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Casio EX-FC100 vs Kodak M550

Portability
94
Imaging
32
Features
21
Overall
27
Casio Exilim EX-FC100 front
 
Kodak EasyShare M550 front
Portability
95
Imaging
35
Features
20
Overall
29

Casio EX-FC100 vs Kodak M550 Key Specs

Casio EX-FC100
(Full Review)
  • 9MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 1600
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • ()mm (F3.6-8.5) lens
  • 156g - 100 x 59 x 23mm
  • Released January 2009
Kodak M550
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 64 - 1000
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 28-140mm (F) lens
  • 125g - 98 x 58 x 23mm
  • Released January 2010
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Casio EX-FC100 vs Kodak M550 Overview

Let's look more closely at the Casio EX-FC100 and Kodak M550, both Small Sensor Compact cameras by manufacturers Casio and Kodak. There exists a significant gap among the sensor resolutions of the EX-FC100 (9MP) and M550 (12MP) but they feature the exact same sensor size (1/2.3").

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The EX-FC100 was unveiled 12 months before the M550 and they are of a similar generation. Both of these cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before going through a complete comparison, below is a concise introduction of how the EX-FC100 grades versus the M550 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Casio EX-FC100 over the Kodak M550

 EX-FC100 M550 
Manually focus Very precise focus

Reasons to pick Kodak M550 over the Casio EX-FC100

 M550 EX-FC100 
ReleasedJanuary 2010January 2009More modern by 12 months

Common features in the Casio EX-FC100 and Kodak M550

 EX-FC100 M550 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display dimension2.7"2.7"Identical display size
Display resolution230k230kEqual display resolution
Selfie screen Neither provides selfie screen
Touch display Neither provides Touch display

Casio EX-FC100 vs Kodak M550 Physical Comparison

In case you're planning to carry around your camera regularly, you're going to have to take into account its weight and size. The Casio EX-FC100 provides exterior measurements of 100mm x 59mm x 23mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.9") along with a weight of 156 grams (0.34 lbs) whilst the Kodak M550 has specifications of 98mm x 58mm x 23mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.9") having a weight of 125 grams (0.28 lbs).

Check out the Casio EX-FC100 and Kodak M550 in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you use at that moment. Below is the front view dimensions comparison of the EX-FC100 vs the M550.

Casio EX-FC100 vs Kodak M550 size comparison

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the EX-FC100 and M550 is 94 and 95 respectively.

Casio EX-FC100 vs Kodak M550 top view buttons comparison

Casio EX-FC100 vs Kodak M550 Sensor Comparison

Quite often, it can be hard to envision the gap in sensor sizes simply by checking out specifications. The pic here might offer you a stronger sense of the sensor measurements in the EX-FC100 and M550.

Plainly, each of these cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements but not the same MP. You should expect to see the Kodak M550 to provide extra detail having an extra 3MP. Greater resolution will also let you crop pics much more aggressively. The more aged EX-FC100 will be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor tech.

Casio EX-FC100 vs Kodak M550 sensor size comparison

Casio EX-FC100 vs Kodak M550 Screen and ViewFinder

Casio EX-FC100 vs Kodak M550 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Casio EX-FC100 Portrait photography info
Kodak M550 Portrait photography info
27
has manual focus
no external flash support
sensor resolution low (9MP)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
21
focusing manually not possible
manual mode not possible
no external flash support
low MP (12 megapixels)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
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Street Comparison

Casio EX-FC100 Street photography details
Kodak M550 Street photography details
56
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
no articulating screen
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
54
lighter than average (125 grams)
fixed screen
does not have image stabilization
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
max ISO too low (1,000)
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Sports Comparison

Casio EX-FC100 Sports photography info
Kodak M550 Sports photography info
24
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
focal length is fixed (()mm)
low maximum shutter speed (1/1,000s)
sensor resolution low (9MP)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect autofocus
17
low maximum shutter speed (1/1,400 seconds)
lack of shutter priority mode
does not have image stabilization
low MP (12 megapixels)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Casio EX-FC100 as a Travel photography camera
Kodak M550 as a Travel photography camera
52
built-in flash
missing Timelapse function
sensor resolution low (9MP)
display isn't selfie friendly
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.6)
67
lighter than average (125g)
flash built-in
pretty wide (28mm)
great max aperture (f)
missing Timelapse mode
low MP (12MP)
screen isn't selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Casio EX-FC100 as a Landscape photography camera
Kodak M550 as a Landscape photography camera
32
has manual focus
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
cannot change lens (fixed lens mount)
focal length is fixed (()mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.6)
screen is somewhat small (2.7")
sensor resolution low (9MP)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
missing Timelapse function
31
pretty wide (28mm)
great max aperture (f)
focusing manually not possible
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
small screen (2.7")
manual mode not possible
does not have image stabilization
low MP (12MP)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
max ISO too low (1,000)
lacks RAW support
missing Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Casio EX-FC100 Vlogging details
Kodak M550 Vlogging details
26
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.6)
display isn't selfie friendly
low video resolution (1280 x 720 resolution)
missing microphone support
31
pretty wide (28mm)
great max aperture (f)
lighter than average (125g)
screen isn't selfie friendly
does not have image stabilization
low quality video (640 x 480 resolution)
missing microphone support
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Casio EX-FC100 vs Kodak M550 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Casio EX-FC100 and Kodak M550
 Casio Exilim EX-FC100Kodak EasyShare M550
General Information
Brand Name Casio Kodak
Model Casio Exilim EX-FC100 Kodak EasyShare M550
Type Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Released 2009-01-08 2010-01-05
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Sensor type CMOS CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 9 megapixel 12 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Maximum resolution 3456 x 2592 4000 x 3000
Maximum native ISO 1600 1000
Minimum native ISO 100 64
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range () 28-140mm (5.0x)
Highest aperture f/3.6-8.5 -
Macro focus range - 10cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 2.7 inch 2.7 inch
Screen resolution 230k dots 230k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 1 seconds 30 seconds
Maximum shutter speed 1/1000 seconds 1/1400 seconds
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation Yes -
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range - 3.50 m
Flash settings - Auto, Fill-in, Red-Eye reduction, Off
External flash
AEB
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 120 fps), 448 x 336 (30, 240 fps), 640 x 480 (120 fps),448 x 336 (240 fps), 224 x 168 (420 fps), 224 x 64 (1000 fps) 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Maximum video resolution 1280x720 640x480
Video format Motion JPEG -
Microphone support
Headphone support
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
Environment sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 156 gr (0.34 lb) 125 gr (0.28 lb)
Dimensions 100 x 59 x 23mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.9") 98 x 58 x 23mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.9")
DXO scores
DXO All around score not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth score not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range score not tested not tested
DXO Low light score not tested not tested
Other
Battery model NP-40 KLIC-7006
Self timer Yes (10 seconds, 2 seconds, Triple Self-timer) Yes (2 or 10 sec, double)
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SDHC Memory Card, SD Memory Card, Eye-Fi Wireless Card compatible SD/SDHC card, Internal
Card slots Single Single
Launch pricing $300 $119