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Casio EX-Z550 vs Kodak M320

Portability
95
Imaging
37
Features
25
Overall
32
Casio Exilim EX-Z550 front
 
Kodak EasyShare M320 front
Portability
95
Imaging
32
Features
10
Overall
23

Casio EX-Z550 vs Kodak M320 Key Specs

Casio EX-Z550
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 64 - 3200
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 26-104mm (F2.6-5.9) lens
  • 143g - 99 x 53 x 20mm
  • Revealed January 2010
Kodak M320
(Full Review)
  • 9MP - 1/2.5" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 1600
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 34-102mm (F2.8-5.1) lens
  • 155g - 97 x 60 x 21mm
  • Launched January 2009
Photography Glossary

Casio EX-Z550 vs Kodak M320 Overview

The following is a in-depth analysis of the Casio EX-Z550 vs Kodak M320, both Ultracompact cameras by manufacturers Casio and Kodak. There exists a sizable gap among the image resolutions of the EX-Z550 (14MP) and M320 (9MP) and the EX-Z550 (1/2.3") and M320 (1/2.5") use totally different sensor sizes.

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The EX-Z550 was announced 13 months after the M320 which makes the cameras a generation away from one another. Both of the cameras come with the identical body type (Ultracompact).

Before going through a detailed comparison, below is a simple highlight of how the EX-Z550 grades against the M320 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Casio EX-Z550 over the Kodak M320

 EX-Z550 M320 
LaunchedJanuary 2010January 2009Newer by 13 months
Manual focus Dial precise focus

Reasons to pick Kodak M320 over the Casio EX-Z550

 M320 EX-Z550 

Common features in the Casio EX-Z550 and Kodak M320

 EX-Z550 M320 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen dimension2.7"2.7"Identical screen dimensions
Screen resolution230k230kEqual screen resolution
Selfie screen No selfie screen
Touch screen No Touch screen

Casio EX-Z550 vs Kodak M320 Physical Comparison

For anybody who is looking to travel with your camera frequently, you'll need to factor in its weight and dimensions. The Casio EX-Z550 enjoys physical dimensions of 99mm x 53mm x 20mm (3.9" x 2.1" x 0.8") with a weight of 143 grams (0.32 lbs) and the Kodak M320 has dimensions of 97mm x 60mm x 21mm (3.8" x 2.4" x 0.8") and a weight of 155 grams (0.34 lbs).

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Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you are working with at the time. The following is the front view over all size comparison of the EX-Z550 compared to the M320.

Casio EX-Z550 vs Kodak M320 size comparison

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the EX-Z550 and M320 is 95 and 95 respectively.

Casio EX-Z550 vs Kodak M320 top view buttons comparison

Casio EX-Z550 vs Kodak M320 Sensor Comparison

Quite often, it can be hard to visualise the difference in sensor dimensions only by going through specifications. The picture underneath will help offer you a stronger sense of the sensor sizes in the EX-Z550 and M320.

To sum up, both of these cameras posses different megapixels and different sensor dimensions. The EX-Z550 with its bigger sensor will make achieving shallower depth of field easier and the Casio EX-Z550 will provide more detail with its extra 5 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also let you crop pictures somewhat more aggressively. The more modern EX-Z550 is going to have an advantage with regard to sensor innovation.

Casio EX-Z550 vs Kodak M320 sensor size comparison

Casio EX-Z550 vs Kodak M320 Screen and ViewFinder

Casio EX-Z550 vs Kodak M320 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Casio EX-Z550 Portrait photography details
Kodak M320 Portrait photography details
35
you can focus manually
MP count good (14 megapixels)
no manual mode
external flash not possible
very small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW files
19
lack of manual focus
no manual exposure
can't use external flash
sensor resolution not great (9MP)
sensor is small (1/2.5")
has no RAW format
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Street Comparison

