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Casio EX-ZR400 vs Kodak M550

Portability
92
Imaging
39
Features
51
Overall
43
Casio Exilim EX-ZR400 front
 
Kodak EasyShare M550 front
Portability
95
Imaging
34
Features
20
Overall
28

Casio EX-ZR400 vs Kodak M550 Key Specs

Casio EX-ZR400
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • 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 January 2013
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
  • Released January 2010
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Casio EX-ZR400 vs Kodak M550 Overview

Below, we will be contrasting the Casio EX-ZR400 vs Kodak M550, former is a Small Sensor Superzoom while the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by manufacturers Casio and Kodak. There is a substantial difference among the sensor resolutions of the EX-ZR400 (16MP) and M550 (12MP) but they possess the exact same sensor size (1/2.3").

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The EX-ZR400 was manufactured 3 years after the M550 which is a fairly big difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Each of the cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before going in to a more detailed comparison, below is a quick introduction of how the EX-ZR400 scores vs the M550 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Casio EX-ZR400 over the Kodak M550

 EX-ZR400 M550 
ReleasedJanuary 2013January 2010More modern by 38 months
Manually focus Very exact focusing
Screen dimension3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Screen resolution461k230kCrisper screen (+231k dot)

Reasons to pick Kodak M550 over the Casio EX-ZR400

 M550 EX-ZR400 

Common features in the Casio EX-ZR400 and Kodak M550

 EX-ZR400 M550 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Neither comes with selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Neither comes with Touch friendly screen

Casio EX-ZR400 vs Kodak M550 Physical Comparison

If you're looking to carry around your camera regularly, you need to factor in its weight and dimensions. The Casio EX-ZR400 comes with exterior measurements of 105mm x 59mm x 29mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.1") accompanied by a weight of 205 grams (0.45 lbs) while the Kodak M550 has dimensions of 98mm x 58mm x 23mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.9") with a weight of 125 grams (0.28 lbs).

Examine the Casio EX-ZR400 vs Kodak M550 in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you are utilizing during that time. The following is the front view scale comparison of the EX-ZR400 versus the M550.

Casio EX-ZR400 vs Kodak M550 size comparison

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability grade of the EX-ZR400 and M550 is 92 and 95 respectively.

Casio EX-ZR400 vs Kodak M550 top view buttons comparison

Casio EX-ZR400 vs Kodak M550 Sensor Comparison

Often, it is very tough to visualise the difference in sensor sizes just by viewing specs. The image underneath may give you a more clear sense of the sensor measurements in the EX-ZR400 and M550.

As you can plainly see, each of the cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements albeit not the same MP. You can expect the Casio EX-ZR400 to render more detail due to its extra 4MP. Higher resolution can also allow you to crop photographs much more aggressively. The more modern EX-ZR400 will have an advantage with regard to sensor tech.

Casio EX-ZR400 vs Kodak M550 sensor size comparison

Casio EX-ZR400 vs Kodak M550 Screen and ViewFinder

Casio EX-ZR400 vs Kodak M550 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Casio EX-ZR400
Portrait photography with Kodak M550
39
you can focus manually
good megapixels (16 megapixels)
cannot use external flash
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
20
focusing manually not possible
no manual control
external flash not possible
MP count low (12MP)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Casio EX-ZR400
Street photography with Kodak M550
62
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lighter than competition in class (205g)
screen does not articulate
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
53
lighter than competition (125g)
screen is fixed
no image stabilization
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
max ISO too low (1,000)
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Sports Comparison

Casio EX-ZR400 Sports photography features
Kodak M550 Sports photography features
57
long zoom range (24-300mm 12.5 x zoom)
fast continuous shooting (30.0 frames per second)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good megapixels (16MP)
offers tracking focus
good battery pack (500 shots)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect auto focus
17
low max shutter speed (1/1,400s)
no shutter priority mode
no image stabilization
MP count low (12MP)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Casio EX-ZR400 Travel photography advice
Kodak M550 Travel photography advice
71
good battery pack (500 per charge)
lighter than competition in class (205g)
good megapixels (16MP)
built-in flash
fairly wide (24mm)
great reach (300mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse function
does not have selfie friendly display
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.0)
67
lighter than competition (125g)
flash built-in
quite wide (28mm)
great maximum aperture (f)
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
MP count low (12 megapixels)
does not offer selfie friendly display
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Landscape Comparison

Casio EX-ZR400 Landscape photography information
Kodak M550 Landscape photography information
52
you can focus manually
fairly wide (24mm)
good sized screen (3 inches)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good megapixels (16 megapixels)
good battery pack (500 per charge)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.0)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
doesn't have Time Lapse function
31
quite wide (28mm)
great maximum aperture (f)
focusing manually not possible
can't switch lens (fixed lens mount)
screen is small (2.7 inch)
no manual control
no image stabilization
MP count low (12 megapixels)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
max ISO too low (1,000)
lacks RAW format
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Casio EX-ZR400 as a Vlogging camera
Kodak M550 as a Vlogging camera
33
fairly wide (24mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
high quality video (1920 x 1080 pixels)
lighter than competition in class (205g)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.0)
does not have selfie friendly display
doesn't have mic jack
30
quite wide (28mm)
great maximum aperture (f)
lighter than competition (125g)
does not offer selfie friendly display
no image stabilization
low quality video (640 x 480 pixels)
doesn't have external mic support
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Casio EX-ZR400 vs Kodak M550 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Casio EX-ZR400 and Kodak M550
 Casio Exilim EX-ZR400Kodak EasyShare M550
General Information
Manufacturer Casio Kodak
Model type Casio Exilim EX-ZR400 Kodak EasyShare M550
Category Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Compact
Introduced 2013-01-29 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 16MP 12MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Max resolution 4608 x 3456 4000 x 3000
Max native ISO 3200 1000
Min native ISO 80 64
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
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 range 1cm 10cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 3 inches 2.7 inches
Resolution of display 461 thousand dots 230 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Display technology Super Clear TFT color LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 15s 30s
Fastest shutter speed 1/2000s 1/1400s
Continuous shutter rate 30.0 frames per second -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes -
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in 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
AEB
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
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)
Max video resolution 1920x1080 640x480
Video file 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 -
Type of battery Battery Pack -
Battery ID NP-130 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
Card slots Single Single
Retail pricing $0 $119