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Casio EX-Z550 vs Kodak Touch

Portability
95
Imaging
37
Features
25
Overall
32
Casio Exilim EX-Z550 front
 
Kodak EasyShare Touch front
Portability
95
Imaging
36
Features
34
Overall
35

Casio EX-Z550 vs Kodak Touch 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 Touch
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 1600
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-140mm (F) lens
  • 150g - 101 x 58 x 19mm
  • Introduced January 2011
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Casio EX-Z550 vs Kodak Touch Overview

On this page, we will be analyzing the Casio EX-Z550 vs Kodak Touch, both Ultracompact cameras by rivals Casio and Kodak. The resolution of the EX-Z550 (14MP) and the Touch (14MP) is pretty comparable but the EX-Z550 (1/2.3") and Touch (1/3") have different sensor sizing.

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The EX-Z550 was revealed 12 months prior to the Touch and they are of a similar generation. The two cameras have the same body design (Ultracompact).

Before we go right into a in-depth comparison, here is a quick highlight of how the EX-Z550 scores against the Touch in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Casio EX-Z550 over the Kodak Touch

 EX-Z550 Touch 
Manual focus Dial precise focus

Reasons to pick Kodak Touch over the Casio EX-Z550

 Touch EX-Z550 
IntroducedJanuary 2011January 2010Newer by 12 months
Screen dimensions3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Screen resolution460k230kSharper screen (+230k dot)
Touch screen Quickly navigate

Common features in the Casio EX-Z550 and Kodak Touch

 EX-Z550 Touch 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Neither includes selfie screen

Casio EX-Z550 vs Kodak Touch Physical Comparison

If you're going to travel with your camera often, you need to factor its weight and volume. The Casio EX-Z550 features outside 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) and the Kodak Touch has sizing of 101mm x 58mm x 19mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 0.7") and a weight of 150 grams (0.33 lbs).

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Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you are employing during that time. The following is a front view measurements comparison of the EX-Z550 and the Touch.

Casio EX-Z550 vs Kodak Touch size comparison

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability score of the EX-Z550 and Touch is 95 and 95 respectively.

Casio EX-Z550 vs Kodak Touch top view buttons comparison

Casio EX-Z550 vs Kodak Touch Sensor Comparison

Sometimes, its tough to imagine the contrast in sensor dimensions purely by seeing technical specs. The picture here will provide you a much better sense of the sensor sizing in the EX-Z550 and Touch.

As you can tell, both the cameras provide the same megapixels albeit different sensor dimensions. The EX-Z550 offers the bigger sensor which is going to make getting shallow depth of field simpler. The more aged EX-Z550 will be behind in sensor tech.

Casio EX-Z550 vs Kodak Touch sensor size comparison

Casio EX-Z550 vs Kodak Touch Screen and ViewFinder

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

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Casio EX-Z550
Portrait photography with Kodak Touch
35
manual focus
decent megapixels (14 megapixels)
manual exposure not available
can't use external flash
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
33
MP count decent (14MP)
features face detect focus
manual focus not available
manual exposure not possible
can't use external flash
sensor size is small (1/3")
has no RAW files
Photography Glossary

Street Comparison

Casio EX-Z550 Street photography information
Kodak Touch Street photography information
57
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
no moving screen
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
48
no articulating screen
does not have image stabilization
sensor size is small (1/3")
has no RAW files
more heavy than average (150 grams)
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Sports Comparison

Casio EX-Z550 as a Sports photography camera
Kodak Touch as a Sports photography camera
38
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
decent megapixels (14MP)
no shutter priority
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
has no phase detect AF
28
MP count decent (14 megapixels)
no shutter priority
does not have image stabilization
sensor size is small (1/3")
has no phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Casio EX-Z550 Travel photography information
Kodak Touch Travel photography information
65
decent megapixels (14MP)
has built in flash
pretty wide (26mm)
missing Timelapse recording
does not feature selfie friendly screen
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.6)
68
MP count decent (14MP)
built-in flash
reasonably wide (28mm)
very good max aperture (f)
doesn't have Timelapse mode
more heavy than average (150g)
doesn't have selfie friendly screen
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Landscape Comparison

Casio EX-Z550 Landscape photography details
Kodak Touch Landscape photography details
42
manual focus
pretty wide (26mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
decent megapixels (14MP)
can't swap lenses (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.6)
screen is somewhat small (2.7 inches)
manual exposure not available
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
missing Timelapse recording
42
reasonably wide (28mm)
very good max aperture (f)
screen is a decent size (3 inches)
MP count decent (14MP)
manual focus not available
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
manual exposure not possible
does not have image stabilization
sensor size is small (1/3")
has no RAW files
doesn't have Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Casio EX-Z550 Vlogging highlights
Kodak Touch Vlogging highlights
29
pretty wide (26mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.6)
does not feature selfie friendly screen
video resolution low (640 x 480 pixels)
missing external microphone jack
31
reasonably wide (28mm)
very good max aperture (f)
screen is touchscreen
features face detect focus
doesn't have selfie friendly screen
does not have image stabilization
low quality video (1280 x 720 pixels)
doesn't have microphone port
more heavy than average (150g)
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Casio EX-Z550 vs Kodak Touch Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Casio EX-Z550 and Kodak Touch
 Casio Exilim EX-Z550Kodak EasyShare Touch
General Information
Brand Casio Kodak
Model Casio Exilim EX-Z550 Kodak EasyShare Touch
Category Ultracompact Ultracompact
Introduced 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 area 28.1mm² 17.3mm²
Sensor resolution 14 megapixels 14 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 4288 x 3216
Highest native ISO 3200 1600
Minimum native ISO 64 100
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch focus
Continuous AF
Single AF
Tracking AF
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detection AF
Contract detection AF
Phase detection AF
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 26-104mm (4.0x) 28-140mm (5.0x)
Max aperture f/2.6-5.9 -
Macro focus distance - 5cm
Crop factor 5.8 7.5
Screen
Range of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 2.7 inch 3 inch
Screen resolution 230k dot 460k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Screen tech - TFT color LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 4 secs 8 secs
Highest shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/1600 secs
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Change WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range - 3.20 m
Flash modes Auto, flash off, flash on, red eye reduction Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
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 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Highest video resolution 640x480 1280x720
Video format Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
Microphone jack
Headphone jack
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 proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 143g (0.32 lb) 150g (0.33 lb)
Physical dimensions 99 x 53 x 20mm (3.9" x 2.1" x 0.8") 101 x 58 x 19mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 0.7")
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-7006
Self timer Yes (10 seconds, 2 seconds, Triple Self-timer) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Storage media SD/SDHC card, Internal MicroSD/MicroSDHC card, Internal
Storage slots Single Single
Launch price $149 $100