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Kodak M530 vs Samsung TL220

Portability
95
Imaging
35
Features
14
Overall
26
Kodak EasyShare M530 front
 
Samsung TL220 front
Portability
95
Imaging
35
Features
27
Overall
31

Kodak M530 vs Samsung TL220 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
  • Released January 2010
Samsung TL220
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 27-124mm (F3.5-5.9) lens
  • 169g - 100 x 60 x 19mm
  • Announced August 2009
  • Additionally Known as ST500
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Kodak M530 vs Samsung TL220 Overview

Lets look more closely at the Kodak M530 and Samsung TL220, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras by manufacturers Kodak and Samsung. The sensor resolution of the M530 (12MP) and the TL220 (12MP) is fairly similar and they use the same exact sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The M530 was launched 5 months later than the TL220 which means that they are both of a similar age. Both the cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before we go in to a in depth comparison, below is a quick summary of how the M530 grades against the TL220 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Kodak M530 over the Samsung TL220

 M530 TL220 

Reasons to pick Samsung TL220 over the Kodak M530

 TL220 M530 
Display sizing3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Touch friendly display Easily navigate

Common features in the Kodak M530 and Samsung TL220

 M530 TL220 
AnnouncedJanuary 2010August 2009Similar age
Focus manually No manual focusing
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display resolution230k230kIdentical display resolution
Selfie screen Neither offers selfie screen

Kodak M530 vs Samsung TL220 Physical Comparison

In case you're planning to carry your camera regularly, you will want to take into account its weight and volume. The Kodak M530 offers exterior 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) and the Samsung TL220 has sizing of 100mm x 60mm x 19mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 0.7") along with a weight of 169 grams (0.37 lbs).

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Always remember, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you use at the time. The following is the front view proportions comparison of the M530 against the TL220.

Kodak M530 vs Samsung TL220 size comparison

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability score of the M530 and TL220 is 95 and 95 respectively.

Kodak M530 vs Samsung TL220 top view buttons comparison

Kodak M530 vs Samsung TL220 Sensor Comparison

Often, it is tough to visualise the gap between sensor sizing only by reviewing a spec sheet. The graphic underneath will help give you a clearer sense of the sensor sizing in the M530 and TL220.

Clearly, both of these cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing and the exact same MP therefore you can expect similar quality of images though you will want to take the launch date of the products into consideration.

Kodak M530 vs Samsung TL220 sensor size comparison

Kodak M530 vs Samsung TL220 Screen and ViewFinder

Kodak M530 vs Samsung TL220 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
Photography Glossary

Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Kodak M530 Portrait photography info
Samsung TL220 Portrait photography info
21
no manual focus
manual exposure not available
cannot use external flash
low MP (12MP)
small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
21
focusing manually not possible
no manual control
external flash not possible
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
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Street Comparison

Kodak M530 as a Street photography camera
Samsung TL220 as a Street photography camera
47
no articulating screen
no image stabilization
small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
low maximum ISO (1,000)
62
has image stabilization (Optical)
supports focus by touch
no moving screen
small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Kodak M530 Sports photography information
Samsung TL220 Sports photography information
17
max shutter speed is low (1/1,400 seconds)
lack of shutter priority mode
no image stabilization
low MP (12MP)
small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect auto focus
27
has image stabilization (Optical)
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Kodak M530 Travel photography features
Samsung TL220 Travel photography features
58
built-in flash
fast maximum aperture (f)
does not have Timelapse mode
low MP (12MP)
does not offer selfie friendly display
wide angle not good (36mm)
62
supports focus by touch
has built in flash
decently wide (27mm)
missing Timelapse function
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
doesn't posses selfie friendly display
slow max aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Kodak M530
Landscape photography with Samsung TL220
27
fast maximum aperture (f)
no manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not good (36mm)
small screen (2.7 inches)
manual exposure not available
no image stabilization
low MP (12MP)
small sensor (1/2.3")
low maximum ISO (1,000)
lacks RAW format
does not have Timelapse mode
37
decently wide (27mm)
screen is a good size (3")
has image stabilization (Optical)
focusing manually not possible
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.5)
no manual control
sensor resolution low (12MP)
small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
missing Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Kodak M530 Vlogging details
Samsung TL220 Vlogging details
25
fast maximum aperture (f)
wide angle not good (36mm)
does not offer selfie friendly display
no image stabilization
low quality video (640 x 480 pxls)
does not have external microphone socket
31
decently wide (27mm)
has touchscreen
has image stabilization (Optical)
slow max aperture (f3.5)
doesn't posses selfie friendly display
video res low (1280 x 720 pxls)
missing microphone support
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Kodak M530 vs Samsung TL220 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Kodak M530 and Samsung TL220
 Kodak EasyShare M530Samsung TL220
General Information
Make Kodak Samsung
Model type Kodak EasyShare M530 Samsung TL220
Also Known as - ST500
Class Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Released 2010-01-05 2009-08-13
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 area 28.1mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 12MP 12MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Full resolution 4000 x 3000 4000 x 3000
Max native ISO 1000 3200
Lowest native ISO 80 80
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
AF continuous
Single AF
Tracking AF
Selective AF
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detect focusing
Contract detect focusing
Phase detect focusing
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 36-108mm (3.0x) 27-124mm (4.6x)
Largest aperture - f/3.5-5.9
Macro focusing distance 10cm 5cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.9
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 2.7 inches 3 inches
Resolution of display 230k dots 230k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 1/8s 8s
Highest shutter speed 1/1400s 1/2000s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 4.00 m 3.40 m
Flash settings Auto, Fill-in, Red-Eye reduction, Off Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in, Slow sync, Manual
External flash
AEB
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, 15 fps)
Max video resolution 640x480 1280x720
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
Environment sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 150g (0.33 pounds) 169g (0.37 pounds)
Dimensions 94 x 57 x 23mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9") 100 x 60 x 19mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 0.7")
DXO scores
DXO All around 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-07A
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (10 sec, 2 sec, Double, Motion Timer)
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SD/SDHC card, Internal MicroSD/ MicroSDHC, internal
Card slots Single Single
Retail pricing $110 $90