Casio EX-ZR15 vs Kodak M530
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Casio EX-ZR15 vs Kodak M530 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Screen
- ISO 80 - 3200
- Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 28-196mm (F3.0-5.9) lens
- 176g - 102 x 59 x 27mm
- Announced January 2012
(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
- Launched January 2010

Casio EX-ZR15 vs Kodak M530 Overview
Below, we are looking at the Casio EX-ZR15 versus Kodak M530, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras by competitors Casio and Kodak. There exists a crucial gap between the image resolutions of the EX-ZR15 (16MP) and M530 (12MP) but they use the exact same sensor sizing (1/2.3").

The EX-ZR15 was launched 2 years later than the M530 and that is quite a serious gap as far as technology is concerned. Both of the cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).
Before delving straight into a complete comparison, below is a concise synopsis of how the EX-ZR15 matches up against the M530 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Casio EX-ZR15 vs Kodak M530 Gallery
The following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Casio Exilim EX-ZR15 and Kodak EasyShare M530. The complete galleries are available at Casio EX-ZR15 Gallery and Kodak M530 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Casio EX-ZR15 over the Kodak M530
EX-ZR15 | M530 | |||
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Launched | January 2012 | ![]() | January 2010 | Fresher by 25 months |
Manual focus | ![]() | Very exact focusing | ||
Display dimension | 3" | ![]() | 2.7" | Larger display (+0.3") |
Display resolution | 461k | ![]() | 230k | Crisper display (+231k dot) |
Reasons to pick Kodak M530 over the Casio EX-ZR15
M530 | EX-ZR15 |
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Common features in the Casio EX-ZR15 and Kodak M530
EX-ZR15 | M530 | |||
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Display type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed display |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Lack of selfie screen | ||
Touch friendly display | ![]() | Neither offers Touch friendly display |
Casio EX-ZR15 vs Kodak M530 Physical Comparison
For anybody who is going to carry your camera regularly, you should consider its weight and proportions. The Casio EX-ZR15 offers external measurements of 102mm x 59mm x 27mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.1") accompanied by a weight of 176 grams (0.39 lbs) and the Kodak M530 has measurements of 94mm x 57mm x 23mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9") with a weight of 150 grams (0.33 lbs).
Compare the Casio EX-ZR15 versus 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 attached during that time. Here is the front view dimensions comparison of the EX-ZR15 and the M530.

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the EX-ZR15 and M530 is 93 and 95 respectively.

Casio EX-ZR15 vs Kodak M530 Sensor Comparison
Typically, its tough to imagine the gap between sensor sizing merely by reading through a spec sheet. The photograph below might give you a stronger sense of the sensor measurements in the EX-ZR15 and M530.
As you can see, each of these cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements but different resolution. You should anticipate the Casio EX-ZR15 to give you more detail utilizing its extra 4MP. Greater resolution will also allow you to crop photos somewhat more aggressively. The newer EX-ZR15 provides an edge in sensor tech.

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Casio EX-ZR15 vs Kodak M530 Specifications
Casio Exilim EX-ZR15 | Kodak EasyShare M530 | |
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General Information | ||
Manufacturer | Casio | Kodak |
Model type | Casio Exilim EX-ZR15 | Kodak EasyShare M530 |
Class | Small Sensor Compact | Small Sensor Compact |
Announced | 2012-01-09 | 2010-01-05 |
Physical type | Compact | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Powered by | Exilim Engine 5.0 | - |
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 | 16 megapixels | 12 megapixels |
Anti alias 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 |
Min native ISO | 80 | 80 |
RAW photos | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
AF touch | ||
Continuous AF | ||
AF single | ||
AF tracking | ||
AF selectice | ||
Center weighted AF | ||
AF multi area | ||
Live view AF | ||
Face detection focusing | ||
Contract detection focusing | ||
Phase detection focusing | ||
Cross type focus points | - | - |
Lens | ||
Lens support | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens zoom range | 28-196mm (7.0x) | 36-108mm (3.0x) |
Maximum aperture | f/3.0-5.9 | - |
Macro focusing distance | 2cm | 10cm |
Focal length multiplier | 5.8 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Type of screen | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Screen sizing | 3" | 2.7" |
Screen resolution | 461 thousand dots | 230 thousand dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch display | ||
Screen technology | Super Clear TFT color LCD | - |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | None | None |
Features | ||
Min shutter speed | 4 seconds | 1/8 seconds |
Max shutter speed | 1/2000 seconds | 1/1400 seconds |
Continuous shutter rate | 3.0fps | - |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manual mode | ||
Change WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Integrated flash | ||
Flash distance | 5.20 m | 4.00 m |
Flash settings | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye | Auto, Fill-in, Red-Eye reduction, Off |
Hot shoe | ||
AE bracketing | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment metering | ||
Average metering | ||
Spot metering | ||
Partial metering | ||
AF area metering | ||
Center weighted metering | ||
Video features | ||
Video resolutions | 1920 x 1080 (30 fps), 1280 x 720 (15 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 120 fps), 512 x 384 (30, 240 fps), 224 x 160 (480 fps) | 640 x 480 (30 fps) |
Maximum video resolution | 1920x1080 | 640x480 |
Video format | MPEG-4, H.264 | Motion JPEG |
Mic port | ||
Headphone port | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | None | 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 | 176g (0.39 lb) | 150g (0.33 lb) |
Dimensions | 102 x 59 x 27mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.1") | 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 | 325 pictures | - |
Style of battery | Battery Pack | - |
Battery ID | NP-110 | KLIC-7006 |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 seconds, custom) | Yes (2 or 10 sec) |
Time lapse feature | ||
Type of storage | SD/SDHC/SDXC | SD/SDHC card, Internal |
Card slots | 1 | 1 |
Cost at release | $249 | $110 |