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Casio EX-ZR15 vs Kodak M530

Portability
93
Imaging
39
Features
43
Overall
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Casio Exilim EX-ZR15 front
 
Kodak EasyShare M530 front
Portability
95
Imaging
35
Features
14
Overall
26

Casio EX-ZR15 vs Kodak M530 Key Specs

Casio EX-ZR15
(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
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
  • Launched January 2010
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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").

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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.

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Reasons to pick Casio EX-ZR15 over the Kodak M530

 EX-ZR15 M530 
LaunchedJanuary 2012January 2010Fresher by 25 months
Manual focus Very exact focusing
Display dimension3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution461k230kCrisper display (+231k dot)

Reasons to pick Kodak M530 over the Casio EX-ZR15

 M530 EX-ZR15 

Common features in the Casio EX-ZR15 and Kodak M530

 EX-ZR15 M530 
Display typeFixed 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. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

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.

Casio EX-ZR15 vs Kodak M530 size comparison

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 top view buttons comparison

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.

Casio EX-ZR15 vs Kodak M530 sensor size comparison

Casio EX-ZR15 vs Kodak M530 Screen and ViewFinder

Casio EX-ZR15 vs Kodak M530 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Casio EX-ZR15
Portrait photography with Kodak M530
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you can focus manually
MP count decent (16MP)
supports face detection focus
manual mode not possible
no external flash support
very small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
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focusing manually not possible
manual exposure not possible
can't use external flash
megapixel count low (12MP)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
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Street Comparison

Casio EX-ZR15 Street photography factors
Kodak M530 Street photography factors
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built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
no moving screen
very small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
47
no moving screen
does not have image stabilization
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
max ISO too low (1,000)
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Casio EX-ZR15
Sports photography with Kodak M530
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built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
MP count decent (16MP)
supports tracking autofocus
good battery power (325 per charge)
slow continuous shooting (3.0 fps)
lack of shutter priority mode
very small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect auto focus
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max shutter speed is low (1/1,400 seconds)
lack of shutter priority mode
does not have image stabilization
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Casio EX-ZR15 Travel photography advice
Kodak M530 Travel photography advice
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good battery power (325 shots)
MP count decent (16 megapixels)
built-in flash
pretty wide (28mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
screen is not selfie friendly
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.0)
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flash built-in
fast maximum aperture (f)
does not have Time Lapse mode
megapixel count low (12MP)
does not posses selfie friendly screen
wide angle not the best (36mm)
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Landscape Comparison

Casio EX-ZR15 Landscape photography info
Kodak M530 Landscape photography info
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you can focus manually
pretty wide (28mm)
pretty good screen size (3 inch)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
MP count decent (16MP)
good battery power (325 shots)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.0)
manual mode not possible
very small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
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fast maximum aperture (f)
focusing manually not possible
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not the best (36mm)
tiny screen (2.7")
manual exposure not possible
does not have image stabilization
megapixel count low (12MP)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
max ISO too low (1,000)
lack of RAW files
does not have Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Casio EX-ZR15 as a Vlogging camera
Kodak M530 as a Vlogging camera
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pretty wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
supports face detection focus
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 pixels)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.0)
screen is not selfie friendly
doesn't have external mic support
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fast maximum aperture (f)
wide angle not the best (36mm)
does not posses selfie friendly screen
does not have image stabilization
video quality not great (640 x 480 resolution)
does not have external mic socket
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Casio EX-ZR15 vs Kodak M530 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Casio EX-ZR15 and Kodak M530
 Casio Exilim EX-ZR15Kodak EasyShare M530
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