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Casio EX-ZR300 vs Kodak M530

Portability
92
Imaging
39
Features
50
Overall
43
Casio Exilim EX-ZR300 front
 
Kodak EasyShare M530 front
Portability
95
Imaging
35
Features
14
Overall
26

Casio EX-ZR300 vs Kodak M530 Key Specs

Casio EX-ZR300
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-300mm (F3.0-5.9) lens
  • 205g - 105 x 59 x 29mm
  • Launched May 2012
Kodak M530
(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
  • Released January 2010
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Casio EX-ZR300 vs Kodak M530 Overview

Below is a in-depth assessment of the Casio EX-ZR300 versus Kodak M530, one being a Small Sensor Superzoom and the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by rivals Casio and Kodak. There is a significant difference between the image resolutions of the EX-ZR300 (16MP) and M530 (12MP) but they use the exact same sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The EX-ZR300 was unveiled 2 years later than the M530 and that is quite a sizable gap as far as tech is concerned. Both of these cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before getting in to a detailed comparison, below is a quick highlight of how the EX-ZR300 grades versus the M530 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Casio EX-ZR300 over the Kodak M530

 EX-ZR300 M530 
ReleasedMay 2012January 2010More recent by 29 months
Focus manually Dial accurate focus
Screen dimension3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Screen resolution461k230kCrisper screen (+231k dot)

Reasons to pick Kodak M530 over the Casio EX-ZR300

 M530 EX-ZR300 

Common features in the Casio EX-ZR300 and Kodak M530

 EX-ZR300 M530 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Neither offers selfie screen
Touch screen Missing Touch screen

Casio EX-ZR300 vs Kodak M530 Physical Comparison

For anyone who is planning to lug around your camera, you will have to consider its weight and proportions. The Casio EX-ZR300 offers exterior measurements of 105mm x 59mm x 29mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.1") with a weight of 205 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).

Take a look at the Casio EX-ZR300 versus Kodak M530 in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you are utilising at that moment. Below is the front view sizing comparison of the EX-ZR300 vs the M530.

Casio EX-ZR300 vs Kodak M530 size comparison

Factoring in size and weight, the portability rating of the EX-ZR300 and M530 is 92 and 95 respectively.

Casio EX-ZR300 vs Kodak M530 top view buttons comparison

Casio EX-ZR300 vs Kodak M530 Sensor Comparison

Oftentimes, it can be difficult to visualise the contrast between sensor measurements merely by reading technical specs. The graphic here may give you a far better sense of the sensor measurements in the EX-ZR300 and M530.

As you can tell, each of the cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements albeit not the same resolution. You should expect the Casio EX-ZR300 to offer extra detail having an extra 4 Megapixels. Higher resolution will allow you to crop photographs much more aggressively. The newer EX-ZR300 is going to have an advantage in sensor tech.

Casio EX-ZR300 vs Kodak M530 sensor size comparison

Casio EX-ZR300 vs Kodak M530 Screen and ViewFinder

Casio EX-ZR300 vs Kodak M530 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Casio EX-ZR300 as a Portrait photography camera
Kodak M530 as a Portrait photography camera
39
has manual focus
good MP (16 megapixels)
no external flash support
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
21
no manual focus
no manual mode
cannot use external flash
sensor resolution low (12MP)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
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Street Comparison

Casio EX-ZR300 Street photography features
Kodak M530 Street photography features
62
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lighter than competition in class (205g)
fixed screen
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
47
fixed screen
does not have image stabilization
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
low maximum ISO (1,000)
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Sports Comparison

Casio EX-ZR300 Sports photography highlights
Kodak M530 Sports photography highlights
55
great zoom range (24-300mm 12.5 x zoom)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good MP (16MP)
offers tracking focus
better than average battery pack (500 shots)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect auto focus
17
low max shutter speed (1/1,400 seconds)
no shutter priority mode
does not have image stabilization
sensor resolution low (12MP)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Casio EX-ZR300 Travel photography details
Kodak M530 Travel photography details
71
better than average battery pack (500 shots)
lighter than competition in class (205g)
good MP (16MP)
flash built-in
relatively wide (24mm)
long zoom (300mm)
missing Timelapse mode
does not have selfie friendly display
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.0)
58
has built in flash
good max aperture (f)
missing Timelapse function
sensor resolution low (12MP)
screen is not selfie friendly
wide angle not the best (36mm)
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Landscape Comparison

Casio EX-ZR300 Landscape photography highlights
Kodak M530 Landscape photography highlights
52
has manual focus
relatively wide (24mm)
pretty good screen size (3")
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good MP (16 megapixels)
better than average battery pack (500 shots)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.0)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
missing Timelapse mode
27
good max aperture (f)
no manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not the best (36mm)
screen is somewhat small (2.7 inch)
no manual mode
does not have image stabilization
sensor resolution low (12MP)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
low maximum ISO (1,000)
lacks RAW support
missing Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Casio EX-ZR300 Vlogging info
Kodak M530 Vlogging info
33
relatively wide (24mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
high res video (1920 x 1080 resolution)
lighter than competition in class (205g)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.0)
does not have selfie friendly display
missing microphone port
25
good max aperture (f)
wide angle not the best (36mm)
screen is not selfie friendly
does not have image stabilization
video quality not great (640 x 480 pixels)
missing microphone jack
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Casio EX-ZR300 vs Kodak M530 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Casio EX-ZR300 and Kodak M530
 Casio Exilim EX-ZR300Kodak EasyShare M530
General Information
Company Casio Kodak
Model type Casio Exilim EX-ZR300 Kodak EasyShare M530
Type Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Compact
Launched 2012-05-22 2010-01-05
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Chip Exilim Engine HS -
Sensor type BSI-CMOS 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 16 megapixels 12 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Peak resolution 4608 x 3456 4000 x 3000
Highest native ISO 3200 1000
Min native ISO 80 80
RAW files
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 24-300mm (12.5x) 36-108mm (3.0x)
Highest aperture f/3.0-5.9 -
Macro focusing range 1cm 10cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Range of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 3 inches 2.7 inches
Resolution of screen 461 thousand dot 230 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Screen tech Super Clear TFT color LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 15s 1/8s
Fastest shutter speed 1/2000s 1/1400s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation Yes -
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 4.70 m 4.00 m
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye Auto, Fill-in, Red-Eye reduction, Off
External flash
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (30 fps), 1280 x 720 (15, 30 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 120 fps), 512 x 384 (30, 240 fps), 224 x 160 (480 fps) 224 x 64 (1000 fps) 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Highest video resolution 1920x1080 640x480
Video data format H.264 Motion JPEG
Microphone input
Headphone input
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
Environmental seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 205 gr (0.45 pounds) 150 gr (0.33 pounds)
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 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 500 photos -
Form of battery Battery Pack -
Battery ID NP-130 KLIC-7006
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 seconds, Triple) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse recording
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC card, Internal
Storage slots One One
Launch price $329 $110