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Casio EX-100 vs Kodak M530

Portability
83
Imaging
37
Features
64
Overall
47
Casio Exilim EX-100 front
 
Kodak EasyShare M530 front
Portability
95
Imaging
35
Features
14
Overall
26

Casio EX-100 vs Kodak M530 Key Specs

Casio EX-100
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/1.7" Sensor
  • 3.5" Tilting Display
  • ISO 80 - 12800 (Expand to 25600)
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1/20000s Max Shutter
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 28-300mm (F2.8) lens
  • 389g - 119 x 67 x 50mm
  • Revealed February 2014
Kodak M530
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 1000
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 36-108mm (F) lens
  • 150g - 94 x 57 x 23mm
  • Announced January 2010
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Casio EX-100 vs Kodak M530 Overview

Here is a thorough review of the Casio EX-100 versus Kodak M530, former being a Small Sensor Superzoom while the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by rivals Casio and Kodak. The image resolution of the EX-100 (12MP) and the M530 (12MP) is pretty close but the EX-100 (1/1.7") and M530 (1/2.3") offer totally different sensor size.

Photography Glossary

The EX-100 was revealed 4 years later than the M530 and that is a fairly significant difference as far as camera technology is concerned. Both of these cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before delving right into a step-by-step comparison, here is a brief overview of how the EX-100 grades versus the M530 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Casio EX-100 over the Kodak M530

 EX-100 M530 
AnnouncedFebruary 2014January 2010Fresher by 50 months
Manually focus More exact focus
Screen typeTiltingFixed Tilting screen
Screen dimensions3.5"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.8")
Screen resolution922k230kSharper screen (+692k dot)

Reasons to pick Kodak M530 over the Casio EX-100

 M530 EX-100 

Common features in the Casio EX-100 and Kodak M530

 EX-100 M530 
Selfie screen Lacking selfie screen
Touch screen Lacking Touch screen

Casio EX-100 vs Kodak M530 Physical Comparison

For anybody who is going to carry your camera often, you'll need to consider its weight and size. The Casio EX-100 enjoys outside dimensions of 119mm x 67mm x 50mm (4.7" x 2.6" x 2.0") having a weight of 389 grams (0.86 lbs) while the Kodak M530 has specifications of 94mm x 57mm x 23mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9") with a weight of 150 grams (0.33 lbs).

Look at the Casio EX-100 versus Kodak M530 in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you use at the time. Following is a front view over all size comparison of the EX-100 vs the M530.

Casio EX-100 vs Kodak M530 size comparison

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the EX-100 and M530 is 83 and 95 respectively.

Casio EX-100 vs Kodak M530 top view buttons comparison

Casio EX-100 vs Kodak M530 Sensor Comparison

Quite often, its tough to see the contrast in sensor sizing simply by researching specifications. The photograph below will help give you a better sense of the sensor sizes in the EX-100 and M530.

To sum up, both cameras have the same megapixels albeit not the same sensor sizing. The EX-100 offers the bigger sensor which should make getting bokeh easier. The fresher EX-100 is going to have a benefit in sensor tech.

Casio EX-100 vs Kodak M530 sensor size comparison

Casio EX-100 vs Kodak M530 Screen and ViewFinder

Casio EX-100 vs Kodak M530 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Casio EX-100 as a Portrait photography camera
Kodak M530 as a Portrait photography camera
42
manual focus
includes face detect focus
saves RAW formats
cannot use external flash
low megapixels (12MP)
very small sensor (1/1.7")
21
manual focus not available
lack of manual exposure
can't use external flash
sensor resolution low (12MP)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
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Street Comparison

Casio EX-100 Street photography advice
Kodak M530 Street photography advice
70
has a tilting screen
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
saves RAW formats
very small sensor (1/1.7")
47
screen is fixed
no image stabilization
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
maximum ISO low (1,000)
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Sports Comparison

Casio EX-100 as a Sports photography camera
Kodak M530 as a Sports photography camera
49
maximum shutter speed is high (1/20,000s)
high frames per second (30.0 frames/s)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
includes tracking focus
better than average battery (390 per charge)
low megapixels (12MP)
very small sensor (1/1.7")
doesn't have phase detect auto focus
17
low max shutter speed (1/1,400s)
lack of shutter priority mode
no image stabilization
sensor resolution low (12MP)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Casio EX-100 Travel photography highlights
Kodak M530 Travel photography highlights
63
better than average battery (390 shots)
has built in flash
reasonably wide (28mm)
long reach (300mm)
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
doesn't offer selfie friendly screen
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
58
flash built-in
fast max aperture (f)
no Timelapse function
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
display is not selfie friendly
wide angle not fantastic (36mm)
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Landscape Comparison

Casio EX-100 as a Landscape photography camera
Kodak M530 as a Landscape photography camera
53
manual focus
reasonably wide (28mm)
screen larger than average (3.5")
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
saves RAW formats
better than average battery (390 per charge)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
very small sensor (1/1.7")
27
fast max aperture (f)
manual focus not available
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not fantastic (36mm)
screen is small (2.7 inches)
lack of manual exposure
no image stabilization
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
maximum ISO low (1,000)
lacks RAW files
no Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Casio EX-100
Vlogging with Kodak M530
31
reasonably wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
includes face detect focus
good video quality (1920 x 1080 pxls)
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
doesn't offer selfie friendly screen
does not have microphone support
25
fast max aperture (f)
wide angle not fantastic (36mm)
display is not selfie friendly
no image stabilization
video quality not great (640 x 480 resolution)
no microphone socket
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Casio EX-100 vs Kodak M530 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Casio EX-100 and Kodak M530
 Casio Exilim EX-100Kodak EasyShare M530
General Information
Company Casio Kodak
Model type Casio Exilim EX-100 Kodak EasyShare M530
Category Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Compact
Revealed 2014-02-06 2010-01-05
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
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 12 megapixel 12 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Highest Possible resolution 4000 x 3000 4000 x 3000
Maximum native ISO 12800 1000
Maximum enhanced ISO 25600 -
Minimum native ISO 80 80
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch to focus
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Total focus points 25 -
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 28-300mm (10.7x) 36-108mm (3.0x)
Largest aperture f/2.8 -
Macro focusing distance 5cm 10cm
Focal length multiplier 4.8 5.8
Screen
Type of display Tilting Fixed Type
Display size 3.5" 2.7"
Resolution of display 922 thousand dots 230 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Display tech Super Clear LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 15 seconds 1/8 seconds
Fastest shutter speed 1/20000 seconds 1/1400 seconds
Continuous shutter rate 30.0fps -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation Yes -
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 6.10 m 4.00 m
Flash modes Auto, flash on, flash off, redeye reduction Auto, Fill-in, Red-Eye reduction, Off
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1920 x 1080 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Maximum video resolution 1920x1080 640x480
Video data format - Motion JPEG
Microphone port
Headphone port
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 sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 389 grams (0.86 pounds) 150 grams (0.33 pounds)
Physical dimensions 119 x 67 x 50mm (4.7" x 2.6" x 2.0") 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 390 pictures -
Battery type Battery Pack -
Battery ID - KLIC-7006
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse feature
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC card, Internal
Card slots One One
Retail price $572 $110