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Kodak M530 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G

Portability
95
Imaging
35
Features
14
Overall
26
Kodak EasyShare M530 front
 
Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G front
Portability
90
Imaging
39
Features
44
Overall
41

Kodak M530 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G 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
  • Revealed January 2010
Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 4.8" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 23-481mm (F) lens
  • 305g - 129 x 71 x 19mm
  • Released August 2012
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Kodak M530 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G Overview

Below is a detailed assessment of the Kodak M530 versus Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G, former being a Small Sensor Compact while the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom by brands Kodak and Samsung. There exists a large gap between the image resolutions of the M530 (12MP) and Galaxy Camera 3G (16MP) but they come with the same exact sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The M530 was launched 3 years prior to the Galaxy Camera 3G and that is quite a serious difference as far as technology is concerned. Both of these cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before we go through a comprehensive comparison, below is a quick summary of how the M530 grades against the Galaxy Camera 3G when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Kodak M530 over the Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G

 M530 Galaxy Camera 3G 
Display resolution230k0kCrisper display (+230k dot)

Reasons to pick Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G over the Kodak M530

 Galaxy Camera 3G M530 
ReleasedAugust 2012January 2010More recent by 32 months
Display sizing4.8"2.7"Larger display (+2.1")
Touch friendly display Easily navigate

Common features in the Kodak M530 and Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G

 M530 Galaxy Camera 3G 
Manual focus Lack of manual focusing
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Neither offers selfie screen

Kodak M530 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G Physical Comparison

When you are going to lug around your camera, you will have to factor its weight and dimensions. The Kodak M530 offers external 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) and the Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G has dimensions of 129mm x 71mm x 19mm (5.1" x 2.8" x 0.7") and a weight of 305 grams (0.67 lbs).

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Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you select at that moment. Here is the front view overall size comparison of the M530 and the Galaxy Camera 3G.

Kodak M530 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G size comparison

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability score of the M530 and Galaxy Camera 3G is 95 and 90 respectively.

Kodak M530 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G top view buttons comparison

Kodak M530 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G Sensor Comparison

Typically, it is very tough to visualize the gap between sensor measurements merely by reviewing specs. The photograph here may offer you a better sense of the sensor sizing in the M530 and Galaxy Camera 3G.

All in all, each of the cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing but different resolution. You can anticipate the Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G to offer greater detail utilizing its extra 4 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also allow you to crop photos far more aggressively. The older M530 is going to be behind in sensor technology.

Kodak M530 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G sensor size comparison

Kodak M530 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G Screen and ViewFinder

Kodak M530 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Kodak M530 Portrait photography highlights
Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G Portrait photography highlights
21
focusing manually not possible
manual exposure not available
external flash not possible
resolution not great (12MP)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
30
decent sensor resolution (16 megapixels)
no manual focus
no manual control
no external flash support
small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Kodak M530
Street photography with Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G
47
screen does not articulate
does not have image stabilization
sensor is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
max ISO too low (1,000)
61
image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competitors (305 grams)
screen does not articulate
small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Kodak M530 Sports photography info
Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G Sports photography info
17
max shutter speed is low (1/1,400 seconds)
no shutter priority mode
does not have image stabilization
resolution not great (12 megapixels)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect auto focus
44
excellent zoom range (23-481mm 20.9 x zoom)
image stabilization (Optical)
decent sensor resolution (16MP)
no shutter priority mode
small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Kodak M530 Travel photography features
Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G Travel photography features
58
built-in flash
fast max aperture (f)
no Timelapse mode
resolution not great (12 megapixels)
does not posses selfie friendly display
wide angle not great (36mm)
72
lighter than competitors (305 grams)
decent sensor resolution (16MP)
really wide (23mm)
great reach (481mm)
good max aperture (f)
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
does not contain selfie friendly screen
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Landscape Comparison

Kodak M530 Landscape photography info
Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G Landscape photography info
27
fast max aperture (f)
focusing manually not possible
cannot switch lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not great (36mm)
tiny screen (2.7 inches)
manual exposure not available
does not have image stabilization
resolution not great (12 megapixels)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
max ISO too low (1,000)
doesn't have RAW format
no Timelapse mode
47
really wide (23mm)
good max aperture (f)
bigger than average screen (4.8")
image stabilization (Optical)
decent sensor resolution (16 megapixels)
no manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
no manual control
small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Kodak M530
Vlogging with Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G
25
fast max aperture (f)
wide angle not great (36mm)
does not posses selfie friendly display
does not have image stabilization
video quality not great (640 x 480 pixels)
no microphone socket
36
really wide (23mm)
good max aperture (f)
built-in touchscreen
image stabilization (Optical)
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 pixels)
lighter than competitors (305g)
does not contain selfie friendly screen
doesn't have external mic jack
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Kodak M530 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Kodak M530 and Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G
 Kodak EasyShare M530Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G
General Information
Manufacturer Kodak Samsung
Model type Kodak EasyShare M530 Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G
Type Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Superzoom
Revealed 2010-01-05 2012-08-29
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Chip - 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 surface 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 -
Highest native ISO 1000 3200
Minimum native ISO 80 100
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch focus
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 36-108mm (3.0x) 23-481mm (20.9x)
Macro focusing range 10cm -
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Range of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 2.7" 4.8"
Resolution of screen 230k dot 0k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Screen technology - 308 ppi, HD Super Clear Touch Display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 1/8s -
Fastest shutter speed 1/1400s -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 4.00 m no built-in flash
Flash modes Auto, Fill-in, Red-Eye reduction, Off no built-in flash
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Supported video resolutions 640 x 480 (30 fps) 1920 x 1080
Highest video resolution 640x480 1920x1080
Video file format Motion JPEG MPEG-4, H.264
Mic input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless None Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) none
GPS None BuiltIn
Physical
Environment seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 150g (0.33 pounds) 305g (0.67 pounds)
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 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) -
Time lapse feature
Storage media SD/SDHC card, Internal micro SD/micro SDHC/micro SDXC
Storage slots One One
Price at release $110 $606