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Fujifilm JZ100 vs Kodak M550

Portability
95
Imaging
38
Features
26
Overall
33
Fujifilm FinePix JZ100 front
 
Kodak EasyShare M550 front
Portability
95
Imaging
35
Features
20
Overall
29

Fujifilm JZ100 vs Kodak M550 Key Specs

Fujifilm JZ100
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 1600 (Expand to 3200)
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 25-200mm (F2.9-5.9) lens
  • 129g - 100 x 56 x 24mm
  • Released January 2012
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
  • Released January 2010
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Fujifilm JZ100 vs Kodak M550 Overview

Lets look much closer at the Fujifilm JZ100 versus Kodak M550, both Small Sensor Compact cameras by brands FujiFilm and Kodak. The resolution of the Fujifilm JZ100 (14MP) and the M550 (12MP) is very close and they possess the exact same sensor sizes (1/2.3").

Photography Glossary

The Fujifilm JZ100 was brought out 2 years after the M550 which is a fairly significant difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Both the cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before delving through a in-depth comparison, below is a concise introduction of how the Fujifilm JZ100 grades vs the M550 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm JZ100 over the Kodak M550

 Fujifilm JZ100 M550 
ReleasedJanuary 2012January 2010More modern by 25 months

Reasons to pick Kodak M550 over the Fujifilm JZ100

 M550 Fujifilm JZ100 

Common features in the Fujifilm JZ100 and Kodak M550

 Fujifilm JZ100 M550 
Manual focus Lack of manual focus
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display dimension2.7"2.7"Identical display dimensions
Display resolution230k230kSame display resolution
Selfie screen Neither features selfie screen
Touch friendly display Neither features Touch friendly display

Fujifilm JZ100 vs Kodak M550 Physical Comparison

For those who are going to carry around your camera, you should think about its weight and dimensions. The Fujifilm JZ100 enjoys exterior dimensions of 100mm x 56mm x 24mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 0.9") having a weight of 129 grams (0.28 lbs) while the Kodak M550 has dimensions of 98mm x 58mm x 23mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.9") and a weight of 125 grams (0.28 lbs).

Check the Fujifilm JZ100 versus Kodak M550 in our completely new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Always remember, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you are working with at the time. Below is the front view over all size comparison of the Fujifilm JZ100 versus the M550.

Fujifilm JZ100 vs Kodak M550 size comparison

Taking into account size and weight, the portability grade of the Fujifilm JZ100 and M550 is 95 and 95 respectively.

Fujifilm JZ100 vs Kodak M550 top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm JZ100 vs Kodak M550 Sensor Comparison

Oftentimes, it's difficult to imagine the gap in sensor sizes just by looking through a spec sheet. The pic underneath will help give you a far better sense of the sensor dimensions in the Fujifilm JZ100 and M550.

Clearly, the two cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements but different MP. You can expect to see the Fujifilm JZ100 to result in extra detail having its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also make it easier to crop images somewhat more aggressively. The newer Fujifilm JZ100 provides an advantage with regard to sensor technology.

Fujifilm JZ100 vs Kodak M550 sensor size comparison

Fujifilm JZ100 vs Kodak M550 Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm JZ100 vs Kodak M550 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Fujifilm JZ100 Portrait photography factors
Kodak M550 Portrait photography factors
29
decent MP (14MP)
no manual focus
manual mode not possible
external flash not possible
small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
21
no manual focus
lack of manual exposure
external flash not possible
low megapixels (12MP)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
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Street Comparison

Fujifilm JZ100 Street photography factors
Kodak M550 Street photography factors
63
has image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competitors in class (129 grams)
no moving screen
small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
54
lighter than competitors in class (125 grams)
no articulating screen
does not have image stabilization
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
low maximum ISO (1,000)
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Sports Comparison

Fujifilm JZ100 Sports photography highlights
Kodak M550 Sports photography highlights
40
has image stabilization (Optical)
decent MP (14 megapixels)
offers tracking autofocus
max fps very slow (1.0 fps)
no shutter priority mode
small sensor (1/2.3")
has no phase detect auto focus
17
low maximum shutter speed (1/1,400 seconds)
no shutter priority
does not have image stabilization
low megapixels (12MP)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Fujifilm JZ100
Travel photography with Kodak M550
68
lighter than competitors in class (129g)
decent MP (14MP)
has built in flash
really wide (25mm)
missing Timelapse mode
doesn't have a selfie friendly screen
slow maximum aperture (f2.9)
67
lighter than competitors in class (125 grams)
built-in flash
relatively wide (28mm)
fast max aperture (f)
missing Timelapse recording
low megapixels (12MP)
doesn't posses selfie friendly display
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Landscape Comparison

Fujifilm JZ100 Landscape photography advice
Kodak M550 Landscape photography advice
38
really wide (25mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
decent MP (14 megapixels)
no manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f2.9)
tiny screen (2.7 inch)
manual mode not possible
small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
missing Timelapse mode
31
relatively wide (28mm)
fast max aperture (f)
no manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
screen is small (2.7 inch)
lack of manual exposure
does not have image stabilization
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
low maximum ISO (1,000)
lack of RAW format
missing Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Fujifilm JZ100
Vlogging with Kodak M550
31
really wide (25mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competitors in class (129g)
slow maximum aperture (f2.9)
doesn't have a selfie friendly screen
video res low (1280 x 720 resolution)
missing external microphone support
31
relatively wide (28mm)
fast max aperture (f)
lighter than competitors in class (125g)
doesn't posses selfie friendly display
does not have image stabilization
low res video (640 x 480 pxls)
missing microphone socket
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Fujifilm JZ100 vs Kodak M550 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm JZ100 and Kodak M550
 Fujifilm FinePix JZ100Kodak EasyShare M550
General Information
Make FujiFilm Kodak
Model type Fujifilm FinePix JZ100 Kodak EasyShare M550
Type Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Released 2012-01-05 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 area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 14 megapixel 12 megapixel
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 3200 -
Lowest native ISO 100 64
RAW files
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch to focus
Continuous AF
Single AF
AF tracking
Selective AF
AF center weighted
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detect focusing
Contract detect focusing
Phase detect focusing
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 25-200mm (8.0x) 28-140mm (5.0x)
Maximum aperture f/2.9-5.9 -
Macro focusing distance 5cm 10cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Type of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 2.7 inch 2.7 inch
Resolution of display 230 thousand dots 230 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Display tech TFT color LCD monitor -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 8 seconds 30 seconds
Maximum shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/1400 seconds
Continuous shooting rate 1.0 frames/s -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Set WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 2.60 m 3.50 m
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Slow sync, Red-eye reduction Auto, Fill-in, Red-Eye reduction, Off
External flash
AEB
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Maximum video resolution 1280x720 640x480
Video data 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 proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 129 grams (0.28 lbs) 125 grams (0.28 lbs)
Dimensions 100 x 56 x 24mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 0.9") 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 ID NP-45A KLIC-7006
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec, double)
Time lapse recording
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC card, Internal
Card slots One One
Retail price $190 $119