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FujiFilm HS20 EXR vs Kodak M550

Portability
58
Imaging
39
Features
55
Overall
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FujiFilm FinePix HS20 EXR front
 
Kodak EasyShare M550 front
Portability
95
Imaging
35
Features
20
Overall
29

FujiFilm HS20 EXR vs Kodak M550 Key Specs

FujiFilm HS20 EXR
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2" Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Screen
  • ISO 100 - 3200 (Raise to 12800)
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-720mm (F2.8-5.6) lens
  • 730g - 131 x 91 x 126mm
  • Launched January 2011
  • Also referred to as FinePix HS22 EXR
  • Later Model is Fujifilm HS30EXR
Kodak M550
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 64 - 1000
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 28-140mm (F) lens
  • 125g - 98 x 58 x 23mm
  • Introduced January 2010
Photography Glossary

FujiFilm HS20 EXR vs Kodak M550 Overview

Below is a in depth overview of the FujiFilm HS20 EXR vs Kodak M550, former being a Small Sensor Superzoom while the other is a Small Sensor Compact by rivals FujiFilm and Kodak. There is a substantial difference among the sensor resolutions of the HS20 EXR (16MP) and M550 (12MP) and the HS20 EXR (1/2") and M550 (1/2.3") posses totally different sensor dimensions.

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The HS20 EXR was brought out 13 months later than the M550 making them a generation apart from each other. Both the cameras have different body design with the FujiFilm HS20 EXR being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Kodak M550 being a Compact camera.

Before we go straight to a comprehensive comparison, here is a brief highlight of how the HS20 EXR scores versus the M550 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick FujiFilm HS20 EXR over the Kodak M550

 HS20 EXR M550 
IntroducedJanuary 2011January 2010More recent by 13 months
Manually focus Dial precise focusing
Display typeTiltingFixed Tilting display
Display dimensions3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution460k230kCrisper display (+230k dot)

Reasons to pick Kodak M550 over the FujiFilm HS20 EXR

 M550 HS20 EXR 

Common features in the FujiFilm HS20 EXR and Kodak M550

 HS20 EXR M550 
Selfie screen Neither includes selfie screen
Touch friendly display Lacking Touch friendly display

FujiFilm HS20 EXR vs Kodak M550 Physical Comparison

For those who are looking to lug around your camera often, you will have to factor its weight and dimensions. The FujiFilm HS20 EXR features external measurements of 131mm x 91mm x 126mm (5.2" x 3.6" x 5.0") and a weight of 730 grams (1.61 lbs) and the Kodak M550 has dimensions of 98mm x 58mm x 23mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.9") along with a weight of 125 grams (0.28 lbs).

See the FujiFilm HS20 EXR 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 differ depending on the lens you are utilising at the time. Below is a front view sizing comparison of the HS20 EXR compared to the M550.

FujiFilm HS20 EXR vs Kodak M550 size comparison

Looking at size and weight, the portability score of the HS20 EXR and M550 is 58 and 95 respectively.

FujiFilm HS20 EXR vs Kodak M550 top view buttons comparison

FujiFilm HS20 EXR vs Kodak M550 Sensor Comparison

Usually, it is very difficult to visualise the difference in sensor measurements simply by checking out a spec sheet. The graphic underneath may provide you a greater sense of the sensor sizing in the HS20 EXR and M550.

Clearly, each of the cameras have different megapixels and different sensor measurements. The HS20 EXR because of its larger sensor will make shooting shallow depth of field less difficult and the FujiFilm HS20 EXR will show more detail having its extra 4 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also allow you to crop pics a bit more aggressively. The more recent HS20 EXR will have an edge when it comes to sensor technology.

