Casio EX-Z90 vs Kodak M530
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Casio EX-Z90 vs Kodak M530 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 2.7" Fixed Display
- ISO 64 - 1600
- 1280 x 720 video
- 35-105mm (F3.1-5.9) lens
- 121g - 90 x 52 x 19mm
- Introduced August 2009
(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
- Revealed January 2010

Casio EX-Z90 vs Kodak M530 Overview
Following is a complete analysis of the Casio EX-Z90 and Kodak M530, both Small Sensor Compact cameras by competitors Casio and Kodak. The sensor resolution of the EX-Z90 (12MP) and the M530 (12MP) is pretty comparable and both cameras boast the same sensor measurements (1/2.3").

The EX-Z90 was unveiled 4 months earlier than the M530 which means that they are of a similar generation. Both the cameras have the same body design (Compact).
Before diving right into a more detailed comparison, here is a quick view of how the EX-Z90 scores versus the M530 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Casio EX-Z90 vs Kodak M530 Gallery
The following is a preview of the gallery images for Casio Exilim EX-Z90 and Kodak EasyShare M530. The full galleries are available at Casio EX-Z90 Gallery and Kodak M530 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Casio EX-Z90 over the Kodak M530
EX-Z90 | M530 | |||
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Manual focus | ![]() | Dial precise focus |
Reasons to pick Kodak M530 over the Casio EX-Z90
M530 | EX-Z90 |
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Common features in the Casio EX-Z90 and Kodak M530
EX-Z90 | M530 | |||
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Revealed | August 2009 | ![]() | January 2010 | Same generation |
Screen type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed screen |
Screen dimensions | 2.7" | ![]() | 2.7" | Equal screen measurements |
Screen resolution | 230k | ![]() | 230k | Exact same screen resolution |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Neither features selfie screen | ||
Touch screen | ![]() | Neither features Touch screen |
Casio EX-Z90 vs Kodak M530 Physical Comparison
If you're intending to carry around your camera frequently, you'll have to factor its weight and size. The Casio EX-Z90 enjoys outside measurements of 90mm x 52mm x 19mm (3.5" x 2.0" x 0.7") accompanied by a weight of 121 grams (0.27 lbs) whilst 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).
Analyze the Casio EX-Z90 and Kodak M530 in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you have at the time. Here is a front view size comparison of the EX-Z90 compared to the M530.

Considering size and weight, the portability grade of the EX-Z90 and M530 is 96 and 95 respectively.

Casio EX-Z90 vs Kodak M530 Sensor Comparison
Usually, it is very tough to picture the gap in sensor sizes purely by seeing technical specs. The image here might provide you a greater sense of the sensor sizing in the EX-Z90 and M530.
As you can tell, both of the cameras provide the same sensor dimensions and the same exact resolution therefore you should expect comparable quality of files although you really should consider the production date of the cameras into account.

Casio EX-Z90 vs Kodak M530 Screen and ViewFinder


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Casio EX-Z90 vs Kodak M530 Specifications
Casio Exilim EX-Z90 | Kodak EasyShare M530 | |
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General Information | ||
Company | Casio | Kodak |
Model type | Casio Exilim EX-Z90 | Kodak EasyShare M530 |
Category | Small Sensor Compact | Small Sensor Compact |
Introduced | 2009-08-18 | 2010-01-05 |
Physical type | Compact | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Chip | Digic 4 | - |
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 | 12 megapixels | 12 megapixels |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 |
Maximum resolution | 4000 x 3000 | 4000 x 3000 |
Maximum native ISO | 1600 | 1000 |
Lowest native ISO | 64 | 80 |
RAW format | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
Touch focus | ||
Continuous autofocus | ||
Autofocus single | ||
Tracking autofocus | ||
Autofocus selectice | ||
Autofocus center weighted | ||
Autofocus multi area | ||
Live view autofocus | ||
Face detect autofocus | ||
Contract detect autofocus | ||
Phase detect autofocus | ||
Lens | ||
Lens mount type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens zoom range | 35-105mm (3.0x) | 36-108mm (3.0x) |
Largest aperture | f/3.1-5.9 | - |
Macro focusing range | 10cm | 10cm |
Crop factor | 5.8 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Display type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Display size | 2.7 inch | 2.7 inch |
Display resolution | 230 thousand dots | 230 thousand dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch operation | ||
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | None | None |
Features | ||
Slowest shutter speed | 4 seconds | 1/8 seconds |
Maximum shutter speed | 1/2000 seconds | 1/1400 seconds |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manually set exposure | ||
Change white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Integrated flash | ||
Flash distance | 3.00 m | 4.00 m |
Flash settings | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Soft | Auto, Fill-in, Red-Eye reduction, Off |
Hot shoe | ||
AEB | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment | ||
Average | ||
Spot | ||
Partial | ||
AF area | ||
Center weighted | ||
Video features | ||
Video resolutions | 1280 x 720 (24 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (15 fps) | 640 x 480 (30 fps) |
Maximum video resolution | 1280x720 | 640x480 |
Video file format | Motion JPEG | Motion JPEG |
Microphone port | ||
Headphone port | ||
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 | ||
Environment sealing | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 121g (0.27 lb) | 150g (0.33 lb) |
Physical dimensions | 90 x 52 x 19mm (3.5" x 2.0" x 0.7") | 94 x 57 x 23mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO All around 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 | NP-60 | KLIC-7006 |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec, Triple) | Yes (2 or 10 sec) |
Time lapse feature | ||
Type of storage | SD/MMC/SDHC card, Internal | SD/SDHC card, Internal |
Card slots | Single | Single |
Cost at launch | $150 | $110 |