Fujifilm S8100fd vs Kodak M550
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Fujifilm S8100fd vs Kodak M550 Key Specs
(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
(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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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").
Samsung Releases Faster Versions of EVO MicroSD CardsThe 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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Following is a preview of the gallery images for Fujifilm FinePix S8100fd & Kodak EasyShare M550. The entire galleries are provided at Fujifilm S8100fd Gallery & Kodak M550 Gallery.
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 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Announced | January 2010 | January 2009 | More recent by 11 months | |
| Screen sizing | 2.7" | 2.5" | Bigger screen (+0.2") |
Common features in the Fujifilm S8100fd and Kodak M550
| Fujifilm S8100fd | M550 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Screen type | Fixed | Fixed | Fixed screen | |
| Screen resolution | 230k | 230k | The 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).
Look at the Fujifilm S8100fd versus Kodak M550 in our brand new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.
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.

Factoring in size and weight, the portability score of the Fujifilm S8100fd and M550 is 75 and 95 respectively.
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 Screen and ViewFinder
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Fujifilm S8100fd vs Kodak M550 Specifications
| Fujifilm FinePix S8100fd | Kodak 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 |