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Casio EX-Z450 vs Kodak M550

Portability
96
Imaging
35
Features
24
Overall
30
Casio Exilim EX-Z450 front
 
Kodak EasyShare M550 front
Portability
95
Imaging
35
Features
20
Overall
29

Casio EX-Z450 vs Kodak M550 Key Specs

Casio EX-Z450
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 64 - 1600
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-112mm (F2.6-5.8) lens
  • 128g - 81 x 56 x 21mm
  • Released August 2009
Kodak M550
(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
  • Announced January 2010
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Casio EX-Z450 vs Kodak M550 Overview

Here is a extended comparison of the Casio EX-Z450 vs Kodak M550, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras by rivals Casio and Kodak. The resolution of the EX-Z450 (12MP) and the M550 (12MP) is relatively well matched and both cameras have the identical sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The EX-Z450 was released 4 months prior to the M550 and they are both of a similar generation. Both of these cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before getting into a full comparison, here is a short synopsis of how the EX-Z450 scores versus the M550 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Casio EX-Z450 over the Kodak M550

 EX-Z450 M550 
Manually focus Dial exact focusing
Screen size3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")

Reasons to pick Kodak M550 over the Casio EX-Z450

 M550 EX-Z450 

Common features in the Casio EX-Z450 and Kodak M550

 EX-Z450 M550 
AnnouncedAugust 2009January 2010Similar generation
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen resolution230k230kEqual screen resolution
Selfie screen Missing selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Missing Touch friendly screen

Casio EX-Z450 vs Kodak M550 Physical Comparison

For anyone who is aiming to carry your camera regularly, you will need to consider its weight and size. The Casio EX-Z450 offers external dimensions of 81mm x 56mm x 21mm (3.2" x 2.2" x 0.8") with a weight of 128 grams (0.28 lbs) while 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).

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Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you are utilising at the time. Following is a front view measurements comparison of the EX-Z450 compared to the M550.

Casio EX-Z450 vs Kodak M550 size comparison

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the EX-Z450 and M550 is 96 and 95 respectively.

Casio EX-Z450 vs Kodak M550 top view buttons comparison

Casio EX-Z450 vs Kodak M550 Sensor Comparison

Sometimes, it is tough to envision the difference between sensor sizing purely by checking a spec sheet. The photograph below might offer you a much better sense of the sensor dimensions in the EX-Z450 and M550.

Clearly, the 2 cameras come with the identical sensor size and the identical MP and you should expect similar quality of pictures though you need to consider the release date of the products into consideration.

Casio EX-Z450 vs Kodak M550 sensor size comparison

Casio EX-Z450 vs Kodak M550 Screen and ViewFinder

Casio EX-Z450 vs Kodak M550 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Casio EX-Z450 Portrait photography factors
Kodak M550 Portrait photography factors
27
you can focus manually
manual mode not possible
can't use external flash
low MP (12MP)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
21
focusing manually not possible
no manual exposure
can't use external flash
MP count low (12MP)
small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
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Street Comparison

Casio EX-Z450 Street photography information
Kodak M550 Street photography information
55
lighter than others (128 grams)
fixed screen
no image stabilization
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
54
lighter than competitors in class (125g)
screen does not articulate
does not have image stabilization
small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
max ISO too low (1,000)
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Sports Comparison

Casio EX-Z450 Sports photography details
Kodak M550 Sports photography details
17
maximum shutter speed is a little low (1/1,000s)
no shutter priority
no image stabilization
low MP (12MP)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect AF
17
maximum shutter speed is a little low (1/1,400 seconds)
lack of shutter priority mode
does not have image stabilization
MP count low (12 megapixels)
small sensor (1/2.3")
has no phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Casio EX-Z450 as a Travel photography camera
Kodak M550 as a Travel photography camera
62
lighter than others (128g)
has built in flash
decently wide (28mm)
does not have Time Lapse function
low MP (12 megapixels)
doesn't feature selfie friendly display
slow maximum aperture (f2.6)
67
lighter than competitors in class (125g)
has built in flash
fairly wide (28mm)
great maximum aperture (f)
does not have Time Lapse mode
MP count low (12 megapixels)
doesn't offer selfie friendly display
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Casio EX-Z450
Landscape photography with Kodak M550
37
you can focus manually
decently wide (28mm)
nice screen size (3 inch)
cannot change lens (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f2.6)
manual mode not possible
no image stabilization
low MP (12MP)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
does not have Time Lapse function
31
fairly wide (28mm)
great maximum aperture (f)
focusing manually not possible
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
small screen (2.7 inch)
no manual exposure
does not have image stabilization
MP count low (12 megapixels)
small sensor (1/2.3")
max ISO too low (1,000)
has no RAW files
does not have Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Casio EX-Z450 Vlogging details
Kodak M550 Vlogging details
28
decently wide (28mm)
lighter than others (128g)
slow maximum aperture (f2.6)
doesn't feature selfie friendly display
no image stabilization
low res video (1280 x 720 resolution)
does not have external mic jack
31
fairly wide (28mm)
great maximum aperture (f)
lighter than competitors in class (125 grams)
doesn't offer selfie friendly display
does not have image stabilization
video quality not great (640 x 480 resolution)
does not have external mic support
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Casio EX-Z450 vs Kodak M550 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Casio EX-Z450 and Kodak M550
 Casio Exilim EX-Z450Kodak EasyShare M550
General Information
Manufacturer Casio Kodak
Model type Casio Exilim EX-Z450 Kodak EasyShare M550
Class Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Released 2009-08-18 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 surface area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixel 12 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Highest resolution 4000 x 3000 4000 x 3000
Highest native ISO 1600 1000
Min native ISO 64 64
RAW images
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
AF continuous
AF single
Tracking AF
AF selectice
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detect focusing
Contract detect focusing
Phase detect focusing
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 28-112mm (4.0x) 28-140mm (5.0x)
Maximum aperture f/2.6-5.8 -
Macro focusing distance 10cm 10cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display diagonal 3 inch 2.7 inch
Display resolution 230 thousand dots 230 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 1/2 secs 30 secs
Highest shutter speed 1/1000 secs 1/1400 secs
Continuous shooting rate 10.0fps -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 3.00 m 3.50 m
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Soft Auto, Fill-in, Red-Eye reduction, Off
Hot shoe
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 x 720 (24 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (15 fps) 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Highest video resolution 1280x720 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
Environment sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 128 grams (0.28 pounds) 125 grams (0.28 pounds)
Physical dimensions 81 x 56 x 21mm (3.2" x 2.2" 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-40 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 One One
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