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Kodak M530 vs Samsung HZ25W

Portability
95
Imaging
34
Features
14
Overall
26
Kodak EasyShare M530 front
 
Samsung HZ25W front
Portability
70
Imaging
35
Features
32
Overall
33

Kodak M530 vs Samsung HZ25W 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
  • Introduced January 2010
Samsung HZ25W
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 64 - 3200 (Bump to 6400)
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 26-624mm (F2.8-5.0) lens
  • 428g - 116 x 83 x 92mm
  • Announced July 2010
  • Other Name is WB5000
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Kodak M530 vs Samsung HZ25W Overview

Its time to look more closely at the Kodak M530 vs Samsung HZ25W, one is a Small Sensor Compact and the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom by competitors Kodak and Samsung. The sensor resolution of the M530 (12MP) and the HZ25W (12MP) is fairly similar and they feature the same exact sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The M530 was brought out 6 months earlier than the HZ25W and they are of a similar generation. Each of these cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before diving through a in depth comparison, below is a short highlight of how the M530 scores against the HZ25W with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Kodak M530 over the Samsung HZ25W

 M530 HZ25W 

Reasons to pick Samsung HZ25W over the Kodak M530

 HZ25W M530 
Manual focus Dial accurate focusing
Display sizing3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")

Common features in the Kodak M530 and Samsung HZ25W

 M530 HZ25W 
AnnouncedJanuary 2010July 2010Similar generation
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display resolution230k230kSame display resolution
Selfie screen No selfie screen
Touch friendly display No Touch friendly display

Kodak M530 vs Samsung HZ25W Physical Comparison

For anybody who is aiming to travel with your camera frequently, you need to factor its weight and dimensions. The Kodak M530 has got exterior 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) while the Samsung HZ25W has dimensions of 116mm x 83mm x 92mm (4.6" x 3.3" x 3.6") having a weight of 428 grams (0.94 lbs).

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Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you choose at that moment. Following is the front view overall size comparison of the M530 vs the HZ25W.

Kodak M530 vs Samsung HZ25W size comparison

Taking into account size and weight, the portability score of the M530 and HZ25W is 95 and 70 respectively.

Kodak M530 vs Samsung HZ25W top view buttons comparison

Kodak M530 vs Samsung HZ25W Sensor Comparison

Often, it's hard to visualize the difference between sensor dimensions just by reading a spec sheet. The picture here will provide you a stronger sense of the sensor measurements in the M530 and HZ25W.

Clearly, both the cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing and the exact same megapixels and you should expect similar quality of files however you should take the production date of the products into consideration.

Kodak M530 vs Samsung HZ25W sensor size comparison

Kodak M530 vs Samsung HZ25W Screen and ViewFinder

Kodak M530 vs Samsung HZ25W Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Kodak M530 Portrait photography details
Samsung HZ25W Portrait photography details
20
manual focus not available
manual mode not possible
no external flash support
megapixel count low (12MP)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW format
34
manual focus
exports RAW formats
no manual exposure
external flash not possible
low MP (12 megapixels)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
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Street Comparison

Kodak M530 as a Street photography camera
Samsung HZ25W as a Street photography camera
47
screen does not articulate
lack of image stabilization
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW format
maximum ISO low (1,000)
55
built in image stabilization (Optical)
exports RAW formats
screen does not articulate
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
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Sports Comparison

Kodak M530 Sports photography factors
Samsung HZ25W Sports photography factors
17
max shutter speed is low (1/1,400 seconds)
no shutter priority mode
lack of image stabilization
megapixel count low (12MP)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
no phase detect autofocus
34
long zoom range (26-624mm 24.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
no shutter priority mode
low MP (12MP)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Kodak M530 as a Travel photography camera
Samsung HZ25W as a Travel photography camera
58
has built in flash
fast maximum aperture (f)
doesn't have Time Lapse function
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
screen is not selfie friendly
wide angle not the best (36mm)
52
flash built-in
fairly wide (26mm)
long reach (624mm)
missing Timelapse mode
low MP (12 megapixels)
display is not selfie friendly
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Kodak M530 as a Landscape photography camera
Samsung HZ25W as a Landscape photography camera
27
fast maximum aperture (f)
manual focus not available
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not the best (36mm)
small screen (2.7 inch)
manual mode not possible
lack of image stabilization
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
maximum ISO low (1,000)
no RAW format
doesn't have Time Lapse function
43
manual focus
fairly wide (26mm)
good sized screen (3 inch)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
exports RAW formats
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
no manual exposure
low MP (12 megapixels)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
missing Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Kodak M530 Vlogging factors
Samsung HZ25W Vlogging factors
25
fast maximum aperture (f)
wide angle not the best (36mm)
screen is not selfie friendly
lack of image stabilization
low video resolution (640 x 480 pxls)
doesn't have external mic socket
24
fairly wide (26mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
display is not selfie friendly
low res video (1280 x 720 pixels)
missing microphone support
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Kodak M530 vs Samsung HZ25W Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Kodak M530 and Samsung HZ25W
 Kodak EasyShare M530Samsung HZ25W
General Information
Manufacturer Kodak Samsung
Model type Kodak EasyShare M530 Samsung HZ25W
Also Known as - WB5000
Category Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Superzoom
Introduced 2010-01-05 2010-07-06
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 area 28.1mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixels 12 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Highest resolution 4000 x 3000 4000 x 3000
Highest native ISO 1000 3200
Highest boosted ISO - 6400
Minimum native ISO 80 64
RAW files
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
AF continuous
Single AF
Tracking AF
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detect focusing
Contract detect focusing
Phase detect focusing
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 36-108mm (3.0x) 26-624mm (24.0x)
Largest aperture - f/2.8-5.0
Macro focusing distance 10cm 10cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.9
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display diagonal 2.7" 3"
Display resolution 230 thousand dots 230 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 1/8 seconds 16 seconds
Highest shutter speed 1/1400 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 4.00 m 5.60 m
Flash modes Auto, Fill-in, Red-Eye reduction, Off Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in, Slow Sync
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
WB 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) 1280 x 720 (30, 15 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (60, 30 fps)
Highest video resolution 640x480 1280x720
Video 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 150g (0.33 lbs) 428g (0.94 lbs)
Dimensions 94 x 57 x 23mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9") 116 x 83 x 92mm (4.6" x 3.3" x 3.6")
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 (2 or 10 sec, Double)
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SD/SDHC card, Internal SC/SDHC, Internal
Card slots 1 1
Price at launch $110 $350