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Casio EX-H30 vs Kodak M550

Portability
92
Imaging
39
Features
40
Overall
39
Casio Exilim EX-H30 front
 
Kodak EasyShare M550 front
Portability
95
Imaging
35
Features
20
Overall
29

Casio EX-H30 vs Kodak M550 Key Specs

Casio EX-H30
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 24-300mm (F3.0-5.9) lens
  • 201g - 105 x 59 x 29mm
  • Introduced January 2011
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
  • Revealed January 2010
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Casio EX-H30 vs Kodak M550 Overview

Lets look a little more in depth at the Casio EX-H30 vs Kodak M550, one being a Small Sensor Superzoom and the other is a Small Sensor Compact by brands Casio and Kodak. There is a crucial difference among the image resolutions of the EX-H30 (16MP) and M550 (12MP) but both cameras boast the same sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The EX-H30 was unveiled 13 months later than the M550 making them a generation apart from each other. Each of these cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before we go into a full comparison, here is a short summary of how the EX-H30 grades vs the M550 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Casio EX-H30 over the Kodak M550

 EX-H30 M550 
RevealedJanuary 2011January 2010Fresher by 13 months
Focus manually More exact focus
Display dimensions3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution461k230kSharper display (+231k dot)

Reasons to pick Kodak M550 over the Casio EX-H30

 M550 EX-H30 

Common features in the Casio EX-H30 and Kodak M550

 EX-H30 M550 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Neither includes selfie screen
Touch friendly display Absent Touch friendly display

Casio EX-H30 vs Kodak M550 Physical Comparison

For anybody who is planning to carry your camera often, you need to factor in its weight and dimensions. The Casio EX-H30 features external measurements of 105mm x 59mm x 29mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.1") and a weight of 201 grams (0.44 lbs) while the Kodak M550 has dimensions of 98mm x 58mm x 23mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.9") with a weight of 125 grams (0.28 lbs).

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Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you select during that time. Underneath is a front view proportions comparison of the EX-H30 versus the M550.

Casio EX-H30 vs Kodak M550 size comparison

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability grade of the EX-H30 and M550 is 92 and 95 respectively.

Casio EX-H30 vs Kodak M550 top view buttons comparison

Casio EX-H30 vs Kodak M550 Sensor Comparison

Usually, it can be difficult to visualize the difference in sensor sizing simply by checking out specs. The graphic underneath will offer you a greater sense of the sensor sizing in the EX-H30 and M550.

All in all, both of these cameras provide the same sensor dimensions but different resolution. You should expect to see the Casio EX-H30 to show more detail having an extra 4 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also enable you to crop photos more aggressively. The newer EX-H30 provides an edge in sensor tech.

Casio EX-H30 vs Kodak M550 sensor size comparison

Casio EX-H30 vs Kodak M550 Screen and ViewFinder

Casio EX-H30 vs Kodak M550 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Casio EX-H30 Portrait photography details
Kodak M550 Portrait photography details
39
has manual focus
good MP (16MP)
can't use external flash
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
21
manual focus not available
lack of manual mode
external flash not possible
low resolution (12MP)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
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Street Comparison

Casio EX-H30 Street photography factors
Kodak M550 Street photography factors
62
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lighter than competitors in class (201g)
fixed screen
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
54
lighter than others (125g)
screen does not articulate
does not have image stabilization
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
maximum ISO low (1,000)
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Sports Comparison

Casio EX-H30 Sports photography advice
Kodak M550 Sports photography advice
52
long zoom range (24-300mm 12.5 x zoom)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good MP (16 megapixels)
includes tracking focus
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
has no phase detect autofocus
17
low maximum shutter speed (1/1,400s)
no shutter priority
does not have image stabilization
low resolution (12MP)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Casio EX-H30 as a Travel photography camera
Kodak M550 as a Travel photography camera
69
lighter than competitors in class (201g)
good MP (16MP)
built-in flash
decently wide (24mm)
great reach (300mm)
missing Time Lapse function
display is not selfie friendly
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.0)
67
lighter than others (125g)
built-in flash
relatively wide (28mm)
fast maximum aperture (f)
does not have Time Lapse mode
low resolution (12 megapixels)
display isn't selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Casio EX-H30
Landscape photography with Kodak M550
49
has manual focus
decently wide (24mm)
nice screen size (3 inches)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good MP (16MP)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.0)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
missing Time Lapse function
31
relatively wide (28mm)
fast maximum aperture (f)
manual focus not available
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
screen is small (2.7")
lack of manual mode
does not have image stabilization
low resolution (12 megapixels)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
maximum ISO low (1,000)
lacks RAW support
does not have Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Casio EX-H30 Vlogging information
Kodak M550 Vlogging information
30
decently wide (24mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lighter than competitors in class (201 grams)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.0)
display is not selfie friendly
video quality not great (1280 x 720 resolution)
missing mic port
31
relatively wide (28mm)
fast maximum aperture (f)
lighter than others (125 grams)
display isn't selfie friendly
does not have image stabilization
video quality not great (640 x 480 resolution)
does not have mic socket
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Casio EX-H30 vs Kodak M550 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Casio EX-H30 and Kodak M550
 Casio Exilim EX-H30Kodak EasyShare M550
General Information
Brand Name Casio Kodak
Model Casio Exilim EX-H30 Kodak EasyShare M550
Class Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Compact
Introduced 2011-01-05 2010-01-05
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Chip Exilim Engine 5.0 -
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixel 12 megapixel
Anti aliasing 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 64
RAW data
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 24-300mm (12.5x) 28-140mm (5.0x)
Largest aperture f/3.0-5.9 -
Macro focus range 1cm 10cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Type of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display diagonal 3 inch 2.7 inch
Display resolution 461 thousand dots 230 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Display technology Super Clear TFT color LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 8s 30s
Fastest shutter speed 1/2000s 1/1400s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation Yes -
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range - 3.50 m
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye Auto, Fill-in, Red-Eye reduction, Off
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Maximum video resolution 1280x720 640x480
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 proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 201 grams (0.44 pounds) 125 grams (0.28 pounds)
Physical dimensions 105 x 59 x 29mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.1") 98 x 58 x 23mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.9")
DXO scores
DXO Overall 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-130 KLIC-7006
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 seconds, custom) Yes (2 or 10 sec, double)
Time lapse feature
Storage type - SD/SDHC card, Internal
Card slots Single Single
Retail price $709 $119