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Casio EX-Z550 vs Kodak M380

Portability
95
Imaging
36
Features
25
Overall
31
Casio Exilim EX-Z550 front
 
Kodak EasyShare M380 front
Portability
95
Imaging
32
Features
13
Overall
24

Casio EX-Z550 vs Kodak M380 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
  • Announced January 2010
Kodak M380
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 1600
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 38-190mm (F3.1-5.6) lens
  • 155g - 100 x 60 x 20mm
  • Announced January 2009
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Casio EX-Z550 vs Kodak M380 Overview

Following is a extensive overview of the Casio EX-Z550 versus Kodak M380, both Ultracompact cameras by brands Casio and Kodak. There is a considerable difference among the image resolutions of the EX-Z550 (14MP) and M380 (10MP) but they use the same exact sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The EX-Z550 was manufactured 13 months after the M380 making the cameras a generation away from each other. Each of the cameras offer the identical body type (Ultracompact).

Before we go through a complete comparison, below is a concise overview of how the EX-Z550 grades versus the M380 for portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Casio EX-Z550 over the Kodak M380

 EX-Z550 M380 
AnnouncedJanuary 2010January 2009More modern by 13 months
Manually focus More accurate focusing

Reasons to pick Kodak M380 over the Casio EX-Z550

 M380 EX-Z550 
Display sizing3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")

Common features in the Casio EX-Z550 and Kodak M380

 EX-Z550 M380 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display resolution230k230kExact same display resolution
Selfie screen Missing selfie screen
Touch friendly display Missing Touch friendly display

Casio EX-Z550 vs Kodak M380 Physical Comparison

For those who are intending to carry around your camera, you need to consider its weight and proportions. The Casio EX-Z550 comes with exterior measurements of 99mm x 53mm x 20mm (3.9" x 2.1" x 0.8") along with a weight of 143 grams (0.32 lbs) whilst the Kodak M380 has measurements of 100mm x 60mm x 20mm (3.9" 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 depending on the lens you have attached at the time. Below is the front view sizing comparison of the EX-Z550 against the M380.

Casio EX-Z550 vs Kodak M380 size comparison

Taking into account size and weight, the portability score of the EX-Z550 and M380 is 95 and 95 respectively.

Casio EX-Z550 vs Kodak M380 top view buttons comparison

Casio EX-Z550 vs Kodak M380 Sensor Comparison

Usually, it is very tough to imagine the gap in sensor sizes just by looking through a spec sheet. The picture below may offer you a far better sense of the sensor measurements in the EX-Z550 and M380.

As you can see, each of these cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing but different resolution. You can anticipate the Casio EX-Z550 to provide you with greater detail due to its extra 4MP. Greater resolution will enable you to crop images far more aggressively. The fresher EX-Z550 should have a benefit when it comes to sensor innovation.

Casio EX-Z550 vs Kodak M380 sensor size comparison

Casio EX-Z550 vs Kodak M380 Screen and ViewFinder

Casio EX-Z550 vs Kodak M380 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
Photography Glossary

Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Casio EX-Z550 as a Portrait photography camera
Kodak M380 as a Portrait photography camera
34
manual focus
good MP (14 megapixels)
manual exposure not available
external flash not possible
sensor is small (1/2.3")
no RAW files
19
no manual focus
manual mode not possible
external flash not possible
low resolution sensor (10 megapixels)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
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Street Comparison

Casio EX-Z550 Street photography factors
Kodak M380 Street photography factors
57
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
fixed screen
sensor is small (1/2.3")
no RAW files
47
no articulating screen
does not have image stabilization
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
heavier than others in class (155 grams)
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Sports Comparison

Casio EX-Z550 Sports photography details
Kodak M380 Sports photography details
38
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good MP (14MP)
no shutter priority mode
sensor is small (1/2.3")
no phase detect AF
16
max shutter speed is low (1/1,448s)
no shutter priority mode
does not have image stabilization
low resolution sensor (10MP)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Casio EX-Z550 as a Travel photography camera
Kodak M380 as a Travel photography camera
65
good MP (14MP)
flash built-in
decently wide (26mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
doesn't offer selfie friendly display
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.6)
50
flash built-in
lack of Time Lapse recording
heavier than others in class (155g)
low resolution sensor (10MP)
doesn't posses selfie friendly screen
wide angle not fantastic (38mm)
slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Casio EX-Z550
Landscape photography with Kodak M380
42
manual focus
decently wide (26mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good MP (14MP)
can't swap lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.6)
tiny screen (2.7 inch)
manual exposure not available
sensor is small (1/2.3")
no RAW files
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
26
nice screen size (3")
no manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not fantastic (38mm)
slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
manual mode not possible
does not have image stabilization
low resolution sensor (10MP)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
lack of Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Casio EX-Z550 Vlogging info
Kodak M380 Vlogging info
29
decently wide (26mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.6)
doesn't offer selfie friendly display
video res low (640 x 480 pxls)
doesn't have external mic support
22
wide angle not fantastic (38mm)
slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
doesn't posses selfie friendly screen
does not have image stabilization
low res video (640 x 480 pxls)
lack of mic socket
heavier than others in class (155g)
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Casio EX-Z550 vs Kodak M380 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Casio EX-Z550 and Kodak M380
 Casio Exilim EX-Z550Kodak EasyShare M380
General Information
Brand Casio Kodak
Model type Casio Exilim EX-Z550 Kodak EasyShare M380
Category Ultracompact Ultracompact
Announced 2010-01-06 2009-01-08
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 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 14 megapixel 10 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 3648 x 2736
Maximum native ISO 3200 1600
Minimum native ISO 64 80
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch to focus
Continuous AF
Single AF
AF tracking
AF selectice
AF center weighted
AF multi area
Live view AF
Face detection AF
Contract detection AF
Phase detection AF
Total focus points - 25
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 26-104mm (4.0x) 38-190mm (5.0x)
Highest aperture f/2.6-5.9 f/3.1-5.6
Macro focusing range - 10cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 2.7 inches 3 inches
Screen resolution 230k dots 230k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 4 seconds 4 seconds
Highest shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/1448 seconds
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Change WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance - 2.50 m
Flash options Auto, flash off, flash on, red eye reduction Auto, Fill-in, Red-Eye reduction, Off
External flash
AEB
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Supported 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 data 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
Environmental sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 143 grams (0.32 pounds) 155 grams (0.34 pounds)
Dimensions 99 x 53 x 20mm (3.9" x 2.1" x 0.8") 100 x 60 x 20mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 0.8")
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
Storage type SD/SDHC card, Internal SD/SDHC card, Internal
Card slots Single Single
Launch pricing $149 $160