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Casio EX-Z33 vs Kodak M550

Portability
97
Imaging
33
Features
17
Overall
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Casio Exilim EX-Z33 front
 
Kodak EasyShare M550 front
Portability
95
Imaging
35
Features
20
Overall
29

Casio EX-Z33 vs Kodak M550 Key Specs

Casio EX-Z33
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.5" Fixed Display
  • ISO 64 - 1600
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 36-107mm (F3.1-5.6) lens
  • 106g - 95 x 56 x 18mm
  • Announced August 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
  • Launched January 2010
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Casio EX-Z33 vs Kodak M550 Overview

The following is a in-depth comparison of the Casio EX-Z33 vs Kodak M550, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras by manufacturers Casio and Kodak. The resolution of the EX-Z33 (10MP) and the M550 (12MP) is very similar and both cameras offer the identical sensor size (1/2.3").

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The EX-Z33 was released 4 months before the M550 so they are of a similar age. Each of the cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before diving straight to a in depth comparison, here is a short introduction of how the EX-Z33 grades vs the M550 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Casio EX-Z33 over the Kodak M550

 EX-Z33 M550 
Focus manually Dial precise focusing

Reasons to pick Kodak M550 over the Casio EX-Z33

 M550 EX-Z33 
Display size2.7"2.5"Larger display (+0.2")

Common features in the Casio EX-Z33 and Kodak M550

 EX-Z33 M550 
LaunchedAugust 2009January 2010Similar age
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display resolution230k230kSame display resolution
Selfie screen Neither contains selfie screen
Touch friendly display Neither contains Touch friendly display

Casio EX-Z33 vs Kodak M550 Physical Comparison

For anybody who is intending to travel with your camera regularly, you will have to take into account its weight and measurements. The Casio EX-Z33 has got outside dimensions of 95mm x 56mm x 18mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.7") along with a weight of 106 grams (0.23 lbs) whilst the Kodak M550 has proportions 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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Remember that, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you choose at that moment. Following is a front view measurements comparison of the EX-Z33 versus the M550.

Casio EX-Z33 vs Kodak M550 size comparison

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the EX-Z33 and M550 is 97 and 95 respectively.

Casio EX-Z33 vs Kodak M550 top view buttons comparison

Casio EX-Z33 vs Kodak M550 Sensor Comparison

Quite often, its difficult to envision the difference between sensor dimensions only by going over a spec sheet. The image here will help give you a far better sense of the sensor dimensions in the EX-Z33 and M550.

As you can see, both cameras feature the identical sensor size but not the same MP. You can expect to see the Kodak M550 to deliver extra detail as a result of its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution will enable you to crop pics way more aggressively.

Casio EX-Z33 vs Kodak M550 sensor size comparison

Casio EX-Z33 vs Kodak M550 Screen and ViewFinder

Casio EX-Z33 vs Kodak M550 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Casio EX-Z33 Portrait photography advice
Kodak M550 Portrait photography advice
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manual focus
lack of manual exposure
external flash not possible
sensor resolution low (10 megapixels)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
21
focusing manually not possible
manual exposure not available
no external flash support
MP count low (12MP)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Casio EX-Z33
Street photography with Kodak M550
55
lighter than competition in class (106g)
fixed screen
does not have image stabilization
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
54
lighter than competitors (125 grams)
no moving screen
no image stabilization
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
max ISO too low (1,000)
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Sports Comparison

Casio EX-Z33 Sports photography highlights
Kodak M550 Sports photography highlights
16
no shutter priority
does not have image stabilization
sensor resolution low (10 megapixels)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
has no phase detect AF
17
low maximum shutter speed (1/1,400 seconds)
no shutter priority
no image stabilization
MP count low (12 megapixels)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Casio EX-Z33 Travel photography advice
Kodak M550 Travel photography advice
56
lighter than competition in class (106 grams)
has built in flash
does not have Timelapse function
sensor resolution low (10MP)
screen is not selfie friendly
wide angle not fantastic (36mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.1)
67
lighter than competitors (125 grams)
flash built-in
fairly wide (28mm)
great max aperture (f)
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
MP count low (12 megapixels)
display isn't selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Casio EX-Z33 Landscape photography highlights
Kodak M550 Landscape photography highlights
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manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not fantastic (36mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.1)
screen is somewhat small (2.5 inches)
lack of manual exposure
does not have image stabilization
sensor resolution low (10 megapixels)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
does not have Timelapse function
31
fairly wide (28mm)
great max aperture (f)
focusing manually not possible
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
screen is small (2.7 inch)
manual exposure not available
no image stabilization
MP count low (12MP)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
max ISO too low (1,000)
lack of RAW format
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Casio EX-Z33 Vlogging info
Kodak M550 Vlogging info
25
lighter than competition in class (106 grams)
wide angle not fantastic (36mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.1)
screen is not selfie friendly
does not have image stabilization
video resolution low (640 x 480 pixels)
does not have external microphone jack
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fairly wide (28mm)
great max aperture (f)
lighter than competitors (125 grams)
display isn't selfie friendly
no image stabilization
low quality video (640 x 480 pixels)
doesn't have mic support
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Casio EX-Z33 vs Kodak M550 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Casio EX-Z33 and Kodak M550
 Casio Exilim EX-Z33Kodak EasyShare M550
General Information
Make Casio Kodak
Model Casio Exilim EX-Z33 Kodak EasyShare M550
Type Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Announced 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 dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 10 megapixels 12 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Highest Possible resolution 3648 x 2736 4000 x 3000
Maximum native ISO 1600 1000
Min native ISO 64 64
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Manual focus
AF touch
Continuous AF
Single AF
AF tracking
Selective AF
AF center weighted
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect AF
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 36-107mm (3.0x) 28-140mm (5.0x)
Max aperture f/3.1-5.6 -
Macro focus distance 10cm 10cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 2.5" 2.7"
Resolution of display 230k dots 230k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 4 secs 30 secs
Fastest shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/1400 secs
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Set WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 2.80 m 3.50 m
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Soft Auto, Fill-in, Red-Eye reduction, Off
External flash
AEB
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Video resolutions 848 x 480 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Maximum video resolution 640x480 640x480
Video file format Motion JPEG -
Mic 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
Environmental sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 106 grams (0.23 lb) 125 grams (0.28 lb)
Physical dimensions 95 x 56 x 18mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.7") 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-82 KLIC-7006
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Triple) Yes (2 or 10 sec, double)
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SD/SDHC card, Internal SD/SDHC card, Internal
Card slots 1 1
Retail price $120 $119