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FujiFilm JV200 vs Kodak M550

Portability
96
Imaging
37
Features
18
Overall
29
FujiFilm FinePix JV200 front
 
Kodak EasyShare M550 front
Portability
95
Imaging
34
Features
20
Overall
28

FujiFilm JV200 vs Kodak M550 Key Specs

FujiFilm JV200
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 1600 (Raise to 3200)
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 36-108mm (F3.1-5.6) lens
  • 125g - 94 x 56 x 21mm
  • Revealed January 2011
  • Alternative Name is FinePix JV205
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
  • Announced January 2010
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FujiFilm JV200 vs Kodak M550 Overview

Below is a comprehensive assessment of the FujiFilm JV200 versus Kodak M550, both Small Sensor Compact cameras by rivals FujiFilm and Kodak. The sensor resolution of the JV200 (14MP) and the M550 (12MP) is pretty close and they feature the exact same sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The JV200 was unveiled 13 months later than the M550 which makes the cameras a generation apart from one another. The two cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before diving in to a step-by-step comparison, below is a simple highlight of how the JV200 matches up vs the M550 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick FujiFilm JV200 over the Kodak M550

 JV200 M550 
AnnouncedJanuary 2011January 2010More recent by 13 months

Reasons to pick Kodak M550 over the FujiFilm JV200

 M550 JV200 

Common features in the FujiFilm JV200 and Kodak M550

 JV200 M550 
Focus manually No manual focusing
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen dimension2.7"2.7"Identical screen dimensions
Screen resolution230k230kIdentical screen resolution
Selfie screen Lack of selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Neither has Touch friendly screen

FujiFilm JV200 vs Kodak M550 Physical Comparison

For anyone who is aiming to lug around your camera often, you'll need to take into account its weight and proportions. The FujiFilm JV200 has external dimensions of 94mm x 56mm x 21mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.8") with a weight of 125 grams (0.28 lbs) while the Kodak M550 has measurements of 98mm x 58mm x 23mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.9") accompanied by a weight of 125 grams (0.28 lbs).

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Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you are utilizing at the time. Here is the front view physical size comparison of the JV200 vs the M550.

FujiFilm JV200 vs Kodak M550 size comparison

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the JV200 and M550 is 96 and 95 respectively.

FujiFilm JV200 vs Kodak M550 top view buttons comparison

FujiFilm JV200 vs Kodak M550 Sensor Comparison

Quite often, it's tough to picture the difference in sensor measurements simply by researching specs. The graphic here will help give you a more clear sense of the sensor sizes in the JV200 and M550.

As you can plainly see, both cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements albeit different resolution. You should expect the FujiFilm JV200 to provide you with extra detail having an extra 2MP. Higher resolution will make it easier to crop photographs somewhat more aggressively. The younger JV200 provides a benefit with regard to sensor innovation.

FujiFilm JV200 vs Kodak M550 sensor size comparison

FujiFilm JV200 vs Kodak M550 Screen and ViewFinder

FujiFilm JV200 vs Kodak M550 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with FujiFilm JV200
Portrait photography with Kodak M550
28
decent sensor resolution (14MP)
focusing manually not possible
no manual control
no external flash support
small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
20
manual focus not available
no manual mode
can't use external flash
low resolution (12 megapixels)
small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
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Street Comparison

Street photography with FujiFilm JV200
Street photography with Kodak M550
56
lighter than competitors (125g)
no articulating screen
lack of image stabilization
small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
53
lighter than competition in class (125 grams)
screen is fixed
no image stabilization
small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
maximum ISO low (1,000)
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with FujiFilm JV200
Sports photography with Kodak M550
29
decent sensor resolution (14 megapixels)
features tracking focus
maximum shutter speed is a little low (1/1,400s)
low fps (1.0 fps)
no shutter priority
lack of image stabilization
small sensor (1/2.3")
bad battery (180 CIPA)
has no phase detect AF
17
low max shutter speed (1/1,400 seconds)
no shutter priority
no image stabilization
low resolution (12 megapixels)
small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

FujiFilm JV200 Travel photography info
Kodak M550 Travel photography info
60
lighter than competitors (125 grams)
decent sensor resolution (14 megapixels)
built-in flash
doesn't have Time Lapse function
bad battery (180 shots)
screen isn't selfie friendly
wide angle not good (36mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.1)
67
lighter than competition in class (125g)
has built in flash
quite wide (28mm)
fast maximum aperture (f)
no Timelapse mode
low resolution (12 megapixels)
display isn't selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

FujiFilm JV200 Landscape photography factors
Kodak M550 Landscape photography factors
28
decent sensor resolution (14 megapixels)
focusing manually not possible
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not good (36mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.1)
screen is small (2.7 inches)
no manual control
lack of image stabilization
small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
bad battery (180 shots)
doesn't have Time Lapse function
31
quite wide (28mm)
fast maximum aperture (f)
manual focus not available
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
tiny screen (2.7")
no manual mode
no image stabilization
low resolution (12 megapixels)
small sensor (1/2.3")
maximum ISO low (1,000)
does not have RAW files
no Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

FujiFilm JV200 Vlogging features
Kodak M550 Vlogging features
25
lighter than competitors (125 grams)
wide angle not good (36mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.1)
screen isn't selfie friendly
lack of image stabilization
low video resolution (1280 x 720 resolution)
doesn't have mic support
30
quite wide (28mm)
fast maximum aperture (f)
lighter than competition in class (125g)
display isn't selfie friendly
no image stabilization
video quality not great (640 x 480 pxls)
no microphone socket
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FujiFilm JV200 vs Kodak M550 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for FujiFilm JV200 and Kodak M550
 FujiFilm FinePix JV200Kodak EasyShare M550
General Information
Company FujiFilm Kodak
Model FujiFilm FinePix JV200 Kodak EasyShare M550
Also called as FinePix JV205 -
Class Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Revealed 2011-01-05 2010-01-05
Physical type 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 14 megapixels 12 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Highest resolution 4288 x 3216 4000 x 3000
Highest native ISO 1600 1000
Highest boosted ISO 3200 -
Minimum native ISO 100 64
RAW data
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 36-108mm (3.0x) 28-140mm (5.0x)
Maximum aperture f/3.1-5.6 -
Macro focus range - 10cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Type of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 2.7 inch 2.7 inch
Display resolution 230 thousand dots 230 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 8 secs 30 secs
Maximum shutter speed 1/1400 secs 1/1400 secs
Continuous shooting rate 1.0fps -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 3.50 m 3.50 m
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync Auto, Fill-in, Red-Eye reduction, Off
Hot shoe
AEB
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
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 format Motion JPEG -
Microphone port
Headphone port
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 sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 125g (0.28 pounds) 125g (0.28 pounds)
Dimensions 94 x 56 x 21mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.8") 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 life 180 pictures -
Battery type AA -
Battery model - KLIC-7006
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec, double)
Time lapse recording
Storage type SD / SDHC SD/SDHC card, Internal
Card slots Single Single
Retail cost $49 $119