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Kodak M530 vs Samsung HZ30W

Portability
95
Imaging
35
Features
14
Overall
26
Kodak EasyShare M530 front
 
Samsung HZ30W front
Portability
91
Imaging
35
Features
40
Overall
37

Kodak M530 vs Samsung HZ30W 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
  • Announced January 2010
Samsung HZ30W
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 24-360mm (F3.2-5.8) lens
  • 245g - 107 x 61 x 28mm
  • Revealed January 2010
  • Alternative Name is WB600
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Kodak M530 vs Samsung HZ30W Overview

Below is a in-depth assessment of the Kodak M530 and Samsung HZ30W, former being a Small Sensor Compact while the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom by companies Kodak and Samsung. The image resolution of the M530 (12MP) and the HZ30W (12MP) is pretty close and both cameras provide the identical sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The M530 was revealed very close to the HZ30W so they are both of a similar age. Both of these cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before we go into a complete comparison, here is a short summary of how the M530 grades vs the HZ30W with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Kodak M530 over the Samsung HZ30W

 M530 HZ30W 

Reasons to pick Samsung HZ30W over the Kodak M530

 HZ30W M530 
Focus manually More accurate focus
Screen size3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")

Common features in the Kodak M530 and Samsung HZ30W

 M530 HZ30W 
RevealedJanuary 2010January 2010Same age
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen resolution230k230kIdentical screen resolution
Selfie screen Neither contains selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Absent Touch friendly screen

Kodak M530 vs Samsung HZ30W Physical Comparison

If you're looking to lug around your camera regularly, you'll have to factor its weight and proportions. The Kodak M530 has got external dimensions of 94mm x 57mm x 23mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9") with a weight of 150 grams (0.33 lbs) while the Samsung HZ30W has measurements of 107mm x 61mm x 28mm (4.2" x 2.4" x 1.1") accompanied by a weight of 245 grams (0.54 lbs).

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Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you are utilizing at that time. Here is a front view measurement comparison of the M530 and the HZ30W.

Kodak M530 vs Samsung HZ30W size comparison

Taking into account size and weight, the portability rating of the M530 and HZ30W is 95 and 91 respectively.

Kodak M530 vs Samsung HZ30W top view buttons comparison

Kodak M530 vs Samsung HZ30W Sensor Comparison

Generally, it is very difficult to envision the difference in sensor measurements just by viewing a spec sheet. The graphic here should provide you a clearer sense of the sensor sizes in the M530 and HZ30W.

Clearly, both the cameras come with the identical sensor size and the same exact resolution so you can expect comparable quality of images although you would want to consider the launch date of the cameras into account.

Kodak M530 vs Samsung HZ30W sensor size comparison

Kodak M530 vs Samsung HZ30W Screen and ViewFinder

Kodak M530 vs Samsung HZ30W Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Kodak M530
Portrait photography with Samsung HZ30W
21
focusing manually not possible
manual mode not possible
cannot use external flash
low resolution (12MP)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW files
29
has manual focus
cannot use external flash
megapixel count low (12MP)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
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Street Comparison

Kodak M530 Street photography advice
Samsung HZ30W Street photography advice
47
screen is fixed
no image stabilization
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW files
max ISO too low (1,000)
60
image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than average in class (245g)
screen does not articulate
small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Kodak M530 as a Sports photography camera
Samsung HZ30W as a Sports photography camera
17
max shutter speed is low (1/1,400 seconds)
no shutter priority
no image stabilization
low resolution (12MP)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
no phase detect AF
42
long zoom range (24-360mm 15.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Optical)
comes with tracking autofocus
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Kodak M530 Travel photography info
Samsung HZ30W Travel photography info
58
flash built-in
good max aperture (f)
lack of Timelapse mode
low resolution (12MP)
display isn't selfie friendly
wide angle not good (36mm)
63
lighter than average in class (245g)
flash built-in
quite wide (24mm)
long zoom (360mm)
missing Timelapse recording
megapixel count low (12MP)
display isn't selfie friendly
sluggish max aperture (f3.2)
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Landscape Comparison

Kodak M530 Landscape photography factors
Samsung HZ30W Landscape photography factors
27
good max aperture (f)
focusing manually not possible
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not good (36mm)
screen is small (2.7")
manual mode not possible
no image stabilization
low resolution (12 megapixels)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
max ISO too low (1,000)
no RAW files
lack of Timelapse mode
43
has manual focus
quite wide (24mm)
nice screen size (3 inches)
image stabilization (Optical)
cannot change lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.2)
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
missing Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Kodak M530 Vlogging details
Samsung HZ30W Vlogging details
25
good max aperture (f)
wide angle not good (36mm)
display isn't selfie friendly
no image stabilization
low res video (640 x 480 pixels)
lack of microphone jack
30
quite wide (24mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than average in class (245 grams)
sluggish max aperture (f3.2)
display isn't selfie friendly
video resolution low (1280 x 720 resolution)
missing external microphone jack
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Kodak M530 vs Samsung HZ30W Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Kodak M530 and Samsung HZ30W
 Kodak EasyShare M530Samsung HZ30W
General Information
Company Kodak Samsung
Model Kodak EasyShare M530 Samsung HZ30W
Also called as - WB600
Category Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Superzoom
Announced 2010-01-05 2010-01-19
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 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 12MP 12MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Max resolution 4000 x 3000 4000 x 3000
Max native ISO 1000 3200
Minimum native ISO 80 80
RAW files
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 36-108mm (3.0x) 24-360mm (15.0x)
Max aperture - f/3.2-5.8
Macro focus range 10cm 3cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 2.7 inch 3 inch
Resolution of display 230 thousand dot 230 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 1/8 secs 16 secs
Fastest shutter speed 1/1400 secs 1/2000 secs
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation - Yes
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 4.00 m 5.00 m
Flash settings 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 exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
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)
Max video resolution 640x480 1280x720
Video format Motion JPEG H.264
Microphone input
Headphone input
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 150g (0.33 pounds) 245g (0.54 pounds)
Physical dimensions 94 x 57 x 23mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9") 107 x 61 x 28mm (4.2" x 2.4" x 1.1")
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 model KLIC-7006 SLB-11A
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec, Double, Motion)
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SD/SDHC card, Internal SC/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Storage slots Single Single
Price at release $110 $280