Clicky

Fujifilm XP30 vs Kodak M550

Portability
94
Imaging
37
Features
25
Overall
32
Fujifilm FinePix XP30 front
 
Kodak EasyShare M550 front
Portability
95
Imaging
35
Features
20
Overall
29

Fujifilm XP30 vs Kodak M550 Key Specs

Fujifilm XP30
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-140mm (F3.9-4.9) lens
  • 165g - 99 x 68 x 24mm
  • Launched August 2011
  • Replaced the FujiFilm XP10
  • Renewed by Fujifilm XP50
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
  • Revealed January 2010
Photography Glossary

Fujifilm XP30 vs Kodak M550 Overview

Here, we are analyzing the Fujifilm XP30 and Kodak M550, one being a Waterproof and the other is a Small Sensor Compact by brands FujiFilm and Kodak. The image resolution of the Fujifilm XP30 (14MP) and the M550 (12MP) is fairly well matched and both cameras posses the identical sensor sizes (1/2.3").

Body cameras now worn by bakery staff to deter stealing

The Fujifilm XP30 was manufactured 20 months later than the M550 making them a generation apart from each other. Each of these cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before delving straight to a full comparison, here is a brief highlight of how the Fujifilm XP30 grades against the M550 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Snapchat Adds Watermarks to AI-Created Images
	
	

Reasons to pick Fujifilm XP30 over the Kodak M550

 Fujifilm XP30 M550 
RevealedAugust 2011January 2010Fresher by 20 months

Reasons to pick Kodak M550 over the Fujifilm XP30

 M550 Fujifilm XP30 

Common features in the Fujifilm XP30 and Kodak M550

 Fujifilm XP30 M550 
Manual focus Lack of manual focusing
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display size2.7"2.7"Same display dimensions
Display resolution230k230kThe same display resolution
Selfie screen No selfie screen
Touch display No Touch display

Fujifilm XP30 vs Kodak M550 Physical Comparison

For anybody who is intending to carry your camera, you're going to have to factor its weight and dimensions. The Fujifilm XP30 comes with outer dimensions of 99mm x 68mm x 24mm (3.9" x 2.7" x 0.9") having a weight of 165 grams (0.36 lbs) while the Kodak M550 has dimensions of 98mm x 58mm x 23mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.9") accompanied by a weight of 125 grams (0.28 lbs).

Examine the Fujifilm XP30 and Kodak M550 in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you are using at the time. Underneath is a front view measurements comparison of the Fujifilm XP30 compared to the M550.

Fujifilm XP30 vs Kodak M550 size comparison

Taking into account size and weight, the portability rating of the Fujifilm XP30 and M550 is 94 and 95 respectively.

Fujifilm XP30 vs Kodak M550 top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm XP30 vs Kodak M550 Sensor Comparison

Usually, its difficult to see the contrast between sensor sizing purely by reading through technical specs. The graphic underneath may offer you a stronger sense of the sensor dimensions in the Fujifilm XP30 and M550.

As you have seen, the 2 cameras feature the identical sensor size but not the same resolution. You should anticipate the Fujifilm XP30 to give greater detail due to its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also enable you to crop pics way more aggressively. The more recent Fujifilm XP30 will have a benefit when it comes to sensor tech.

Fujifilm XP30 vs Kodak M550 sensor size comparison

Fujifilm XP30 vs Kodak M550 Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm XP30 vs Kodak M550 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
President Biden pushes bill mandating TikTok sale or ban

Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Fujifilm XP30 Portrait photography factors
Kodak M550 Portrait photography factors
28
megapixel count decent (14MP)
focusing manually not possible
manual mode not available
no external flash support
sensor is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
21
no manual focus
no manual mode
cannot use external flash
sensor resolution low (12MP)
small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
Apple Innovates by Creating Next-Level Optical Stabilization for iPhone

