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Kodak M530 vs Samsung TL500

Portability
95
Imaging
35
Features
14
Overall
26
Kodak EasyShare M530 front
 
Samsung TL500 front
Portability
88
Imaging
34
Features
54
Overall
42

Kodak M530 vs Samsung TL500 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 TL500
(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
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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.

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The 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.

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Reasons to pick Kodak M530 over the Samsung TL500

 M530 TL500 

Reasons to pick Samsung TL500 over the Kodak M530

 TL500 M530 
Manual focus Dial precise focusing
Screen typeFully ArticulatedFixed Fully Articulating screen
Screen dimensions3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Screen resolution614k230kSharper screen (+384k dot)
Selfie screen Take selfies

Common features in the Kodak M530 and Samsung TL500

 M530 TL500 
RevealedJanuary 2010July 2010Same 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).

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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.

Kodak M530 vs Samsung TL500 size comparison

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the M530 and TL500 is 95 and 88 respectively.

Kodak M530 vs Samsung TL500 top view buttons comparison

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 sensor size comparison

Kodak M530 vs Samsung TL500 Screen and ViewFinder

Kodak M530 vs Samsung TL500 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Kodak M530
Portrait photography with Samsung TL500
21
focusing manually not possible
lack of manual exposure
no external flash support
low MP (12 megapixels)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
40
focusing manually
exports RAW files
MP count low (10 megapixels)
small sensor size (1/1.7")
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Kodak M530
Street photography with Samsung TL500
47
screen is fixed
lack of image stabilization
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
max ISO too low (1,000)
66
screen can move to multiple angles
image stabilization (Optical)
exports RAW files
small sensor size (1/1.7")
more heavy than average in class (386g)
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Sports Comparison

Kodak M530 Sports photography info
Samsung TL500 Sports photography info
17
low maximum shutter speed (1/1,400s)
no shutter priority
lack of image stabilization
low MP (12 megapixels)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
has no phase detect autofocus
29
image stabilization (Optical)
MP count low (10MP)
small sensor size (1/1.7")
lack of phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Kodak M530 Travel photography details
Samsung TL500 Travel photography details
58
built-in flash
very good maximum aperture (f)
does not have Time Lapse function
low MP (12 megapixels)
display isn't selfie friendly
wide angle not good (36mm)
64
flash built-in
selfie friendly screen
fairly wide (24mm)
very good maximum aperture (f1.8)
does not have Timelapse recording
more heavy than average in class (386 grams)
MP count low (10 megapixels)
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Landscape Comparison

Kodak M530 Landscape photography highlights
Samsung TL500 Landscape photography highlights
27
very good maximum aperture (f)
focusing manually not possible
cannot switch lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not good (36mm)
screen is somewhat small (2.7 inches)
lack of manual exposure
lack of image stabilization
low MP (12 megapixels)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
max ISO too low (1,000)
has no RAW support
does not have Time Lapse function
52
focusing manually
fairly wide (24mm)
very good maximum aperture (f1.8)
good sized screen (3")
image stabilization (Optical)
exports RAW files
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
MP count low (10 megapixels)
small sensor size (1/1.7")
does not have Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Kodak M530 Vlogging info
Samsung TL500 Vlogging info
25
very good maximum aperture (f)
wide angle not good (36mm)
display isn't selfie friendly
lack of image stabilization
low quality video (640 x 480 resolution)
does not have external mic port
64
fairly wide (24mm)
very good maximum aperture (f1.8)
selfie friendly screen
image stabilization (Optical)
video quality not great (640 x 480 pixels)
does not have microphone port
more heavy than average in class (386g)
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Kodak M530 vs Samsung TL500 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Kodak M530 and Samsung TL500
 Kodak EasyShare M530Samsung TL500
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