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Kodak M530 vs Samsung TL100

Portability
95
Imaging
34
Features
14
Overall
26
Kodak EasyShare M530 front
 
Samsung TL100 front
Portability
91
Imaging
34
Features
20
Overall
28

Kodak M530 vs Samsung TL100 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
  • Revealed January 2010
Samsung TL100
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Digital Image Stabilization
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 35-105mm (F3.0-5.6) lens
  • 219g - 105 x 61 x 37mm
  • Released January 2009
  • Additionally Known as ST50
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Kodak M530 vs Samsung TL100 Overview

Its time to look closer at the Kodak M530 and Samsung TL100, both Small Sensor Compact cameras by competitors Kodak and Samsung. The resolution of the M530 (12MP) and the TL100 (12MP) is relatively comparable and they feature the exact same sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The M530 was launched 13 months later than the TL100 which makes the cameras a generation apart from one another. Both of these cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before going straight into a full comparison, below is a concise summary of how the M530 grades versus the TL100 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Photography Glossary

        

Reasons to pick Kodak M530 over the Samsung TL100

 M530 TL100 
ReleasedJanuary 2010January 2009Fresher by 13 months

Reasons to pick Samsung TL100 over the Kodak M530

 TL100 M530 

Common features in the Kodak M530 and Samsung TL100

 M530 TL100 
Focus manually No manual focusing
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen dimension2.7"2.7"Identical screen dimensions
Screen resolution230k230kThe same screen resolution
Selfie screen No selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Neither contains Touch friendly screen

Kodak M530 vs Samsung TL100 Physical Comparison

If you're going to carry your camera regularly, you will need 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") and a weight of 150 grams (0.33 lbs) whilst the Samsung TL100 has measurements of 105mm x 61mm x 37mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.5") and a weight of 219 grams (0.48 lbs).

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Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you select during that time. Below is the front view size comparison of the M530 versus the TL100.

Kodak M530 vs Samsung TL100 size comparison

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability score of the M530 and TL100 is 95 and 91 respectively.

Kodak M530 vs Samsung TL100 top view buttons comparison

Kodak M530 vs Samsung TL100 Sensor Comparison

Sometimes, it can be hard to envision the difference in sensor sizing merely by checking out specs. The photograph below will help offer you a much better sense of the sensor sizes in the M530 and TL100.

As you can plainly see, both of the cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements and the identical MP therefore you should expect comparable quality of photos though you should really factor the production date of the cameras into account. The more modern M530 will have an edge with regard to sensor innovation.

Kodak M530 vs Samsung TL100 sensor size comparison

Kodak M530 vs Samsung TL100 Screen and ViewFinder

Kodak M530 vs Samsung TL100 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Kodak M530 Portrait photography features
Samsung TL100 Portrait photography features
20
lack of manual focus
manual exposure not available
no external flash support
megapixel count low (12MP)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
26
comes with face detect autofocus
focusing manually not possible
no manual control
can't use external flash
megapixel count low (12MP)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
no RAW format
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Kodak M530
Street photography with Samsung TL100
47
no moving screen
no image stabilization
sensor is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
low max ISO (1,000)
53
image stabilization (Digital)
no articulating screen
sensor is small (1/2.3")
no RAW format
heavier than others in class (219g)
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Sports Comparison

Kodak M530 as a Sports photography camera
Samsung TL100 as a Sports photography camera
17
low max shutter speed (1/1,400 seconds)
lack of shutter priority mode
no image stabilization
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
has no phase detect autofocus
33
image stabilization (Digital)
comes with tracking focus
lack of shutter priority mode
megapixel count low (12MP)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
no phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Kodak M530 Travel photography factors
Samsung TL100 Travel photography factors
58
flash built-in
great maximum aperture (f)
lack of Time Lapse function
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
display isn't selfie friendly
wide angle not great (36mm)
48
built-in flash
does not have Time Lapse mode
heavier than others in class (219 grams)
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
does not posses selfie friendly screen
wide angle not the best (35mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.0)
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Landscape Comparison

Kodak M530 Landscape photography information
Samsung TL100 Landscape photography information
27
great maximum aperture (f)
lack of manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not great (36mm)
small screen (2.7")
manual exposure not available
no image stabilization
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
low max ISO (1,000)
has no RAW format
lack of Time Lapse function
27
image stabilization (Digital)
focusing manually not possible
can't switch lenses (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not the best (35mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.0)
small screen (2.7 inches)
no manual control
megapixel count low (12MP)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
no RAW format
does not have Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Kodak M530
Vlogging with Samsung TL100
25
great maximum aperture (f)
wide angle not great (36mm)
display isn't selfie friendly
no image stabilization
video res low (640 x 480 resolution)
lack of mic support
26
image stabilization (Digital)
comes with face detect autofocus
wide angle not the best (35mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.0)
does not posses selfie friendly screen
video res low (640 x 480 pixels)
does not have mic support
heavier than others in class (219 grams)
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Kodak M530 vs Samsung TL100 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Kodak M530 and Samsung TL100
 Kodak EasyShare M530Samsung TL100
General Information
Brand Kodak Samsung
Model type Kodak EasyShare M530 Samsung TL100
Alternative name - ST50
Category Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Revealed 2010-01-05 2009-01-08
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.08 x 4.56mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixel 12 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 16:9, 4:3 and 3:2
Max resolution 4000 x 3000 4000 x 3000
Max native ISO 1000 3200
Min native ISO 80 80
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 36-108mm (3.0x) 35-105mm (3.0x)
Maximum aperture - f/3.0-5.6
Macro focusing range 10cm 10cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.9
Screen
Type of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 2.7" 2.7"
Screen resolution 230k dots 230k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Min shutter speed 1/8 secs 1 secs
Max shutter speed 1/1400 secs 1/1500 secs
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 4.00 m -
Flash options Auto, Fill-in, Red-Eye reduction, Off Auto, Auto & Red-eye reduction, Fill-in flash, Slow sync, Flash off, Red eye fix
Hot shoe
AEB
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 (30, 15 fps)
Max video resolution 640x480 640x480
Video file format Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
Mic 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 pounds) 219g (0.48 pounds)
Dimensions 94 x 57 x 23mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9") 105 x 61 x 37mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.5")
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 (2, 10 or Custom)
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SD/SDHC card, Internal SD/MMC/SDHC card
Card slots One One
Price at release $110 $22