Casio EX-ZR300 vs Kodak M530
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Casio EX-ZR300 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
- 24-300mm (F3.0-5.9) lens
- 205g - 105 x 59 x 29mm
- Launched May 2012
(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

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").

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.

Casio EX-ZR300 vs Kodak M530 Gallery
This is a preview of the gallery images for Casio Exilim EX-ZR300 and Kodak EasyShare M530. The full galleries are available at Casio EX-ZR300 Gallery and Kodak M530 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Casio EX-ZR300 over the Kodak M530
EX-ZR300 | M530 | |||
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Released | May 2012 | ![]() | January 2010 | More recent by 29 months |
Focus manually | ![]() | Dial accurate focus | ||
Screen dimension | 3" | ![]() | 2.7" | Bigger screen (+0.3") |
Screen resolution | 461k | ![]() | 230k | Crisper screen (+231k dot) |
Reasons to pick Kodak M530 over the Casio EX-ZR300
M530 | EX-ZR300 |
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Common features in the Casio EX-ZR300 and Kodak M530
EX-ZR300 | M530 | |||
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Screen type | Fixed | ![]() | 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.
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.

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 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.

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Casio EX-ZR300 vs Kodak M530 Specifications
Casio Exilim EX-ZR300 | Kodak EasyShare M530 | |
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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 |