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Kodak M530 vs Samsung SL202

Portability
95
Imaging
35
Features
14
Overall
26
Kodak EasyShare M530 front
 
Samsung SL202 front
Portability
94
Imaging
33
Features
17
Overall
26

Kodak M530 vs Samsung SL202 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 SL202
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 1600
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 28-102mm (F2.8-5.7) lens
  • 168g - 92 x 61 x 23mm
  • Announced February 2009
  • Also referred to as PL50
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Kodak M530 vs Samsung SL202 Overview

Lets look closer at the Kodak M530 versus Samsung SL202, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras by brands Kodak and Samsung. The image resolution of the M530 (12MP) and the SL202 (10MP) is pretty similar and both cameras posses the same sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The M530 was released 11 months after the SL202 which means that they are of a similar generation. The two cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before going right into a step-by-step comparison, here is a quick introduction of how the M530 matches up against the SL202 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Kodak M530 over the Samsung SL202

 M530 SL202 
AnnouncedJanuary 2010February 2009Newer by 11 months

Reasons to pick Samsung SL202 over the Kodak M530

 SL202 M530 

Common features in the Kodak M530 and Samsung SL202

 M530 SL202 
Focus manually Lack of manual focus
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen dimensions2.7"2.7"Equal screen dimensions
Screen resolution230k230kSame screen resolution
Selfie screen Missing selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Neither contains Touch friendly screen

Kodak M530 vs Samsung SL202 Physical Comparison

For anyone who is looking to travel with your camera regularly, you'll need to consider its weight and volume. The Kodak M530 has got exterior measurements of 94mm x 57mm x 23mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9") with a weight of 150 grams (0.33 lbs) and the Samsung SL202 has sizing of 92mm x 61mm x 23mm (3.6" x 2.4" x 0.9") along with a weight of 168 grams (0.37 lbs).

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Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you have attached at that time. Below is a front view dimension comparison of the M530 and the SL202.

Kodak M530 vs Samsung SL202 size comparison

Using dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the M530 and SL202 is 95 and 94 respectively.

Kodak M530 vs Samsung SL202 top view buttons comparison

Kodak M530 vs Samsung SL202 Sensor Comparison

Normally, it is very difficult to visualise the difference between sensor dimensions just by reading specs. The picture here will give you a much better sense of the sensor sizing in the M530 and SL202.

As you can plainly see, each of these cameras provide the same sensor dimensions albeit not the same MP. You should expect the Kodak M530 to offer greater detail as a result of its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution will enable you to crop pictures more aggressively. The younger M530 is going to have a benefit with regard to sensor technology.

Kodak M530 vs Samsung SL202 sensor size comparison

Kodak M530 vs Samsung SL202 Screen and ViewFinder

Kodak M530 vs Samsung SL202 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Kodak M530 Portrait photography features
Samsung SL202 Portrait photography features
21
focusing manually not possible
no manual control
no external flash support
low megapixels (12MP)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
25
features face detect focus
focusing manually not possible
no manual control
can't use external flash
MP count low (10MP)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
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Street Comparison

Kodak M530 as a Street photography camera
Samsung SL202 as a Street photography camera
47
screen does not articulate
lack of image stabilization
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
max ISO too low (1,000)
47
screen is fixed
no image stabilization
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Kodak M530
Sports photography with Samsung SL202
17
maximum shutter speed is a little low (1/1,400 seconds)
lack of shutter priority mode
lack of image stabilization
low megapixels (12MP)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect autofocus
16
lack of shutter priority mode
no image stabilization
MP count low (10MP)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Kodak M530 as a Travel photography camera
Samsung SL202 as a Travel photography camera
58
has built in flash
great maximum aperture (f)
does not have Timelapse recording
low megapixels (12MP)
screen is not selfie friendly
wide angle not fantastic (36mm)
57
built-in flash
decently wide (28mm)
doesn't have Timelapse mode
MP count low (10MP)
display isn't selfie friendly
slow max aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Kodak M530 Landscape photography details
Samsung SL202 Landscape photography details
27
great maximum aperture (f)
focusing manually not possible
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not fantastic (36mm)
screen is small (2.7 inches)
no manual control
lack of image stabilization
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
max ISO too low (1,000)
lack of RAW files
does not have Timelapse recording
27
decently wide (28mm)
focusing manually not possible
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f2.8)
screen is somewhat small (2.7 inches)
no manual control
no image stabilization
MP count low (10MP)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
doesn't have Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Kodak M530 as a Vlogging camera
Samsung SL202 as a Vlogging camera
25
great maximum aperture (f)
wide angle not fantastic (36mm)
screen is not selfie friendly
lack of image stabilization
video res low (640 x 480 pixels)
does not have external microphone support
27
decently wide (28mm)
features face detect focus
slow max aperture (f2.8)
display isn't selfie friendly
no image stabilization
low quality video (640 x 480 pxls)
doesn't have microphone jack
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Kodak M530 vs Samsung SL202 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Kodak M530 and Samsung SL202
 Kodak EasyShare M530Samsung SL202
General Information
Manufacturer Kodak Samsung
Model Kodak EasyShare M530 Samsung SL202
Otherwise known as - PL50
Type Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Introduced 2010-01-05 2009-02-17
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 10 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Highest Possible resolution 4000 x 3000 3648 x 2736
Maximum native ISO 1000 1600
Minimum native ISO 80 80
RAW data
Autofocusing
Manual focus
AF touch
Continuous AF
Single AF
AF tracking
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
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) 28-102mm (3.6x)
Largest aperture - f/2.8-5.7
Macro focus range 10cm 5cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.9
Screen
Range of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 2.7 inches 2.7 inches
Display resolution 230 thousand dot 230 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 1/8 seconds 8 seconds
Fastest shutter speed 1/1400 seconds 1/1500 seconds
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Change WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 4.00 m 4.60 m
Flash options Auto, Fill-in, Red-Eye reduction, Off Auto, On, Off, Auto & Red-Eye reduction, Slow Sync, Fill-in Flash, Flash Off, Red-Eye Fix
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
White balance 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) 800 x 592 (20 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (60, 30 fps)
Maximum video resolution 640x480 640x480
Video data format Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
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 lb) 168g (0.37 lb)
Physical dimensions 94 x 57 x 23mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9") 92 x 61 x 23mm (3.6" x 2.4" x 0.9")
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-10A
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SD/SDHC card, Internal SD/MMC/SDHC card, Internal
Storage slots 1 1
Retail cost $110 $140