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Casio EX-Z550 vs Kodak Mini

Portability
95
Imaging
36
Features
25
Overall
31
Casio Exilim EX-Z550 front
 
Kodak EasyShare Mini front
Portability
97
Imaging
32
Features
13
Overall
24

Casio EX-Z550 vs Kodak Mini Key Specs

Casio EX-Z550
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • 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
Kodak Mini
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/3" Sensor
  • 2.5" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 1000
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 29-87mm (F3.0-4.8) lens
  • 99g - 86 x 53 x 18mm
  • Launched January 2011
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Casio EX-Z550 vs Kodak Mini Overview

Following is a thorough comparison of the Casio EX-Z550 and Kodak Mini, both Ultracompact cameras by competitors Casio and Kodak. There exists a big gap among the image resolutions of the EX-Z550 (14MP) and Mini (10MP) and the EX-Z550 (1/2.3") and Mini (1/3") have totally different sensor sizing.

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The EX-Z550 was launched 12 months before the Mini so they are of a similar generation. Both of these cameras feature the same body design (Ultracompact).

Before getting straight to a thorough comparison, here is a concise summation of how the EX-Z550 grades against the Mini when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Casio EX-Z550 over the Kodak Mini

 EX-Z550 Mini 
Manual focus More accurate focusing
Screen size2.7"2.5"Bigger screen (+0.2")

Reasons to pick Kodak Mini over the Casio EX-Z550

 Mini EX-Z550 
LaunchedJanuary 2011January 2010More modern by 12 months

Common features in the Casio EX-Z550 and Kodak Mini

 EX-Z550 Mini 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen resolution230k230kIdentical screen resolution
Selfie screen Neither offers selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Neither offers Touch friendly screen

Casio EX-Z550 vs Kodak Mini Physical Comparison

In case you're going to carry around your camera regularly, you'll need to consider its weight and size. The Casio EX-Z550 offers outer measurements 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 Mini has specifications of 86mm x 53mm x 18mm (3.4" x 2.1" x 0.7") having a weight of 99 grams (0.22 lbs).

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Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you select at that moment. Underneath is a front view scale comparison of the EX-Z550 vs the Mini.

Casio EX-Z550 vs Kodak Mini size comparison

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability score of the EX-Z550 and Mini is 95 and 97 respectively.

Casio EX-Z550 vs Kodak Mini top view buttons comparison

Casio EX-Z550 vs Kodak Mini Sensor Comparison

More often than not, it is very hard to envision the difference in sensor sizes merely by seeing specs. The pic here may give you a clearer sense of the sensor measurements in the EX-Z550 and Mini.

As you can plainly see, both the cameras feature different megapixel count and different sensor sizes. The EX-Z550 due to its bigger sensor will make achieving shallow depth of field less difficult and the Casio EX-Z550 will produce extra detail utilizing its extra 4MP. Higher resolution will also allow you to crop photographs way more aggressively. The more aged EX-Z550 will be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor technology.

Casio EX-Z550 vs Kodak Mini sensor size comparison

Casio EX-Z550 vs Kodak Mini Screen and ViewFinder

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

Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Casio EX-Z550
Portrait photography with Kodak Mini
34
you can focus manually
MP count decent (14 megapixels)
no manual control
can't use external flash
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
24
offers face detection focusing
focusing manually not possible
no manual mode
no external flash support
megapixel count low (10 megapixels)
tiny sensor size (1/3")
has no RAW support
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Casio EX-Z550
Street photography with Kodak Mini
57
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
no articulating screen
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
48
screen is fixed
lack of image stabilization
tiny sensor size (1/3")
has no RAW support
max ISO too low (1,000)
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Sports Comparison

Casio EX-Z550 Sports photography info
Kodak Mini Sports photography info
38
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
MP count decent (14MP)
no shutter priority
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect AF
16
maximum shutter speed is a little low (1/1,400s)
no shutter priority mode
lack of image stabilization
megapixel count low (10 megapixels)
tiny sensor size (1/3")
has no phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Casio EX-Z550 Travel photography highlights
Kodak Mini Travel photography highlights
65
MP count decent (14 megapixels)
built-in flash
pretty wide (26mm)
lack of Time Lapse mode
doesn't feature selfie friendly screen
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.6)
51
built-in flash
lack of Timelapse function
megapixel count low (10 megapixels)
display is not selfie friendly
wide angle not the best (29mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.0)
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Landscape Comparison

Casio EX-Z550 Landscape photography features
Kodak Mini Landscape photography features
42
you can focus manually
pretty wide (26mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
MP count decent (14MP)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.6)
small screen (2.7 inch)
no manual control
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
lack of Time Lapse mode
22
focusing manually not possible
can't change lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not the best (29mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.0)
tiny screen (2.5 inches)
no manual mode
lack of image stabilization
megapixel count low (10MP)
tiny sensor size (1/3")
max ISO too low (1,000)
has no RAW support
lack of Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Casio EX-Z550 as a Vlogging camera
Kodak Mini as a Vlogging camera
29
pretty wide (26mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.6)
doesn't feature selfie friendly screen
video quality not great (640 x 480 pixels)
lack of external mic jack
25
offers face detection focusing
wide angle not the best (29mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.0)
display is not selfie friendly
lack of image stabilization
low res video (640 x 480 resolution)
lack of external microphone jack
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Casio EX-Z550 vs Kodak Mini Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Casio EX-Z550 and Kodak Mini
 Casio Exilim EX-Z550Kodak EasyShare Mini
General Information
Company Casio Kodak
Model type Casio Exilim EX-Z550 Kodak EasyShare Mini
Category Ultracompact Ultracompact
Revealed 2010-01-06 2011-01-04
Body design Ultracompact Ultracompact
Sensor Information
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/3"
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 4.8 x 3.6mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 17.3mm²
Sensor resolution 14 megapixels 10 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Highest Possible resolution 4320 x 3240 3640 x 2736
Maximum native ISO 3200 1000
Lowest native ISO 64 100
RAW files
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
Continuous AF
AF single
Tracking AF
AF selectice
Center weighted AF
AF multi area
Live view AF
Face detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect AF
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 26-104mm (4.0x) 29-87mm (3.0x)
Maximal aperture f/2.6-5.9 f/3.0-4.8
Macro focusing range - 5cm
Crop factor 5.8 7.5
Screen
Range of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 2.7 inches 2.5 inches
Display resolution 230k dot 230k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Display tech - TFT color LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 4 secs 8 secs
Fastest shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/1400 secs
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance - 3.50 m
Flash options Auto, flash off, flash on, red eye reduction Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in
Hot shoe
AEB
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
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
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 proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 143g (0.32 pounds) 99g (0.22 pounds)
Physical dimensions 99 x 53 x 20mm (3.9" x 2.1" x 0.8") 86 x 53 x 18mm (3.4" x 2.1" x 0.7")
DXO scores
DXO Overall 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-7006
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
Price at release $149 $100