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Kodak M530 vs Samsung WB150F

Portability
95
Imaging
35
Features
14
Overall
26
Kodak EasyShare M530 front
 
Samsung WB150F front
Portability
93
Imaging
37
Features
42
Overall
39

Kodak M530 vs Samsung WB150F 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
  • Announced January 2010
Samsung WB150F
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 24-432mm (F3.2-5.8) lens
  • 188g - 107 x 61 x 23mm
  • Revealed January 2012
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Kodak M530 vs Samsung WB150F Overview

Here, we are comparing the Kodak M530 versus Samsung WB150F, former is a Small Sensor Compact while the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom by competitors Kodak and Samsung. The image resolution of the M530 (12MP) and the WB150F (14MP) is fairly well matched and both cameras boast the identical sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The M530 was brought out 24 months prior to the WB150F making them a generation away from one another. Each of the cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before diving into a in depth comparison, here is a quick synopsis of how the M530 matches up vs the WB150F in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Kodak M530 over the Samsung WB150F

 M530 WB150F 

Reasons to pick Samsung WB150F over the Kodak M530

 WB150F M530 
RevealedJanuary 2012January 2010Newer by 24 months
Focus manually More exact focusing
Display size3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution460k230kCrisper display (+230k dot)

Common features in the Kodak M530 and Samsung WB150F

 M530 WB150F 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Neither comes with selfie screen
Touch friendly display Neither comes with Touch friendly display

Kodak M530 vs Samsung WB150F Physical Comparison

In case you're intending to travel with your camera regularly, you're going to have to factor in its weight and measurements. The Kodak M530 comes with exterior dimensions of 94mm x 57mm x 23mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9") accompanied by a weight of 150 grams (0.33 lbs) while the Samsung WB150F has proportions of 107mm x 61mm x 23mm (4.2" x 2.4" x 0.9") having a weight of 188 grams (0.41 lbs).

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Always remember, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you are employing at that time. Here is a front view physical size comparison of the M530 against the WB150F.

Kodak M530 vs Samsung WB150F size comparison

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability score of the M530 and WB150F is 95 and 93 respectively.

Kodak M530 vs Samsung WB150F top view buttons comparison

Kodak M530 vs Samsung WB150F Sensor Comparison

Normally, it's hard to imagine the gap between sensor dimensions just by reading through specs. The picture below may give you a better sense of the sensor dimensions in the M530 and WB150F.

All in all, both of the cameras feature the identical sensor size but different megapixels. You can anticipate the Samsung WB150F to give extra detail having its extra 2MP. Greater resolution will also let you crop images way more aggressively. The more aged M530 is going to be disadvantaged with regard to sensor tech.

Kodak M530 vs Samsung WB150F sensor size comparison

Kodak M530 vs Samsung WB150F Screen and ViewFinder

Kodak M530 vs Samsung WB150F Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Kodak M530 Portrait photography highlights
Samsung WB150F Portrait photography highlights
21
focusing manually not possible
lack of manual mode
external flash not possible
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
42
manual focus
MP count decent (14 megapixels)
comes with face detection focus
no external flash support
very small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW files
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Street Comparison

Kodak M530 as a Street photography camera
Samsung WB150F as a Street photography camera
47
no moving screen
does not have image stabilization
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
max ISO too low (1,000)
62
image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competitors in class (188 grams)
screen is fixed
very small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Kodak M530 Sports photography factors
Samsung WB150F Sports photography factors
17
max shutter speed is low (1/1,400 seconds)
no shutter priority
does not have image stabilization
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect autofocus
51
excellent zoom range (24-432mm 18.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Optical)
MP count decent (14 megapixels)
comes with tracking autofocus
very small sensor (1/2.3")
no phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Kodak M530 as a Travel photography camera
Samsung WB150F as a Travel photography camera
58
built-in flash
fast maximum aperture (f)
missing Timelapse function
megapixel count low (12MP)
doesn't have a selfie friendly display
wide angle not the best (36mm)
69
lighter than competitors in class (188g)
MP count decent (14MP)
has built in flash
reasonably wide (24mm)
long reach (432mm)
no Timelapse mode
doesn't offer selfie friendly screen
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.2)
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Landscape Comparison

Kodak M530 Landscape photography highlights
Samsung WB150F Landscape photography highlights
27
fast maximum aperture (f)
focusing manually not possible
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not the best (36mm)
tiny screen (2.7 inches)
lack of manual mode
does not have image stabilization
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
max ISO too low (1,000)
does not have RAW files
missing Timelapse function
49
manual focus
reasonably wide (24mm)
pretty good screen size (3 inch)
image stabilization (Optical)
MP count decent (14MP)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.2)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW files
no Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Kodak M530
Vlogging with Samsung WB150F
25
fast maximum aperture (f)
wide angle not the best (36mm)
doesn't have a selfie friendly display
does not have image stabilization
video res low (640 x 480 pxls)
missing microphone socket
32
reasonably wide (24mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
comes with face detection focus
lighter than competitors in class (188 grams)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.2)
doesn't offer selfie friendly screen
low res video (1280 x 720 resolution)
no external microphone socket
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Kodak M530 vs Samsung WB150F Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Kodak M530 and Samsung WB150F
 Kodak EasyShare M530Samsung WB150F
General Information
Make Kodak Samsung
Model type Kodak EasyShare M530 Samsung WB150F
Category Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Superzoom
Announced 2010-01-05 2012-01-09
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 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 12MP 14MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Maximum resolution 4000 x 3000 4608 x 3456
Maximum native ISO 1000 3200
Minimum native ISO 80 80
RAW files
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 36-108mm (3.0x) 24-432mm (18.0x)
Maximal aperture - f/3.2-5.8
Macro focusing range 10cm 5cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 2.7" 3"
Screen resolution 230 thousand dots 460 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Screen tech - TFT LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 1/8s 16s
Highest shutter speed 1/1400s 1/2000s
Continuous shooting rate - 10.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation - Yes
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 4.00 m 3.50 m
Flash options Auto, Fill-in, Red-Eye reduction, Off Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in, Slow Sync
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Video resolutions 640 x 480 (30 fps) 1280 x 720 (30, 15 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (30, 15fps)
Maximum video resolution 640x480 1280x720
Video file format Motion JPEG MPEG-4, H.264
Microphone port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless None Built-In
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 150 gr (0.33 pounds) 188 gr (0.41 pounds)
Physical dimensions 94 x 57 x 23mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9") 107 x 61 x 23mm (4.2" x 2.4" x 0.9")
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-10A
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SD/SDHC card, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC
Card slots 1 1
Launch pricing $110 $230