Casio EX-Z280 vs Kodak M550
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34 Features
21 Overall
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95 Imaging
35 Features
20 Overall
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Casio EX-Z280 vs Kodak M550 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 2.7" Fixed Screen
- ISO 64 - 3200
- 1280 x 720 video
- 26-104mm (F2.6-5.9) lens
- 133g - 97 x 53 x 20mm
- Released August 2009
(Full Review)
- 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 2.7" Fixed Screen
- ISO 64 - 1000
- 640 x 480 video
- 28-140mm (F) lens
- 125g - 98 x 58 x 23mm
- Revealed January 2010
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In this article, we will be reviewing the Casio EX-Z280 vs Kodak M550, both Small Sensor Compact cameras by rivals Casio and Kodak. The sensor resolution of the EX-Z280 (12MP) and the M550 (12MP) is pretty comparable and they come with the same exact sensor dimensions (1/2.3").
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Before diving in to a more detailed comparison, below is a simple summation of how the EX-Z280 scores versus the M550 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.
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Reasons to pick Casio EX-Z280 over the Kodak M550
| EX-Z280 | M550 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Manual focus |  | Very accurate focus |
Reasons to pick Kodak M550 over the Casio EX-Z280
| M550 | EX-Z280 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Screen resolution | 230k |  | 115k | Clearer screen (+115k dot) |
Common features in the Casio EX-Z280 and Kodak M550
| EX-Z280 | M550 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Revealed | August 2009 |  | January 2010 | Same age |
| Screen type | Fixed |  | Fixed | Fixed screen |
| Screen sizing | 2.7" |  | 2.7" | Equivalent screen sizing |
| Selfie screen |  | Lacking selfie screen | ||
| Touch screen |  | Neither comes with Touch screen |
Casio EX-Z280 vs Kodak M550 Physical Comparison
For anybody who is aiming to lug around your camera often, you will need to take into account its weight and volume. The Casio EX-Z280 comes with external measurements of 97mm x 53mm x 20mm (3.8" x 2.1" x 0.8") and a weight of 133 grams (0.29 lbs) and the Kodak M550 has sizing of 98mm x 58mm x 23mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.9") along with a weight of 125 grams (0.28 lbs).
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Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you are employing during that time. Underneath is the front view proportions comparison of the EX-Z280 vs the M550.
Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the EX-Z280 and M550 is 96 and 95 respectively.
Casio EX-Z280 vs Kodak M550 Sensor Comparison
Quite often, it is very tough to visualize the difference in sensor measurements merely by going through technical specs. The visual underneath might provide you a stronger sense of the sensor measurements in the EX-Z280 and M550.
As you can tell, the 2 cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing and the same resolution therefore you can expect comparable quality of files but you might want to consider the launch date of the cameras into account.
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Casio EX-Z280 vs Kodak M550 Specifications
| Casio Exilim EX-Z280 | Kodak EasyShare M550 | |
|---|---|---|
| General Information | ||
| Brand | Casio | Kodak |
| Model type | Casio Exilim EX-Z280 | Kodak EasyShare M550 |
| Class | Small Sensor Compact | Small Sensor Compact |
| Released | 2009-08-31 | 2010-01-05 |
| Physical type | Compact | Compact |
| Sensor Information | ||
| Sensor type | CCD | 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 | 12MP | 12MP |
| Anti alias filter | ||
| Aspect ratio | 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 |
| Full resolution | 4000 x 3000 | 4000 x 3000 |
| Max native ISO | 3200 | 1000 |
| Minimum native ISO | 64 | 64 |
| RAW data | ||
| Autofocusing | ||
| Manual focusing | ||
| Autofocus touch | ||
| Autofocus continuous | ||
| Single autofocus | ||
| Autofocus tracking | ||
| Selective autofocus | ||
| Center weighted autofocus | ||
| Multi area autofocus | ||
| Autofocus live view | ||
| Face detection autofocus | ||
| Contract detection autofocus | ||
| Phase detection autofocus | ||
| Lens | ||
| Lens mount type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
| Lens zoom range | 26-104mm (4.0x) | 28-140mm (5.0x) |
| Largest aperture | f/2.6-5.9 | - |
| Macro focusing range | 5cm | 10cm |
| Focal length multiplier | 5.8 | 5.8 |
| Screen | ||
| Type of screen | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
| Screen diagonal | 2.7 inch | 2.7 inch |
| Screen resolution | 115 thousand dots | 230 thousand dots |
| Selfie friendly | ||
| Liveview | ||
| Touch function | ||
| Viewfinder Information | ||
| Viewfinder type | None | None |
| Features | ||
| Slowest shutter speed | 4 secs | 30 secs |
| Maximum shutter speed | 1/2000 secs | 1/1400 secs |
| Shutter priority | ||
| Aperture priority | ||
| Expose Manually | ||
| Custom white balance | ||
| Image stabilization | ||
| Inbuilt flash | ||
| Flash distance | 4.20 m | 3.50 m |
| Flash options | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Soft | Auto, Fill-in, Red-Eye reduction, Off |
| Hot shoe | ||
| AEB | ||
| White balance bracketing | ||
| Exposure | ||
| Multisegment | ||
| Average | ||
| Spot | ||
| Partial | ||
| AF area | ||
| Center weighted | ||
| Video features | ||
| Supported video resolutions | 1280 x 720 (30fps), 848 x 480 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) | 640 x 480 (30 fps) |
| Max video resolution | 1280x720 | 640x480 |
| Video format | Motion JPEG | - |
| Microphone support | ||
| Headphone support | ||
| 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 proofing | ||
| Dust proofing | ||
| Shock proofing | ||
| Crush proofing | ||
| Freeze proofing | ||
| Weight | 133 gr (0.29 pounds) | 125 gr (0.28 pounds) |
| Dimensions | 97 x 53 x 20mm (3.8" x 2.1" x 0.8") | 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-80 | KLIC-7006 |
| Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec, Triple) | Yes (2 or 10 sec, double) |
| Time lapse shooting | ||
| Storage type | SD/SDHC card, Internal | SD/SDHC card, Internal |
| Card slots | One | One |
| Launch price | $180 | $119 |