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Fujifilm S8100fd vs Kodak M550

Portability
75
Imaging
32
Features
26
Overall
29
Fujifilm FinePix S8100fd front
 
Kodak EasyShare M550 front
Portability
95
Imaging
34
Features
20
Overall
28

Fujifilm S8100fd vs Kodak M550 Key Specs

Fujifilm S8100fd
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.5" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 64 - 6400
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 27-486mm (F2.8-4.5) lens
  • 405g - 111 x 78 x 79mm
  • Launched January 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
  • Announced January 2010
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Fujifilm S8100fd vs Kodak M550 Overview

In this article, we will be reviewing the Fujifilm S8100fd versus Kodak M550, former being a Small Sensor Superzoom while the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by manufacturers FujiFilm and Kodak. The sensor resolution of the Fujifilm S8100fd (10MP) and the M550 (12MP) is pretty close and they come with the same exact sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The Fujifilm S8100fd was manufactured 11 months before the M550 and they are both of a similar age. Both the cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before getting straight into a more detailed comparison, below is a simple overview of how the Fujifilm S8100fd grades vs the M550 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm S8100fd over the Kodak M550

 Fujifilm S8100fd M550 
Focus manually Dial exact focusing

Reasons to pick Kodak M550 over the Fujifilm S8100fd

 M550 Fujifilm S8100fd 
AnnouncedJanuary 2010January 2009More recent by 11 months
Screen sizing2.7"2.5"Bigger screen (+0.2")

Common features in the Fujifilm S8100fd and Kodak M550

 Fujifilm S8100fd M550 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen resolution230k230kThe same screen resolution
Selfie screen Missing selfie screen
Touch screen Missing Touch screen

Fujifilm S8100fd vs Kodak M550 Physical Comparison

If you are aiming to lug around your camera regularly, you are going to need to factor its weight and dimensions. The Fujifilm S8100fd comes with external measurements of 111mm x 78mm x 79mm (4.4" x 3.1" x 3.1") with a weight of 405 grams (0.89 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).

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Remember, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you select during that time. Following is the front view size comparison of the Fujifilm S8100fd vs the M550.

Fujifilm S8100fd vs Kodak M550 size comparison

Factoring in size and weight, the portability score of the Fujifilm S8100fd and M550 is 75 and 95 respectively.

Fujifilm S8100fd vs Kodak M550 top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm S8100fd vs Kodak M550 Sensor Comparison

Often, it can be difficult to see the difference in sensor measurements purely by viewing specifications. The photograph below will give you a much better sense of the sensor measurements in the Fujifilm S8100fd and M550.

To sum up, both of the cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing albeit not the same resolution. You can expect the Kodak M550 to render greater detail due to its extra 2MP. Higher resolution will allow you to crop pictures a little more aggressively. The older Fujifilm S8100fd will be disadvantaged in sensor tech.

Fujifilm S8100fd vs Kodak M550 sensor size comparison

Fujifilm S8100fd vs Kodak M550 Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm S8100fd vs Kodak M550 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Fujifilm S8100fd as a Portrait photography camera
Kodak M550 as a Portrait photography camera
27
focusing manually
external flash not possible
low MP (10MP)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
20
focusing manually not possible
no manual control
cannot use external flash
low resolution sensor (12MP)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Fujifilm S8100fd
Street photography with Kodak M550
47
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
screen is fixed
sensor is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
53
lighter than average in class (125g)
no moving screen
does not have image stabilization
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
max ISO too low (1,000)
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Sports Comparison

Fujifilm S8100fd as a Sports photography camera
Kodak M550 as a Sports photography camera
32
long zoom range (27-486mm 18.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
slow continuous shooting (1.0 frames per second)
low MP (10 megapixels)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect AF
17
low max shutter speed (1/1,400 seconds)
lack of shutter priority mode
does not have image stabilization
low resolution sensor (12 megapixels)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Fujifilm S8100fd Travel photography features
Kodak M550 Travel photography features
53
flash built-in
quite wide (27mm)
very long reach (486mm)
doesn't have Timelapse recording
low MP (10 megapixels)
doesn't posses selfie friendly display
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
67
lighter than average in class (125g)
built-in flash
pretty wide (28mm)
very good max aperture (f)
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
low resolution sensor (12 megapixels)
screen isn't selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Fujifilm S8100fd Landscape photography advice
Kodak M550 Landscape photography advice
35
focusing manually
quite wide (27mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
screen is small (2.5 inches)
low MP (10 megapixels)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
doesn't have Timelapse recording
31
pretty wide (28mm)
very good max aperture (f)
focusing manually not possible
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
small screen (2.7 inches)
no manual control
does not have image stabilization
low resolution sensor (12 megapixels)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
max ISO too low (1,000)
lack of RAW support
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Fujifilm S8100fd Vlogging information
Kodak M550 Vlogging information
24
quite wide (27mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
doesn't posses selfie friendly display
video res low (640 x 480 pixels)
doesn't have external microphone socket
30
pretty wide (28mm)
very good max aperture (f)
lighter than average in class (125g)
screen isn't selfie friendly
does not have image stabilization
video resolution low (640 x 480 pxls)
doesn't have external mic port
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Fujifilm S8100fd vs Kodak M550 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm S8100fd and Kodak M550
 Fujifilm FinePix S8100fdKodak EasyShare M550
General Information
Company FujiFilm Kodak
Model Fujifilm FinePix S8100fd Kodak EasyShare M550
Class Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Compact
Launched 2009-01-15 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 aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 3:2 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Maximum resolution 3648 x 2736 4000 x 3000
Maximum native ISO 6400 1000
Lowest native ISO 64 64
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
Continuous AF
AF single
AF tracking
AF selectice
AF center weighted
AF multi area
Live view AF
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 27-486mm (18.0x) 28-140mm (5.0x)
Maximal aperture f/2.8-4.5 -
Macro focus distance 1cm 10cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 2.5" 2.7"
Screen resolution 230k dot 230k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 4 seconds 30 seconds
Maximum shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/1400 seconds
Continuous shooting speed 1.0 frames per sec -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes -
Set WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 8.80 m (Auto ISO (800)) 3.50 m
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Slow sync, Red-eye reduction Auto, Fill-in, Red-Eye reduction, Off
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
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)
Maximum video resolution 640x480 640x480
Mic 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
Environmental seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 405 grams (0.89 lb) 125 grams (0.28 lb)
Dimensions 111 x 78 x 79mm (4.4" x 3.1" x 3.1") 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 shooting
Type of storage xD Picturecard/SD/SDHC/MMC SD/SDHC card, Internal
Storage slots Single Single
Pricing at launch $300 $119