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Fujifilm A170 vs Kodak M550

Portability
94
Imaging
33
Features
10
Overall
23
Fujifilm FinePix A170 front
 
Kodak EasyShare M550 front
Portability
95
Imaging
35
Features
20
Overall
29

Fujifilm A170 vs Kodak M550 Key Specs

Fujifilm A170
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 1600
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 32-96mm (F3.1-5.6) lens
  • 140g - 93 x 60 x 27mm
  • Announced July 2009
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
  • Launched January 2010
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Fujifilm A170 vs Kodak M550 Overview

Lets look more closely at the Fujifilm A170 versus Kodak M550, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras by companies FujiFilm and Kodak. The resolution of the Fujifilm A170 (10MP) and the M550 (12MP) is pretty well matched and both cameras offer the identical sensor sizes (1/2.3").

Photography Glossary

The Fujifilm A170 was announced 5 months prior to the M550 and they are of a similar generation. Both cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before we go right into a more detailed comparison, here is a quick overview of how the Fujifilm A170 grades versus the M550 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm A170 over the Kodak M550

 Fujifilm A170 M550 

Reasons to pick Kodak M550 over the Fujifilm A170

 M550 Fujifilm A170 

Common features in the Fujifilm A170 and Kodak M550

 Fujifilm A170 M550 
LaunchedJuly 2009January 2010Similar generation
Focus manually Lack of manual focus
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen size2.7"2.7"Same screen dimensions
Screen resolution230k230kExact same screen resolution
Selfie screen Missing selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Missing Touch friendly screen

Fujifilm A170 vs Kodak M550 Physical Comparison

In case you're going to carry around your camera frequently, you need to factor its weight and volume. The Fujifilm A170 offers outer measurements of 93mm x 60mm x 27mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 1.1") with a weight of 140 grams (0.31 lbs) whilst the Kodak M550 has sizing of 98mm x 58mm x 23mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.9") with a weight of 125 grams (0.28 lbs).

Take a look at the Fujifilm A170 versus Kodak M550 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you are using at that time. Following is a front view overall size comparison of the Fujifilm A170 and the M550.

Fujifilm A170 vs Kodak M550 size comparison

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the Fujifilm A170 and M550 is 94 and 95 respectively.

Fujifilm A170 vs Kodak M550 top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm A170 vs Kodak M550 Sensor Comparison

More often than not, it's hard to envision the difference between sensor sizes only by reading through specs. The image here will help give you a much better sense of the sensor measurements in the Fujifilm A170 and M550.

All in all, the two cameras feature the identical sensor size albeit not the same MP. You should expect the Kodak M550 to resolve greater detail with its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution will enable you to crop pictures way more aggressively.

Fujifilm A170 vs Kodak M550 sensor size comparison

Fujifilm A170 vs Kodak M550 Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm A170 vs Kodak M550 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Fujifilm A170 Portrait photography advice
Kodak M550 Portrait photography advice
19
lack of manual focus
manual mode not possible
can't use external flash
megapixel count low (10MP)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
21
lack of manual focus
no manual mode
can't use external flash
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
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Street Comparison

Fujifilm A170 as a Street photography camera
Kodak M550 as a Street photography camera
47
fixed screen
no image stabilization
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
54
lighter than competitors (125g)
screen is fixed
no image stabilization
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
low max ISO (1,000)
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Sports Comparison

Fujifilm A170 Sports photography features
Kodak M550 Sports photography features
16
low max shutter speed (1/1,400 seconds)
no shutter priority
no image stabilization
megapixel count low (10 megapixels)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect autofocus
17
low max shutter speed (1/1,400s)
lack of shutter priority mode
no image stabilization
megapixel count low (12MP)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Fujifilm A170 as a Travel photography camera
Kodak M550 as a Travel photography camera
50
built-in flash
doesn't have Timelapse recording
megapixel count low (10MP)
screen isn't selfie friendly
wide angle not great (32mm)
slow max aperture (f3.1)
67
lighter than competitors (125 grams)
flash built-in
rather wide (28mm)
good max aperture (f)
does not have Time Lapse recording
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
doesn't have selfie friendly screen
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Landscape Comparison

Fujifilm A170 Landscape photography advice
Kodak M550 Landscape photography advice
22
lack of manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not great (32mm)
slow max aperture (f3.1)
small screen (2.7 inch)
manual mode not possible
no image stabilization
megapixel count low (10MP)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
doesn't have Timelapse recording
31
rather wide (28mm)
good max aperture (f)
lack of manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
tiny screen (2.7 inches)
no manual mode
no image stabilization
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
low max ISO (1,000)
does not have RAW files
does not have Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Fujifilm A170
Vlogging with Kodak M550
22
wide angle not great (32mm)
slow max aperture (f3.1)
screen isn't selfie friendly
no image stabilization
video resolution low (640 x 480 pixels)
doesn't have microphone jack
31
rather wide (28mm)
good max aperture (f)
lighter than competitors (125g)
doesn't have selfie friendly screen
no image stabilization
low res video (640 x 480 resolution)
does not have mic jack
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Fujifilm A170 vs Kodak M550 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm A170 and Kodak M550
 Fujifilm FinePix A170Kodak EasyShare M550
General Information
Make FujiFilm Kodak
Model type Fujifilm FinePix A170 Kodak EasyShare M550
Category Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Announced 2009-07-22 2010-01-05
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 10 megapixel 12 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 3:2 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Full resolution 3664 x 2748 4000 x 3000
Max native ISO 1600 1000
Min native ISO 100 64
RAW files
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 32-96mm (3.0x) 28-140mm (5.0x)
Largest aperture f/3.1-5.6 -
Macro focusing range 5cm 10cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 2.7 inch 2.7 inch
Resolution of screen 230 thousand dot 230 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 8s 30s
Highest shutter speed 1/1400s 1/1400s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 3.50 m 3.50 m
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Slow sync, Red-eye reduction, Forced Flash, Suppressed Flash Auto, Fill-in, Red-Eye reduction, Off
Hot shoe
AEB
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Video resolutions 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Max video resolution 640x480 640x480
Video data format Motion JPEG -
Mic 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 proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 140 grams (0.31 lbs) 125 grams (0.28 lbs)
Physical dimensions 93 x 60 x 27mm (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 ID - KLIC-7006
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec, double)
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SD/SDHC card, Internal SD/SDHC card, Internal
Storage slots 1 1
Cost at launch $80 $119