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Casio EX-H30 vs Kodak M530

Portability
92
Imaging
39
Features
40
Overall
39
Casio Exilim EX-H30 front
 
Kodak EasyShare M530 front
Portability
95
Imaging
35
Features
14
Overall
26

Casio EX-H30 vs Kodak M530 Key Specs

Casio EX-H30
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 24-300mm (F3.0-5.9) lens
  • 201g - 105 x 59 x 29mm
  • Introduced January 2011
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
Photography Glossary

Casio EX-H30 vs Kodak M530 Overview

Its time to look much closer at the Casio EX-H30 vs Kodak M530, former is a Small Sensor Superzoom while the other is a Small Sensor Compact by manufacturers Casio and Kodak. There is a large difference among the image resolutions of the EX-H30 (16MP) and M530 (12MP) but both cameras have the identical sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The EX-H30 was brought out 13 months after the M530 making them a generation away from each other. The two cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before we go into a complete comparison, here is a brief synopsis of how the EX-H30 scores vs the M530 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Casio EX-H30 over the Kodak M530

 EX-H30 M530 
IntroducedJanuary 2011January 2010More modern by 13 months
Manual focus Dial precise focusing
Display size3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution461k230kClearer display (+231k dot)

Reasons to pick Kodak M530 over the Casio EX-H30

 M530 EX-H30 

Common features in the Casio EX-H30 and Kodak M530

 EX-H30 M530 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Lack of selfie screen
Touch friendly display Lack of Touch friendly display

Casio EX-H30 vs Kodak M530 Physical Comparison

For those who are aiming to carry around your camera often, you will have to think about its weight and measurements. The Casio EX-H30 has external measurements of 105mm x 59mm x 29mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.1") with a weight of 201 grams (0.44 lbs) and the Kodak M530 has proportions of 94mm x 57mm x 23mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9") with a weight of 150 grams (0.33 lbs).

Take a look at the Casio EX-H30 vs Kodak M530 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Always remember, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you have at the time. Following is a front view size comparison of the EX-H30 and the M530.

Casio EX-H30 vs Kodak M530 size comparison

Using size and weight, the portability score of the EX-H30 and M530 is 92 and 95 respectively.

Casio EX-H30 vs Kodak M530 top view buttons comparison

Casio EX-H30 vs Kodak M530 Sensor Comparison

Oftentimes, its hard to imagine the contrast in sensor sizes purely by researching a spec sheet. The picture here will help provide you a more clear sense of the sensor sizing in the EX-H30 and M530.

As you can see, both the cameras come with the identical sensor size but different resolution. You can expect to see the Casio EX-H30 to result in greater detail having its extra 4MP. Greater resolution will also allow you to crop images a good deal more aggressively. The more recent EX-H30 should have an edge in sensor tech.

Casio EX-H30 vs Kodak M530 sensor size comparison

Casio EX-H30 vs Kodak M530 Screen and ViewFinder

Casio EX-H30 vs Kodak M530 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Casio EX-H30 Portrait photography info
Kodak M530 Portrait photography info
39
you can focus manually
decent megapixels (16MP)
cannot use external flash
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
21
manual focus not available
no manual control
external flash not possible
low MP (12MP)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
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Street Comparison

Casio EX-H30 Street photography highlights
Kodak M530 Street photography highlights
62
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lighter than others in class (201 grams)
no moving screen
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
47
screen is fixed
does not have image stabilization
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
maximum ISO low (1,000)
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Sports Comparison

Casio EX-H30 Sports photography features
Kodak M530 Sports photography features
52
amazing zoom range (24-300mm 12.5 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
decent megapixels (16MP)
offers tracking autofocus
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect AF
17
low maximum shutter speed (1/1,400s)
lack of shutter priority mode
does not have image stabilization
low MP (12 megapixels)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
has no phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Casio EX-H30 as a Travel photography camera
Kodak M530 as a Travel photography camera
69
lighter than others in class (201 grams)
decent megapixels (16 megapixels)
flash built-in
reasonably wide (24mm)
very long reach (300mm)
missing Time Lapse recording
does not offer selfie friendly screen
slow max aperture (f3.0)
58
built-in flash
very good maximum aperture (f)
doesn't have Timelapse recording
low MP (12MP)
display isn't selfie friendly
wide angle not good (36mm)
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Landscape Comparison

Casio EX-H30 as a Landscape photography camera
Kodak M530 as a Landscape photography camera
49
you can focus manually
reasonably wide (24mm)
screen size is good (3")
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
decent megapixels (16 megapixels)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.0)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
missing Time Lapse recording
27
very good maximum aperture (f)
manual focus not available
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not good (36mm)
screen is somewhat small (2.7 inch)
no manual control
does not have image stabilization
low MP (12MP)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
maximum ISO low (1,000)
has no RAW files
doesn't have Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Casio EX-H30 as a Vlogging camera
Kodak M530 as a Vlogging camera
30
reasonably wide (24mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lighter than others in class (201 grams)
slow max aperture (f3.0)
does not offer selfie friendly screen
video quality not great (1280 x 720 resolution)
missing external mic socket
25
very good maximum aperture (f)
wide angle not good (36mm)
display isn't selfie friendly
does not have image stabilization
low res video (640 x 480 pixels)
doesn't have external microphone port
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Casio EX-H30 vs Kodak M530 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Casio EX-H30 and Kodak M530
 Casio Exilim EX-H30Kodak EasyShare M530
General Information
Brand Casio Kodak
Model Casio Exilim EX-H30 Kodak EasyShare M530
Category Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Compact
Introduced 2011-01-05 2010-01-05
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Powered by Exilim Engine 5.0 -
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 16MP 12MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Highest Possible resolution 4608 x 3456 4000 x 3000
Maximum native ISO 3200 1000
Minimum native ISO 80 80
RAW support
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch focus
Continuous AF
AF single
Tracking AF
Selective AF
AF center weighted
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detect focusing
Contract detect focusing
Phase detect focusing
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 24-300mm (12.5x) 36-108mm (3.0x)
Max aperture f/3.0-5.9 -
Macro focus range 1cm 10cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Range of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 3" 2.7"
Resolution of display 461k dot 230k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Display tech Super Clear TFT color LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 8 secs 1/8 secs
Fastest shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/1400 secs
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation Yes -
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range - 4.00 m
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye Auto, Fill-in, Red-Eye reduction, Off
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Maximum video resolution 1280x720 640x480
Video file format - Motion JPEG
Microphone jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 201 grams (0.44 lbs) 150 grams (0.33 lbs)
Physical dimensions 105 x 59 x 29mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.1") 94 x 57 x 23mm (3.7" x 2.2" 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 NP-130 KLIC-7006
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 seconds, custom) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Storage media - SD/SDHC card, Internal
Storage slots One One
Cost at release $709 $110