Casio EX-ZR1000 vs Kodak M550
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Casio EX-ZR1000 vs Kodak M550 Key Specs
(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
(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

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").

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.

Casio EX-ZR1000 vs Kodak M550 Gallery
Below is a preview of the gallery photos for Casio Exilim EX-ZR1000 and Kodak EasyShare M550. The entire galleries are viewable at Casio EX-ZR1000 Gallery and Kodak M550 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Casio EX-ZR1000 over the Kodak M550
EX-ZR1000 | M550 | |||
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Introduced | September 2012 | ![]() | January 2010 | More recent by 34 months |
Focus manually | ![]() | More accurate focusing | ||
Screen type | Tilting | ![]() | Fixed | Tilting screen |
Screen sizing | 3" | ![]() | 2.7" | Bigger screen (+0.3") |
Screen resolution | 461k | ![]() | 230k | Crisper screen (+231k dot) |
Reasons to pick Kodak M550 over the Casio EX-ZR1000
M550 | EX-ZR1000 |
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Common features in the Casio EX-ZR1000 and Kodak M550
EX-ZR1000 | M550 | |||
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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).
Analyze the Casio EX-ZR1000 vs Kodak M550 in the new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.
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.

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

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.

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Casio EX-ZR1000 vs Kodak M550 Specifications
Casio Exilim EX-ZR1000 | Kodak EasyShare M550 | |
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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 |