Fujifilm XP60 vs Kodak M550

Here is a extended assessment of the Fujifilm XP60 and Kodak M550, former being a Waterproof while the other is a Small Sensor Compact by brands FujiFilm and Kodak. There is a substantial difference between the image resolutions of the Fujifilm XP60 (16MP) and M550 (12MP) but both cameras boast the identical sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The Fujifilm XP60 was unveiled 3 years later than the M550 and that is quite a big difference as far as tech is concerned. Both cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before we go into a full comparison, here is a quick summation of how the Fujifilm XP60 grades versus the M550 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Below is a sample of the gallery pics for Fujifilm FinePix XP60 & Kodak EasyShare M550. The full galleries are viewable at Fujifilm XP60 Gallery & Kodak M550 Gallery.

For anybody who is looking to carry your camera, you need to factor its weight and dimensions. The Fujifilm XP60 features external measurements of 104mm x 67mm x 26mm (4.1" x 2.6" x 1.0") accompanied by a weight of 183 grams (0.40 lbs) whilst 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 XP60 and Kodak M550 in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you are using at the time. Below is a front view over all size comparison of the Fujifilm XP60 compared to the M550.

Looking at size and weight, the portability grade of the Fujifilm XP60 and M550 is 93 and 95 respectively.

Oftentimes, its hard to visualise the difference between sensor sizing just by reading through specs. The graphic below will help give you a greater sense of the sensor sizing in the Fujifilm XP60 and M550.

All in all, both of those cameras feature the identical sensor size but not the same megapixels. You can expect to see the Fujifilm XP60 to give you greater detail having an extra 4 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also enable you to crop images way more aggressively. The more recent Fujifilm XP60 will have a benefit with regard to sensor technology.