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Casio EX-FC100 vs Kodak M530

Portability
94
Imaging
32
Features
21
Overall
27
Casio Exilim EX-FC100 front
 
Kodak EasyShare M530 front
Portability
95
Imaging
34
Features
14
Overall
26

Casio EX-FC100 vs Kodak M530 Key Specs

Casio EX-FC100
(Full Review)
  • 9MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 1600
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • ()mm (F3.6-8.5) lens
  • 156g - 100 x 59 x 23mm
  • Revealed January 2009
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
  • Introduced January 2010
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Casio EX-FC100 vs Kodak M530 Overview

In this article, we are matching up the Casio EX-FC100 versus Kodak M530, both Small Sensor Compact cameras by competitors Casio and Kodak. There exists a sizable gap among the resolutions of the EX-FC100 (9MP) and M530 (12MP) but they enjoy the same exact sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The EX-FC100 was brought out 12 months prior to the M530 and they are both of a similar age. Each of the cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before going through a comprehensive comparison, below is a quick summation of how the EX-FC100 scores versus the M530 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Casio EX-FC100 over the Kodak M530

 EX-FC100 M530 
Manually focus Very exact focusing

Reasons to pick Kodak M530 over the Casio EX-FC100

 M530 EX-FC100 
IntroducedJanuary 2010January 2009Fresher by 12 months

Common features in the Casio EX-FC100 and Kodak M530

 EX-FC100 M530 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display sizing2.7"2.7"Equivalent display dimensions
Display resolution230k230kExact same display resolution
Selfie screen Absent selfie screen
Touch display Absent Touch display

Casio EX-FC100 vs Kodak M530 Physical Comparison

When you are aiming to carry your camera regularly, you need to factor its weight and dimensions. The Casio EX-FC100 features external measurements of 100mm x 59mm x 23mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.9") along with a weight of 156 grams (0.34 lbs) while the Kodak M530 has 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).

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Always remember, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you have chosen at that time. Here is the front view measurements comparison of the EX-FC100 and the M530.

Casio EX-FC100 vs Kodak M530 size comparison

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the EX-FC100 and M530 is 94 and 95 respectively.

Casio EX-FC100 vs Kodak M530 top view buttons comparison

Casio EX-FC100 vs Kodak M530 Sensor Comparison

More often than not, its hard to see the difference in sensor sizing purely by looking through technical specs. The photograph here may provide you a clearer sense of the sensor measurements in the EX-FC100 and M530.

As you can tell, both of those cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing but not the same resolution. You can expect to see the Kodak M530 to result in greater detail having its extra 3 Megapixels. Greater resolution will make it easier to crop photos far more aggressively. The older EX-FC100 will be disadvantaged in sensor technology.

Casio EX-FC100 vs Kodak M530 sensor size comparison

Casio EX-FC100 vs Kodak M530 Screen and ViewFinder

Casio EX-FC100 vs Kodak M530 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Casio EX-FC100 as a Portrait photography camera
Kodak M530 as a Portrait photography camera
27
you can focus manually
external flash not possible
megapixel count low (9MP)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
20
focusing manually not possible
lack of manual mode
no external flash support
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
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Street Comparison

Casio EX-FC100 Street photography advice
Kodak M530 Street photography advice
56
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
no articulating screen
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
47
screen is fixed
lack of image stabilization
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
max ISO too low (1,000)
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Sports Comparison

Casio EX-FC100 Sports photography information
Kodak M530 Sports photography information
24
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
fixed focal length (()mm)
max shutter speed is low (1/1,000 seconds)
megapixel count low (9 megapixels)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect auto focus
17
low maximum shutter speed (1/1,400 seconds)
no shutter priority mode
lack of image stabilization
sensor resolution low (12MP)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Casio EX-FC100
Travel photography with Kodak M530
52
built-in flash
no Timelapse mode
megapixel count low (9 megapixels)
does not have selfie friendly screen
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.6)
58
flash built-in
good max aperture (f)
does not have Time Lapse function
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
screen isn't selfie friendly
wide angle not good (36mm)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Casio EX-FC100
Landscape photography with Kodak M530
32
you can focus manually
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
fixed focal length (()mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.6)
screen is small (2.7 inch)
megapixel count low (9 megapixels)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
no Timelapse mode
27
good max aperture (f)
focusing manually not possible
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not good (36mm)
tiny screen (2.7 inches)
lack of manual mode
lack of image stabilization
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
max ISO too low (1,000)
doesn't have RAW support
does not have Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Casio EX-FC100 as a Vlogging camera
Kodak M530 as a Vlogging camera
26
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.6)
does not have selfie friendly screen
low quality video (1280 x 720 pixels)
no external microphone jack
25
good max aperture (f)
wide angle not good (36mm)
screen isn't selfie friendly
lack of image stabilization
video resolution low (640 x 480 pxls)
does not have external mic jack
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Casio EX-FC100 vs Kodak M530 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Casio EX-FC100 and Kodak M530
 Casio Exilim EX-FC100Kodak EasyShare M530
General Information
Brand Casio Kodak
Model Casio Exilim EX-FC100 Kodak EasyShare M530
Class Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Revealed 2009-01-08 2010-01-05
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Sensor type CMOS CCD
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 9 megapixels 12 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Maximum resolution 3456 x 2592 4000 x 3000
Maximum native ISO 1600 1000
Min native ISO 100 80
RAW support
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
AF continuous
AF single
AF tracking
AF selectice
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detection AF
Contract detection AF
Phase detection AF
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range () 36-108mm (3.0x)
Maximum aperture f/3.6-8.5 -
Macro focus range - 10cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 2.7 inch 2.7 inch
Resolution of screen 230 thousand dot 230 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 1 secs 1/8 secs
Maximum shutter speed 1/1000 secs 1/1400 secs
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes -
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range - 4.00 m
Flash settings - Auto, Fill-in, Red-Eye reduction, Off
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 120 fps), 448 x 336 (30, 240 fps), 640 x 480 (120 fps),448 x 336 (240 fps), 224 x 168 (420 fps), 224 x 64 (1000 fps) 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Maximum video resolution 1280x720 640x480
Video file format Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
Mic input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless Eye-Fi Connected None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 156 grams (0.34 lb) 150 grams (0.33 lb)
Dimensions 100 x 59 x 23mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.9") 94 x 57 x 23mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9")
DXO scores
DXO All around 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 NP-40 KLIC-7006
Self timer Yes (10 seconds, 2 seconds, Triple Self-timer) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SDHC Memory Card, SD Memory Card, Eye-Fi Wireless Card compatible SD/SDHC card, Internal
Storage slots Single Single
Launch pricing $300 $110