Street Comparison

Fujifilm XP30 Street photography factors
Kodak M550 Street photography factors
62
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
environment sealing
screen does not articulate
sensor is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
54
lighter than others (125g)
fixed screen
does not have image stabilization
small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
low maximum ISO (1,000)
Photobucket discusses licensing 13 billion images with AI firms

Sports Comparison

Fujifilm XP30 Sports photography information
Kodak M550 Sports photography information
40
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
megapixel count decent (14MP)
supports tracking focus
environment sealing
very slow continuous shooting (1.0 fps)
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor is small (1/2.3")
not so great battery pack (200 shots)
has no phase detect auto focus
17
max shutter speed is low (1/1,400 seconds)
no shutter priority
does not have image stabilization
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect autofocus
Japan-exclusive Leica Leitz Phone 3 features big sensor and new modes

Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Fujifilm XP30
Travel photography with Kodak M550
65
environment sealing
megapixel count decent (14 megapixels)
flash built-in
pretty wide (28mm)
lack of Timelapse recording
not so great battery pack (200 shots)
does not have a selfie friendly screen
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.9)
67
lighter than others (125g)
flash built-in
rather wide (28mm)
great max aperture (f)
lack of Timelapse mode
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
screen is not selfie friendly
Meta to Introduce 'AI-Generated' Labels for Media starting next month

Landscape Comparison

Fujifilm XP30 Landscape photography features
Kodak M550 Landscape photography features
39
pretty wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
megapixel count decent (14 megapixels)
environment sealing
focusing manually not possible
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.9)
small screen (2.7")
manual mode not available
sensor is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
not so great battery pack (200 per charge)
lack of Timelapse recording
31
rather wide (28mm)
great max aperture (f)
no manual focus
can't swap lenses (fixed lens mount)
tiny screen (2.7 inches)
no manual mode
does not have image stabilization
sensor resolution low (12MP)
small sensor (1/2.3")
low maximum ISO (1,000)
does not have RAW support
lack of Timelapse mode
Samsung Releases Faster Versions of EVO MicroSD Cards

Vlogging Comparison

Fujifilm XP30 Vlogging advice
Kodak M550 Vlogging advice
29
pretty wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.9)
does not have a selfie friendly screen
low res video (1280 x 720 resolution)
lack of microphone support
31
rather wide (28mm)
great max aperture (f)
lighter than others (125 grams)
screen is not selfie friendly
does not have image stabilization
video resolution low (640 x 480 resolution)
lack of microphone support
Sora from OpenAI releases its first ever music video

Fujifilm XP30 vs Kodak M550 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm XP30 and Kodak M550
 Fujifilm FinePix XP30Kodak EasyShare M550
General Information
Manufacturer FujiFilm Kodak
Model type Fujifilm FinePix XP30 Kodak EasyShare M550
Category Waterproof Small Sensor Compact
Launched 2011-08-16 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 surface area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 14 megapixel 12 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Full resolution 4320 x 3240 4000 x 3000
Max native ISO 3200 1000
Lowest native ISO 100 64
RAW files
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 28-140mm (5.0x) 28-140mm (5.0x)
Highest aperture f/3.9-4.9 -
Macro focusing range 9cm 10cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Type of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 2.7 inch 2.7 inch
Resolution of screen 230 thousand dots 230 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Screen tech TFT color LCD monitor -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 4 seconds 30 seconds
Highest shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/1400 seconds
Continuous shooting rate 1.0 frames per sec -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 3.10 m 3.50 m
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync Auto, Fill-in, Red-Eye reduction, Off
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Max video resolution 1280x720 640x480
Video data format Motion JPEG -
Microphone support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS BuiltIn None
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 165g (0.36 lb) 125g (0.28 lb)
Physical dimensions 99 x 68 x 24mm (3.9" x 2.7" 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 life 200 pictures -
Battery style Battery Pack -
Battery ID NP-45A KLIC-7006
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec, double)
Time lapse feature
Storage type SD / SDHC, Internal SD/SDHC card, Internal
Card slots Single Single
Price at launch $240 $119