Kodak M530 vs Samsung TL500
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Kodak M530 vs Samsung TL500 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)
- 10MP - 1/1.7" Sensor
- 3" Fully Articulated Screen
- ISO 80 - 3200
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 640 x 480 video
- 24-72mm (F1.8-2.4) lens
- 386g - 114 x 63 x 29mm
- Revealed July 2010
- Also Known as EX1
Kodak M530 vs Samsung TL500 Overview
On this page, we will be comparing the Kodak M530 and Samsung TL500, both Small Sensor Compact cameras by rivals Kodak and Samsung. The resolution of the M530 (12MP) and the TL500 (10MP) is relatively close but the M530 (1/2.3") and TL500 (1/1.7") provide totally different sensor dimensions.
Google AI Gemini Could Enhance iPhone Experience, Talks SuggestThe M530 was released 6 months earlier than the TL500 and they are both of a similar generation. Both of the cameras have the same body design (Compact).
Before we go straight to a step-by-step comparison, here is a quick introduction of how the M530 scores vs the TL500 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.
Kodak M530 vs Samsung TL500 Gallery
The following is a preview of the gallery photos for Kodak EasyShare M530 and Samsung TL500. The complete galleries are available at Kodak M530 Gallery and Samsung TL500 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Kodak M530 over the Samsung TL500
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Reasons to pick Samsung TL500 over the Kodak M530
TL500 | M530 | |||
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Manual focus | Dial precise focusing | |||
Screen type | Fully Articulated | Fixed | Fully Articulating screen | |
Screen dimensions | 3" | 2.7" | Bigger screen (+0.3") | |
Screen resolution | 614k | 230k | Sharper screen (+384k dot) | |
Selfie screen | Take selfies |
Common features in the Kodak M530 and Samsung TL500
M530 | TL500 | |||
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Revealed | January 2010 | July 2010 | Same generation | |
Touch screen | No Touch screen |
Kodak M530 vs Samsung TL500 Physical Comparison
For anyone who is going to carry your camera, you're going to have to factor in its weight and dimensions. The Kodak M530 offers outside measurements 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 TL500 has dimensions of 114mm x 63mm x 29mm (4.5" x 2.5" x 1.1") with a weight of 386 grams (0.85 lbs).
Check the Kodak M530 and Samsung TL500 in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you have at the time. Underneath is a front view measurement comparison of the M530 against the TL500.
Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the M530 and TL500 is 95 and 88 respectively.
Kodak M530 vs Samsung TL500 Sensor Comparison
Sometimes, it is hard to see the difference in sensor sizing merely by looking through specifications. The photograph below will help give you a stronger sense of the sensor sizing in the M530 and TL500.
Plainly, both of these cameras provide different megapixels and different sensor sizing. The M530 due to its smaller sensor will make getting shallow depth of field trickier and the Kodak M530 will render extra detail as a result of its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution will allow you to crop photographs more aggressively.
Kodak M530 vs Samsung TL500 Screen and ViewFinder
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Kodak M530 vs Samsung TL500 Specifications
Kodak EasyShare M530 | Samsung TL500 | |
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General Information | ||
Company | Kodak | Samsung |
Model | Kodak EasyShare M530 | Samsung TL500 |
Also referred to as | - | EX1 |
Type | Small Sensor Compact | Small Sensor Compact |
Released | 2010-01-05 | 2010-07-09 |
Body design | Compact | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Sensor type | CCD | CCD |
Sensor size | 1/2.3" | 1/1.7" |
Sensor measurements | 6.17 x 4.55mm | 7.44 x 5.58mm |
Sensor surface area | 28.1mm² | 41.5mm² |
Sensor resolution | 12MP | 10MP |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 4:3 and 16:9 |
Maximum resolution | 4000 x 3000 | 3648 x 2736 |
Maximum native ISO | 1000 | 3200 |
Minimum native ISO | 80 | 80 |
RAW files | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
Touch to focus | ||
AF continuous | ||
Single AF | ||
Tracking AF | ||
AF selectice | ||
Center weighted AF | ||
Multi area AF | ||
Live view AF | ||
Face detect AF | ||
Contract detect AF | ||
Phase detect AF | ||
Lens | ||
Lens mount | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens focal range | 36-108mm (3.0x) | 24-72mm (3.0x) |
Highest aperture | - | f/1.8-2.4 |
Macro focus range | 10cm | 5cm |
Crop factor | 5.8 | 4.8 |
Screen | ||
Range of display | Fixed Type | Fully Articulated |
Display diagonal | 2.7 inch | 3 inch |
Display resolution | 230k dot | 614k dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch operation | ||
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | None | None |
Features | ||
Lowest shutter speed | 1/8s | 8s |
Highest shutter speed | 1/1400s | 1/1500s |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Expose Manually | ||
Exposure compensation | - | Yes |
Change WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Integrated flash | ||
Flash range | 4.00 m | 5.20 m |
Flash settings | Auto, Fill-in, Red-Eye reduction, Off | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in, Slow syncro, Manual |
External flash | ||
AEB | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment metering | ||
Average metering | ||
Spot metering | ||
Partial metering | ||
AF area metering | ||
Center weighted metering | ||
Video features | ||
Supported video resolutions | 640 x 480 (30 fps) | 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) |
Maximum video resolution | 640x480 | 640x480 |
Video format | Motion JPEG | H.264 |
Microphone jack | ||
Headphone jack | ||
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 seal | ||
Water proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 150 gr (0.33 pounds) | 386 gr (0.85 pounds) |
Physical dimensions | 94 x 57 x 23mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9") | 114 x 63 x 29mm (4.5" x 2.5" x 1.1") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO All around score | not tested | 40 |
DXO Color Depth score | not tested | 19.2 |
DXO Dynamic range score | not tested | 11.1 |
DXO Low light score | not tested | 129 |
Other | ||
Battery model | KLIC-7006 | SLB-07A |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec) | Yes (10 sec, 2 sec) |
Time lapse feature | ||
Storage media | SD/SDHC card, Internal | SD/SDHC, internal |
Storage slots | One | One |
Cost at launch | $110 | $527 |