Casio EX-Z550 vs Kodak M340
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Casio EX-Z550 vs Kodak M340 Key Specs
(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
(Full Review)
- 10MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 2.7" Fixed Screen
- ISO 64 - 1600
- 640 x 480 video
- 35-105mm (F3.1-5.7) lens
- 115g - 96 x 59 x 19mm
- Introduced January 2009
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Lets take a closer look at the Casio EX-Z550 and Kodak M340, both Ultracompact cameras by rivals Casio and Kodak. There exists a huge gap among the resolutions of the EX-Z550 (14MP) and M340 (10MP) but they feature the same exact sensor sizes (1/2.3").
Apple Innovates by Creating Next-Level Optical Stabilization for iPhoneThe EX-Z550 was launched 13 months later than the M340 which makes the cameras a generation apart from one another. Both of the cameras offer the identical body type (Ultracompact).
Before delving through a in-depth comparison, below is a short overview of how the EX-Z550 matches up against the M340 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.
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Following is a preview of the gallery images for Casio Exilim EX-Z550 and Kodak EasyShare M340. The complete galleries are available at Casio EX-Z550 Gallery and Kodak M340 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Casio EX-Z550 over the Kodak M340
| EX-Z550 | M340 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Introduced | January 2010 |  | January 2009 | More recent by 13 months |
| Manual focus |  | More accurate focusing |
Reasons to pick Kodak M340 over the Casio EX-Z550
| M340 | EX-Z550 |
|---|
Common features in the Casio EX-Z550 and Kodak M340
| EX-Z550 | M340 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Screen type | Fixed |  | Fixed | Fixed screen |
| Screen sizing | 2.7" |  | 2.7" | Equivalent screen dimensions |
| Screen resolution | 230k |  | 230k | Same screen resolution |
| Selfie screen |  | No selfie screen | ||
| Touch screen |  | Neither provides Touch screen |
Casio EX-Z550 vs Kodak M340 Physical Comparison
For anyone who is planning to lug around your camera frequently, you need to think about its weight and dimensions. The Casio EX-Z550 provides outside dimensions of 99mm x 53mm x 20mm (3.9" x 2.1" x 0.8") with a weight of 143 grams (0.32 lbs) while the Kodak M340 has dimensions of 96mm x 59mm x 19mm (3.8" x 2.3" x 0.7") having a weight of 115 grams (0.25 lbs).
Check out the Casio EX-Z550 and Kodak M340 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you have during that time. Underneath is the front view over all size comparison of the EX-Z550 compared to the M340.
Using dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the EX-Z550 and M340 is 95 and 96 respectively.
Casio EX-Z550 vs Kodak M340 Sensor Comparison
Quite often, it is very hard to see the contrast in sensor measurements merely by viewing technical specs. The visual below may offer you a far better sense of the sensor sizes in the EX-Z550 and M340.
As you have seen, both of the cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing albeit not the same resolution. You should expect the Casio EX-Z550 to result in more detail utilizing its extra 4MP. Higher resolution can also allow you to crop shots a little more aggressively. The more recent EX-Z550 will have an advantage in sensor innovation.
Casio EX-Z550 vs Kodak M340 Screen and ViewFinder
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Casio EX-Z550 vs Kodak M340 Specifications
| Casio Exilim EX-Z550 | Kodak EasyShare M340 | |
|---|---|---|
| General Information | ||
| Manufacturer | Casio | Kodak |
| Model | Casio Exilim EX-Z550 | Kodak EasyShare M340 |
| Class | Ultracompact | Ultracompact |
| Revealed | 2010-01-06 | 2009-01-05 |
| Body design | Ultracompact | Ultracompact |
| 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 | 14MP | 10MP |
| Anti aliasing filter | ||
| Aspect ratio | 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | - |
| Highest resolution | 4320 x 3240 | 3664 x 2748 |
| Highest native ISO | 3200 | 1600 |
| Lowest native ISO | 64 | 64 |
| RAW pictures | ||
| Autofocusing | ||
| Manual focus | ||
| Autofocus touch | ||
| Autofocus continuous | ||
| Single autofocus | ||
| Tracking autofocus | ||
| Selective autofocus | ||
| Center weighted autofocus | ||
| Multi area autofocus | ||
| Autofocus live view | ||
| Face detection focus | ||
| Contract detection focus | ||
| Phase detection focus | ||
| Number of focus points | - | 5 |
| Lens | ||
| Lens mount | fixed lens | fixed lens |
| Lens focal range | 26-104mm (4.0x) | 35-105mm (3.0x) |
| Largest aperture | f/2.6-5.9 | f/3.1-5.7 |
| Macro focus distance | - | 7cm |
| Crop factor | 5.8 | 5.8 |
| Screen | ||
| Screen type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
| Screen sizing | 2.7 inches | 2.7 inches |
| Screen resolution | 230k dot | 230k dot |
| Selfie friendly | ||
| Liveview | ||
| Touch display | ||
| Viewfinder Information | ||
| Viewfinder type | None | None |
| Features | ||
| Lowest shutter speed | 4 secs | 4 secs |
| Highest shutter speed | 1/2000 secs | 1/4000 secs |
| Shutter priority | ||
| Aperture priority | ||
| Manual exposure | ||
| Custom white balance | ||
| Image stabilization | ||
| Integrated flash | ||
| Flash range | - | 3.50 m |
| Flash options | 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, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (30, 15 fps) |
| Highest video resolution | 640x480 | 640x480 |
| Video data format | Motion JPEG | Motion JPEG |
| Microphone input | ||
| Headphone input | ||
| 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 seal | ||
| Water proof | ||
| Dust proof | ||
| Shock proof | ||
| Crush proof | ||
| Freeze proof | ||
| Weight | 143g (0.32 lbs) | 115g (0.25 lbs) |
| Dimensions | 99 x 53 x 20mm (3.9" x 2.1" x 0.8") | 96 x 59 x 19mm (3.8" x 2.3" x 0.7") |
| 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 recording | ||
| Type of storage | SD/SDHC card, Internal | SD/SDHC card, Internal |
| Storage slots | Single | Single |
| Launch price | $149 | $130 |