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Kodak M530 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera

Portability
95
Imaging
35
Features
14
Overall
26
Kodak EasyShare M530 front
 
Samsung Galaxy Camera front
Portability
90
Imaging
40
Features
55
Overall
46

Kodak M530 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 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
  • Launched January 2010
Samsung Galaxy Camera
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 4.8" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 23-481mm (F2.8-5.9) lens
  • 300g - 129 x 71 x 19mm
  • Announced February 2013
  • Also Known as Wi-Fi
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Kodak M530 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera Overview

Here, we are contrasting the Kodak M530 versus Samsung Galaxy Camera, one being a Small Sensor Compact and the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom by rivals Kodak and Samsung. There is a crucial difference between the sensor resolutions of the M530 (12MP) and Galaxy Camera (16MP) but both cameras have the identical sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The M530 was manufactured 4 years before the Galaxy Camera and that is quite a serious gap as far as tech is concerned. Each of the cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before going into a step-by-step comparison, here is a simple view of how the M530 scores versus the Galaxy Camera with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Kodak M530 over the Samsung Galaxy Camera

 M530 Galaxy Camera 

Reasons to pick Samsung Galaxy Camera over the Kodak M530

 Galaxy Camera M530 
AnnouncedFebruary 2013January 2010Fresher by 38 months
Focus manually More precise focusing
Display size4.8"2.7"Larger display (+2.1")
Display resolution922k230kCrisper display (+692k dot)
Touch friendly display Easily navigate

Common features in the Kodak M530 and Samsung Galaxy Camera

 M530 Galaxy Camera 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Lacking selfie screen

Kodak M530 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera Physical Comparison

If you're going to carry your camera regularly, you will want to take into account its weight and measurements. The Kodak M530 has exterior measurements of 94mm x 57mm x 23mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9") having a weight of 150 grams (0.33 lbs) and the Samsung Galaxy Camera has proportions of 129mm x 71mm x 19mm (5.1" x 2.8" x 0.7") accompanied by a weight of 300 grams (0.66 lbs).

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Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you are utilizing at that time. Here is a front view dimension comparison of the M530 against the Galaxy Camera.

Kodak M530 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera size comparison

Factoring in size and weight, the portability rating of the M530 and Galaxy Camera is 95 and 90 respectively.

Kodak M530 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera top view buttons comparison

Kodak M530 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera Sensor Comparison

Oftentimes, it is very tough to imagine the gap between sensor sizing purely by reading specs. The photograph here might give you a stronger sense of the sensor sizing in the M530 and Galaxy Camera.

As you can plainly see, the two cameras come with the identical sensor size but different megapixels. You should anticipate the Samsung Galaxy Camera to offer you more detail due to its extra 4 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also help you crop pics a good deal more aggressively. The older M530 is going to be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor innovation.

Kodak M530 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera sensor size comparison

Kodak M530 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera Screen and ViewFinder

Kodak M530 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Kodak M530 Portrait photography information
Samsung Galaxy Camera Portrait photography information
21
focusing manually not possible
no manual control
can't use external flash
low resolution sensor (12MP)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
40
you can focus manually
MP count decent (16 megapixels)
cannot use external flash
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW support
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Kodak M530
Street photography with Samsung Galaxy Camera
47
screen does not articulate
lack of image stabilization
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
max ISO too low (1,000)
61
has image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition (300 grams)
screen does not articulate
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Kodak M530 as a Sports photography camera
Samsung Galaxy Camera as a Sports photography camera
17
low maximum shutter speed (1/1,400s)
no shutter priority
lack of image stabilization
low resolution sensor (12MP)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect AF
50
long zoom range (23-481mm 20.9 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Optical)
MP count decent (16MP)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
no phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Kodak M530 Travel photography info
Samsung Galaxy Camera Travel photography info
58
flash built-in
good maximum aperture (f)
lack of Timelapse mode
low resolution sensor (12 megapixels)
does not feature selfie friendly screen
wide angle not good (36mm)
69
lighter than competition (300 grams)
MP count decent (16MP)
built-in flash
reasonably wide (23mm)
long zoom (481mm)
no Time Lapse function
screen isn't selfie friendly
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Kodak M530 Landscape photography highlights
Samsung Galaxy Camera Landscape photography highlights
27
good maximum aperture (f)
focusing manually not possible
cannot switch lenses (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not good (36mm)
screen is small (2.7 inch)
no manual control
lack of image stabilization
low resolution sensor (12MP)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
max ISO too low (1,000)
does not have RAW files
lack of Timelapse mode
50
you can focus manually
reasonably wide (23mm)
big screen (4.8 inch)
has image stabilization (Optical)
MP count decent (16MP)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW support
no Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Kodak M530 Vlogging information
Samsung Galaxy Camera Vlogging information
25
good maximum aperture (f)
wide angle not good (36mm)
does not feature selfie friendly screen
lack of image stabilization
video quality not great (640 x 480 pixels)
lack of microphone jack
37
reasonably wide (23mm)
has touchscreen
has image stabilization (Optical)
high quality video (1920 x 1080 resolution)
comes with external mic port
lighter than competition (300g)
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
screen isn't selfie friendly
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Kodak M530 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Kodak M530 and Samsung Galaxy Camera
 Kodak EasyShare M530Samsung Galaxy Camera
General Information
Manufacturer Kodak Samsung
Model Kodak EasyShare M530 Samsung Galaxy Camera
Other name - Wi-Fi
Category Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Superzoom
Launched 2010-01-05 2013-02-19
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Powered by - 1.4GHz Quad-Core
Sensor type CCD BSI-CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 12MP 16MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 -
Max resolution 4000 x 3000 4608 x 3456
Max native ISO 1000 3200
Lowest native ISO 80 100
RAW format
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch focus
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 36-108mm (3.0x) 23-481mm (20.9x)
Maximal aperture - f/2.8-5.9
Macro focus range 10cm -
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 2.7" 4.8"
Resolution of screen 230k dot 922k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Screen technology - 308 ppi, HD Super Clear Touch Display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 1/8s 16s
Fastest shutter speed 1/1400s 1/2000s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation - Yes
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 4.00 m -
Flash modes Auto, Fill-in, Red-Eye reduction, Off -
External flash
AEB
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Video resolutions 640 x 480 (30 fps) 1920 x 1080
Max video resolution 640x480 1920x1080
Video file format Motion JPEG MPEG-4, H.264
Mic jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless None Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) none
GPS None BuiltIn
Physical
Environment seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 150 grams (0.33 lbs) 300 grams (0.66 lbs)
Physical dimensions 94 x 57 x 23mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9") 129 x 71 x 19mm (5.1" x 2.8" x 0.7")
DXO scores
DXO Overall score not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth score not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range score not tested not tested
DXO Low light score not tested not tested
Other
Battery model KLIC-7006 -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) -
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SD/SDHC card, Internal micro SD/micro SDHC/micro SDXC
Storage slots Single Single
Launch pricing $110 $450