Casio EX-Z550 as a Street photography camera
Kodak M320 as a Street photography camera
57
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
screen does not articulate
very small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW files
47
screen does not articulate
lack of image stabilization
sensor is small (1/2.5")
has no RAW format
heavier than competition in class (155 grams)
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Sports Comparison

Casio EX-Z550 Sports photography details
Kodak M320 Sports photography details
38
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
MP count good (14 megapixels)
no shutter priority
very small sensor (1/2.3")
no phase detect AF
16
low max shutter speed (1/1,400 seconds)
lack of shutter priority mode
lack of image stabilization
sensor resolution not great (9MP)
sensor is small (1/2.5")
has no phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Casio EX-Z550 Travel photography features
Kodak M320 Travel photography features
65
MP count good (14 megapixels)
flash built-in
decently wide (26mm)
lack of Timelapse function
display is not selfie friendly
slow max aperture (f2.6)
50
flash built-in
missing Time Lapse function
heavier than competition in class (155g)
sensor resolution not great (9MP)
doesn't offer selfie friendly screen
wide angle not good (34mm)
slow max aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Casio EX-Z550 Landscape photography info
Kodak M320 Landscape photography info
42
you can focus manually
decently wide (26mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
MP count good (14MP)
can't switch lens (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f2.6)
screen is small (2.7 inches)
no manual mode
very small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW files
lack of Timelapse function
22
lack of manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not good (34mm)
slow max aperture (f2.8)
screen is somewhat small (2.7")
no manual exposure
lack of image stabilization
sensor resolution not great (9MP)
sensor is small (1/2.5")
has no RAW format
missing Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Casio EX-Z550 Vlogging highlights
Kodak M320 Vlogging highlights
29
decently wide (26mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
slow max aperture (f2.6)
display is not selfie friendly
video resolution low (640 x 480 resolution)
lack of external microphone socket
22
wide angle not good (34mm)
slow max aperture (f2.8)
doesn't offer selfie friendly screen
lack of image stabilization
low res video (640 x 480 resolution)
missing external mic support
heavier than competition in class (155g)
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Casio EX-Z550 vs Kodak M320 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Casio EX-Z550 and Kodak M320
 Casio Exilim EX-Z550Kodak EasyShare M320
General Information
Brand Name Casio Kodak
Model Casio Exilim EX-Z550 Kodak EasyShare M320
Class Ultracompact Ultracompact
Revealed 2010-01-06 2009-01-08
Physical type Ultracompact Ultracompact
Sensor Information
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.5"
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 5.744 x 4.308mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 24.7mm²
Sensor resolution 14 megapixel 9 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Full resolution 4320 x 3240 3472 x 2604
Max native ISO 3200 1600
Lowest native ISO 64 80
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Manual focus
AF touch
Continuous AF
AF single
AF tracking
Selective AF
AF center weighted
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detection AF
Contract detection AF
Phase detection AF
Number of focus points - 25
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 26-104mm (4.0x) 34-102mm (3.0x)
Largest aperture f/2.6-5.9 f/2.8-5.1
Macro focus distance - 10cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 6.3
Screen
Type of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 2.7" 2.7"
Resolution of screen 230 thousand dots 230 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 4s 4s
Highest shutter speed 1/2000s 1/1400s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Set WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range - 3.00 m
Flash modes Auto, flash off, flash on, red eye reduction Auto, Fill-in, Red-Eye reduction, Off
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Video resolutions 1280 × 720, 640 x 480, 320 x 240 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Max video resolution 640x480 640x480
Video file format Motion JPEG 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 143 gr (0.32 pounds) 155 gr (0.34 pounds)
Dimensions 99 x 53 x 20mm (3.9" x 2.1" x 0.8") 97 x 60 x 21mm (3.8" x 2.4" x 0.8")
DXO scores
DXO All around 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 - KLIC-7001
Self timer Yes (10 seconds, 2 seconds, Triple Self-timer) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SD/SDHC card, Internal SD/SDHC card, Internal
Card slots Single Single
Cost at launch $149 $39