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FujiFilm AX350 vs Kodak M550

Portability
94
Imaging
39
Features
16
Overall
29
FujiFilm FinePix AX350 front
 
Kodak EasyShare M550 front
Portability
95
Imaging
35
Features
20
Overall
29

FujiFilm AX350 vs Kodak M550 Key Specs

FujiFilm AX350
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 1600 (Expand to 3200)
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 33-165mm (F3.3-5.9) lens
  • 168g - 93 x 60 x 28mm
  • Released January 2011
  • Also Known as FinePix AX355
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
  • Revealed January 2010
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FujiFilm AX350 vs Kodak M550 Overview

Here is a in depth overview of the FujiFilm AX350 versus Kodak M550, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras by competitors FujiFilm and Kodak. There exists a noticeable gap between the sensor resolutions of the AX350 (16MP) and M550 (12MP) but they possess the exact same sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The AX350 was introduced 13 months later than the M550 which makes the cameras a generation apart from one another. Both of the cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before getting straight into a thorough comparison, below is a concise summation of how the AX350 scores vs the M550 for portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick FujiFilm AX350 over the Kodak M550

 AX350 M550 
RevealedJanuary 2011January 2010Fresher by 13 months

Reasons to pick Kodak M550 over the FujiFilm AX350

 M550 AX350 

Common features in the FujiFilm AX350 and Kodak M550

 AX350 M550 
Manually focus Lack of manual focusing
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen dimension2.7"2.7"Identical screen measurements
Screen resolution230k230kIdentical screen resolution
Selfie screen Neither offers selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Lacking Touch friendly screen

FujiFilm AX350 vs Kodak M550 Physical Comparison

For anybody who is looking to carry your camera often, you'll have to factor its weight and volume. The FujiFilm AX350 offers external dimensions of 93mm x 60mm x 28mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 1.1") along with a weight of 168 grams (0.37 lbs) and 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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Remember that, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you have attached at the time. Here is the front view size comparison of the AX350 and the M550.

FujiFilm AX350 vs Kodak M550 size comparison

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the AX350 and M550 is 94 and 95 respectively.

FujiFilm AX350 vs Kodak M550 top view buttons comparison

FujiFilm AX350 vs Kodak M550 Sensor Comparison

Quite often, its hard to see the gap between sensor sizing simply by reading through specs. The visual below may give you a better sense of the sensor sizes in the AX350 and M550.

As you can plainly see, the 2 cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements albeit not the same MP. You can expect the FujiFilm AX350 to resolve extra detail using its extra 4 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also allow you to crop shots much more aggressively. The newer AX350 will have an edge when it comes to sensor innovation.

FujiFilm AX350 vs Kodak M550 sensor size comparison

FujiFilm AX350 vs Kodak M550 Screen and ViewFinder

FujiFilm AX350 vs Kodak M550 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

FujiFilm AX350 Portrait photography factors
Kodak M550 Portrait photography factors
30
decent MP (16 megapixels)
lack of manual focus
manual mode not available
external flash not possible
small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
21
manual focus not available
no manual mode
can't use external flash
megapixel count low (12MP)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
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Street Comparison

FujiFilm AX350 Street photography advice
Kodak M550 Street photography advice
48
screen does not articulate
no image stabilization
small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
54
lighter than others (125 grams)
screen is fixed
does not have image stabilization
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
maximum ISO low (1,000)
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Sports Comparison

FujiFilm AX350 Sports photography info
Kodak M550 Sports photography info
30
decent MP (16 megapixels)
provides tracking focus
low max shutter speed (1/1,400 seconds)
max fps very slow (1.0 fps)
no shutter priority mode
no image stabilization
small sensor (1/2.3")
not so great battery life (180 CIPA)
does not have phase detect autofocus
17
low max shutter speed (1/1,400s)
no shutter priority
does not have image stabilization
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

FujiFilm AX350 Travel photography info
Kodak M550 Travel photography info
56
decent MP (16 megapixels)
has built in flash
no Timelapse function
not so great battery life (180 CIPA)
screen is not selfie friendly
wide angle not fantastic (33mm)
slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
67
lighter than others (125g)
flash built-in
decently wide (28mm)
very good max aperture (f)
missing Timelapse function
megapixel count low (12MP)
display is not selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with FujiFilm AX350
Landscape photography with Kodak M550
29
decent MP (16MP)
lack of manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not fantastic (33mm)
slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
small screen (2.7 inch)
manual mode not available
no image stabilization
small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
not so great battery life (180 shots)
no Timelapse function
31
decently wide (28mm)
very good max aperture (f)
manual focus not available
can't swap lens (fixed lens mount)
tiny screen (2.7 inch)
no manual mode
does not have image stabilization
megapixel count low (12MP)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
maximum ISO low (1,000)
lacks RAW files
missing Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

FujiFilm AX350 Vlogging details
Kodak M550 Vlogging details
22
wide angle not fantastic (33mm)
slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
screen is not selfie friendly
no image stabilization
low res video (1280 x 720 resolution)
no microphone socket
31
decently wide (28mm)
very good max aperture (f)
lighter than others (125g)
display is not selfie friendly
does not have image stabilization
video quality not great (640 x 480 pixels)
missing external microphone port
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FujiFilm AX350 vs Kodak M550 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for FujiFilm AX350 and Kodak M550
 FujiFilm FinePix AX350Kodak EasyShare M550
General Information
Brand Name FujiFilm Kodak
Model type FujiFilm FinePix AX350 Kodak EasyShare M550
Also Known as FinePix AX355 -
Type Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Released 2011-01-05 2010-01-05
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixel 12 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio - 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Highest resolution 4608 x 3440 4000 x 3000
Highest native ISO 1600 1000
Highest boosted ISO 3200 -
Min native ISO 100 64
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
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 33-165mm (5.0x) 28-140mm (5.0x)
Highest aperture f/3.3-5.9 -
Macro focusing range - 10cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Range of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 2.7 inch 2.7 inch
Resolution of display 230 thousand dot 230 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Display tech TFT color LCD monitor -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 8 seconds 30 seconds
Highest shutter speed 1/1400 seconds 1/1400 seconds
Continuous shooting speed 1.0 frames/s -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 3.50 m 3.50 m
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync Auto, Fill-in, Red-Eye reduction, Off
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Highest video resolution 1280x720 640x480
Video file format Motion JPEG -
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
Environmental seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 168g (0.37 lbs) 125g (0.28 lbs)
Dimensions 93 x 60 x 28mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 1.1") 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 180 shots -
Form of battery AA -
Battery ID - KLIC-7006
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec, double)
Time lapse recording
Storage media SD/SDHC SD/SDHC card, Internal
Storage slots 1 1
Price at launch $0 $119