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Kodak M530 vs Samsung HZ35W

Portability
95
Imaging
34
Features
14
Overall
26
Kodak EasyShare M530 front
 
Samsung HZ35W front
Portability
91
Imaging
34
Features
42
Overall
37

Kodak M530 vs Samsung HZ35W 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
  • Announced January 2010
Samsung HZ35W
(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
  • Introduced June 2010
  • Other Name is WB650
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Kodak M530 vs Samsung HZ35W Overview

Let's take a deeper look at the Kodak M530 vs Samsung HZ35W, former is a Small Sensor Compact while the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom by rivals Kodak and Samsung. The image resolution of the M530 (12MP) and the HZ35W (12MP) is pretty well matched and they come with the same exact sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The M530 was revealed 5 months prior to the HZ35W so they are of a similar age. Each of the cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before we go in to a thorough comparison, below is a concise summation of how the M530 scores versus the HZ35W in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Kodak M530 over the Samsung HZ35W

 M530 HZ35W 

Reasons to pick Samsung HZ35W over the Kodak M530

 HZ35W M530 
Focus manually Very precise focus
Screen sizing3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Screen resolution614k230kClearer screen (+384k dot)

Common features in the Kodak M530 and Samsung HZ35W

 M530 HZ35W 
IntroducedJanuary 2010June 2010Similar age
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Lack of selfie screen
Touch screen Neither features Touch screen

Kodak M530 vs Samsung HZ35W Physical Comparison

For those who are looking to travel with your camera regularly, you should factor its weight and measurements. The Kodak M530 enjoys external dimensions of 94mm x 57mm x 23mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9") along with a weight of 150 grams (0.33 lbs) whilst the Samsung HZ35W has proportions of 107mm x 61mm x 28mm (4.2" x 2.4" x 1.1") and a weight of 245 grams (0.54 lbs).

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Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you are using during that time. Below is the front view scale comparison of the M530 versus the HZ35W.

Kodak M530 vs Samsung HZ35W size comparison

Using size and weight, the portability score of the M530 and HZ35W is 95 and 91 respectively.

Kodak M530 vs Samsung HZ35W top view buttons comparison

Kodak M530 vs Samsung HZ35W Sensor Comparison

Generally, it is tough to picture the difference between sensor dimensions purely by checking technical specs. The picture underneath should provide you a far better sense of the sensor dimensions in the M530 and HZ35W.

As you have seen, the two cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing and the exact same MP so you can expect similar quality of images although you might want to consider the launch date of the products into consideration.

Kodak M530 vs Samsung HZ35W sensor size comparison

Kodak M530 vs Samsung HZ35W Screen and ViewFinder

Kodak M530 vs Samsung HZ35W Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Kodak M530 Portrait photography information
Samsung HZ35W Portrait photography information
20
focusing manually not possible
no manual control
cannot use external flash
low MP (12 megapixels)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
33
you can focus manually
includes face detect autofocus
external flash not possible
sensor resolution low (12MP)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
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Street Comparison

Kodak M530 Street photography factors
Samsung HZ35W Street photography factors
47
no articulating screen
no image stabilization
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
max ISO too low (1,000)
60
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition (245g)
no moving screen
very small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Kodak M530 Sports photography highlights
Samsung HZ35W Sports photography highlights
17
maximum shutter speed is a little low (1/1,400s)
no shutter priority
no image stabilization
low MP (12MP)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect autofocus
42
incredible zoom range (24-360mm 15.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
includes tracking focus
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Kodak M530
Travel photography with Samsung HZ35W
58
has built in flash
fast max aperture (f)
does not have Timelapse mode
low MP (12MP)
display is not selfie friendly
wide angle not fantastic (36mm)
63
lighter than competition (245g)
flash built-in
pretty wide (24mm)
long reach (360mm)
does not have Timelapse function
sensor resolution low (12MP)
screen is not selfie friendly
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.2)
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Landscape Comparison

Kodak M530 Landscape photography advice
Samsung HZ35W Landscape photography advice
27
fast max aperture (f)
focusing manually not possible
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not fantastic (36mm)
small screen (2.7 inch)
no manual control
no image stabilization
low MP (12 megapixels)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
max ISO too low (1,000)
lacks RAW format
does not have Timelapse mode
42
you can focus manually
pretty wide (24mm)
decent sized screen (3")
built in image stabilization (Optical)
can't swap lenses (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.2)
sensor resolution low (12MP)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
does not have Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Kodak M530 Vlogging advice
Samsung HZ35W Vlogging advice
25
fast max aperture (f)
wide angle not fantastic (36mm)
display is not selfie friendly
no image stabilization
low res video (640 x 480 pxls)
does not have microphone socket
31
pretty wide (24mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
includes face detect autofocus
lighter than competition (245 grams)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.2)
screen is not selfie friendly
low res video (1280 x 720 resolution)
does not have microphone socket
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Kodak M530 vs Samsung HZ35W Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Kodak M530 and Samsung HZ35W
 Kodak EasyShare M530Samsung HZ35W
General Information
Brand Name Kodak Samsung
Model type Kodak EasyShare M530 Samsung HZ35W
Also Known as - WB650
Class Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Superzoom
Announced 2010-01-05 2010-06-16
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 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixels 12 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Highest Possible resolution 4000 x 3000 4000 x 3000
Maximum native ISO 1000 3200
Minimum native ISO 80 80
RAW format
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 36-108mm (3.0x) 24-360mm (15.0x)
Maximum aperture - f/3.2-5.8
Macro focusing range 10cm 3cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Type of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 2.7 inches 3 inches
Screen resolution 230 thousand dots 614 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Min shutter speed 1/8 seconds 16 seconds
Max shutter speed 1/1400 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation - Yes
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 4.00 m 5.00 m
Flash options Auto, Fill-in, Red-Eye reduction, Off Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in, Slow Sync
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
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)
Maximum video resolution 640x480 1280x720
Video data format Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
Microphone port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None BuiltIn
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 150 grams (0.33 lb) 245 grams (0.54 lb)
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 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 SLB-11A
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec, Double, Motion)
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SD/SDHC card, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Card slots One One
Cost at release $110 $300