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Casio EX-Z550 vs Kodak M341

Portability
95
Imaging
37
Features
25
Overall
32
Casio Exilim EX-Z550 front
 
Kodak EasyShare M341 front
Portability
96
Imaging
35
Features
14
Overall
26

Casio EX-Z550 vs Kodak M341 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
  • Introduced January 2010
Kodak M341
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 64 - 1600
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 35-175mm (F3.0-4.8) lens
  • 135g - 96 x 59 x 19mm
  • Revealed July 2009
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Casio EX-Z550 vs Kodak M341 Overview

The following is a in-depth overview of the Casio EX-Z550 and Kodak M341, both Ultracompact cameras by rivals Casio and Kodak. The image resolution of the EX-Z550 (14MP) and the M341 (12MP) is pretty close and both cameras boast the identical sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The EX-Z550 was revealed 6 months after the M341 so they are of a similar age. Each of these cameras feature the same body design (Ultracompact).

Before going straight to a in-depth comparison, here is a short highlight of how the EX-Z550 matches up versus the M341 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Casio EX-Z550 over the Kodak M341

 EX-Z550 M341 
Manual focus More precise focus

Reasons to pick Kodak M341 over the Casio EX-Z550

 M341 EX-Z550 
Screen size3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")

Common features in the Casio EX-Z550 and Kodak M341

 EX-Z550 M341 
RevealedJanuary 2010July 2009Same age
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen resolution230k230kIdentical screen resolution
Selfie screen Neither offers selfie screen
Touch friendly screen No Touch friendly screen

Casio EX-Z550 vs Kodak M341 Physical Comparison

For anyone who is aiming to travel with your camera frequently, you'll have to consider its weight and size. The Casio EX-Z550 offers outer dimensions of 99mm x 53mm x 20mm (3.9" x 2.1" x 0.8") with a weight of 143 grams (0.32 lbs) whilst the Kodak M341 has specifications of 96mm x 59mm x 19mm (3.8" x 2.3" x 0.7") and a weight of 135 grams (0.30 lbs).

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Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you are utilizing at that time. Underneath is a front view dimensions comparison of the EX-Z550 versus the M341.

Casio EX-Z550 vs Kodak M341 size comparison

Taking into account size and weight, the portability grade of the EX-Z550 and M341 is 95 and 96 respectively.

Casio EX-Z550 vs Kodak M341 top view buttons comparison

Casio EX-Z550 vs Kodak M341 Sensor Comparison

Generally, it's tough to envision the difference in sensor dimensions just by looking through specs. The picture here might provide you a better sense of the sensor sizes in the EX-Z550 and M341.

As you can plainly see, both the cameras feature the identical sensor size albeit not the same MP. You can expect the Casio EX-Z550 to render more detail because of its extra 2MP. Higher resolution will allow you to crop shots way more aggressively.

Casio EX-Z550 vs Kodak M341 sensor size comparison

Casio EX-Z550 vs Kodak M341 Screen and ViewFinder

Casio EX-Z550 vs Kodak M341 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Casio EX-Z550 Portrait photography features
Kodak M341 Portrait photography features
35
focusing manually
decent megapixels (14MP)
lack of manual mode
external flash not possible
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
21
lack of manual focus
no manual control
cannot use external flash
sensor resolution not great (12MP)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW support
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Street Comparison

Casio EX-Z550 Street photography highlights
Kodak M341 Street photography highlights
57
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
fixed screen
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
48
screen is fixed
does not have image stabilization
very small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Casio EX-Z550 as a Sports photography camera
Kodak M341 as a Sports photography camera
38
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
decent megapixels (14MP)
no shutter priority mode
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect AF
17
low max shutter speed (1/1,400s)
no shutter priority mode
does not have image stabilization
sensor resolution not great (12 megapixels)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
no phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Casio EX-Z550 Travel photography highlights
Kodak M341 Travel photography highlights
65
decent megapixels (14MP)
built-in flash
really wide (26mm)
doesn't have Timelapse mode
screen isn't selfie friendly
slow maximum aperture (f2.6)
52
has built in flash
does not have Time Lapse mode
sensor resolution not great (12MP)
doesn't posses selfie friendly screen
wide angle not fantastic (35mm)
sluggish max aperture (f3.0)
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Landscape Comparison

Casio EX-Z550 Landscape photography factors
Kodak M341 Landscape photography factors
42
focusing manually
really wide (26mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
decent megapixels (14MP)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f2.6)
tiny screen (2.7 inch)
lack of manual mode
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
doesn't have Timelapse mode
28
pretty good screen size (3 inches)
lack of manual focus
can't change lenses (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not fantastic (35mm)
sluggish max aperture (f3.0)
no manual control
does not have image stabilization
sensor resolution not great (12MP)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW support
does not have Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Casio EX-Z550 Vlogging advice
Kodak M341 Vlogging advice
29
really wide (26mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
slow maximum aperture (f2.6)
screen isn't selfie friendly
video resolution low (640 x 480 pixels)
doesn't have microphone port
22
wide angle not fantastic (35mm)
sluggish max aperture (f3.0)
doesn't posses selfie friendly screen
does not have image stabilization
low res video (640 x 480 pixels)
does not have external mic socket
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Casio EX-Z550 vs Kodak M341 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Casio EX-Z550 and Kodak M341
 Casio Exilim EX-Z550Kodak EasyShare M341
General Information
Brand Name Casio Kodak
Model type Casio Exilim EX-Z550 Kodak EasyShare M341
Category Ultracompact Ultracompact
Introduced 2010-01-06 2009-07-29
Physical type Ultracompact Ultracompact
Sensor Information
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.08 x 4.56mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 14 megapixel 12 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Maximum resolution 4320 x 3240 4000 x 3000
Maximum native ISO 3200 1600
Min native ISO 64 64
RAW data
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 26-104mm (4.0x) 35-175mm (5.0x)
Maximum aperture f/2.6-5.9 f/3.0-4.8
Macro focusing range - 10cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.9
Screen
Type of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 2.7 inch 3 inch
Screen resolution 230 thousand dots 230 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 4 secs 8 secs
Highest shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/1400 secs
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance - 3.20 m
Flash options Auto, flash off, flash on, red eye reduction Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Video resolutions 1280 × 720, 640 x 480, 320 x 240 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Maximum video resolution 640x480 640x480
Video file format Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
Mic port
Headphone port
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 143 gr (0.32 pounds) 135 gr (0.30 pounds)
Physical 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 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 - KLIC-7003
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
Card slots 1 1
Pricing at launch $149 $130