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Casio EX-FC150 vs Kodak M550

Portability
93
Imaging
33
Features
20
Overall
27
Casio Exilim EX-FC150 front
 
Kodak EasyShare M550 front
Portability
95
Imaging
35
Features
20
Overall
29

Casio EX-FC150 vs Kodak M550 Key Specs

Casio EX-FC150
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 64 - 1600
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 37-185mm (F3.6-4.5) lens
  • 173g - 99 x 58 x 28mm
  • Launched November 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
  • Announced January 2010
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Casio EX-FC150 vs Kodak M550 Overview

Following is a thorough analysis of the Casio EX-FC150 vs Kodak M550, both Small Sensor Compact cameras by rivals Casio and Kodak. The sensor resolution of the EX-FC150 (10MP) and the M550 (12MP) is fairly comparable and they use the exact same sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The EX-FC150 was manufactured within a month of the M550 so they are of a similar age. Each of these cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before going in to a in depth comparison, below is a short summary of how the EX-FC150 scores against the M550 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Casio EX-FC150 over the Kodak M550

 EX-FC150 M550 
Manually focus Dial exact focusing

Reasons to pick Kodak M550 over the Casio EX-FC150

 M550 EX-FC150 

Common features in the Casio EX-FC150 and Kodak M550

 EX-FC150 M550 
AnnouncedNovember 2009January 2010Same age
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display dimension2.7"2.7"Identical display sizing
Display resolution230k230kSame display resolution
Selfie screen Neither includes selfie screen
Touch friendly display Neither includes Touch friendly display

Casio EX-FC150 vs Kodak M550 Physical Comparison

For anyone who is looking to carry around your camera regularly, you will have to think about its weight and size. The Casio EX-FC150 features exterior dimensions of 99mm x 58mm x 28mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 1.1") with a weight of 173 grams (0.38 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).

Contrast the Casio EX-FC150 vs Kodak M550 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Take into account, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you are employing at that moment. Below is the front view overall size comparison of the EX-FC150 vs the M550.

Casio EX-FC150 vs Kodak M550 size comparison

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the EX-FC150 and M550 is 93 and 95 respectively.

Casio EX-FC150 vs Kodak M550 top view buttons comparison

Casio EX-FC150 vs Kodak M550 Sensor Comparison

Quite often, it's hard to see the contrast in sensor sizes simply by checking out a spec sheet. The image here will help give you a better sense of the sensor sizes in the EX-FC150 and M550.

Clearly, the 2 cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements but not the same resolution. You can anticipate the Kodak M550 to provide greater detail due to its extra 2MP. Greater resolution can also enable you to crop photos much more aggressively.

Casio EX-FC150 vs Kodak M550 sensor size comparison

Casio EX-FC150 vs Kodak M550 Screen and ViewFinder

Casio EX-FC150 vs Kodak M550 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Casio EX-FC150
Portrait photography with Kodak M550
26
you can focus manually
manual exposure not possible
cannot use external flash
resolution not great (10MP)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
21
focusing manually not possible
lack of manual exposure
can't use external flash
sensor resolution not great (12 megapixels)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW files
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Street Comparison

Casio EX-FC150 as a Street photography camera
Kodak M550 as a Street photography camera
55
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
screen is fixed
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
54
lighter than competition in class (125 grams)
no moving screen
does not have image stabilization
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW files
max ISO too low (1,000)
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Sports Comparison

Casio EX-FC150 as a Sports photography camera
Kodak M550 as a Sports photography camera
30
high max frames per second (40.0 fps)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
low maximum shutter speed (1/1,000s)
no shutter priority mode
resolution not great (10 megapixels)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect auto focus
17
max shutter speed is low (1/1,400 seconds)
no shutter priority
does not have image stabilization
sensor resolution not great (12 megapixels)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
no phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Casio EX-FC150
Travel photography with Kodak M550
50
built-in flash
does not have Timelapse function
resolution not great (10MP)
doesn't offer selfie friendly display
wide angle not the best (37mm)
sluggish max aperture (f3.6)
67
lighter than competition in class (125 grams)
built-in flash
rather wide (28mm)
great max aperture (f)
does not have Timelapse function
sensor resolution not great (12MP)
doesn't offer selfie friendly screen
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Casio EX-FC150
Landscape photography with Kodak M550
31
you can focus manually
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
can't change lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not the best (37mm)
sluggish max aperture (f3.6)
tiny screen (2.7")
manual exposure not possible
resolution not great (10 megapixels)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
does not have Timelapse function
31
rather wide (28mm)
great max aperture (f)
focusing manually not possible
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
screen is somewhat small (2.7")
lack of manual exposure
does not have image stabilization
sensor resolution not great (12MP)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
max ISO too low (1,000)
no RAW files
does not have Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Casio EX-FC150 as a Vlogging camera
Kodak M550 as a Vlogging camera
25
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
wide angle not the best (37mm)
sluggish max aperture (f3.6)
doesn't offer selfie friendly display
low quality video (640 x 480 pxls)
does not have microphone support
31
rather wide (28mm)
great max aperture (f)
lighter than competition in class (125g)
doesn't offer selfie friendly screen
does not have image stabilization
low video resolution (640 x 480 pixels)
does not have external microphone support
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Casio EX-FC150 vs Kodak M550 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Casio EX-FC150 and Kodak M550
 Casio Exilim EX-FC150Kodak EasyShare M550
General Information
Brand Casio Kodak
Model type Casio Exilim EX-FC150 Kodak EasyShare M550
Class Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Launched 2009-11-16 2010-01-05
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
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 10 megapixel 12 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Highest resolution 3648 x 2736 4000 x 3000
Highest native ISO 1600 1000
Minimum native ISO 64 64
RAW images
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 37-185mm (5.0x) 28-140mm (5.0x)
Largest aperture f/3.6-4.5 -
Macro focusing distance 5cm 10cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 2.7" 2.7"
Screen resolution 230k dots 230k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 30s 30s
Maximum shutter speed 1/1000s 1/1400s
Continuous shooting rate 40.0 frames per sec -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 2.60 m 3.50 m
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye Auto, Fill-in, Red-Eye reduction, Off
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Video resolutions 1280 × 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)
Highest video resolution 640x480 640x480
Video data 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 proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 173g (0.38 lb) 125g (0.28 lb)
Dimensions 99 x 58 x 28mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 1.1") 98 x 58 x 23mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.9")
DXO scores
DXO All around 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 ID NP-40 KLIC-7006
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Triple) Yes (2 or 10 sec, double)
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SD/SDHC card, Internal SD/SDHC card, Internal
Card slots One One
Launch price $350 $119