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Kodak M530 vs Samsung WB350F

Portability
95
Imaging
34
Features
14
Overall
26
Kodak EasyShare M530 front
 
Samsung WB350F front
Portability
90
Imaging
40
Features
46
Overall
42

Kodak M530 vs Samsung WB350F 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 WB350F
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 23-483mm (F2.8-5.9) lens
  • 276g - 114 x 65 x 25mm
  • Introduced January 2014
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Kodak M530 vs Samsung WB350F Overview

Here, we will be comparing the Kodak M530 and Samsung WB350F, former is a Small Sensor Compact while the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom by rivals Kodak and Samsung. There is a considerable difference between the resolutions of the M530 (12MP) and WB350F (16MP) but both cameras have the identical sensor sizing (1/2.3").

Photography Glossary

The M530 was manufactured 5 years before the WB350F which is quite a large difference as far as tech is concerned. Both of these cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before diving straight to a comprehensive comparison, here is a short highlight of how the M530 grades versus the WB350F for portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Kodak M530 over the Samsung WB350F

 M530 WB350F 

Reasons to pick Samsung WB350F over the Kodak M530

 WB350F M530 
IntroducedJanuary 2014January 2010More modern by 48 months
Focus manually More precise focusing
Screen size3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Screen resolution460k230kCrisper screen (+230k dot)
Touch screen Quickly navigate

Common features in the Kodak M530 and Samsung WB350F

 M530 WB350F 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Lack of selfie screen

Kodak M530 vs Samsung WB350F Physical Comparison

For anyone who is looking to carry around your camera, you have to consider its weight and size. The Kodak M530 features physical measurements of 94mm x 57mm x 23mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9") having a weight of 150 grams (0.33 lbs) whilst the Samsung WB350F has specifications of 114mm x 65mm x 25mm (4.5" x 2.6" x 1.0") along with a weight of 276 grams (0.61 lbs).

Take a look at the Kodak M530 and Samsung WB350F in our completely new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember that, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you are utilising at that moment. Following is a front view overall size comparison of the M530 against the WB350F.

Kodak M530 vs Samsung WB350F size comparison

Taking into account size and weight, the portability rating of the M530 and WB350F is 95 and 90 respectively.

Kodak M530 vs Samsung WB350F top view buttons comparison

Kodak M530 vs Samsung WB350F Sensor Comparison

Generally, it's hard to envision the gap between sensor sizes purely by reviewing technical specs. The image below might give you a greater sense of the sensor sizing in the M530 and WB350F.

As you can tell, each of the cameras feature the identical sensor size albeit not the same resolution. You can expect the Samsung WB350F to offer you extra detail due to its extra 4MP. Higher resolution will make it easier to crop photographs way more aggressively. The more aged M530 is going to be disadvantaged in sensor technology.

Kodak M530 vs Samsung WB350F sensor size comparison

Kodak M530 vs Samsung WB350F Screen and ViewFinder

Kodak M530 vs Samsung WB350F Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Kodak M530 Portrait photography highlights
Samsung WB350F Portrait photography highlights
20
manual focus not available
manual exposure not possible
external flash not possible
sensor resolution not great (12 megapixels)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
40
has manual focus
good MP (16MP)
external flash not possible
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
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Street Comparison

Kodak M530 Street photography info
Samsung WB350F Street photography info
47
fixed screen
lack of image stabilization
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
maximum ISO low (1,000)
61
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competitors (276 grams)
screen does not articulate
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Kodak M530 Sports photography info
Samsung WB350F Sports photography info
17
low max shutter speed (1/1,400s)
no shutter priority mode
lack of image stabilization
sensor resolution not great (12MP)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect AF
50
long zoom range (23-483mm 21.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
good MP (16 megapixels)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Kodak M530 Travel photography features
Samsung WB350F Travel photography features
58
built-in flash
very good max aperture (f)
no Time Lapse recording
sensor resolution not great (12 megapixels)
screen is not selfie friendly
wide angle not fantastic (36mm)
69
lighter than competitors (276g)
good MP (16MP)
flash built-in
decently wide (23mm)
long zoom (483mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse function
does not have selfie friendly display
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Kodak M530 Landscape photography details
Samsung WB350F Landscape photography details
27
very good max aperture (f)
manual focus not available
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not fantastic (36mm)
screen is small (2.7 inch)
manual exposure not possible
lack of image stabilization
sensor resolution not great (12 megapixels)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
maximum ISO low (1,000)
lack of RAW support
no Time Lapse recording
50
has manual focus
decently wide (23mm)
screen size is good (3 inch)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
good MP (16MP)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
doesn't have Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Kodak M530 Vlogging features
Samsung WB350F Vlogging features
25
very good max aperture (f)
wide angle not fantastic (36mm)
screen is not selfie friendly
lack of image stabilization
low res video (640 x 480 pixels)
no external mic port
34
decently wide (23mm)
built-in touchscreen
built in image stabilization (Optical)
great video quality (1920 x 1080 pixels)
lighter than competitors (276g)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
does not have selfie friendly display
doesn't have external mic port
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Kodak M530 vs Samsung WB350F Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Kodak M530 and Samsung WB350F
 Kodak EasyShare M530Samsung WB350F
General Information
Company Kodak Samsung
Model Kodak EasyShare M530 Samsung WB350F
Class Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Superzoom
Released 2010-01-05 2014-01-07
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Sensor type CCD BSI-CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 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 4:3
Peak resolution 4000 x 3000 4608 x 3456
Highest native ISO 1000 3200
Lowest native ISO 80 80
RAW files
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch focus
AF continuous
AF single
Tracking AF
Selective AF
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect AF
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 36-108mm (3.0x) 23-483mm (21.0x)
Highest aperture - f/2.8-5.9
Macro focus distance 10cm -
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display diagonal 2.7 inch 3 inch
Resolution of display 230k dot 460k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Min shutter speed 1/8s 16s
Max shutter speed 1/1400s 1/2000s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation - Yes
Set WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 4.00 m -
Flash options Auto, Fill-in, Red-Eye reduction, Off -
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Supported video resolutions 640 x 480 (30 fps) 1920 x 1080
Highest video resolution 640x480 1920x1080
Video data format Motion JPEG -
Mic jack
Headphone jack
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 seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 150 gr (0.33 pounds) 276 gr (0.61 pounds)
Physical dimensions 94 x 57 x 23mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9") 114 x 65 x 25mm (4.5" x 2.6" x 1.0")
DXO scores
DXO Overall 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 SLB-10A
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) -
Time lapse recording
Storage media SD/SDHC card, Internal MicroSD, MicroSDHC, MicroSDXC
Storage slots Single Single
Cost at release $110 $260