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Kodak M530 vs Samsung HZ15W

Portability
95
Imaging
34
Features
14
Overall
26
Kodak EasyShare M530 front
 
Samsung HZ15W front
Portability
90
Imaging
34
Features
31
Overall
32

Kodak M530 vs Samsung HZ15W Key Specs

Kodak M530
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 1000
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 36-108mm (F) lens
  • 150g - 94 x 57 x 23mm
  • Revealed January 2010
Samsung HZ15W
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" 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 February 2009
  • Additionally referred to as WB550
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Kodak M530 vs Samsung HZ15W Overview

Let's examine more in depth at the Kodak M530 and Samsung HZ15W, both Small Sensor Compact cameras by competitors Kodak and Samsung. The resolution of the M530 (12MP) and the HZ15W (12MP) is relatively close and they use the same exact sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The M530 was announced 11 months after the HZ15W and they are of a similar age. The two cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before we go straight into a in-depth comparison, below is a brief synopsis of how the M530 scores versus the HZ15W when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Kodak M530 over the Samsung HZ15W

 M530 HZ15W 
LaunchedJanuary 2010February 2009Newer by 11 months

Reasons to pick Samsung HZ15W over the Kodak M530

 HZ15W M530 
Focus manually More precise focus
Screen sizing3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Screen resolution460k230kSharper screen (+230k dot)

Common features in the Kodak M530 and Samsung HZ15W

 M530 HZ15W 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Absent selfie screen
Touch screen Neither provides Touch screen

Kodak M530 vs Samsung HZ15W Physical Comparison

In case you're looking to travel with your camera often, you will have to factor in its weight and volume. The Kodak M530 provides external measurements of 94mm x 57mm x 23mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9") and a weight of 150 grams (0.33 lbs) while the Samsung HZ15W has sizing of 105mm x 61mm x 37mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.5") accompanied by a weight of 249 grams (0.55 lbs).

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Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you choose at the time. Underneath is the front view overall size comparison of the M530 vs the HZ15W.

Kodak M530 vs Samsung HZ15W size comparison

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability score of the M530 and HZ15W is 95 and 90 respectively.

Kodak M530 vs Samsung HZ15W top view buttons comparison

Kodak M530 vs Samsung HZ15W Sensor Comparison

Normally, it's difficult to visualize the gap in sensor dimensions simply by viewing specifications. The image underneath will give you a more clear sense of the sensor measurements in the M530 and HZ15W.

Plainly, both cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing and the identical resolution and you can expect comparable quality of images but you have to consider the age of the cameras into account. The younger M530 should have an advantage in sensor tech.

Kodak M530 vs Samsung HZ15W sensor size comparison

Kodak M530 vs Samsung HZ15W Screen and ViewFinder

Kodak M530 vs Samsung HZ15W Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Kodak M530 Portrait photography highlights
Samsung HZ15W Portrait photography highlights
20
no manual focus
manual exposure not possible
external flash not possible
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
31
manual focus
includes face detection autofocus
manual exposure not available
can't use external flash
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
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Street Comparison

Kodak M530 Street photography highlights
Samsung HZ15W Street photography highlights
47
no moving screen
does not have image stabilization
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
low maximum ISO (1,000)
52
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
fixed screen
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
more heavy than competitors in class (249g)
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Kodak M530
Sports photography with Samsung HZ15W
17
max shutter speed is low (1/1,400s)
lack of shutter priority mode
does not have image stabilization
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect AF
27
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lack of shutter priority mode
low megapixels (12MP)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Kodak M530
Travel photography with Samsung HZ15W
58
has built in flash
very good maximum aperture (f)
does not have Time Lapse mode
low megapixels (12MP)
display isn't selfie friendly
wide angle not great (36mm)
54
built-in flash
quite wide (24mm)
no Timelapse function
more heavy than competitors in class (249 grams)
low megapixels (12MP)
doesn't feature selfie friendly display
slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Kodak M530 Landscape photography highlights
Samsung HZ15W Landscape photography highlights
27
very good maximum aperture (f)
no manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not great (36mm)
screen is small (2.7 inch)
manual exposure not possible
does not have image stabilization
low megapixels (12MP)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
low maximum ISO (1,000)
lacks RAW support
does not have Time Lapse mode
40
manual focus
quite wide (24mm)
screen size is good (3 inch)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
manual exposure not available
low megapixels (12MP)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
no Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Kodak M530 Vlogging highlights
Samsung HZ15W Vlogging highlights
25
very good maximum aperture (f)
wide angle not great (36mm)
display isn't selfie friendly
does not have image stabilization
video res low (640 x 480 resolution)
does not have external mic port
28
quite wide (24mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
includes face detection autofocus
slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
doesn't feature selfie friendly display
low res video (1280 x 720 pixels)
no external microphone port
more heavy than competitors in class (249g)
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Kodak M530 vs Samsung HZ15W Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Kodak M530 and Samsung HZ15W
 Kodak EasyShare M530Samsung HZ15W
General Information
Manufacturer Kodak Samsung
Model Kodak EasyShare M530 Samsung HZ15W
Alternative name - WB550
Class Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Revealed 2010-01-05 2009-02-23
Body design 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 area 28.1mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixel 12 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 16:9, 4:3 and 3:2
Full resolution 4000 x 3000 4000 x 3000
Max native ISO 1000 3200
Minimum native ISO 80 80
RAW format
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch to focus
Continuous AF
AF single
AF tracking
Selective AF
AF center weighted
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detect focusing
Contract detect focusing
Phase detect focusing
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 36-108mm (3.0x) 24-240mm (10.0x)
Highest aperture - f/3.3-5.8
Macro focus distance 10cm 5cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.9
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 2.7" 3"
Resolution of display 230k dot 460k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
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 exposure
Set WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 4.00 m 4.70 m
Flash settings Auto, Fill-in, Red-Eye reduction, Off Auto, Auto & Red-eye reduction, Fill-in flash, Slow sync, Flash off, Red eye fix
External flash
AE 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)
Max video resolution 640x480 1280x720
Video file format Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
Microphone jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 150 gr (0.33 lbs) 249 gr (0.55 lbs)
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 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) Yes (10 sec, 2 sec, Double, Motion Timer)
Time lapse shooting
Storage media SD/SDHC card, Internal SC/SDHC/MMC/MMCplus, internal
Storage slots Single Single
Retail price $110 $330