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Casio EX-Z550 vs Kodak M381

Portability
95
Imaging
37
Features
25
Overall
32
Casio Exilim EX-Z550 front
 
Kodak EasyShare M381 front
Portability
95
Imaging
35
Features
13
Overall
26

Casio EX-Z550 vs Kodak M381 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
  • Launched January 2010
Kodak M381
(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
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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").

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The 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.

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Reasons to pick Casio EX-Z550 over the Kodak M381

 EX-Z550 M381 
Focus manually Very exact focus

Reasons to pick Kodak M381 over the Casio EX-Z550

 M381 EX-Z550 
Display size3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")

Common features in the Casio EX-Z550 and Kodak M381

 EX-Z550 M381 
ReleasedJanuary 2010July 2009Same generation
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display resolution230k230kEqual 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).

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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.

Casio EX-Z550 vs Kodak M381 size comparison

Using dimensions and weight, the portability score of the EX-Z550 and M381 is 95 and 95 respectively.

Casio EX-Z550 vs Kodak M381 top view buttons comparison

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 sensor size comparison

Casio EX-Z550 vs Kodak M381 Screen and ViewFinder

Casio EX-Z550 vs Kodak M381 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Casio EX-Z550 Portrait photography information
Kodak M381 Portrait photography information
35
you can focus manually
good megapixels (14MP)
no manual mode
no external flash support
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
21
no manual focus
lack of manual exposure
no external flash support
low MP (12 megapixels)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
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Street Comparison

Casio EX-Z550 Street photography information
Kodak M381 Street photography information
57
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
no articulating screen
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
47
screen does not articulate
no image stabilization
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
more heavy than others in class (153g)
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Sports Comparison

Casio EX-Z550 Sports photography information
Kodak M381 Sports photography information
38
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good megapixels (14MP)
no shutter priority
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect autofocus
17
max shutter speed is low (1/1,400 seconds)
lack of shutter priority mode
no image stabilization
low MP (12MP)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Casio EX-Z550 Travel photography details
Kodak M381 Travel photography details
65
good megapixels (14MP)
built-in flash
fairly wide (26mm)
lack of Time Lapse recording
display isn't selfie friendly
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.6)
50
has built in flash
lack of Timelapse mode
more heavy than others in class (153 grams)
low MP (12 megapixels)
doesn't feature selfie friendly screen
wide angle not great (35mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.0)
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Landscape Comparison

Casio EX-Z550 Landscape photography advice
Kodak M381 Landscape photography advice
42
you can focus manually
fairly wide (26mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good megapixels (14 megapixels)
cannot switch lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.6)
screen is somewhat small (2.7 inches)
no manual mode
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
lack of Time Lapse recording
28
pretty good screen size (3 inches)
no manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not great (35mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.0)
lack of manual exposure
no image stabilization
low MP (12 megapixels)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
lack of Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Casio EX-Z550 Vlogging advice
Kodak M381 Vlogging advice
29
fairly wide (26mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.6)
display isn't selfie friendly
video resolution low (640 x 480 resolution)
lack of external mic support
22
wide angle not great (35mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.0)
doesn't feature selfie friendly screen
no image stabilization
video resolution low (640 x 480 pxls)
lack of external microphone jack
more heavy than others in class (153g)
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Casio EX-Z550 vs Kodak M381 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Casio EX-Z550 and Kodak M381
 Casio Exilim EX-Z550Kodak EasyShare M381
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