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Casio EX-Z90 vs Kodak M550

Portability
96
Imaging
34
Features
17
Overall
27
Casio Exilim EX-Z90 front
 
Kodak EasyShare M550 front
Portability
95
Imaging
35
Features
20
Overall
29

Casio EX-Z90 vs Kodak M550 Key Specs

Casio EX-Z90
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 64 - 1600
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 35-105mm (F3.1-5.9) lens
  • 121g - 90 x 52 x 19mm
  • Announced August 2009
Kodak M550
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 64 - 1000
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 28-140mm (F) lens
  • 125g - 98 x 58 x 23mm
  • Released January 2010
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Casio EX-Z90 vs Kodak M550 Overview

Here, we will be comparing the Casio EX-Z90 and Kodak M550, both Small Sensor Compact cameras by brands Casio and Kodak. The sensor resolution of the EX-Z90 (12MP) and the M550 (12MP) is pretty close and both cameras boast the identical sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The EX-Z90 was brought out 4 months before the M550 which means that they are both of a similar age. Both the cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before going straight to a detailed comparison, here is a brief summary of how the EX-Z90 matches up vs the M550 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Casio EX-Z90 over the Kodak M550

 EX-Z90 M550 
Manual focus Dial accurate focusing

Reasons to pick Kodak M550 over the Casio EX-Z90

 M550 EX-Z90 

Common features in the Casio EX-Z90 and Kodak M550

 EX-Z90 M550 
ReleasedAugust 2009January 2010Same age
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen size2.7"2.7"Same screen measurements
Screen resolution230k230kSame screen resolution
Selfie screen Neither features selfie screen
Touch screen Lacking Touch screen

Casio EX-Z90 vs Kodak M550 Physical Comparison

In case you're looking to carry your camera frequently, you have to consider its weight and proportions. The Casio EX-Z90 enjoys outer measurements of 90mm x 52mm x 19mm (3.5" x 2.0" x 0.7") having a weight of 121 grams (0.27 lbs) and the Kodak M550 has measurements of 98mm x 58mm x 23mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.9") and a weight of 125 grams (0.28 lbs).

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Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you are utilizing during that time. Underneath is a front view over all size comparison of the EX-Z90 compared to the M550.

Casio EX-Z90 vs Kodak M550 size comparison

Looking at size and weight, the portability rating of the EX-Z90 and M550 is 96 and 95 respectively.

Casio EX-Z90 vs Kodak M550 top view buttons comparison

Casio EX-Z90 vs Kodak M550 Sensor Comparison

Generally, it is difficult to imagine the gap in sensor sizing purely by viewing specifications. The graphic underneath will give you a far better sense of the sensor sizing in the EX-Z90 and M550.

Plainly, each of these cameras come with the identical sensor size and the same exact MP therefore you can expect comparable quality of photos however you will need to factor the age of the cameras into account.

Casio EX-Z90 vs Kodak M550 sensor size comparison

Casio EX-Z90 vs Kodak M550 Screen and ViewFinder

Casio EX-Z90 vs Kodak M550 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Casio EX-Z90 as a Portrait photography camera
Kodak M550 as a Portrait photography camera
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manual focus
no manual exposure
external flash not possible
sensor resolution not great (12 megapixels)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
21
lack of manual focus
no manual mode
cannot use external flash
low resolution (12MP)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
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Street Comparison

Casio EX-Z90 Street photography information
Kodak M550 Street photography information
55
lighter than competition in class (121g)
screen is fixed
no image stabilization
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
54
lighter than others (125g)
no articulating screen
no image stabilization
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
low max ISO (1,000)
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Sports Comparison

Casio EX-Z90 Sports photography features
Kodak M550 Sports photography features
17
lack of shutter priority mode
no image stabilization
sensor resolution not great (12MP)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect autofocus
17
low max shutter speed (1/1,400 seconds)
lack of shutter priority mode
no image stabilization
low resolution (12 megapixels)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
has no phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Casio EX-Z90 as a Travel photography camera
Kodak M550 as a Travel photography camera
56
lighter than competition in class (121g)
flash built-in
no Timelapse function
sensor resolution not great (12MP)
does not offer selfie friendly screen
wide angle not the best (35mm)
sluggish max aperture (f3.1)
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lighter than others (125g)
has built in flash
relatively wide (28mm)
very good max aperture (f)
missing Time Lapse function
low resolution (12MP)
display is not selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Casio EX-Z90 Landscape photography advice
Kodak M550 Landscape photography advice
27
manual focus
can't switch lenses (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not the best (35mm)
sluggish max aperture (f3.1)
small screen (2.7 inches)
no manual exposure
no image stabilization
sensor resolution not great (12 megapixels)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
no Timelapse function
31
relatively wide (28mm)
very good max aperture (f)
lack of manual focus
can't change lens (fixed lens mount)
screen is small (2.7")
no manual mode
no image stabilization
low resolution (12 megapixels)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
low max ISO (1,000)
has no RAW support
missing Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Casio EX-Z90 Vlogging advice
Kodak M550 Vlogging advice
25
lighter than competition in class (121g)
wide angle not the best (35mm)
sluggish max aperture (f3.1)
does not offer selfie friendly screen
no image stabilization
low res video (1280 x 720 pixels)
no external microphone support
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relatively wide (28mm)
very good max aperture (f)
lighter than others (125 grams)
display is not selfie friendly
no image stabilization
video resolution low (640 x 480 pxls)
missing mic port
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Casio EX-Z90 vs Kodak M550 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Casio EX-Z90 and Kodak M550
 Casio Exilim EX-Z90Kodak EasyShare M550
General Information
Company Casio Kodak
Model type Casio Exilim EX-Z90 Kodak EasyShare M550
Category Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Announced 2009-08-18 2010-01-05
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Digic 4 -
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixel 12 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Highest resolution 4000 x 3000 4000 x 3000
Highest native ISO 1600 1000
Min native ISO 64 64
RAW data
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
AF continuous
Single AF
AF tracking
Selective AF
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detect focusing
Contract detect focusing
Phase detect focusing
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 35-105mm (3.0x) 28-140mm (5.0x)
Maximum aperture f/3.1-5.9 -
Macro focusing range 10cm 10cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 2.7" 2.7"
Resolution of display 230k dot 230k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 4s 30s
Maximum shutter speed 1/2000s 1/1400s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Set WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 3.00 m 3.50 m
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Soft Auto, Fill-in, Red-Eye reduction, Off
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Video resolutions 1280 x 720 (24 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (15 fps) 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Highest video resolution 1280x720 640x480
Video format Motion JPEG -
Mic 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
Environmental seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 121 grams (0.27 lb) 125 grams (0.28 lb)
Physical dimensions 90 x 52 x 19mm (3.5" x 2.0" x 0.7") 98 x 58 x 23mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.9")
DXO scores
DXO All around 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 NP-60 KLIC-7006
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Triple) Yes (2 or 10 sec, double)
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SD/MMC/SDHC card, Internal SD/SDHC card, Internal
Storage slots 1 1
Retail price $150 $119