Fujifilm Z37 vs Kodak M550
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Fujifilm Z37 vs Kodak M550 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 10MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 2.7" Fixed Screen
- ISO 100 - 1600
- 640 x 480 video
- 35-105mm (F3.7-4.2) lens
- 125g - 90 x 58 x 24mm
- Launched July 2009
(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
- Announced January 2010

Fujifilm Z37 vs Kodak M550 Overview
Let's take a more detailed look at the Fujifilm Z37 and Kodak M550, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras by rivals FujiFilm and Kodak. The resolution of the Fujifilm Z37 (10MP) and the M550 (12MP) is fairly well matched and both cameras boast the identical sensor measurements (1/2.3").

The Fujifilm Z37 was manufactured 5 months before the M550 and they are both of a similar generation. Both cameras feature the same body design (Compact).
Before getting right into a more detailed comparison, here is a short introduction of how the Fujifilm Z37 scores against the M550 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Fujifilm Z37 vs Kodak M550 Gallery
Here is a sample of the gallery pictures for Fujifilm FinePix Z37 and Kodak EasyShare M550. The entire galleries are available at Fujifilm Z37 Gallery and Kodak M550 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Fujifilm Z37 over the Kodak M550
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Reasons to pick Kodak M550 over the Fujifilm Z37
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Common features in the Fujifilm Z37 and Kodak M550
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Announced | July 2009 | ![]() | January 2010 | Similar generation |
Manual focus | ![]() | No manual focusing | ||
Display type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed display |
Display size | 2.7" | ![]() | 2.7" | Same display measurements |
Display resolution | 230k | ![]() | 230k | Same display resolution |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Absent selfie screen | ||
Touch friendly display | ![]() | Neither comes with Touch friendly display |
Fujifilm Z37 vs Kodak M550 Physical Comparison
When you are looking to lug around your camera frequently, you should think about its weight and proportions. The Fujifilm Z37 comes with exterior dimensions of 90mm x 58mm x 24mm (3.5" x 2.3" x 0.9") having a weight of 125 grams (0.28 lbs) while the Kodak M550 has measurements of 98mm x 58mm x 23mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.9") with a weight of 125 grams (0.28 lbs).
Take a look at the Fujifilm Z37 and Kodak M550 in the new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you use during that time. Following is a front view dimensions comparison of the Fujifilm Z37 vs the M550.

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the Fujifilm Z37 and M550 is 95 and 95 respectively.

Fujifilm Z37 vs Kodak M550 Sensor Comparison
Quite often, it is hard to visualize the contrast between sensor measurements purely by looking at a spec sheet. The photograph below should give you a far better sense of the sensor dimensions in the Fujifilm Z37 and M550.
Clearly, both of the cameras feature the identical sensor size but different MP. You should anticipate the Kodak M550 to give more detail due to its extra 2MP. Greater resolution will also make it easier to crop pics way more aggressively.

Fujifilm Z37 vs Kodak M550 Screen and ViewFinder


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Fujifilm Z37 vs Kodak M550 Specifications
Fujifilm FinePix Z37 | Kodak EasyShare M550 | |
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General Information | ||
Manufacturer | FujiFilm | Kodak |
Model | Fujifilm FinePix Z37 | Kodak EasyShare M550 |
Type | Small Sensor Compact | Small Sensor Compact |
Launched | 2009-07-22 | 2010-01-05 |
Body design | 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 | 10 megapixels | 12 megapixels |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3 and 3:2 | 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 |
Highest Possible resolution | 3648 x 2736 | 4000 x 3000 |
Maximum native ISO | 1600 | 1000 |
Lowest native ISO | 100 | 64 |
RAW pictures | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focus | ||
AF touch | ||
Continuous AF | ||
AF single | ||
Tracking AF | ||
Selective AF | ||
Center weighted AF | ||
AF multi area | ||
AF live view | ||
Face detection AF | ||
Contract detection AF | ||
Phase detection AF | ||
Lens | ||
Lens mounting type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens focal range | 35-105mm (3.0x) | 28-140mm (5.0x) |
Maximum aperture | f/3.7-4.2 | - |
Macro focus range | 8cm | 10cm |
Crop factor | 5.8 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Screen type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Screen size | 2.7 inches | 2.7 inches |
Screen resolution | 230k dot | 230k dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch friendly | ||
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | None | None |
Features | ||
Minimum shutter speed | 3 seconds | 30 seconds |
Fastest shutter speed | 1/1000 seconds | 1/1400 seconds |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Expose Manually | ||
Change WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Built-in flash | ||
Flash range | 3.10 m | 3.50 m |
Flash settings | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync | 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 |
Video data format | Motion JPEG | - |
Microphone 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 | ||
Environment seal | ||
Water proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 125 grams (0.28 lbs) | 125 grams (0.28 lbs) |
Physical dimensions | 90 x 58 x 24mm (3.5" x 2.3" x 0.9") | 98 x 58 x 23mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.9") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO Overall 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 | NP-45A | KLIC-7006 |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec) | Yes (2 or 10 sec, double) |
Time lapse feature | ||
Type of storage | SD/SDHC card, Internal | SD/SDHC card, Internal |
Storage slots | One | One |
Price at release | $130 | $119 |