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Casio EX-ZR100 vs Kodak M550

Portability
92
Imaging
35
Features
46
Overall
39
Casio Exilim EX-ZR100 front
 
Kodak EasyShare M550 front
Portability
95
Imaging
34
Features
20
Overall
28

Casio EX-ZR100 vs Kodak M550 Key Specs

Casio EX-ZR100
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-300mm (F3.0-5.9) lens
  • 204g - 105 x 59 x 29mm
  • Launched July 2011
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
  • Launched January 2010
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Casio EX-ZR100 vs Kodak M550 Overview

The following is a thorough assessment of the Casio EX-ZR100 versus Kodak M550, former is a Small Sensor Superzoom while the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by companies Casio and Kodak. The sensor resolution of the EX-ZR100 (12MP) and the M550 (12MP) is pretty similar and they use the exact same sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The EX-ZR100 was brought out 19 months after the M550 which makes the cameras a generation away from each other. Each of these cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before getting straight into a more detailed comparison, below is a short summation of how the EX-ZR100 matches up against the M550 for portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Photography Glossary

        

Reasons to pick Casio EX-ZR100 over the Kodak M550

 EX-ZR100 M550 
LaunchedJuly 2011January 2010Newer by 19 months
Focus manually Dial precise focusing
Screen dimension3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Screen resolution461k230kClearer screen (+231k dot)

Reasons to pick Kodak M550 over the Casio EX-ZR100

 M550 EX-ZR100 

Common features in the Casio EX-ZR100 and Kodak M550

 EX-ZR100 M550 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Neither comes with selfie screen
Touch screen Neither comes with Touch screen

Casio EX-ZR100 vs Kodak M550 Physical Comparison

For anybody who is looking to travel with your camera regularly, you are going to need to factor in its weight and measurements. The Casio EX-ZR100 comes with outer measurements of 105mm x 59mm x 29mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.1") along with a weight of 204 grams (0.45 lbs) while the Kodak M550 has proportions of 98mm x 58mm x 23mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.9") having a weight of 125 grams (0.28 lbs).

Contrast the Casio EX-ZR100 versus Kodak M550 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you are utilizing at that moment. Underneath is the front view physical size comparison of the EX-ZR100 against the M550.

Casio EX-ZR100 vs Kodak M550 size comparison

Considering size and weight, the portability score of the EX-ZR100 and M550 is 92 and 95 respectively.

Casio EX-ZR100 vs Kodak M550 top view buttons comparison

Casio EX-ZR100 vs Kodak M550 Sensor Comparison

Usually, it is very difficult to envision the contrast between sensor dimensions only by reading specifications. The pic underneath will help give you a clearer sense of the sensor sizing in the EX-ZR100 and M550.

Plainly, both of those cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements and the exact same megapixels so you can expect similar quality of images however you might want to take the launch date of the products into consideration. The newer EX-ZR100 is going to have an edge when it comes to sensor tech.

Casio EX-ZR100 vs Kodak M550 sensor size comparison

Casio EX-ZR100 vs Kodak M550 Screen and ViewFinder

Casio EX-ZR100 vs Kodak M550 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Casio EX-ZR100 Portrait photography details
Kodak M550 Portrait photography details
29
focusing manually
cannot use external flash
low megapixels (12MP)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
20
focusing manually not possible
no manual exposure
external flash not possible
low MP (12 megapixels)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
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Street Comparison

Casio EX-ZR100 Street photography information
Kodak M550 Street photography information
61
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lighter than others in class (204g)
screen is fixed
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
53
lighter than competition (125 grams)
no moving screen
lack of image stabilization
small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
max ISO too low (1,000)
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Sports Comparison

Casio EX-ZR100 Sports photography details
Kodak M550 Sports photography details
46
incredible zoom range (24-300mm 12.5 x zoom)
high fps (40.0 fps)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
includes tracking focus
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect auto focus
17
low max shutter speed (1/1,400 seconds)
no shutter priority mode
lack of image stabilization
low MP (12MP)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Casio EX-ZR100 Travel photography information
Kodak M550 Travel photography information
63
lighter than others in class (204g)
flash built-in
really wide (24mm)
very long reach (300mm)
no Time Lapse function
low megapixels (12MP)
screen is not selfie friendly
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.0)
67
lighter than competition (125g)
has built in flash
quite wide (28mm)
good maximum aperture (f)
no Time Lapse recording
low MP (12 megapixels)
doesn't have selfie friendly display
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Landscape Comparison

Casio EX-ZR100 Landscape photography details
Kodak M550 Landscape photography details
43
focusing manually
really wide (24mm)
screen size is good (3 inch)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
can't switch lenses (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.0)
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
no Time Lapse function
31
quite wide (28mm)
good maximum aperture (f)
focusing manually not possible
can't change lens (fixed lens mount)
screen is somewhat small (2.7 inches)
no manual exposure
lack of image stabilization
low MP (12 megapixels)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
max ISO too low (1,000)
does not have RAW files
no Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Casio EX-ZR100 Vlogging advice
Kodak M550 Vlogging advice
33
really wide (24mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
high quality video (1920 x 1080 resolution)
lighter than others in class (204 grams)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.0)
screen is not selfie friendly
no mic support
30
quite wide (28mm)
good maximum aperture (f)
lighter than competition (125g)
doesn't have selfie friendly display
lack of image stabilization
low video resolution (640 x 480 pxls)
no external mic jack
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Casio EX-ZR100 vs Kodak M550 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Casio EX-ZR100 and Kodak M550
 Casio Exilim EX-ZR100Kodak EasyShare M550
General Information
Brand Casio Kodak
Model type Casio Exilim EX-ZR100 Kodak EasyShare M550
Type Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Compact
Launched 2011-07-19 2010-01-05
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Chip Exilim Engine HS -
Sensor type BSI-CMOS 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 megapixels 12 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Maximum resolution 4000 x 3000 4000 x 3000
Maximum native ISO 3200 1000
Lowest native ISO 100 64
RAW files
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 24-300mm (12.5x) 28-140mm (5.0x)
Maximum aperture f/3.0-5.9 -
Macro focusing distance - 10cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 3" 2.7"
Resolution of display 461 thousand dot 230 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Display technology Super Clear TFT color LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 15 seconds 30 seconds
Maximum shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/1400 seconds
Continuous shooting speed 40.0 frames per second -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation Yes -
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance - 3.50 m
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-eye Auto, Fill-in, Red-Eye reduction, Off
External flash
AEB
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (30 fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 432 x 320 (30, 240 fps), 224 x 64 (480, 1000 fps) 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Maximum video resolution 1920x1080 640x480
Video file format H.264 -
Mic input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless None 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 204 gr (0.45 pounds) 125 gr (0.28 pounds)
Dimensions 105 x 59 x 29mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.1") 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 - KLIC-7006
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 seconds, Triple) Yes (2 or 10 sec, double)
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC card, Internal
Storage slots 1 1
Retail pricing $300 $119