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Casio EX-Z550 vs Kodak M590

Portability
95
Imaging
36
Features
25
Overall
31
Casio Exilim EX-Z550 front
 
Kodak M590 front
Portability
99
Imaging
35
Features
20
Overall
29

Casio EX-Z550 vs Kodak M590 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 M590
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/3" Sensor
  • 2.5" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • ()mm (F) lens
  • n/ag - 97 x 58 x 15mm
  • Introduced August 2010
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Casio EX-Z550 vs Kodak M590 Overview

Its time to take a deeper look at the Casio EX-Z550 vs Kodak M590, both Ultracompact cameras by rivals Casio and Kodak. The image resolution of the EX-Z550 (14MP) and the M590 (14MP) is relatively comparable but the EX-Z550 (1/2.3") and M590 (1/3") posses totally different sensor sizing.

Photography Glossary

The EX-Z550 was manufactured 7 months prior to the M590 which means that they are both of a similar generation. The two cameras feature the same body design (Ultracompact).

Before getting into a thorough comparison, here is a simple overview of how the EX-Z550 grades versus the M590 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Casio EX-Z550 over the Kodak M590

 EX-Z550 M590 
Focus manually Dial exact focusing
Screen size2.7"2.5"Bigger screen (+0.2")

Reasons to pick Kodak M590 over the Casio EX-Z550

 M590 EX-Z550 
IntroducedAugust 2010January 2010Fresher by 7 months

Common features in the Casio EX-Z550 and Kodak M590

 EX-Z550 M590 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen resolution230k230kSame screen resolution
Selfie screen Neither provides selfie screen
Touch screen No Touch screen

Casio EX-Z550 vs Kodak M590 Physical Comparison

If you are going to carry your camera regularly, you should factor its weight and measurements. The Casio EX-Z550 provides exterior 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 M590 has proportions of 97mm x 58mm x 15mm (3.8" x 2.3" x 0.6") accompanied by a weight of n/a grams (0.00 lbs).

Analyze the Casio EX-Z550 vs Kodak M590 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you are utilizing at that moment. The following is a front view dimensions comparison of the EX-Z550 versus the M590.

Casio EX-Z550 vs Kodak M590 size comparison

Using dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the EX-Z550 and M590 is 95 and 99 respectively.

Casio EX-Z550 vs Kodak M590 top view buttons comparison

Casio EX-Z550 vs Kodak M590 Sensor Comparison

Sometimes, it is very tough to envision the difference in sensor sizing only by seeing technical specs. The graphic below should give you a far better sense of the sensor sizing in the EX-Z550 and M590.

As you can tell, the 2 cameras feature the identical megapixel count albeit not the same sensor sizing. The EX-Z550 has got the bigger sensor which is going to make achieving shallower depth of field simpler. The older EX-Z550 will be behind in sensor technology.

Casio EX-Z550 vs Kodak M590 sensor size comparison

Casio EX-Z550 vs Kodak M590 Screen and ViewFinder

Casio EX-Z550 vs Kodak M590 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Casio EX-Z550
Portrait photography with Kodak M590
34
has manual focus
good MP (14 megapixels)
lack of manual exposure
no external flash support
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
29
sensor resolution is decent (14 megapixels)
focusing manually not possible
no external flash support
sensor is small (1/3")
no RAW format
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Casio EX-Z550
Street photography with Kodak M590
57
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
screen does not articulate
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
58
image stabilization (Optical)
no moving screen
sensor is small (1/3")
no RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Casio EX-Z550
Sports photography with Kodak M590
38
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good MP (14MP)
no shutter priority mode
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect AF
34
image stabilization (Optical)
sensor resolution is decent (14MP)
can't change focal length (()mm)
maximum shutter speed is a little low (1/1,400s)
sensor is small (1/3")
no phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Casio EX-Z550
Travel photography with Kodak M590
65
good MP (14 megapixels)
flash built-in
fairly wide (26mm)
lack of Timelapse function
doesn't offer selfie friendly display
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.6)
70
sensor resolution is decent (14 megapixels)
flash built-in
fast max aperture (f)
no Time Lapse mode
screen is not selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Casio EX-Z550 Landscape photography features
Kodak M590 Landscape photography features
42
has manual focus
fairly wide (26mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good MP (14 megapixels)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.6)
small screen (2.7")
lack of manual exposure
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
lack of Timelapse function
38
fast max aperture (f)
image stabilization (Optical)
sensor resolution is decent (14 megapixels)
focusing manually not possible
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
can't change focal length (()mm)
small screen (2.5")
sensor is small (1/3")
no RAW format
no Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Casio EX-Z550 Vlogging info
Kodak M590 Vlogging info
29
fairly wide (26mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.6)
doesn't offer selfie friendly display
video quality not great (640 x 480 pixels)
lack of microphone socket
31
fast max aperture (f)
image stabilization (Optical)
screen is not selfie friendly
video res low (1280 x 720 pixels)
no mic socket
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Casio EX-Z550 vs Kodak M590 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Casio EX-Z550 and Kodak M590
 Casio Exilim EX-Z550Kodak M590
General Information
Manufacturer Casio Kodak
Model type Casio Exilim EX-Z550 Kodak M590
Class Ultracompact Ultracompact
Launched 2010-01-06 2010-08-23
Physical type Ultracompact Ultracompact
Sensor Information
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/3"
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 4.8 x 3.6mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 17.3mm²
Sensor resolution 14MP 14MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 -
Peak resolution 4320 x 3240 4320 x 3242
Highest native ISO 3200 6400
Min native ISO 64 100
RAW format
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 26-104mm (4.0x) ()
Maximum aperture f/2.6-5.9 -
Focal length multiplier 5.8 7.5
Screen
Type of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 2.7" 2.5"
Screen resolution 230k dots 230k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Min shutter speed 4s 8s
Max shutter speed 1/2000s 1/1400s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation - Yes
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash settings Auto, flash off, flash on, red eye reduction -
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Video resolutions 1280 × 720, 640 x 480, 320 x 240 1280 x 720
Highest video resolution 640x480 1280x720
Video file format Motion JPEG H.264
Mic port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless Eye-Fi Connected None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) none
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 143 gr (0.32 lbs) -
Physical dimensions 99 x 53 x 20mm (3.9" x 2.1" x 0.8") 97 x 58 x 15mm (3.8" x 2.3" x 0.6")
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
Self timer Yes (10 seconds, 2 seconds, Triple Self-timer) -
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SD/SDHC card, Internal -
Card slots 1 1
Cost at release $149 $120