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Casio EX-10 vs Kodak M530

Portability
83
Imaging
37
Features
65
Overall
48
Casio Exilim EX-10 front
 
Kodak EasyShare M530 front
Portability
95
Imaging
35
Features
14
Overall
26

Casio EX-10 vs Kodak M530 Key Specs

Casio EX-10
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/1.7" Sensor
  • 3.5" Tilting Display
  • ISO 80 - 12800
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 28-112mm (F1.8-2.5) lens
  • 384g - 120 x 68 x 49mm
  • Launched November 2013
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
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Casio EX-10 vs Kodak M530 Overview

In this write-up, we are contrasting the Casio EX-10 and Kodak M530, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras by brands Casio and Kodak. The resolution of the EX-10 (12MP) and the M530 (12MP) is very similar but the EX-10 (1/1.7") and M530 (1/2.3") feature totally different sensor sizes.

Photography Glossary

The EX-10 was unveiled 3 years after the M530 which is quite a sizable difference as far as technology is concerned. Both cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before getting through a comprehensive comparison, below is a quick summary of how the EX-10 grades vs the M530 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Casio EX-10 over the Kodak M530

 EX-10 M530 
ReleasedNovember 2013January 2010Newer by 47 months
Manually focus Dial exact focus
Display typeTiltingFixed Tilting display
Display sizing3.5"2.7"Larger display (+0.8")
Display resolution922k230kSharper display (+692k dot)
Touch display Easily navigate

Reasons to pick Kodak M530 over the Casio EX-10

 M530 EX-10 

Common features in the Casio EX-10 and Kodak M530

 EX-10 M530 
Selfie screen Lack of selfie screen

Casio EX-10 vs Kodak M530 Physical Comparison

If you are looking to travel with your camera regularly, you need to think about its weight and size. The Casio EX-10 comes with external dimensions of 120mm x 68mm x 49mm (4.7" x 2.7" x 1.9") having a weight of 384 grams (0.85 lbs) and the Kodak M530 has specifications of 94mm x 57mm x 23mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9") having a weight of 150 grams (0.33 lbs).

Check out the Casio EX-10 and Kodak M530 in our completely new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you select at the time. Here is the front view dimensions comparison of the EX-10 versus the M530.

Casio EX-10 vs Kodak M530 size comparison

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability score of the EX-10 and M530 is 83 and 95 respectively.

Casio EX-10 vs Kodak M530 top view buttons comparison

Casio EX-10 vs Kodak M530 Sensor Comparison

More often than not, its hard to envision the gap between sensor dimensions just by reviewing specifications. The image below might give you a more clear sense of the sensor sizes in the EX-10 and M530.

To sum up, both the cameras enjoy the same exact megapixel count but not the same sensor dimensions. The EX-10 has got the larger sensor which should make getting shallower depth of field simpler. The younger EX-10 will have an edge in sensor innovation.

Casio EX-10 vs Kodak M530 sensor size comparison

Casio EX-10 vs Kodak M530 Screen and ViewFinder

Casio EX-10 vs Kodak M530 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Casio EX-10 Portrait photography features
Kodak M530 Portrait photography features
42
manual focus
features face detect autofocus
supports RAW files
external flash not possible
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
small sensor (1/1.7")
21
focusing manually not possible
manual mode not possible
no external flash support
low resolution (12 megapixels)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW support
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Street Comparison

Casio EX-10 Street photography advice
Kodak M530 Street photography advice
67
has a tilting screen
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
supports RAW files
boasts touch focus
small sensor (1/1.7")
more heavy than competition in class (384g)
47
fixed screen
lack of image stabilization
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW support
max ISO too low (1,000)
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Sports Comparison

Casio EX-10 Sports photography information
Kodak M530 Sports photography information
43
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
features tracking focus
good battery pack (455 per charge)
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
small sensor (1/1.7")
does not have phase detect autofocus
17
low maximum shutter speed (1/1,400s)
lack of shutter priority mode
lack of image stabilization
low resolution (12MP)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
no phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Casio EX-10 as a Travel photography camera
Kodak M530 as a Travel photography camera
65
good battery pack (455 shots)
boasts touch focus
built-in flash
relatively wide (28mm)
great max aperture (f1.8)
more heavy than competition in class (384g)
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
does not have a selfie friendly display
58
has built in flash
good max aperture (f)
missing Timelapse function
low resolution (12 megapixels)
does not have selfie friendly display
wide angle not fantastic (36mm)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Casio EX-10
Landscape photography with Kodak M530
58
manual focus
relatively wide (28mm)
great max aperture (f1.8)
screen larger than average (3.5 inch)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
supports RAW files
good battery pack (455 CIPA)
cannot swap lens (fixed lens mount)
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
small sensor (1/1.7")
27
good max aperture (f)
focusing manually not possible
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not fantastic (36mm)
screen is somewhat small (2.7")
manual mode not possible
lack of image stabilization
low resolution (12 megapixels)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
max ISO too low (1,000)
no RAW support
missing Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Casio EX-10 Vlogging factors
Kodak M530 Vlogging factors
33
relatively wide (28mm)
great max aperture (f1.8)
touchscreen enabled
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
features face detect autofocus
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 pixels)
does not have a selfie friendly display
doesn't have microphone support
more heavy than competition in class (384 grams)
25
good max aperture (f)
wide angle not fantastic (36mm)
does not have selfie friendly display
lack of image stabilization
low res video (640 x 480 pixels)
missing microphone jack
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Casio EX-10 vs Kodak M530 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Casio EX-10 and Kodak M530
 Casio Exilim EX-10Kodak EasyShare M530
General Information
Brand Casio Kodak
Model type Casio Exilim EX-10 Kodak EasyShare M530
Type Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Launched 2013-11-14 2010-01-05
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Exilim Engine HS 3 -
Sensor type CMOS CCD
Sensor size 1/1.7" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 7.44 x 5.58mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 41.5mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 12MP 12MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Max resolution 4000 x 3000 4000 x 3000
Max native ISO 12800 1000
Lowest native ISO 80 80
RAW format
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 28-112mm (4.0x) 36-108mm (3.0x)
Maximal aperture f/1.8-2.5 -
Macro focusing range 1cm 10cm
Focal length multiplier 4.8 5.8
Screen
Range of display Tilting Fixed Type
Display sizing 3.5 inch 2.7 inch
Resolution of display 922 thousand dot 230 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Display tech Super Clear LCD with 180 degree upward tilt -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 250 seconds 1/8 seconds
Fastest shutter speed 1/4000 seconds 1/1400 seconds
Continuous shutter speed 10.0 frames/s -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation Yes -
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 10.90 m 4.00 m
Flash options Auto, off, fill-in, redeye reduction Auto, Fill-in, Red-Eye reduction, Off
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (30 fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Max video resolution 1920x1080 640x480
Video format MPEG-4, H.264 Motion JPEG
Microphone input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 384g (0.85 lbs) 150g (0.33 lbs)
Dimensions 120 x 68 x 49mm (4.7" x 2.7" x 1.9") 94 x 57 x 23mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9")
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 life 455 shots -
Battery format Battery Pack -
Battery ID Li-130A KLIC-7006
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC card, Internal
Storage slots Single Single
Cost at release $456 $110