Kodak M530 vs Samsung HZ10W
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Kodak M530 vs Samsung HZ10W Key Specs
(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
(Full Review)
- 10MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 2.7" Fixed Screen
- ISO 80 - 3200
- Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 24-240mm (F3.3-5.8) lens
- 249g - 105 x 61 x 37mm
- Launched May 2009
- Alternative Name is WB500

Kodak M530 vs Samsung HZ10W Overview
Lets look more closely at the Kodak M530 versus Samsung HZ10W, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras by companies Kodak and Samsung. The image resolution of the M530 (12MP) and the HZ10W (10MP) is relatively well matched and both cameras boast the identical sensor measurements (1/2.3").

The M530 was announced 8 months later than the HZ10W and they are both of a similar age. Each of these cameras feature the same body design (Compact).
Before we go straight to a more detailed comparison, here is a brief synopsis of how the M530 grades versus the HZ10W with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Kodak M530 vs Samsung HZ10W Gallery
The following is a preview of the gallery photos for Kodak EasyShare M530 & Samsung HZ10W. The whole galleries are available at Kodak M530 Gallery & Samsung HZ10W Gallery.
Reasons to pick Kodak M530 over the Samsung HZ10W
M530 | HZ10W | |||
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Launched | January 2010 | ![]() | May 2009 | More recent by 8 months |
Reasons to pick Samsung HZ10W over the Kodak M530
HZ10W | M530 | |||
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Focus manually | ![]() | Very exact focus |
Common features in the Kodak M530 and Samsung HZ10W
M530 | HZ10W | |||
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Screen type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed screen |
Screen size | 2.7" | ![]() | 2.7" | Same screen measurements |
Screen resolution | 230k | ![]() | 230k | The same screen resolution |
Selfie screen | ![]() | No selfie screen | ||
Touch friendly screen | ![]() | No Touch friendly screen |
Kodak M530 vs Samsung HZ10W Physical Comparison
For anyone who is intending to lug around your camera often, you're going to have to consider 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") accompanied by a weight of 150 grams (0.33 lbs) and the Samsung HZ10W has dimensions of 105mm x 61mm x 37mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.5") having a weight of 249 grams (0.55 lbs).
Check the Kodak M530 versus Samsung HZ10W in our completely new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Remember, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you are using at that moment. The following is a front view over all size comparison of the M530 versus the HZ10W.

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the M530 and HZ10W is 95 and 90 respectively.

Kodak M530 vs Samsung HZ10W Sensor Comparison
Typically, it can be tough to envision the contrast between sensor measurements just by checking specs. The graphic below might offer you a greater sense of the sensor sizing in the M530 and HZ10W.
All in all, both of these cameras come with the identical sensor size albeit not the same MP. You can count on the Kodak M530 to give you greater detail with its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution will let you crop photographs a good deal more aggressively. The more modern M530 is going to have an advantage in sensor tech.

Kodak M530 vs Samsung HZ10W Screen and ViewFinder


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Kodak M530 vs Samsung HZ10W Specifications
Kodak EasyShare M530 | Samsung HZ10W | |
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General Information | ||
Company | Kodak | Samsung |
Model type | Kodak EasyShare M530 | Samsung HZ10W |
Otherwise known as | - | WB500 |
Class | Small Sensor Compact | Small Sensor Compact |
Announced | 2010-01-05 | 2009-05-14 |
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 | 6.08 x 4.56mm |
Sensor surface area | 28.1mm² | 27.7mm² |
Sensor resolution | 12 megapixel | 10 megapixel |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 16:9, 4:3 and 3:2 |
Highest resolution | 4000 x 3000 | 3648 x 2432 |
Highest native ISO | 1000 | 3200 |
Minimum native ISO | 80 | 80 |
RAW photos | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focusing | ||
Touch focus | ||
Continuous AF | ||
Single AF | ||
Tracking AF | ||
AF selectice | ||
AF center weighted | ||
AF multi area | ||
Live view AF | ||
Face detection AF | ||
Contract detection AF | ||
Phase detection AF | ||
Lens | ||
Lens support | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens zoom range | 36-108mm (3.0x) | 24-240mm (10.0x) |
Highest aperture | - | f/3.3-5.8 |
Macro focusing distance | 10cm | 5cm |
Crop factor | 5.8 | 5.9 |
Screen | ||
Type of screen | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Screen size | 2.7 inch | 2.7 inch |
Resolution of screen | 230k dots | 230k dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch operation | ||
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | None | None |
Features | ||
Slowest shutter speed | 1/8 seconds | 16 seconds |
Maximum shutter speed | 1/1400 seconds | 1/1500 seconds |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manual mode | ||
Change WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Built-in flash | ||
Flash distance | 4.00 m | - |
Flash modes | Auto, Fill-in, Red-Eye reduction, Off | Auto, Auto & Red-eye reduction, Fill-in flash, Slow sync, Flash off, Red eye fix |
Hot shoe | ||
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) | 1280 x 720 (30, 15 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (60, 30, 15 fps) |
Highest video resolution | 640x480 | 1280x720 |
Video data format | Motion JPEG | Motion JPEG |
Microphone support | ||
Headphone support | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | None | None |
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 | 150 gr (0.33 pounds) | 249 gr (0.55 pounds) |
Physical dimensions | 94 x 57 x 23mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9") | 105 x 61 x 37mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.5") |
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 | - |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec) | Yes (10 sec, 2 sec, Double, Motion Timer) |
Time lapse shooting | ||
Storage type | SD/SDHC card, Internal | SC/SDHC/MMC/MMCplus, internal |
Card slots | One | One |
Price at launch | $110 | $300 |