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Kodak M530 vs Samsung DV300F

Portability
95
Imaging
35
Features
14
Overall
26
Kodak EasyShare M530 front
 
Samsung DV300F front
Portability
96
Imaging
39
Features
33
Overall
36

Kodak M530 vs Samsung DV300F Key Specs

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
  • Introduced January 2010
Samsung DV300F
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 25-125mm (F2.5-6.3) lens
  • 133g - 95 x 57 x 18mm
  • Launched January 2012
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Kodak M530 vs Samsung DV300F Overview

Below, we will be looking at the Kodak M530 vs Samsung DV300F, both Small Sensor Compact cameras by manufacturers Kodak and Samsung. There is a sizable difference among the resolutions of the M530 (12MP) and DV300F (16MP) but they come with the exact same sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The M530 was brought out 24 months prior to the DV300F which makes the cameras a generation away from each other. Each of these cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before delving through a comprehensive comparison, below is a short summation of how the M530 matches up versus the DV300F in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Kodak M530 over the Samsung DV300F

 M530 DV300F 

Reasons to pick Samsung DV300F over the Kodak M530

 DV300F M530 
LaunchedJanuary 2012January 2010More modern by 24 months
Screen dimension3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Screen resolution460k230kSharper screen (+230k dot)

Common features in the Kodak M530 and Samsung DV300F

 M530 DV300F 
Manual focus No manual focus
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Absent selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Absent Touch friendly screen

Kodak M530 vs Samsung DV300F Physical Comparison

For anyone who is looking to carry around your camera often, you will need to think about its weight and dimensions. The Kodak M530 provides physical dimensions of 94mm x 57mm x 23mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9") with a weight of 150 grams (0.33 lbs) while the Samsung DV300F has dimensions of 95mm x 57mm x 18mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.7") accompanied by a weight of 133 grams (0.29 lbs).

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Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you are using during that time. Following is the front view size comparison of the M530 vs the DV300F.

Kodak M530 vs Samsung DV300F size comparison

Factoring in size and weight, the portability score of the M530 and DV300F is 95 and 96 respectively.

Kodak M530 vs Samsung DV300F top view buttons comparison

Kodak M530 vs Samsung DV300F Sensor Comparison

In many cases, it can be tough to visualise the contrast in sensor sizes just by checking out specs. The pic underneath might provide you a far better sense of the sensor dimensions in the M530 and DV300F.

All in all, both cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements albeit not the same megapixels. You can count on the Samsung DV300F to provide more detail having its extra 4MP. Higher resolution will help you crop shots somewhat more aggressively. The more aged M530 will be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor technology.

Kodak M530 vs Samsung DV300F sensor size comparison

Kodak M530 vs Samsung DV300F Screen and ViewFinder

Kodak M530 vs Samsung DV300F Screen and Viewfinder comparison
Photography Glossary

Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Kodak M530 Portrait photography factors
Samsung DV300F Portrait photography factors
21
manual focus not available
manual mode not available
external flash not possible
sensor resolution not great (12 megapixels)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
no RAW format
34
decent MP (16 megapixels)
provides face detection focus
manual focus not available
manual exposure not available
cannot use external flash
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Kodak M530
Street photography with Samsung DV300F
47
screen is fixed
does not have image stabilization
sensor is small (1/2.3")
no RAW format
maximum ISO low (1,000)
63
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition in class (133 grams)
screen is fixed
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Kodak M530 as a Sports photography camera
Samsung DV300F as a Sports photography camera
17
low max shutter speed (1/1,400 seconds)
no shutter priority
does not have image stabilization
sensor resolution not great (12 megapixels)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
no phase detect AF
44
built in image stabilization (Optical)
decent MP (16 megapixels)
provides tracking autofocus
no shutter priority
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Kodak M530 Travel photography information
Samsung DV300F Travel photography information
58
built-in flash
fast max aperture (f)
missing Timelapse function
sensor resolution not great (12 megapixels)
doesn't posses selfie friendly screen
wide angle not fantastic (36mm)
69
lighter than competition in class (133g)
decent MP (16MP)
has built in flash
really wide (25mm)
no Timelapse function
doesn't offer selfie friendly screen
sluggish max aperture (f2.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Kodak M530 Landscape photography factors
Samsung DV300F Landscape photography factors
27
fast max aperture (f)
manual focus not available
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not fantastic (36mm)
tiny screen (2.7")
manual mode not available
does not have image stabilization
sensor resolution not great (12MP)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
maximum ISO low (1,000)
no RAW format
missing Timelapse function
43
really wide (25mm)
decent sized screen (3 inch)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
decent MP (16 megapixels)
manual focus not available
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f2.5)
manual exposure not available
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
no Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Kodak M530 Vlogging details
Samsung DV300F Vlogging details
25
fast max aperture (f)
wide angle not fantastic (36mm)
doesn't posses selfie friendly screen
does not have image stabilization
low quality video (640 x 480 pixels)
missing microphone socket
33
really wide (25mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
provides face detection focus
lighter than competition in class (133g)
sluggish max aperture (f2.5)
doesn't offer selfie friendly screen
low quality video (1280 x 720 pxls)
no external microphone socket
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Kodak M530 vs Samsung DV300F Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Kodak M530 and Samsung DV300F
 Kodak EasyShare M530Samsung DV300F
General Information
Brand Kodak Samsung
Model type Kodak EasyShare M530 Samsung DV300F
Type Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Introduced 2010-01-05 2012-01-02
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 surface area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixels 16 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Full resolution 4000 x 3000 4608 x 3456
Max native ISO 1000 3200
Lowest native ISO 80 80
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
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 5cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Type of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 2.7" 3"
Screen resolution 230 thousand dots 460 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Screen tech - TFT LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 1/8 seconds 16 seconds
Highest shutter speed 1/1400 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 4.00 m 4.10 m
Flash options Auto, Fill-in, Red-Eye reduction, Off Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in, Slow Sync
Hot shoe
AEB
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Supported video resolutions 640 x 480 (30 fps) 1280 x 720 (30, 15 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps)
Max 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 Optional
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 150g (0.33 lb) 133g (0.29 lb)
Dimensions 94 x 57 x 23mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9") 95 x 57 x 18mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.7")
DXO scores
DXO All around 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 BP88
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec, Double)
Time lapse feature
Storage type SD/SDHC card, Internal MicroSD, MicroSDHC, Internal
Card slots Single Single
Price at launch $110 $200