Casio EX-Z550 vs Kodak M381
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Casio EX-Z550 vs Kodak M381 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
- Launched January 2010
(Full Review)
- 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Display
- ISO 64 - 1600
- 640 x 480 video
- 35-175mm (F3.0-4.8) lens
- 153g - 101 x 60 x 20mm
- Released July 2009
Casio EX-Z550 vs Kodak M381 Overview
Let's take a more detailed look at the Casio EX-Z550 vs Kodak M381, both Ultracompact cameras by competitors Casio and Kodak. The sensor resolution of the EX-Z550 (14MP) and the M381 (12MP) is fairly close and both cameras posses the identical sensor sizes (1/2.3").
Apple Innovates by Creating Next-Level Optical Stabilization for iPhoneThe EX-Z550 was announced 6 months later than the M381 and they are both of a similar generation. Both of the cameras feature the same body design (Ultracompact).
Before getting straight to a step-by-step comparison, here is a quick synopsis of how the EX-Z550 grades against the M381 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.
Casio EX-Z550 vs Kodak M381 Gallery
The following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Casio Exilim EX-Z550 and Kodak EasyShare M381. The whole galleries are provided at Casio EX-Z550 Gallery and Kodak M381 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Casio EX-Z550 over the Kodak M381
EX-Z550 | M381 | |||
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Focus manually | Very exact focus |
Reasons to pick Kodak M381 over the Casio EX-Z550
M381 | EX-Z550 | |||
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Display size | 3" | 2.7" | Larger display (+0.3") |
Common features in the Casio EX-Z550 and Kodak M381
EX-Z550 | M381 | |||
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Released | January 2010 | July 2009 | Same generation | |
Display type | Fixed | Fixed | Fixed display | |
Display resolution | 230k | 230k | Equal display resolution | |
Selfie screen | Lacking selfie screen | |||
Touch display | Lacking Touch display |
Casio EX-Z550 vs Kodak M381 Physical Comparison
For anybody who is planning to carry your camera, you are going to need to factor in its weight and size. The Casio EX-Z550 comes with outer measurements of 99mm x 53mm x 20mm (3.9" x 2.1" x 0.8") accompanied by a weight of 143 grams (0.32 lbs) and the Kodak M381 has specifications of 101mm x 60mm x 20mm (4.0" x 2.4" x 0.8") with a weight of 153 grams (0.34 lbs).
See the Casio EX-Z550 vs Kodak M381 in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you have attached at that moment. The following is a front view dimension comparison of the EX-Z550 compared to the M381.
Using dimensions and weight, the portability score of the EX-Z550 and M381 is 95 and 95 respectively.
Casio EX-Z550 vs Kodak M381 Sensor Comparison
More often than not, it is very difficult to imagine the difference in sensor sizing purely by researching specifications. The visual underneath will help provide you a better sense of the sensor measurements in the EX-Z550 and M381.
Plainly, the two cameras come with the identical sensor size but different megapixels. You should anticipate the Casio EX-Z550 to result in greater detail with its extra 2MP. Greater resolution can also let you crop images a good deal more aggressively.
Casio EX-Z550 vs Kodak M381 Screen and ViewFinder
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Casio EX-Z550 vs Kodak M381 Specifications
Casio Exilim EX-Z550 | Kodak EasyShare M381 | |
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General Information | ||
Brand Name | Casio | Kodak |
Model | Casio Exilim EX-Z550 | Kodak EasyShare M381 |
Type | Ultracompact | Ultracompact |
Launched | 2010-01-06 | 2009-07-29 |
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 | 6.08 x 4.56mm |
Sensor surface area | 28.1mm² | 27.7mm² |
Sensor resolution | 14 megapixels | 12 megapixels |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 |
Highest resolution | 4320 x 3240 | 4000 x 3000 |
Highest native ISO | 3200 | 1600 |
Min native ISO | 64 | 64 |
RAW support | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
Touch to focus | ||
Continuous AF | ||
AF single | ||
AF tracking | ||
AF selectice | ||
Center weighted AF | ||
AF multi area | ||
Live view AF | ||
Face detection focusing | ||
Contract detection focusing | ||
Phase detection focusing | ||
Lens | ||
Lens mount | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens focal range | 26-104mm (4.0x) | 35-175mm (5.0x) |
Maximal aperture | f/2.6-5.9 | f/3.0-4.8 |
Macro focus distance | - | 10cm |
Focal length multiplier | 5.8 | 5.9 |
Screen | ||
Range of screen | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Screen sizing | 2.7 inch | 3 inch |
Screen resolution | 230 thousand dot | 230 thousand dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch functionality | ||
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 | ||
Expose Manually | ||
Custom WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Integrated flash | ||
Flash range | - | 3.20 m |
Flash settings | Auto, flash off, flash on, red eye reduction | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in |
External flash | ||
AEB | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment metering | ||
Average metering | ||
Spot metering | ||
Partial metering | ||
AF area metering | ||
Center weighted metering | ||
Video features | ||
Supported video resolutions | 1280 × 720, 640 x 480, 320 x 240 | 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 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 | ||
Environmental seal | ||
Water proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 143 grams (0.32 lbs) | 153 grams (0.34 lbs) |
Physical dimensions | 99 x 53 x 20mm (3.9" x 2.1" x 0.8") | 101 x 60 x 20mm (4.0" 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-7003 |
Self timer | Yes (10 seconds, 2 seconds, Triple Self-timer) | Yes (2 or 10 sec) |
Time lapse recording | ||
Storage media | SD/SDHC card, Internal | SD/SDHC card, Internal |
Storage slots | 1 | 1 |
Launch pricing | $149 | $170 |