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Kodak M530 vs Samsung ST150F

Portability
95
Imaging
35
Features
14
Overall
26
Kodak EasyShare M530 front
 
Samsung ST150F front
Portability
96
Imaging
40
Features
30
Overall
36

Kodak M530 vs Samsung ST150F 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
  • Launched January 2010
Samsung ST150F
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 25-125mm (F2.5-6.3) lens
  • 114g - 94 x 58 x 18mm
  • Introduced January 2013
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Kodak M530 vs Samsung ST150F Overview

Its time to look more closely at the Kodak M530 versus Samsung ST150F, both Small Sensor Compact cameras by companies Kodak and Samsung. There exists a sizable gap among the image resolutions of the M530 (12MP) and ST150F (16MP) but both cameras provide the identical sensor size (1/2.3").

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The M530 was unveiled 4 years before the ST150F which is a fairly significant difference as far as camera technology is concerned. Each of these cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before delving right into a comprehensive comparison, here is a concise synopsis of how the M530 scores against the ST150F in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Kodak M530 over the Samsung ST150F

 M530 ST150F 

Reasons to pick Samsung ST150F over the Kodak M530

 ST150F M530 
IntroducedJanuary 2013January 2010More modern by 36 months
Display size3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")

Common features in the Kodak M530 and Samsung ST150F

 M530 ST150F 
Manually focus No manual focus
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display resolution230k230kSame display resolution
Selfie screen Neither provides selfie screen
Touch friendly display Lacking Touch friendly display

Kodak M530 vs Samsung ST150F Physical Comparison

For anyone who is aiming to carry around your camera frequently, you'll have to factor in its weight and volume. The Kodak M530 provides physical 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) while the Samsung ST150F has sizing of 94mm x 58mm x 18mm (3.7" x 2.3" x 0.7") along with a weight of 114 grams (0.25 lbs).

Compare the Kodak M530 versus Samsung ST150F in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Always remember, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you select during that time. Here is a front view scale comparison of the M530 against the ST150F.

Kodak M530 vs Samsung ST150F size comparison

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the M530 and ST150F is 95 and 96 respectively.

Kodak M530 vs Samsung ST150F top view buttons comparison

Kodak M530 vs Samsung ST150F Sensor Comparison

Sometimes, its hard to see the gap in sensor sizes only by viewing a spec sheet. The image here should give you a stronger sense of the sensor sizes in the M530 and ST150F.

As you can see, both of those cameras come with the identical sensor size but not the same megapixels. You can anticipate the Samsung ST150F to render greater detail having an extra 4MP. Greater resolution can also help you crop images a good deal more aggressively. The more aged M530 will be disadvantaged in sensor innovation.

Kodak M530 vs Samsung ST150F sensor size comparison

Kodak M530 vs Samsung ST150F Screen and ViewFinder

Kodak M530 vs Samsung ST150F Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Kodak M530
Portrait photography with Samsung ST150F
21
no manual focus
no manual control
cannot use external flash
low megapixels (12MP)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW support
35
MP count good (16MP)
includes face detection focusing
lack of manual focus
manual exposure not possible
can't use external flash
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Kodak M530
Street photography with Samsung ST150F
47
screen is fixed
lack of image stabilization
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW support
low maximum ISO (1,000)
56
lighter than average in class (114g)
screen does not articulate
no image stabilization
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Kodak M530
Sports photography with Samsung ST150F
17
max shutter speed is low (1/1,400s)
no shutter priority mode
lack of image stabilization
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
no phase detect auto focus
36
MP count good (16 megapixels)
includes tracking autofocus
lack of shutter priority mode
no image stabilization
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Kodak M530 Travel photography info
Samsung ST150F Travel photography info
58
built-in flash
very good maximum aperture (f)
lack of Timelapse recording
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
doesn't contain selfie friendly screen
wide angle not good (36mm)
69
lighter than average in class (114g)
MP count good (16 megapixels)
flash built-in
decently wide (25mm)
doesn't have Timelapse recording
display isn't selfie friendly
sluggish max aperture (f2.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Kodak M530 as a Landscape photography camera
Samsung ST150F as a Landscape photography camera
27
very good maximum aperture (f)
no manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not good (36mm)
screen is small (2.7")
no manual control
lack of image stabilization
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
low maximum ISO (1,000)
no RAW support
lack of Timelapse recording
39
decently wide (25mm)
screen size is good (3 inches)
MP count good (16MP)
lack of manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f2.5)
manual exposure not possible
no image stabilization
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
doesn't have Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Kodak M530
Vlogging with Samsung ST150F
25
very good maximum aperture (f)
wide angle not good (36mm)
doesn't contain selfie friendly screen
lack of image stabilization
video resolution low (640 x 480 pxls)
lack of external microphone port
30
decently wide (25mm)
includes face detection focusing
lighter than average in class (114g)
sluggish max aperture (f2.5)
display isn't selfie friendly
no image stabilization
low res video (1280 x 720 resolution)
doesn't have external microphone port
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Kodak M530 vs Samsung ST150F Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Kodak M530 and Samsung ST150F
 Kodak EasyShare M530Samsung ST150F
General Information
Company Kodak Samsung
Model Kodak EasyShare M530 Samsung ST150F
Type Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Launched 2010-01-05 2013-01-07
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 16MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 -
Highest resolution 4000 x 3000 4608 x 3456
Highest native ISO 1000 3200
Lowest native ISO 80 100
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
Continuous AF
AF single
AF tracking
AF selectice
AF center weighted
AF multi area
Live view AF
Face detect focusing
Contract detect focusing
Phase detect focusing
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 36-108mm (3.0x) 25-125mm (5.0x)
Maximum aperture - f/2.5-6.3
Macro focus distance 10cm -
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Range of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 2.7 inches 3 inches
Resolution of display 230 thousand dot 230 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Display tech - QVGA TFT LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 1/8 secs 1 secs
Highest shutter speed 1/1400 secs 1/2000 secs
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Change WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 4.00 m -
Flash settings Auto, Fill-in, Red-Eye reduction, Off -
External flash
AEB
White balance 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 (30, 15fps)
Highest video resolution 640x480 1280x720
Video format Motion JPEG MPEG-4, H.264
Microphone jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless None Built-In
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 150 gr (0.33 pounds) 114 gr (0.25 pounds)
Physical dimensions 94 x 57 x 23mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9") 94 x 58 x 18mm (3.7" x 2.3" x 0.7")
DXO scores
DXO All around 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 -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SD/SDHC card, Internal microSD/microSDHC/microSDXC
Storage slots 1 1
Retail cost $110 $300