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Kodak M530 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 2

Portability
95
Imaging
35
Features
14
Overall
26
Kodak EasyShare M530 front
 
Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 front
Portability
90
Imaging
40
Features
60
Overall
48

Kodak M530 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 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
  • Announced January 2010
Samsung Galaxy Camera 2
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 4.8" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 23-483mm (F2.8-5.9) lens
  • 283g - 133 x 71 x 19mm
  • Revealed January 2014
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Kodak M530 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 Overview

On this page, we will be looking at the Kodak M530 and Samsung Galaxy Camera 2, former is a Small Sensor Compact while the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom by companies Kodak and Samsung. There is a considerable difference among the image resolutions of the M530 (12MP) and Galaxy Camera 2 (16MP) but both cameras provide the same sensor size (1/2.3").

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The M530 was announced 5 years earlier than the Galaxy Camera 2 which is a fairly large difference as far as camera tech is concerned. The two cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before getting straight to a in depth comparison, here is a simple introduction of how the M530 scores versus the Galaxy Camera 2 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Kodak M530 over the Samsung Galaxy Camera 2

 M530 Galaxy Camera 2 

Reasons to pick Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 over the Kodak M530

 Galaxy Camera 2 M530 
RevealedJanuary 2014January 2010More modern by 48 months
Manual focus Very exact focus
Screen dimensions4.8"2.7"Bigger screen (+2.1")
Screen resolution1037k230kClearer screen (+807k dot)
Touch screen Quickly navigate

Common features in the Kodak M530 and Samsung Galaxy Camera 2

 M530 Galaxy Camera 2 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Neither includes selfie screen

Kodak M530 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 Physical Comparison

If you are aiming to carry around your camera frequently, you will want to think about its weight and measurements. The Kodak M530 features outside dimensions of 94mm x 57mm x 23mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9") accompanied by a weight of 150 grams (0.33 lbs) while the Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 has proportions of 133mm x 71mm x 19mm (5.2" x 2.8" x 0.7") having a weight of 283 grams (0.62 lbs).

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Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you are utilizing at that time. The following is a front view scale comparison of the M530 compared to the Galaxy Camera 2.

Kodak M530 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 size comparison

Factoring in size and weight, the portability score of the M530 and Galaxy Camera 2 is 95 and 90 respectively.

Kodak M530 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 top view buttons comparison

Kodak M530 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 Sensor Comparison

In many cases, it is very tough to envision the difference in sensor sizes purely by going through technical specs. The pic here might offer you a more clear sense of the sensor sizes in the M530 and Galaxy Camera 2.

As you have seen, both of these cameras have the same sensor dimensions albeit not the same resolution. You can expect the Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 to produce greater detail with its extra 4MP. Higher resolution will let you crop photographs a bit more aggressively. The more aged M530 will be behind when it comes to sensor innovation.

Kodak M530 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 sensor size comparison

Kodak M530 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 Screen and ViewFinder

Kodak M530 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Kodak M530 Portrait photography advice
Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 Portrait photography advice
21
lack of manual focus
lack of manual exposure
cannot use external flash
resolution not great (12 megapixels)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
44
manual focus
megapixel count decent (16 megapixels)
supports face detection autofocus
external flash not possible
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
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Street Comparison

Kodak M530 Street photography advice
Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 Street photography advice
47
screen is fixed
does not have image stabilization
sensor is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
low max ISO (1,000)
65
built in image stabilization (Optical)
offers touch focus
lighter than competition (283g)
screen is fixed
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Kodak M530 Sports photography info
Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 Sports photography info
17
maximum shutter speed is a little low (1/1,400 seconds)
lack of shutter priority mode
does not have image stabilization
resolution not great (12MP)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect auto focus
48
long zoom range (23-483mm 21.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count decent (16 megapixels)
better than average battery pack (400 shots)
slow frames per second (5.0 frames per second)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Kodak M530 Travel photography highlights
Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 Travel photography highlights
58
flash built-in
great max aperture (f)
doesn't have Timelapse mode
resolution not great (12 megapixels)
display is not selfie friendly
wide angle not the best (36mm)
73
better than average battery pack (400 per charge)
lighter than competition (283g)
connects via bluetooth
offers touch focus
megapixel count decent (16 megapixels)
flash built-in
reasonably wide (23mm)
very long zoom (483mm)
lack of Time Lapse recording
does not feature selfie friendly screen
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Kodak M530
Landscape photography with Samsung Galaxy Camera 2
27
great max aperture (f)
lack of manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not the best (36mm)
screen is somewhat small (2.7 inches)
lack of manual exposure
does not have image stabilization
resolution not great (12 megapixels)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
low max ISO (1,000)
doesn't have RAW files
doesn't have Timelapse mode
52
manual focus
reasonably wide (23mm)
bigger than average screen (4.8")
built in image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count decent (16MP)
better than average battery pack (400 per charge)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
lack of Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Kodak M530 Vlogging features
Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 Vlogging features
25
great max aperture (f)
wide angle not the best (36mm)
display is not selfie friendly
does not have image stabilization
low quality video (640 x 480 resolution)
doesn't have external microphone support
37
reasonably wide (23mm)
touchscreen enabled
built in image stabilization (Optical)
supports face detection autofocus
high quality video (1920 x 1080 resolution)
includes external mic port
lighter than competition (283 grams)
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
does not feature selfie friendly screen
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Kodak M530 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Kodak M530 and Samsung Galaxy Camera 2
 Kodak EasyShare M530Samsung Galaxy Camera 2
General Information
Brand Kodak Samsung
Model Kodak EasyShare M530 Samsung Galaxy Camera 2
Class Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Superzoom
Announced 2010-01-05 2014-01-02
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Chip - 1.6GHz Quad-Core Exynos
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 12 megapixels 16 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Highest Possible resolution 4000 x 3000 4608 x 3456
Maximum native ISO 1000 3200
Minimum native ISO 80 100
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Manual focus
AF touch
AF continuous
AF single
AF tracking
Selective AF
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 36-108mm (3.0x) 23-483mm (21.0x)
Maximum aperture - f/2.8-5.9
Macro focus range 10cm 10cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 2.7" 4.8"
Screen resolution 230k dot 1,037k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Screen technology - HD Super Clear Touch Display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Min shutter speed 1/8 secs 16 secs
Max shutter speed 1/1400 secs 1/2000 secs
Continuous shutter speed - 5.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation - Yes
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 4.00 m 3.80 m
Flash modes Auto, Fill-in, Red-Eye reduction, Off Auto, auto w/redeye reduction, fill-in, slow sync, flash off, redeye fix
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Video resolutions 640 x 480 (30 fps) 1920 x 1080
Maximum 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) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None BuiltIn
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 150 gr (0.33 lb) 283 gr (0.62 lb)
Physical dimensions 94 x 57 x 23mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9") 133 x 71 x 19mm (5.2" 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 life - 400 shots
Style of battery - Battery Pack
Battery model KLIC-7006 Built-in
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2, 5, or 10 sec)
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SD/SDHC card, Internal microSD/microSDHC/microSDXC
Storage slots One One
Launch cost $110 $400