Casio EX-ZR100 vs Kodak M530

Its time to examine more closely at the Casio EX-ZR100 and Kodak M530, one being a Small Sensor Superzoom and the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by companies Casio and Kodak. The resolution of the EX-ZR100 (12MP) and the M530 (12MP) is pretty well matched and they feature the same exact sensor size (1/2.3").

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The EX-ZR100 was unveiled 19 months later than the M530 which makes the cameras a generation apart from each other. Each of these cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before diving in to a detailed comparison, below is a concise view of how the EX-ZR100 scores versus the M530 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

This is a preview of the gallery images for Casio Exilim EX-ZR100 and Kodak EasyShare M530. The full galleries are viewable at Casio EX-ZR100 Gallery and Kodak M530 Gallery.

For anyone who is planning to lug around your camera regularly, you are going to need to take into account its weight and proportions. The Casio EX-ZR100 provides outer measurements of 105mm x 59mm x 29mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.1") along with a weight of 204 grams (0.45 lbs) while the Kodak M530 has measurements of 94mm x 57mm x 23mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9") having a weight of 150 grams (0.33 lbs).

Examine the Casio EX-ZR100 and Kodak M530 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you have attached at that time. Here is the front view measurement comparison of the EX-ZR100 against the M530.

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability rating of the EX-ZR100 and M530 is 92 and 95 respectively.

Often, its difficult to visualise the difference between sensor measurements only by reading through technical specs. The graphic below should give you a far better sense of the sensor sizing in the EX-ZR100 and M530.

As you can tell, the 2 cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing and the exact same resolution therefore you should expect similar quality of images although you will need to consider the release date of the products into consideration. The more recent EX-ZR100 will have an edge with regard to sensor technology.