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Casio EX-ZR300 vs Kodak M550

Portability
92
Imaging
39
Features
50
Overall
43
Casio Exilim EX-ZR300 front
 
Kodak EasyShare M550 front
Portability
95
Imaging
35
Features
20
Overall
29

Casio EX-ZR300 vs Kodak M550 Key Specs

Casio EX-ZR300
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-300mm (F3.0-5.9) lens
  • 205g - 105 x 59 x 29mm
  • Introduced May 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
Photography Glossary

Casio EX-ZR300 vs Kodak M550 Overview

The following is a in depth review of the Casio EX-ZR300 versus Kodak M550, former is a Small Sensor Superzoom while the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by competitors Casio and Kodak. There is a sizable difference between the image resolutions of the EX-ZR300 (16MP) and M550 (12MP) but they use the same exact sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The EX-ZR300 was brought out 2 years after the M550 which is quite a significant difference as far as tech is concerned. Each of the cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before delving in to a thorough comparison, below is a short view of how the EX-ZR300 matches up vs the M550 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Casio EX-ZR300 over the Kodak M550

 EX-ZR300 M550 
IntroducedMay 2012January 2010Newer by 29 months
Manual focus Dial exact focusing
Screen sizing3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Screen resolution461k230kCrisper screen (+231k dot)

Reasons to pick Kodak M550 over the Casio EX-ZR300

 M550 EX-ZR300 

Common features in the Casio EX-ZR300 and Kodak M550

 EX-ZR300 M550 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Neither comes with selfie screen
Touch screen Lacking Touch screen

Casio EX-ZR300 vs Kodak M550 Physical Comparison

For anybody who is intending to travel with your camera, you will need to factor its weight and volume. The Casio EX-ZR300 comes with external measurements of 105mm x 59mm x 29mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.1") with a weight of 205 grams (0.45 lbs) while the Kodak M550 has sizing of 98mm x 58mm x 23mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.9") along with a weight of 125 grams (0.28 lbs).

Take a look at the Casio EX-ZR300 versus Kodak M550 in our newest Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember that, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you are working with at that time. Here is the front view physical size comparison of the EX-ZR300 vs the M550.

Casio EX-ZR300 vs Kodak M550 size comparison

Taking into account size and weight, the portability score of the EX-ZR300 and M550 is 92 and 95 respectively.

Casio EX-ZR300 vs Kodak M550 top view buttons comparison

Casio EX-ZR300 vs Kodak M550 Sensor Comparison

Generally, it can be hard to see the difference between sensor dimensions merely by checking specifications. The image below will give you a stronger sense of the sensor measurements in the EX-ZR300 and M550.

Plainly, the two cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing albeit not the same MP. You can expect the Casio EX-ZR300 to give extra detail having its extra 4MP. Higher resolution will also allow you to crop photographs far more aggressively. The more recent EX-ZR300 will have an advantage when it comes to sensor innovation.

Casio EX-ZR300 vs Kodak M550 sensor size comparison

Casio EX-ZR300 vs Kodak M550 Screen and ViewFinder

Casio EX-ZR300 vs Kodak M550 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Casio EX-ZR300
Portrait photography with Kodak M550
39
you can focus manually
decent sensor resolution (16 megapixels)
external flash not possible
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW files
21
no manual focus
no manual control
cannot use external flash
low MP (12MP)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Casio EX-ZR300
Street photography with Kodak M550
62
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lighter than competitors in class (205 grams)
screen does not articulate
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW files
54
lighter than competition (125g)
screen is fixed
lack of image stabilization
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
low maximum ISO (1,000)
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Sports Comparison

Casio EX-ZR300 Sports photography factors
Kodak M550 Sports photography factors
55
great zoom range (24-300mm 12.5 x zoom)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
decent sensor resolution (16 megapixels)
offers tracking autofocus
better than average battery life (500 shots)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
no phase detect autofocus
17
low max shutter speed (1/1,400 seconds)
no shutter priority mode
lack of image stabilization
low MP (12 megapixels)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
has no phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Casio EX-ZR300 Travel photography features
Kodak M550 Travel photography features
71
better than average battery life (500 shots)
lighter than competitors in class (205 grams)
decent sensor resolution (16 megapixels)
has built in flash
pretty wide (24mm)
very long zoom (300mm)
does not have Timelapse function
screen isn't selfie friendly
slow maximum aperture (f3.0)
67
lighter than competition (125g)
flash built-in
rather wide (28mm)
great max aperture (f)
lack of Time Lapse mode
low MP (12 megapixels)
screen is not selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Casio EX-ZR300 Landscape photography advice
Kodak M550 Landscape photography advice
52
you can focus manually
pretty wide (24mm)
screen size is good (3 inches)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
decent sensor resolution (16MP)
better than average battery life (500 per charge)
cannot swap lenses (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.0)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW files
does not have Timelapse function
31
rather wide (28mm)
great max aperture (f)
no manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
screen is small (2.7 inch)
no manual control
lack of image stabilization
low MP (12 megapixels)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
low maximum ISO (1,000)
has no RAW support
lack of Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Casio EX-ZR300
Vlogging with Kodak M550
33
pretty wide (24mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good video quality (1920 x 1080 pixels)
lighter than competitors in class (205g)
slow maximum aperture (f3.0)
screen isn't selfie friendly
does not have external microphone socket
31
rather wide (28mm)
great max aperture (f)
lighter than competition (125 grams)
screen is not selfie friendly
lack of image stabilization
low quality video (640 x 480 pixels)
lack of external mic support
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Casio EX-ZR300 vs Kodak M550 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Casio EX-ZR300 and Kodak M550
 Casio Exilim EX-ZR300Kodak EasyShare M550
General Information
Manufacturer Casio Kodak
Model type Casio Exilim EX-ZR300 Kodak EasyShare M550
Type Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Compact
Introduced 2012-05-22 2010-01-05
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Powered by 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 16 megapixels 12 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Highest Possible resolution 4608 x 3456 4000 x 3000
Maximum native ISO 3200 1000
Min native ISO 80 64
RAW data
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch focus
AF continuous
AF single
Tracking AF
Selective AF
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 24-300mm (12.5x) 28-140mm (5.0x)
Maximal aperture f/3.0-5.9 -
Macro focusing range 1cm 10cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 3 inches 2.7 inches
Screen resolution 461k dots 230k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Screen technology Super Clear TFT color LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 15 secs 30 secs
Fastest shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/1400 secs
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation Yes -
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 4.70 m 3.50 m
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye Auto, Fill-in, Red-Eye reduction, Off
External flash
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (30 fps), 1280 x 720 (15, 30 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)
Maximum video resolution 1920x1080 640x480
Video format H.264 -
Mic support
Headphone support
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
Environment sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 205g (0.45 lb) 125g (0.28 lb)
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 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
Battery life 500 pictures -
Battery style Battery Pack -
Battery ID NP-130 KLIC-7006
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 seconds, Triple) Yes (2 or 10 sec, double)
Time lapse shooting
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC card, Internal
Card slots Single Single
Launch price $329 $119