Kodak M530 vs Samsung WB850F
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Kodak M530 vs Samsung WB850F 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
- Launched January 2010
(Full Review)
- 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Display
- ISO 100 - 3200
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 23-483mm (F2.8-5.9) lens
- 250g - 109 x 62 x 25mm
- Released January 2012
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Its time to look a little more closely at the Kodak M530 and Samsung WB850F, former being a Small Sensor Compact while the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom by brands Kodak and Samsung. There is a substantial difference between the image resolutions of the M530 (12MP) and WB850F (16MP) but they come with the same exact sensor size (1/2.3").
Pentax 17 Pre-Orders Outperform Expectations by a LandslideThe M530 was unveiled 24 months before the WB850F making the cameras a generation apart from each other. Both of these cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).
Before diving through a full comparison, below is a concise overview of how the M530 scores vs the WB850F in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.
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Below is a sample of the gallery pics for Kodak EasyShare M530 & Samsung WB850F. The full galleries are provided at Kodak M530 Gallery & Samsung WB850F Gallery.
Reasons to pick Kodak M530 over the Samsung WB850F
| M530 | WB850F |
|---|
Reasons to pick Samsung WB850F over the Kodak M530
| WB850F | M530 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Released | January 2012 |  | January 2010 | More recent by 24 months |
| Focus manually |  | Very precise focus | ||
| Display sizing | 3" |  | 2.7" | Larger display (+0.3") |
| Display resolution | 614k |  | 230k | Sharper display (+384k dot) |
Common features in the Kodak M530 and Samsung WB850F
| M530 | WB850F | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Display type | Fixed |  | Fixed | Fixed display |
| Selfie screen |  | Neither comes with selfie screen | ||
| Touch friendly display |  | Lack of Touch friendly display |
Kodak M530 vs Samsung WB850F Physical Comparison
For anybody who is intending to lug around your camera, you have to take into account its weight and size. The Kodak M530 comes with external dimensions of 94mm x 57mm x 23mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9") and a weight of 150 grams (0.33 lbs) while the Samsung WB850F has specifications of 109mm x 62mm x 25mm (4.3" x 2.4" x 1.0") having a weight of 250 grams (0.55 lbs).
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Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you have at the time. Here is the front view measurements comparison of the M530 versus the WB850F.
Taking into account size and weight, the portability rating of the M530 and WB850F is 95 and 91 respectively.
Kodak M530 vs Samsung WB850F Sensor Comparison
Usually, it is very hard to envision the contrast between sensor measurements purely by reading specs. The visual underneath will offer you a far better sense of the sensor dimensions in the M530 and WB850F.
All in all, both of those cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing but not the same MP. You can expect to see the Samsung WB850F to offer you extra detail having an extra 4 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also help you crop images a little more aggressively. The older M530 is going to be disadvantaged with regard to sensor tech.
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Kodak M530 vs Samsung WB850F Specifications
| Kodak EasyShare M530 | Samsung WB850F | |
|---|---|---|
| General Information | ||
| Manufacturer | Kodak | Samsung |
| Model type | Kodak EasyShare M530 | Samsung WB850F |
| Category | Small Sensor Compact | Small Sensor Superzoom |
| Launched | 2010-01-05 | 2012-01-09 |
| Body design | 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 surface area | 28.1mm² | 28.1mm² |
| Sensor resolution | 12 megapixel | 16 megapixel |
| Anti alias filter | ||
| Aspect ratio | 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 |
| Max resolution | 4000 x 3000 | 4608 x 3456 |
| Max native ISO | 1000 | 3200 |
| Min native ISO | 80 | 100 |
| RAW data | ||
| Autofocusing | ||
| Manual focusing | ||
| Touch focus | ||
| Autofocus continuous | ||
| Single autofocus | ||
| Autofocus tracking | ||
| Selective autofocus | ||
| Autofocus center weighted | ||
| Multi area autofocus | ||
| Autofocus live view | ||
| Face detect focus | ||
| Contract detect focus | ||
| Phase detect focus | ||
| Cross type focus points | - | - |
| Lens | ||
| Lens support | fixed lens | fixed lens |
| Lens zoom range | 36-108mm (3.0x) | 23-483mm (21.0x) |
| Largest aperture | - | f/2.8-5.9 |
| Macro focusing distance | 10cm | 5cm |
| Crop factor | 5.8 | 5.8 |
| Screen | ||
| Range of display | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
| Display sizing | 2.7" | 3" |
| Resolution of display | 230k dot | 614k dot |
| Selfie friendly | ||
| Liveview | ||
| Touch functionality | ||
| Display tech | - | AMOLED display |
| Viewfinder Information | ||
| Viewfinder | None | None |
| Features | ||
| Minimum shutter speed | 1/8s | 8s |
| Fastest shutter speed | 1/1400s | 1/2000s |
| Continuous shutter speed | - | 10.0 frames/s |
| Shutter priority | ||
| Aperture priority | ||
| Expose Manually | ||
| Exposure compensation | - | Yes |
| Change white balance | ||
| Image stabilization | ||
| Integrated flash | ||
| Flash distance | 4.00 m | 3.50 m |
| Flash settings | Auto, Fill-in, Red-Eye reduction, Off | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in, Slow Sync |
| Hot shoe | ||
| AEB | ||
| WB bracketing | ||
| Exposure | ||
| Multisegment exposure | ||
| Average exposure | ||
| Spot exposure | ||
| Partial exposure | ||
| AF area exposure | ||
| Center weighted exposure | ||
| Video features | ||
| Supported video resolutions | 640 x 480 (30 fps) | 1920 x 1080 (30fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 480fps (176 x 128), 240fps (384 x 288) |
| Max video resolution | 640x480 | 1920x1080 |
| Video format | Motion JPEG | MPEG-4, H.264 |
| Microphone input | ||
| Headphone input | ||
| Connectivity | ||
| Wireless | None | Built-In |
| Bluetooth | ||
| NFC | ||
| HDMI | ||
| USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
| GPS | None | BuiltIn |
| Physical | ||
| Environment seal | ||
| Water proofing | ||
| Dust proofing | ||
| Shock proofing | ||
| Crush proofing | ||
| Freeze proofing | ||
| Weight | 150 grams (0.33 pounds) | 250 grams (0.55 pounds) |
| Dimensions | 94 x 57 x 23mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9") | 109 x 62 x 25mm (4.3" x 2.4" 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, Double) |
| Time lapse recording | ||
| Storage media | SD/SDHC card, Internal | SD/SDHC/SDXC |
| Storage slots | Single | Single |
| Price at release | $110 | $599 |