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FujiFilm S4000 vs Kodak M550

Portability
67
Imaging
37
Features
37
Overall
37
FujiFilm FinePix S4000 front
 
Kodak EasyShare M550 front
Portability
95
Imaging
35
Features
20
Overall
29

FujiFilm S4000 vs Kodak M550 Key Specs

FujiFilm S4000
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 1600 (Expand to 6400)
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 24-720mm (F3.1-5.9) lens
  • 540g - 118 x 81 x 100mm
  • Revealed January 2011
  • Other Name is FinePix S4050
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
  • Announced January 2010
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FujiFilm S4000 vs Kodak M550 Overview

Its time to examine more closely at the FujiFilm S4000 versus Kodak M550, one is a Small Sensor Superzoom and the other is a Small Sensor Compact by competitors FujiFilm and Kodak. The resolution of the S4000 (14MP) and the M550 (12MP) is fairly similar and they use the exact same sensor size (1/2.3").

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The S4000 was launched 13 months after the M550 making the cameras a generation away from one another. Both cameras come with different body type with the FujiFilm S4000 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Kodak M550 being a Compact camera.

Before delving through a detailed comparison, below is a brief summary of how the S4000 scores versus the M550 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick FujiFilm S4000 over the Kodak M550

 S4000 M550 
AnnouncedJanuary 2011January 2010Newer by 13 months
Display dimension3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution460k230kSharper display (+230k dot)

Reasons to pick Kodak M550 over the FujiFilm S4000

 M550 S4000 

Common features in the FujiFilm S4000 and Kodak M550

 S4000 M550 
Manually focus No manual focus
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Neither comes with selfie screen
Touch friendly display No Touch friendly display

FujiFilm S4000 vs Kodak M550 Physical Comparison

When you are intending to travel with your camera frequently, you'll have to think about its weight and size. The FujiFilm S4000 comes with exterior measurements of 118mm x 81mm x 100mm (4.6" x 3.2" x 3.9") along with a weight of 540 grams (1.19 lbs) while the Kodak M550 has specifications of 98mm x 58mm x 23mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.9") along with a weight of 125 grams (0.28 lbs).

Analyze the FujiFilm S4000 versus Kodak M550 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you have during that time. Below is the front view dimensions comparison of the S4000 vs the M550.

FujiFilm S4000 vs Kodak M550 size comparison

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the S4000 and M550 is 67 and 95 respectively.

FujiFilm S4000 vs Kodak M550 top view buttons comparison

FujiFilm S4000 vs Kodak M550 Sensor Comparison

Quite often, it is hard to envision the contrast between sensor dimensions purely by going over a spec sheet. The image here should offer you a clearer sense of the sensor sizing in the S4000 and M550.

As you can see, both of those cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements but not the same MP. You should anticipate the FujiFilm S4000 to offer you greater detail utilizing its extra 2MP. Greater resolution can also allow you to crop photos much more aggressively. The more modern S4000 will have a benefit when it comes to sensor technology.

FujiFilm S4000 vs Kodak M550 sensor size comparison

FujiFilm S4000 vs Kodak M550 Screen and ViewFinder

FujiFilm S4000 vs Kodak M550 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

FujiFilm S4000 as a Portrait photography camera
Kodak M550 as a Portrait photography camera
35
decent sensor resolution (14 megapixels)
offers face detect autofocus
manual focus not available
no external flash support
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
21
lack of manual focus
manual exposure not possible
no external flash support
low resolution (12 megapixels)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
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Street Comparison

Street photography with FujiFilm S4000
Street photography with Kodak M550
43
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
screen is fixed
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
heavier than others in class (540g)
54
lighter than average (125 grams)
no moving screen
does not have image stabilization
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
low max ISO (1,000)
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Sports Comparison

FujiFilm S4000 Sports photography information
Kodak M550 Sports photography information
47
long zoom range (24-720mm 30.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
decent sensor resolution (14 megapixels)
offers tracking focus
slow fps (1.0 frames/s)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
has no phase detect autofocus
17
max shutter speed is low (1/1,400s)
no shutter priority mode
does not have image stabilization
low resolution (12 megapixels)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with FujiFilm S4000
Travel photography with Kodak M550
54
decent sensor resolution (14 megapixels)
flash built-in
pretty wide (24mm)
very long zoom (720mm)
no Time Lapse recording
heavier than others in class (540g)
does not have selfie friendly screen
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.1)
67
lighter than average (125g)
built-in flash
fairly wide (28mm)
very good maximum aperture (f)
no Timelapse recording
low resolution (12 megapixels)
doesn't have selfie friendly display
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Landscape Comparison

FujiFilm S4000 Landscape photography features
Kodak M550 Landscape photography features
41
pretty wide (24mm)
nice screen size (3 inches)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
decent sensor resolution (14MP)
manual focus not available
cannot switch lenses (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.1)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
no Time Lapse recording
31
fairly wide (28mm)
very good maximum aperture (f)
lack of manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
screen is somewhat small (2.7")
manual exposure not possible
does not have image stabilization
low resolution (12 megapixels)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
low max ISO (1,000)
does not have RAW support
no Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

FujiFilm S4000 as a Vlogging camera
Kodak M550 as a Vlogging camera
24
pretty wide (24mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
offers face detect autofocus
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.1)
does not have selfie friendly screen
video resolution low (1280 x 720 pixels)
no mic jack
heavier than others in class (540 grams)
31
fairly wide (28mm)
very good maximum aperture (f)
lighter than average (125g)
doesn't have selfie friendly display
does not have image stabilization
low res video (640 x 480 pixels)
no microphone port
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FujiFilm S4000 vs Kodak M550 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for FujiFilm S4000 and Kodak M550
 FujiFilm FinePix S4000Kodak EasyShare M550
General Information
Manufacturer FujiFilm Kodak
Model type FujiFilm FinePix S4000 Kodak EasyShare M550
Also called FinePix S4050 -
Type Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Compact
Revealed 2011-01-05 2010-01-05
Body design SLR-like (bridge) 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 area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 14MP 12MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Maximum resolution 4288 x 3216 4000 x 3000
Maximum native ISO 1600 1000
Maximum boosted ISO 6400 -
Min native ISO 100 64
RAW data
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 24-720mm (30.0x) 28-140mm (5.0x)
Maximum aperture f/3.1-5.9 -
Macro focusing distance 2cm 10cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Range of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 3" 2.7"
Display resolution 460k dot 230k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic None
Viewfinder coverage 97 percent -
Features
Slowest shutter speed 8 secs 30 secs
Maximum shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/1400 secs
Continuous shooting speed 1.0 frames/s -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation Yes -
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 7.00 m 3.50 m
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync Auto, Fill-in, Red-Eye reduction, Off
External flash
AEB
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Maximum video resolution 1280x720 640x480
Video 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
Environment seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 540 gr (1.19 lbs) 125 gr (0.28 lbs)
Dimensions 118 x 81 x 100mm (4.6" x 3.2" x 3.9") 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 300 photos -
Type of battery AA -
Battery ID 4 x AA KLIC-7006
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec, double)
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SD / SDHC SD/SDHC card, Internal
Storage slots Single Single
Retail price $279 $119