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Kodak M530 vs Samsung WB750

Portability
95
Imaging
35
Features
14
Overall
26
Kodak EasyShare M530 front
 
Samsung WB750 front
Portability
93
Imaging
36
Features
50
Overall
41

Kodak M530 vs Samsung WB750 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
  • Announced January 2010
Samsung WB750
(Full Review)
  • 13MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-432mm (F3.2-5.8) lens
  • 193g - 105 x 59 x 25mm
  • Released September 2011
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Kodak M530 vs Samsung WB750 Overview

Here is a detailed assessment of the Kodak M530 versus Samsung WB750, former being a Small Sensor Compact while the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom by brands Kodak and Samsung. The sensor resolution of the M530 (12MP) and the WB750 (13MP) is relatively well matched and they feature the same exact sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The M530 was manufactured 20 months earlier than the WB750 which makes the cameras a generation apart from each other. Both cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before diving in to a complete comparison, below is a brief summary of how the M530 grades vs the WB750 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Kodak M530 over the Samsung WB750

 M530 WB750 

Reasons to pick Samsung WB750 over the Kodak M530

 WB750 M530 
ReleasedSeptember 2011January 2010Fresher by 20 months
Focus manually Dial precise focusing
Screen sizing3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Screen resolution460k230kCrisper screen (+230k dot)

Common features in the Kodak M530 and Samsung WB750

 M530 WB750 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Lack of selfie screen
Touch screen Neither offers Touch screen

Kodak M530 vs Samsung WB750 Physical Comparison

If you're intending to carry your camera regularly, you should take into account its weight and dimensions. The Kodak M530 offers outside 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 WB750 has dimensions of 105mm x 59mm x 25mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.0") having a weight of 193 grams (0.43 lbs).

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Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you are employing at the time. Below is the front view sizing comparison of the M530 versus the WB750.

Kodak M530 vs Samsung WB750 size comparison

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability rating of the M530 and WB750 is 95 and 93 respectively.

Kodak M530 vs Samsung WB750 top view buttons comparison

Kodak M530 vs Samsung WB750 Sensor Comparison

Generally, its hard to picture the difference between sensor sizing just by reading through technical specs. The graphic underneath should give you a more clear sense of the sensor measurements in the M530 and WB750.

As you can tell, the two cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing albeit different MP. You can count on the Samsung WB750 to give more detail due to its extra 1MP. Higher resolution can also help you crop shots a little more aggressively. The older M530 is going to be behind when it comes to sensor innovation.

Kodak M530 vs Samsung WB750 sensor size comparison

Kodak M530 vs Samsung WB750 Screen and ViewFinder

Kodak M530 vs Samsung WB750 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Kodak M530 Portrait photography features
Samsung WB750 Portrait photography features
21
no manual focus
manual mode not possible
cannot use external flash
low megapixels (12MP)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
41
focusing manually
good resolution (13 megapixels)
includes face detect autofocus
cannot use external flash
small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
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Street Comparison

Kodak M530 Street photography information
Samsung WB750 Street photography information
47
screen is fixed
lack of image stabilization
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
low maximum ISO (1,000)
61
image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than average in class (193g)
screen is fixed
small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Kodak M530 as a Sports photography camera
Samsung WB750 as a Sports photography camera
17
maximum shutter speed is a little low (1/1,400s)
no shutter priority mode
lack of image stabilization
low megapixels (12MP)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect AF
51
amazing zoom range (24-432mm 18.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Optical)
good resolution (13MP)
includes tracking focus
small sensor (1/2.3")
has no phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Kodak M530
Travel photography with Samsung WB750
58
built-in flash
fast max aperture (f)
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
low megapixels (12MP)
doesn't posses selfie friendly display
wide angle not fantastic (36mm)
69
lighter than average in class (193 grams)
good resolution (13 megapixels)
built-in flash
decently wide (24mm)
very long reach (432mm)
doesn't have Timelapse recording
does not posses selfie friendly display
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.2)
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Landscape Comparison

Kodak M530 Landscape photography factors
Samsung WB750 Landscape photography factors
27
fast max aperture (f)
no manual focus
can't switch lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not fantastic (36mm)
small screen (2.7 inches)
manual mode not possible
lack of image stabilization
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
low maximum ISO (1,000)
does not have RAW format
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
48
focusing manually
decently wide (24mm)
screen size is good (3 inches)
image stabilization (Optical)
good resolution (13 megapixels)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.2)
small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
doesn't have Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Kodak M530 as a Vlogging camera
Samsung WB750 as a Vlogging camera
25
fast max aperture (f)
wide angle not fantastic (36mm)
doesn't posses selfie friendly display
lack of image stabilization
low res video (640 x 480 pixels)
doesn't have external mic socket
34
decently wide (24mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
includes face detect autofocus
high quality video (1920 x 1080 pxls)
lighter than average in class (193g)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.2)
does not posses selfie friendly display
doesn't have microphone socket
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Kodak M530 vs Samsung WB750 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Kodak M530 and Samsung WB750
 Kodak EasyShare M530Samsung WB750
General Information
Company Kodak Samsung
Model type Kodak EasyShare M530 Samsung WB750
Type Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Superzoom
Announced 2010-01-05 2011-09-01
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Sensor type CCD BSI-CMOS
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 12 megapixel 13 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Peak resolution 4000 x 3000 4096 x 3072
Highest native ISO 1000 3200
Minimum native ISO 80 100
RAW format
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
AF continuous
Single AF
AF tracking
Selective AF
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detect focusing
Contract detect focusing
Phase detect focusing
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 36-108mm (3.0x) 24-432mm (18.0x)
Maximum aperture - f/3.2-5.8
Macro focusing distance 10cm 5cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 2.7 inch 3 inch
Resolution of display 230 thousand dots 460 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Display tech - TFT color LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 1/8 secs 8 secs
Fastest shutter speed 1/1400 secs 1/2000 secs
Continuous shutter rate - 10.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation - Yes
Set WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 4.00 m 3.30 m
Flash modes Auto, Fill-in, Red-Eye reduction, Off On, Off, Fill, Red-eye, Slow Sync
Hot shoe
AEB
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Video resolutions 640 x 480 (30 fps) 1920 x 1080 (30 fps), 1280 x 720 (30/15 fps), 640 x 480 (30/15 fps), 320x 240 fps (30/15 fps)
Highest video resolution 640x480 1920x1080
Video format Motion JPEG MPEG-4, H.264
Microphone port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 150 grams (0.33 lbs) 193 grams (0.43 lbs)
Dimensions 94 x 57 x 23mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9") 105 x 59 x 25mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.0")
DXO scores
DXO Overall 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 (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SD/SDHC card, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC
Card slots 1 1
Cost at release $110 $339