Casio EX-ZR300 vs Kodak M550
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Casio EX-ZR300 vs Kodak M550 Key Specs
(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
(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-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").

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.

Casio EX-ZR300 vs Kodak M550 Gallery
This is a preview of the gallery images for Casio Exilim EX-ZR300 & Kodak EasyShare M550. The entire galleries are viewable at Casio EX-ZR300 Gallery & Kodak M550 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Casio EX-ZR300 over the Kodak M550
EX-ZR300 | M550 | |||
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Introduced | May 2012 | ![]() | January 2010 | Newer by 29 months |
Manual focus | ![]() | Dial exact focusing | ||
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-ZR300
M550 | EX-ZR300 |
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Common features in the Casio EX-ZR300 and Kodak M550
EX-ZR300 | M550 | |||
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Screen type | Fixed | ![]() | 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.
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.

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 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.

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Casio EX-ZR300 vs Kodak M550 Specifications
Casio Exilim EX-ZR300 | Kodak EasyShare M550 | |
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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 |