Casio EX-Z550 vs Kodak M320

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.

The following is a preview of the gallery images for Casio Exilim EX-Z550 & Kodak EasyShare M320. The whole galleries are available at Casio EX-Z550 Gallery & Kodak M320 Gallery.

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.

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

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.