FujiFilm HS20 EXR vs Kodak M550 sensor size comparison

FujiFilm HS20 EXR vs Kodak M550 Screen and ViewFinder

FujiFilm HS20 EXR vs Kodak M550 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

FujiFilm HS20 EXR as a Portrait photography camera
Kodak M550 as a Portrait photography camera
55
focusing manually
good megapixels (16MP)
offers face detect focusing
saves RAW files
sensor is very small (1/2")
21
manual focus not available
manual exposure not possible
cannot use external flash
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
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Street Comparison

FujiFilm HS20 EXR Street photography factors
Kodak M550 Street photography factors
54
tilting screen
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
saves RAW files
sensor is very small (1/2")
more heavy than others (730 grams)
54
lighter than competition in class (125 grams)
fixed screen
does not have image stabilization
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
maximum ISO low (1,000)
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Sports Comparison

FujiFilm HS20 EXR as a Sports photography camera
Kodak M550 as a Sports photography camera
52
excellent zoom range (24-720mm 30.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good megapixels (16 megapixels)
offers tracking focus
sensor is very small (1/2")
does not have phase detect AF
17
low maximum shutter speed (1/1,400s)
lack of shutter priority mode
does not have image stabilization
low megapixels (12MP)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with FujiFilm HS20 EXR
Travel photography with Kodak M550
51
good megapixels (16MP)
flash built-in
fairly wide (24mm)
great zoom (720mm)
lack of Timelapse mode
more heavy than others (730 grams)
display isn't selfie friendly
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
67
lighter than competition in class (125g)
built-in flash
really wide (28mm)
good max aperture (f)
doesn't have Timelapse mode
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
screen isn't selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

FujiFilm HS20 EXR Landscape photography info
Kodak M550 Landscape photography info
51
focusing manually
fairly wide (24mm)
pretty good screen size (3 inch)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good megapixels (16 megapixels)
saves RAW files
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
sensor is very small (1/2")
lack of Timelapse mode
31
really wide (28mm)
good max aperture (f)
manual focus not available
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
screen is small (2.7")
manual exposure not possible
does not have image stabilization
low megapixels (12MP)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
maximum ISO low (1,000)
does not have RAW support
doesn't have Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

FujiFilm HS20 EXR Vlogging information
Kodak M550 Vlogging information
25
fairly wide (24mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
offers face detect focusing
high res video (1920 x 1080 pixels)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
display isn't selfie friendly
lack of microphone support
more heavy than others (730g)
31
really wide (28mm)
good max aperture (f)
lighter than competition in class (125g)
screen isn't selfie friendly
does not have image stabilization
video resolution low (640 x 480 pixels)
doesn't have external microphone jack
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FujiFilm HS20 EXR vs Kodak M550 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for FujiFilm HS20 EXR and Kodak M550
 FujiFilm FinePix HS20 EXRKodak EasyShare M550
General Information
Company FujiFilm Kodak
Model FujiFilm FinePix HS20 EXR Kodak EasyShare M550
Also referred to as FinePix HS22 EXR -
Class Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Compact
Launched 2011-01-05 2010-01-05
Body design SLR-like (bridge) Compact
Sensor Information
Chip EXR -
Sensor type EXRCMOS CCD
Sensor size 1/2" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.4 x 4.8mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 30.7mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 16MP 12MP
Anti aliasing 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
Highest boosted ISO 12800 -
Minimum native ISO 100 64
RAW support
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 24-720mm (30.0x) 28-140mm (5.0x)
Highest aperture f/2.8-5.6 -
Macro focus distance 1cm 10cm
Crop factor 5.6 5.8
Screen
Range of screen Tilting Fixed Type
Screen sizing 3" 2.7"
Resolution of screen 460 thousand dot 230 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Screen tech TFT color LCD monitor -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic None
Viewfinder coverage 97% -
Features
Slowest shutter speed 30 secs 30 secs
Maximum shutter speed 1/4000 secs 1/1400 secs
Continuous shooting speed 8.0 frames/s -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation Yes -
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 3.20 m 3.50 m
Flash options 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 1920 x 1080 (30 fps), 1280 x 720 (60 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 80 fps), 320 x 112 (320 fps), 320 x 240 (160 fps) 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Highest video resolution 1920x1080 640x480
Video file format MPEG-4 -
Microphone input
Headphone input
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 proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 730 grams (1.61 pounds) 125 grams (0.28 pounds)
Physical dimensions 131 x 91 x 126mm (5.2" x 3.6" x 5.0") 98 x 58 x 23mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.9")
DXO scores
DXO All around score not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth score not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range score not tested not tested
DXO Low light score not tested not tested
Other
Battery model 4 x AA KLIC-7006
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec, double)
Time lapse recording
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC card, Internal
Storage slots 1 1
Cost at launch $600 $119