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Kodak M530 vs Samsung WB35F

Portability
95
Imaging
34
Features
14
Overall
26
Kodak EasyShare M530 front
 
Samsung WB35F front
Portability
93
Imaging
40
Features
33
Overall
37

Kodak M530 vs Samsung WB35F 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
  • Introduced January 2010
Samsung WB35F
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 24-288mm (F3.1-6.3) lens
  • 194g - 101 x 61 x 28mm
  • Launched January 2014
Photography Glossary

Kodak M530 vs Samsung WB35F Overview

Its time to take a more detailed look at the Kodak M530 versus Samsung WB35F, one being a Small Sensor Compact and the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom by companies Kodak and Samsung. There exists a big gap among the resolutions of the M530 (12MP) and WB35F (16MP) but they feature the same exact sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The M530 was announced 5 years prior to the WB35F and that is a fairly big gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Each of these cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before going in to a in-depth comparison, below is a short summary of how the M530 matches up against the WB35F when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Kodak M530 over the Samsung WB35F

 M530 WB35F 

Reasons to pick Samsung WB35F over the Kodak M530

 WB35F M530 
LaunchedJanuary 2014January 2010More recent by 48 months
Manual focus Very precise focus

Common features in the Kodak M530 and Samsung WB35F

 M530 WB35F 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen sizing2.7"2.7"Equivalent screen dimensions
Screen resolution230k230kThe same screen resolution
Selfie screen No selfie screen
Touch friendly screen No Touch friendly screen

Kodak M530 vs Samsung WB35F Physical Comparison

For anybody who is looking to lug around your camera often, you're going to have to take into account its weight and dimensions. The Kodak M530 offers exterior measurements of 94mm x 57mm x 23mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9") along with a weight of 150 grams (0.33 lbs) while the Samsung WB35F has dimensions of 101mm x 61mm x 28mm (4.0" x 2.4" x 1.1") with a weight of 194 grams (0.43 lbs).

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Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you select at that moment. The following is the front view measurements comparison of the M530 and the WB35F.

Kodak M530 vs Samsung WB35F size comparison

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the M530 and WB35F is 95 and 93 respectively.

Kodak M530 vs Samsung WB35F top view buttons comparison

Kodak M530 vs Samsung WB35F Sensor Comparison

Normally, it's tough to visualize the gap in sensor measurements just by researching specs. The graphic below will help offer you a stronger sense of the sensor measurements in the M530 and WB35F.

All in all, both of these cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing albeit different resolution. You should count on the Samsung WB35F to result in greater detail with its extra 4MP. Higher resolution will make it easier to crop pictures far more aggressively. The older M530 will be behind when it comes to sensor tech.

Kodak M530 vs Samsung WB35F sensor size comparison

Kodak M530 vs Samsung WB35F Screen and ViewFinder

Kodak M530 vs Samsung WB35F Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Kodak M530 Portrait photography info
Samsung WB35F Portrait photography info
20
focusing manually not possible
lack of manual exposure
can't use external flash
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
37
focusing manually
MP count good (16 megapixels)
manual mode not available
no external flash support
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
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Street Comparison

Kodak M530 Street photography advice
Samsung WB35F Street photography advice
47
screen does not articulate
no image stabilization
small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
max ISO too low (1,000)
62
image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition (194g)
fixed screen
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Kodak M530 Sports photography advice
Samsung WB35F Sports photography advice
17
low max shutter speed (1/1,400 seconds)
no shutter priority mode
no image stabilization
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect autofocus
40
image stabilization (Optical)
MP count good (16 megapixels)
no shutter priority
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Kodak M530 Travel photography advice
Samsung WB35F Travel photography advice
58
flash built-in
fast max aperture (f)
lack of Time Lapse recording
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
does not have a selfie friendly screen
wide angle not the best (36mm)
70
lighter than competition (194g)
MP count good (16 megapixels)
flash built-in
fairly wide (24mm)
great reach (288mm)
does not have Timelapse recording
doesn't have selfie friendly display
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
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Landscape Comparison

Kodak M530 Landscape photography highlights
Samsung WB35F Landscape photography highlights
27
fast max aperture (f)
focusing manually not possible
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not the best (36mm)
tiny screen (2.7 inch)
lack of manual exposure
no image stabilization
sensor resolution low (12MP)
small sensor (1/2.3")
max ISO too low (1,000)
does not have RAW files
lack of Time Lapse recording
43
focusing manually
fairly wide (24mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
MP count good (16 megapixels)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
small screen (2.7 inch)
manual mode not available
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
does not have Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Kodak M530 as a Vlogging camera
Samsung WB35F as a Vlogging camera
25
fast max aperture (f)
wide angle not the best (36mm)
does not have a selfie friendly screen
no image stabilization
low video resolution (640 x 480 pxls)
lack of external mic socket
31
fairly wide (24mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition (194g)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
doesn't have selfie friendly display
video resolution low (1280 x 720 resolution)
does not have external microphone jack
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Kodak M530 vs Samsung WB35F Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Kodak M530 and Samsung WB35F
 Kodak EasyShare M530Samsung WB35F
General Information
Brand Kodak Samsung
Model type Kodak EasyShare M530 Samsung WB35F
Type Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Superzoom
Introduced 2010-01-05 2014-01-07
Body design 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 16MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Full resolution 4000 x 3000 4608 x 3456
Max native ISO 1000 3200
Min native ISO 80 80
RAW format
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
AF touch
AF continuous
AF single
AF tracking
AF selectice
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detect focusing
Contract detect focusing
Phase detect focusing
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 36-108mm (3.0x) 24-288mm (12.0x)
Largest aperture - f/3.1-6.3
Macro focusing range 10cm -
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Range of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 2.7 inches 2.7 inches
Display resolution 230k dot 230k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 1/8 seconds 8 seconds
Highest shutter speed 1/1400 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Change WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 4.00 m -
Flash settings Auto, Fill-in, Red-Eye reduction, Off -
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
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) 1280 x 720
Max video resolution 640x480 1280x720
Video file format Motion JPEG -
Microphone input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless None Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) none
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 150g (0.33 pounds) 194g (0.43 pounds)
Dimensions 94 x 57 x 23mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9") 101 x 61 x 28mm (4.0" x 2.4" x 1.1")
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 BP70A
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) -
Time lapse recording
Storage media SD/SDHC card, Internal MicroSD, MicroSDHC, MicroSDXC
Storage slots One One
Pricing at launch $110 $130