Kodak M530 vs Samsung TL220
95 Imaging
35 Features
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95 Imaging
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27 Overall
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Kodak M530 vs Samsung TL220 Key Specs
(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
(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

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").

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.

Kodak M530 vs Samsung TL220 Gallery
The following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Kodak EasyShare M530 & Samsung TL220. The complete galleries are provided at Kodak M530 Gallery & Samsung TL220 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Kodak M530 over the Samsung TL220
M530 | TL220 |
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Reasons to pick Samsung TL220 over the Kodak M530
TL220 | M530 | |||
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Display sizing | 3" | ![]() | 2.7" | Larger display (+0.3") |
Touch friendly display | ![]() | Easily navigate |
Common features in the Kodak M530 and Samsung TL220
M530 | TL220 | |||
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Announced | January 2010 | ![]() | August 2009 | Similar age |
Focus manually | ![]() | No manual focusing | ||
Display type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed display |
Display resolution | 230k | ![]() | 230k | Identical 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).
Examine the Kodak M530 and Samsung TL220 in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.
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.

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

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 Screen and ViewFinder


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Kodak M530 vs Samsung TL220 Specifications
Kodak EasyShare M530 | Samsung TL220 | |
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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 |