not have a selfie friendly screen
does not have image stabilization
low quality video (640 x 480 pixels)
no external microphone support
31
relatively wide (25mm)
built-in touchscreen
supports face detection focusing
lighter than competition (116g)
slow max aperture (f2.5)
does not offer selfie friendly display
no image stabilization
low video resolution (1280 x 720 pxls)
doesn't have external microphone socket
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Kodak M530 vs Samsung DV150F Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Kodak M530 and Samsung DV150F
 Kodak EasyShare M530Samsung DV150F
General Information
Manufacturer Kodak Samsung
Model type Kodak EasyShare M530 Samsung DV150F
Type Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Introduced 2010-01-05 2013-01-07
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixel 16 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 -
Peak resolution 4000 x 3000 4608 x 3456
Highest native ISO 1000 3200
Min native ISO 80 80
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch focus
AF continuous
AF single
Tracking AF
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detect focusing
Contract detect focusing
Phase detect focusing
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 36-108mm (3.0x) 25-125mm (5.0x)
Maximum aperture - f/2.5-6.3
Macro focusing distance 10cm -
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Type of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display diagonal 2.7 inch 2.7 inch
Display resolution 230k dots 460k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Display tech - Rear TFT LCD + 1.5 inch front LCd
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Min shutter speed 1/8s 8s
Max shutter speed 1/1400s 1/2000s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 4.00 m -
Flash modes Auto, Fill-in, Red-Eye reduction, Off -
External flash
AEB
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Supported video resolutions 640 x 480 (30 fps) 1280 x 720 (30, 15 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (30, 15fps)
Highest video resolution 640x480 1280x720
Video format Motion JPEG MPEG-4, H.264
Microphone port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless None Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 150g (0.33 pounds) 116g (0.26 pounds)
Physical dimensions 94 x 57 x 23mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9") 96 x 55 x 18mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.7")
DXO scores
DXO Overall rating not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth rating not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested not tested
DXO Low light rating not tested not tested
Other
Battery ID KLIC-7006 -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes
Time lapse recording
Storage type SD/SDHC card, Internal microSD/microSDHC/microSDXC
Card slots 1 1
Price at release $110 $150