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Kodak M530 vs Samsung WB800F

Portability
95
Imaging
35
Features
14
Overall
26
Kodak EasyShare M530 front
 
Samsung WB800F front
Portability
92
Imaging
40
Features
51
Overall
44

Kodak M530 vs Samsung WB800F 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 WB800F
(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
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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").

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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.

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Reasons to pick Kodak M530 over the Samsung WB800F

 M530 WB800F 

Reasons to pick Samsung WB800F over the Kodak M530

 WB800F M530 
AnnouncedJanuary 2013January 2010More recent by 36 months
Focus manually Dial precise focusing
Screen size3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Screen resolution460k230kCrisper screen (+230k dot)
Touch friendly screen Quickly navigate

Common features in the Kodak M530 and Samsung WB800F

 M530 WB800F 
Screen typeFixed 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).

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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.

Kodak M530 vs Samsung WB800F size comparison

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

Kodak M530 vs Samsung WB800F top view buttons comparison

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 sensor size comparison

Kodak M530 vs Samsung WB800F Screen and ViewFinder

Kodak M530 vs Samsung WB800F Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Kodak M530
Portrait photography with Samsung WB800F
21
lack of manual focus
lack of manual exposure
no external flash support
sensor resolution low (12MP)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW files
44
has manual focus
resolution is good (16 megapixels)
comes with face detection autofocus
cannot use external flash
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Kodak M530
Street photography with Samsung WB800F
47
screen is fixed
no image stabilization
very small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW files
low max ISO (1,000)
62
has image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition (218g)
fixed screen
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Kodak M530
Sports photography with Samsung WB800F
17
low max shutter speed (1/1,400s)
lack of shutter priority mode
no image stabilization
sensor resolution low (12MP)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
no phase detect AF
53
amazing zoom range (23-483mm 21.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Optical)
resolution is good (16MP)
comes with tracking autofocus
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Kodak M530 as a Travel photography camera
Samsung WB800F as a Travel photography camera
58
flash built-in
fast maximum aperture (f)
does not have Time Lapse mode
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
screen isn't selfie friendly
wide angle not great (36mm)
69
lighter than competition (218 grams)
resolution is good (16 megapixels)
flash built-in
fairly wide (23mm)
long zoom (483mm)
lack of Time Lapse function
display isn't selfie friendly
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Kodak M530 Landscape photography info
Samsung WB800F Landscape photography info
27
fast maximum aperture (f)
lack of manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not great (36mm)
screen is somewhat small (2.7")
lack of manual exposure
no image stabilization
sensor resolution low (12MP)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
low max ISO (1,000)
no RAW files
does not have Time Lapse mode
50
has manual focus
fairly wide (23mm)
good sized screen (3 inches)
has image stabilization (Optical)
resolution is good (16 megapixels)
cannot swap lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
lack of Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Kodak M530 Vlogging features
Samsung WB800F Vlogging features
25
fast maximum aperture (f)
wide angle not great (36mm)
screen isn't selfie friendly
no image stabilization
video res low (640 x 480 resolution)
does not have mic socket
35
fairly wide (23mm)
touchscreen enabled
has image stabilization (Optical)
comes with face detection autofocus
high quality video (1920 x 1080 pixels)
lighter than competition (218g)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
display isn't selfie friendly
lack of external mic support
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Kodak M530 vs Samsung WB800F Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Kodak M530 and Samsung WB800F
 Kodak EasyShare M530Samsung WB800F
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