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Kodak M530 vs Samsung WB700

Portability
95
Imaging
35
Features
14
Overall
26
Kodak EasyShare M530 front
 
Samsung WB700 front
Portability
98
Imaging
37
Features
21
Overall
30

Kodak M530 vs Samsung WB700 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
  • Launched January 2010
Samsung WB700
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 0 - 0
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • ()mm (F) lens
  • n/ag - 100 x 59 x 22mm
  • Released December 2010
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Kodak M530 vs Samsung WB700 Overview

Following is a extended overview of the Kodak M530 and Samsung WB700, both Small Sensor Compact cameras by companies Kodak and Samsung. The resolution of the M530 (12MP) and the WB700 (14MP) is relatively close and both cameras posses the identical sensor size (1/2.3").

Photography Glossary

The M530 was manufactured 11 months earlier than the WB700 which means that they are of a similar age. The two cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before going into a full comparison, here is a simple synopsis of how the M530 scores versus the WB700 for portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Kodak M530 over the Samsung WB700

 M530 WB700 

Reasons to pick Samsung WB700 over the Kodak M530

 WB700 M530 
ReleasedDecember 2010January 2010More modern by 11 months
Screen size3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Screen resolution614k230kClearer screen (+384k dot)

Common features in the Kodak M530 and Samsung WB700

 M530 WB700 
Manually focus Lack of manual focus
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Neither provides selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Neither provides Touch friendly screen

Kodak M530 vs Samsung WB700 Physical Comparison

If you are looking to carry around your camera regularly, you'll have to think about its weight and volume. The Kodak M530 provides external 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 WB700 has sizing of 100mm x 59mm x 22mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.9") along with a weight of n/a grams (0.00 lbs).

Look at the Kodak M530 and Samsung WB700 in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you have at that moment. The following is a front view measurement comparison of the M530 compared to the WB700.

Kodak M530 vs Samsung WB700 size comparison

Factoring in size and weight, the portability score of the M530 and WB700 is 95 and 98 respectively.

Kodak M530 vs Samsung WB700 top view buttons comparison

Kodak M530 vs Samsung WB700 Sensor Comparison

In many cases, it is very hard to see the gap in sensor sizes merely by looking through a spec sheet. The picture underneath will offer you a greater sense of the sensor sizing in the M530 and WB700.

As you can see, both cameras feature the identical sensor size albeit not the same MP. You can count on the Samsung WB700 to result in greater detail due to its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also make it easier to crop pictures way more aggressively. The more aged M530 will be behind in sensor tech.

Kodak M530 vs Samsung WB700 sensor size comparison

Kodak M530 vs Samsung WB700 Screen and ViewFinder

Kodak M530 vs Samsung WB700 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Kodak M530 Portrait photography factors
Samsung WB700 Portrait photography factors
21
no manual focus
manual mode not available
cannot use external flash
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
30
decent MP (14 megapixels)
focusing manually not possible
external flash not possible
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
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Street Comparison

Kodak M530 as a Street photography camera
Samsung WB700 as a Street photography camera
47
no moving screen
no image stabilization
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
low maximum ISO (1,000)
49
screen does not articulate
lack of image stabilization
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
max ISO too low (0)
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Sports Comparison

Kodak M530 as a Sports photography camera
Samsung WB700 as a Sports photography camera
17
max shutter speed is low (1/1,400 seconds)
no shutter priority mode
no image stabilization
sensor resolution low (12MP)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect auto focus
28
decent MP (14MP)
focal length is fixed (()mm)
lack of image stabilization
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
has no phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Kodak M530 Travel photography advice
Samsung WB700 Travel photography advice
58
built-in flash
good max aperture (f)
no Time Lapse mode
sensor resolution low (12MP)
display isn't selfie friendly
wide angle not good (36mm)
70
decent MP (14 megapixels)
has built in flash
good maximum aperture (f)
lack of Timelapse function
does not have selfie friendly screen
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Landscape Comparison

Kodak M530 Landscape photography features
Samsung WB700 Landscape photography features
27
good max aperture (f)
no manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not good (36mm)
screen is small (2.7 inches)
manual mode not available
no image stabilization
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
low maximum ISO (1,000)
does not have RAW files
no Time Lapse mode
38
good maximum aperture (f)
pretty good screen size (3")
decent MP (14MP)
focusing manually not possible
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
focal length is fixed (()mm)
lack of image stabilization
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
max ISO too low (0)
has no RAW files
lack of Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Kodak M530 as a Vlogging camera
Samsung WB700 as a Vlogging camera
25
good max aperture (f)
wide angle not good (36mm)
display isn't selfie friendly
no image stabilization
low video resolution (640 x 480 resolution)
no external mic jack
27
good maximum aperture (f)
does not have selfie friendly screen
lack of image stabilization
low res video (1280 x 720 pixels)
lack of external microphone jack
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Kodak M530 vs Samsung WB700 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Kodak M530 and Samsung WB700
 Kodak EasyShare M530Samsung WB700
General Information
Brand Name Kodak Samsung
Model Kodak EasyShare M530 Samsung WB700
Category Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Launched 2010-01-05 2010-12-28
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 6.08 x 4.56mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixels 14 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 -
Highest Possible resolution 4000 x 3000 4320 x 3240
Maximum native ISO 1000 -
Lowest native ISO 80 -
RAW format
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
AF continuous
AF single
Tracking AF
AF selectice
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detection AF
Contract detection AF
Phase detection AF
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 36-108mm (3.0x) ()
Macro focus distance 10cm -
Crop factor 5.8 5.9
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 2.7 inch 3 inch
Resolution of screen 230 thousand dot 614 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Min shutter speed 1/8 secs 30 secs
Max shutter speed 1/1400 secs 1/4000 secs
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation - Yes
Change WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 4.00 m -
Flash modes Auto, Fill-in, Red-Eye reduction, Off -
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Video resolutions 640 x 480 (30 fps) 1280 x 720
Maximum video resolution 640x480 1280x720
Video format Motion JPEG H.264
Microphone input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) none
GPS None None
Physical
Environment seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 150 grams (0.33 lb) -
Physical dimensions 94 x 57 x 23mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9") 100 x 59 x 22mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.9")
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 -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) -
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SD/SDHC card, Internal -
Storage slots 1 1
Launch pricing $110 $300