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Casio EX-ZR1000 vs Kodak M550

Portability
90
Imaging
40
Features
53
Overall
45
Casio Exilim EX-ZR1000 front
 
Kodak EasyShare M550 front
Portability
95
Imaging
35
Features
20
Overall
29

Casio EX-ZR1000 vs Kodak M550 Key Specs

Casio EX-ZR1000
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Screen
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-300mm (F3.0-5.9) lens
  • 255g - 108 x 62 x 37mm
  • Revealed September 2012
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
  • Introduced January 2010
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Casio EX-ZR1000 vs Kodak M550 Overview

Lets look a bit more in depth at the Casio EX-ZR1000 vs Kodak M550, one being a Small Sensor Superzoom and the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by manufacturers Casio and Kodak. There is a sizeable difference among the sensor resolutions of the EX-ZR1000 (16MP) and M550 (12MP) but they enjoy the same exact sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The EX-ZR1000 was manufactured 2 years later than the M550 and that is a fairly large gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Both cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before getting through a thorough comparison, below is a simple introduction of how the EX-ZR1000 matches up versus the M550 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Casio EX-ZR1000 over the Kodak M550

 EX-ZR1000 M550 
IntroducedSeptember 2012January 2010More recent by 34 months
Focus manually More accurate focusing
Screen typeTiltingFixed Tilting screen
Screen sizing3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Screen resolution461k230kCrisper screen (+231k dot)

Reasons to pick Kodak M550 over the Casio EX-ZR1000

 M550 EX-ZR1000 

Common features in the Casio EX-ZR1000 and Kodak M550

 EX-ZR1000 M550 
Selfie screen Neither offers selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Neither offers Touch friendly screen

Casio EX-ZR1000 vs Kodak M550 Physical Comparison

For anybody who is planning to lug around your camera regularly, you're going to have to think about its weight and volume. The Casio EX-ZR1000 offers external measurements of 108mm x 62mm x 37mm (4.3" x 2.4" x 1.5") along with a weight of 255 grams (0.56 lbs) while the Kodak M550 has sizing of 98mm x 58mm x 23mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.9") having a weight of 125 grams (0.28 lbs).

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Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you have at the time. Underneath is the front view overall size comparison of the EX-ZR1000 vs the M550.

Casio EX-ZR1000 vs Kodak M550 size comparison

Using size and weight, the portability score of the EX-ZR1000 and M550 is 90 and 95 respectively.

Casio EX-ZR1000 vs Kodak M550 top view buttons comparison

Casio EX-ZR1000 vs Kodak M550 Sensor Comparison

Usually, it's tough to visualize the gap in sensor measurements merely by checking out a spec sheet. The photograph here might give you a more clear sense of the sensor measurements in the EX-ZR1000 and M550.

As you can see, both cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing albeit different resolution. You should count on the Casio EX-ZR1000 to produce more detail due to its extra 4 Megapixels. Higher resolution will enable you to crop photographs far more aggressively. The younger EX-ZR1000 provides an advantage with regard to sensor technology.

Casio EX-ZR1000 vs Kodak M550 sensor size comparison

Casio EX-ZR1000 vs Kodak M550 Screen and ViewFinder

Casio EX-ZR1000 vs Kodak M550 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Casio EX-ZR1000 as a Portrait photography camera
Kodak M550 as a Portrait photography camera
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focusing manually
good resolution (16MP)
comes with face detect focus
can't use external flash
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
21
focusing manually not possible
lack of manual exposure
external flash not possible
sensor resolution not great (12MP)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
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Street Comparison

Casio EX-ZR1000 Street photography info
Kodak M550 Street photography info
68
tilting screen
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lighter than competition in class (255 grams)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
54
lighter than competitors (125 grams)
no articulating screen
no image stabilization
small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
max ISO too low (1,000)
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Sports Comparison

Casio EX-ZR1000 Sports photography factors
Kodak M550 Sports photography factors
51
great zoom range (24-300mm 12.5 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good resolution (16 megapixels)
comes with tracking focus
better than average battery life (470 per charge)
very slow continuous shooting (3.0 fps)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect auto focus
17
maximum shutter speed is a little low (1/1,400 seconds)
lack of shutter priority mode
no image stabilization
sensor resolution not great (12MP)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Casio EX-ZR1000 as a Travel photography camera
Kodak M550 as a Travel photography camera
70
better than average battery life (470 shots)
lighter than competition in class (255 grams)
good resolution (16MP)
flash built-in
fairly wide (24mm)
great reach (300mm)
does not have Time Lapse function
does not have a selfie friendly display
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.0)
67
lighter than competitors (125 grams)
has built in flash
really wide (28mm)
very good maximum aperture (f)
missing Timelapse function
sensor resolution not great (12MP)
doesn't feature selfie friendly screen
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Landscape Comparison

Casio EX-ZR1000 Landscape photography advice
Kodak M550 Landscape photography advice
52
focusing manually
fairly wide (24mm)
pretty good screen size (3 inch)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good resolution (16MP)
better than average battery life (470 shots)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.0)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
does not have Time Lapse function
31
really wide (28mm)
very good maximum aperture (f)
focusing manually not possible
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
screen is somewhat small (2.7 inch)
lack of manual exposure
no image stabilization
sensor resolution not great (12MP)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
max ISO too low (1,000)
does not have RAW support
missing Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Casio EX-ZR1000 as a Vlogging camera
Kodak M550 as a Vlogging camera
34
fairly wide (24mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
comes with face detect focus
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 pixels)
lighter than competition in class (255g)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.0)
does not have a selfie friendly display
does not have mic socket
31
really wide (28mm)
very good maximum aperture (f)
lighter than competitors (125 grams)
doesn't feature selfie friendly screen
no image stabilization
video res low (640 x 480 resolution)
missing external microphone port
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Casio EX-ZR1000 vs Kodak M550 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Casio EX-ZR1000 and Kodak M550
 Casio Exilim EX-ZR1000Kodak EasyShare M550
General Information
Manufacturer Casio Kodak
Model type Casio Exilim EX-ZR1000 Kodak EasyShare M550
Category Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Compact
Revealed 2012-09-25 2010-01-05
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Chip EXILIM Engine HS 3 -
Sensor type CMOS CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 16MP 12MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Highest resolution 4608 x 3456 4000 x 3000
Highest native ISO 3200 1000
Min native ISO 80 64
RAW data
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 24-300mm (12.5x) 28-140mm (5.0x)
Maximal aperture f/3.0-5.9 -
Macro focusing distance 5cm 10cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Screen type Tilting Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 3 inches 2.7 inches
Resolution of screen 461 thousand dot 230 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Screen tech Super Clear TFT color LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 4s 30s
Maximum shutter speed 1/2000s 1/1400s
Continuous shooting speed 3.0 frames/s -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes -
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 4.70 m 3.50 m
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye Auto, Fill-in, Red-Eye reduction, Off
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (30 fps), 1280 x 720 (30,20,15 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 120 fps), 512 x 384 (30, 240 fps), 224 x 160 (480 fps), 224 x 64 (1000 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Highest video resolution 1920x1080 640x480
Video format MPEG-4, H.264 -
Microphone jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless None 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 255 grams (0.56 pounds) 125 grams (0.28 pounds)
Dimensions 108 x 62 x 37mm (4.3" x 2.4" x 1.5") 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 life 470 shots -
Style of battery Battery Pack -
Battery ID NP-130 KLIC-7006
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 seconds, custom) Yes (2 or 10 sec, double)
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC card, Internal
Storage slots One One
Launch price $572 $119