Kodak M530 vs Samsung SL30
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34 Features
14 Overall
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95 Imaging
32 Features
14 Overall
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Kodak M530 vs Samsung SL30 Key Specs
(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
- Revealed January 2010
(Full Review)
- 10MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 2.5" Fixed Screen
- ISO 80 - 1600
- 640 x 480 video
- 38-114mm (F2.8-5.7) lens
- 140g - 94 x 61 x 23mm
- Introduced February 2009
- Other Name is ES15
Photography Glossary Kodak M530 vs Samsung SL30 Overview
On this page, we will be comparing the Kodak M530 and Samsung SL30, both Small Sensor Compact cameras by competitors Kodak and Samsung. The sensor resolution of the M530 (12MP) and the SL30 (10MP) is pretty comparable and both cameras provide the same sensor sizes (1/2.3").
Apple Innovates by Creating Next-Level Optical Stabilization for iPhoneThe M530 was announced 11 months after the SL30 and they are of a similar age. Each of the cameras have the same body design (Compact).
Before we go right into a in depth comparison, here is a simple synopsis of how the M530 scores against the SL30 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.
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Following is a preview of the gallery images for Kodak EasyShare M530 & Samsung SL30. The whole galleries are available at Kodak M530 Gallery & Samsung SL30 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Kodak M530 over the Samsung SL30
| M530 | SL30 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Introduced | January 2010 |  | February 2009 | More modern by 11 months |
| Screen dimensions | 2.7" |  | 2.5" | Bigger screen (+0.2") |
Reasons to pick Samsung SL30 over the Kodak M530
| SL30 | M530 |
|---|
Common features in the Kodak M530 and Samsung SL30
| M530 | SL30 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Manual focus |  | No manual focus | ||
| Screen type | Fixed |  | Fixed | Fixed screen |
| Screen resolution | 230k |  | 230k | Exact same screen resolution |
| Selfie screen |  | Neither offers selfie screen | ||
| Touch friendly screen |  | Lacking Touch friendly screen |
Kodak M530 vs Samsung SL30 Physical Comparison
If you are aiming to carry around your camera, you will need to think about its weight and size. The Kodak M530 offers outer measurements of 94mm x 57mm x 23mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9") accompanied by a weight of 150 grams (0.33 lbs) while the Samsung SL30 has specifications of 94mm x 61mm x 23mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 0.9") having a weight of 140 grams (0.31 lbs).
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Take into account, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you use during that time. Underneath is a front view proportions comparison of the M530 versus the SL30.
Considering dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the M530 and SL30 is 95 and 95 respectively.
Kodak M530 vs Samsung SL30 Sensor Comparison
Quite often, it is difficult to picture the contrast in sensor sizes only by seeing a spec sheet. The pic underneath will give you a greater sense of the sensor measurements in the M530 and SL30.
As you can see, each of these cameras have the same sensor dimensions albeit different megapixels. You can expect the Kodak M530 to produce more detail with its extra 2MP. Higher resolution will help you crop photographs a bit more aggressively. The newer M530 should have a benefit when it comes to sensor innovation.
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Kodak M530 vs Samsung SL30 Specifications
| Kodak EasyShare M530 | Samsung SL30 | |
|---|---|---|
| General Information | ||
| Company | Kodak | Samsung |
| Model type | Kodak EasyShare M530 | Samsung SL30 |
| Also Known as | - | ES15 |
| Class | Small Sensor Compact | Small Sensor Compact |
| Revealed | 2010-01-05 | 2009-02-17 |
| 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 surface area | 28.1mm² | 27.7mm² |
| Sensor resolution | 12MP | 10MP |
| Anti alias filter | ||
| Aspect ratio | 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | - |
| Peak resolution | 4000 x 3000 | 3648 x 2736 |
| Highest native ISO | 1000 | 1600 |
| Lowest native ISO | 80 | 80 |
| RAW pictures | ||
| Autofocusing | ||
| Manual focusing | ||
| Autofocus touch | ||
| Continuous autofocus | ||
| Single autofocus | ||
| Autofocus tracking | ||
| Autofocus selectice | ||
| Center weighted autofocus | ||
| Autofocus multi area | ||
| Live view autofocus | ||
| Face detection focus | ||
| Contract detection focus | ||
| Phase detection focus | ||
| Lens | ||
| Lens support | fixed lens | fixed lens |
| Lens zoom range | 36-108mm (3.0x) | 38-114mm (3.0x) |
| Maximal aperture | - | f/2.8-5.7 |
| Macro focusing distance | 10cm | 5cm |
| Focal length multiplier | 5.8 | 5.9 |
| Screen | ||
| Type of screen | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
| Screen diagonal | 2.7" | 2.5" |
| Screen resolution | 230 thousand dots | 230 thousand dots |
| Selfie friendly | ||
| Liveview | ||
| Touch friendly | ||
| Viewfinder Information | ||
| Viewfinder | None | None |
| Features | ||
| Minimum shutter speed | 1/8s | 8s |
| Fastest shutter speed | 1/1400s | 1/1500s |
| Shutter priority | ||
| Aperture priority | ||
| Expose Manually | ||
| Change white balance | ||
| Image stabilization | ||
| Integrated flash | ||
| Flash distance | 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 | ||
| AEB | ||
| WB bracketing | ||
| Exposure | ||
| Multisegment exposure | ||
| Average exposure | ||
| Spot exposure | ||
| Partial exposure | ||
| AF area exposure | ||
| Center weighted exposure | ||
| Video features | ||
| Supported video resolutions | 640 x 480 (30 fps) | 800 x 592 (20 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (60, 30 fps) |
| Highest video resolution | 640x480 | 640x480 |
| Video data 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 | ||
| Environmental sealing | ||
| Water proofing | ||
| Dust proofing | ||
| Shock proofing | ||
| Crush proofing | ||
| Freeze proofing | ||
| Weight | 150g (0.33 lbs) | 140g (0.31 lbs) |
| Physical dimensions | 94 x 57 x 23mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9") | 94 x 61 x 23mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 0.9") |
| 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 | - |
| Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec) | Yes |
| Time lapse shooting | ||
| Storage type | SD/SDHC card, Internal | SD/MMC/SDHC card, Internal |
| Card slots | 1 | 1 |
| Cost at release | $110 | $93 |