Kodak M530 vs Samsung WB800F
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Kodak M530 vs Samsung WB800F Key Specs
(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
(Full Review)
- 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Screen
- ISO 100 - 3200
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 23-483mm (F2.8-5.9) lens
- 218g - 111 x 65 x 22mm
- Announced January 2013

Kodak M530 vs Samsung WB800F Overview
Its time to look closer at the Kodak M530 vs Samsung WB800F, one being a Small Sensor Compact and the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom by brands Kodak and Samsung. There is a crucial difference between the sensor resolutions of the M530 (12MP) and WB800F (16MP) but both cameras provide the identical sensor sizing (1/2.3").

The M530 was brought out 4 years earlier than the WB800F and that is quite a serious gap as far as tech is concerned. Both the cameras feature the same body design (Compact).
Before going right into a in depth comparison, here is a concise overview of how the M530 grades vs the WB800F when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Kodak M530 vs Samsung WB800F Gallery
Below is a preview of the gallery photos for Kodak EasyShare M530 and Samsung WB800F. The entire galleries are available at Kodak M530 Gallery and Samsung WB800F Gallery.
Reasons to pick Kodak M530 over the Samsung WB800F
M530 | WB800F |
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Reasons to pick Samsung WB800F over the Kodak M530
WB800F | M530 | |||
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Announced | January 2013 | ![]() | January 2010 | More recent by 36 months |
Focus manually | ![]() | Dial precise focusing | ||
Screen size | 3" | ![]() | 2.7" | Bigger screen (+0.3") |
Screen resolution | 460k | ![]() | 230k | Crisper screen (+230k dot) |
Touch friendly screen | ![]() | Quickly navigate |
Common features in the Kodak M530 and Samsung WB800F
M530 | WB800F | |||
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Screen type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed screen |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Neither offers selfie screen |
Kodak M530 vs Samsung WB800F Physical Comparison
For anybody who is going to lug around your camera frequently, you will need to factor its weight and size. The Kodak M530 offers outside dimensions of 94mm x 57mm x 23mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9") accompanied by a weight of 150 grams (0.33 lbs) while the Samsung WB800F has specifications of 111mm x 65mm x 22mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 0.9") with a weight of 218 grams (0.48 lbs).
Check the Kodak M530 vs Samsung WB800F in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you have attached at that moment. Following is a front view physical size comparison of the M530 vs the WB800F.

Considering size and weight, the portability grade of the M530 and WB800F is 95 and 92 respectively.

Kodak M530 vs Samsung WB800F Sensor Comparison
In many cases, it can be difficult to see the difference between sensor measurements purely by reviewing specs. The visual underneath might give you a stronger sense of the sensor dimensions in the M530 and WB800F.
As you can plainly see, each of the cameras come with the identical sensor size albeit not the same resolution. You should count on the Samsung WB800F to offer you greater detail having its extra 4 Megapixels. Higher resolution will make it easier to crop shots a good deal more aggressively. The older M530 is going to be behind in sensor innovation.

Kodak M530 vs Samsung WB800F Screen and ViewFinder


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Kodak M530 vs Samsung WB800F Specifications
Kodak EasyShare M530 | Samsung WB800F | |
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General Information | ||
Company | Kodak | Samsung |
Model | Kodak EasyShare M530 | Samsung WB800F |
Class | Small Sensor Compact | Small Sensor Superzoom |
Released | 2010-01-05 | 2013-01-07 |
Physical type | 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 surface area | 28.1mm² | 28.1mm² |
Sensor resolution | 12MP | 16MP |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | - |
Highest Possible resolution | 4000 x 3000 | 4608 x 3456 |
Maximum native ISO | 1000 | 3200 |
Min native ISO | 80 | 100 |
RAW files | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
Autofocus touch | ||
Autofocus continuous | ||
Autofocus single | ||
Tracking autofocus | ||
Autofocus selectice | ||
Autofocus center weighted | ||
Multi area autofocus | ||
Live view autofocus | ||
Face detect focus | ||
Contract detect focus | ||
Phase detect focus | ||
Cross focus points | - | - |
Lens | ||
Lens mount | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens focal range | 36-108mm (3.0x) | 23-483mm (21.0x) |
Maximal aperture | - | f/2.8-5.9 |
Macro focus range | 10cm | - |
Focal length multiplier | 5.8 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Display type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Display sizing | 2.7 inch | 3 inch |
Display resolution | 230k dots | 460k dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch screen | ||
Display technology | - | TFT LCD |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | None | None |
Features | ||
Minimum shutter speed | 1/8 seconds | 16 seconds |
Fastest shutter speed | 1/1400 seconds | 1/2000 seconds |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manual mode | ||
Exposure compensation | - | Yes |
Set white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Integrated flash | ||
Flash range | 4.00 m | - |
Flash settings | Auto, Fill-in, Red-Eye reduction, Off | - |
Hot shoe | ||
Auto exposure bracketing | ||
White balance 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), 320 x 240 (30, 15fps) |
Maximum video resolution | 640x480 | 1920x1080 |
Video format | Motion JPEG | MPEG-4, H.264 |
Mic support | ||
Headphone support | ||
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 | ||
Environmental sealing | ||
Water proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 150 grams (0.33 pounds) | 218 grams (0.48 pounds) |
Physical dimensions | 94 x 57 x 23mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9") | 111 x 65 x 22mm (4.4" x 2.6" 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) | Yes |
Time lapse feature | ||
Type of storage | SD/SDHC card, Internal | SD/SDHC/SDXC |
Card slots | Single | Single |
Retail cost | $110 | $300 |