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Kodak M530 vs Samsung WB30F

Portability
95
Imaging
35
Features
14
Overall
26
Kodak EasyShare M530 front
 
Samsung WB30F front
Portability
96
Imaging
40
Features
33
Overall
37

Kodak M530 vs Samsung WB30F 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
  • Introduced January 2010
Samsung WB30F
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 24-240mm (F3.1-6.3) lens
  • 128g - 98 x 58 x 17mm
  • Announced January 2013
Photography Glossary

Kodak M530 vs Samsung WB30F Overview

Lets look a bit more closely at the Kodak M530 versus Samsung WB30F, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras by companies Kodak and Samsung. There exists a big gap between the sensor resolutions of the M530 (12MP) and WB30F (16MP) but both cameras posses the identical sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The M530 was announced 4 years prior to the WB30F which is quite a big gap as far as technology is concerned. Both of these cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before going straight to a complete comparison, here is a concise synopsis of how the M530 grades vs the WB30F when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Kodak M530 over the Samsung WB30F

 M530 WB30F 

Reasons to pick Samsung WB30F over the Kodak M530

 WB30F M530 
AnnouncedJanuary 2013January 2010Newer by 36 months
Screen size3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")

Common features in the Kodak M530 and Samsung WB30F

 M530 WB30F 
Manually focus Lack of manual focus
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen resolution230k230kSame screen resolution
Selfie screen Lack of selfie screen
Touch screen Neither features Touch screen

Kodak M530 vs Samsung WB30F Physical Comparison

For anybody who is aiming to travel with your camera often, you're going to have to consider its weight and proportions. The Kodak M530 enjoys outer measurements of 94mm x 57mm x 23mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9") and a weight of 150 grams (0.33 lbs) and the Samsung WB30F has measurements of 98mm x 58mm x 17mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.7") accompanied by a weight of 128 grams (0.28 lbs).

Compare the Kodak M530 versus Samsung WB30F in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you are working with at the time. Below is a front view dimensions comparison of the M530 versus the WB30F.

Kodak M530 vs Samsung WB30F size comparison

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the M530 and WB30F is 95 and 96 respectively.

Kodak M530 vs Samsung WB30F top view buttons comparison

Kodak M530 vs Samsung WB30F Sensor Comparison

Sometimes, it's tough to envision the gap between sensor dimensions simply by reading through specifications. The pic below may provide you a greater sense of the sensor sizing in the M530 and WB30F.

Plainly, both the cameras come with the identical sensor size albeit not the same MP. You should count on the Samsung WB30F to give more detail with its extra 4 Megapixels. Higher resolution will enable you to crop photographs a good deal more aggressively. The more aged M530 is going to be behind with regard to sensor innovation.

Kodak M530 vs Samsung WB30F sensor size comparison

Kodak M530 vs Samsung WB30F Screen and ViewFinder

Kodak M530 vs Samsung WB30F Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Kodak M530 Portrait photography info
Samsung WB30F Portrait photography info
21
focusing manually not possible
lack of manual exposure
can't use external flash
sensor resolution low (12MP)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW support
35
decent MP (16 megapixels)
offers face detect focus
manual focus not available
manual mode not available
can't use external flash
small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
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Street Comparison

Kodak M530 as a Street photography camera
Samsung WB30F as a Street photography camera
47
screen is fixed
no image stabilization
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW support
max ISO too low (1,000)
64
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition in class (128g)
fixed screen
small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Kodak M530 Sports photography information
Samsung WB30F Sports photography information
17
low maximum shutter speed (1/1,400s)
no shutter priority
no image stabilization
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
no phase detect autofocus
45
built in image stabilization (Optical)
decent MP (16 megapixels)
offers tracking focus
lack of shutter priority mode
small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Kodak M530 Travel photography information
Samsung WB30F Travel photography information
58
built-in flash
good max aperture (f)
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
screen isn't selfie friendly
wide angle not great (36mm)
69
lighter than competition in class (128g)
decent MP (16 megapixels)
built-in flash
reasonably wide (24mm)
does not have Timelapse recording
doesn't posses selfie friendly screen
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.1)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Kodak M530
Landscape photography with Samsung WB30F
27
good max aperture (f)
focusing manually not possible
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not great (36mm)
screen is somewhat small (2.7 inch)
lack of manual exposure
no image stabilization
sensor resolution low (12MP)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
max ISO too low (1,000)
no RAW support
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
43
reasonably wide (24mm)
pretty good screen size (3 inches)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
decent MP (16MP)
manual focus not available
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.1)
manual mode not available
small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
does not have Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Kodak M530 Vlogging details
Samsung WB30F Vlogging details
25
good max aperture (f)
wide angle not great (36mm)
screen isn't selfie friendly
no image stabilization
low quality video (640 x 480 pixels)
doesn't have external mic jack
33
reasonably wide (24mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
offers face detect focus
lighter than competition in class (128g)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.1)
doesn't posses selfie friendly screen
low video resolution (1280 x 720 resolution)
does not have microphone socket
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Kodak M530 vs Samsung WB30F Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Kodak M530 and Samsung WB30F
 Kodak EasyShare M530Samsung WB30F
General Information
Brand Kodak Samsung
Model Kodak EasyShare M530 Samsung WB30F
Type Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Introduced 2010-01-05 2013-01-07
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 area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 12MP 16MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 -
Full resolution 4000 x 3000 4608 x 3456
Max native ISO 1000 3200
Minimum native ISO 80 80
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch to focus
AF continuous
Single AF
Tracking AF
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detection AF
Contract detection AF
Phase detection AF
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 36-108mm (3.0x) 24-240mm (10.0x)
Max aperture - f/3.1-6.3
Macro focus range 10cm -
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 2.7 inches 3 inches
Resolution of screen 230k dots 230k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Screen tech - QVGA TFT LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 1/8 seconds 8 seconds
Maximum shutter speed 1/1400 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Set WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 4.00 m -
Flash settings Auto, Fill-in, Red-Eye reduction, Off -
External flash
AEB
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Supported video resolutions 640 x 480 (30 fps) 1280 x 720 (30, 15 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (30, 15fps)
Max 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 proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 150 gr (0.33 pounds) 128 gr (0.28 pounds)
Physical dimensions 94 x 57 x 23mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9") 98 x 58 x 17mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.7")
DXO scores
DXO All around score not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth score not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range score not tested not tested
DXO Low light score not tested not tested
Other
Battery model KLIC-7006 -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes
Time lapse recording
Storage type SD/SDHC card, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC
Card slots Single Single
Launch pricing $110 $180