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Fujifilm Z37 vs Kodak M550

Portability
95
Imaging
33
Features
13
Overall
25
Fujifilm FinePix Z37 front
 
Kodak EasyShare M550 front
Portability
95
Imaging
35
Features
20
Overall
29

Fujifilm Z37 vs Kodak M550 Key Specs

Fujifilm Z37
(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
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
  • Announced January 2010
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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").

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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.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm Z37 over the Kodak M550

 Fujifilm Z37 M550 

Reasons to pick Kodak M550 over the Fujifilm Z37

 M550 Fujifilm Z37 

Common features in the Fujifilm Z37 and Kodak M550

 Fujifilm Z37 M550 
AnnouncedJuly 2009January 2010Similar generation
Manual focus No manual focusing
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display size2.7"2.7"Same display measurements
Display resolution230k230kSame 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).

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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.

Fujifilm Z37 vs Kodak M550 size comparison

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 top view buttons comparison

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 sensor size comparison

Fujifilm Z37 vs Kodak M550 Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm Z37 vs Kodak M550 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Fujifilm Z37 Portrait photography advice
Kodak M550 Portrait photography advice
19
lack of manual focus
no manual control
can't use external flash
MP count low (10MP)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
21
lack of manual focus
no manual mode
can't use external flash
sensor resolution not great (12 megapixels)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
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Street Comparison

Fujifilm Z37 Street photography info
Kodak M550 Street photography info
54
lighter than competition in class (125 grams)
fixed screen
no image stabilization
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
54
lighter than competitors in class (125 grams)
screen does not articulate
lack of image stabilization
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
low max ISO (1,000)
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Sports Comparison

Fujifilm Z37 Sports photography features
Kodak M550 Sports photography features
16
low max shutter speed (1/1,000s)
no shutter priority
no image stabilization
MP count low (10 megapixels)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
has no phase detect AF
17
max shutter speed is low (1/1,400s)
lack of shutter priority mode
lack of image stabilization
sensor resolution not great (12 megapixels)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Fujifilm Z37 Travel photography factors
Kodak M550 Travel photography factors
56
lighter than competition in class (125g)
has built in flash
no Time Lapse function
MP count low (10MP)
doesn't offer selfie friendly screen
wide angle not good (35mm)
sluggish max aperture (f3.7)
67
lighter than competitors in class (125 grams)
built-in flash
pretty wide (28mm)
very good maximum aperture (f)
missing Timelapse mode
sensor resolution not great (12 megapixels)
screen isn't selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Fujifilm Z37 Landscape photography details
Kodak M550 Landscape photography details
22
lack of manual focus
cannot swap lenses (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not good (35mm)
sluggish max aperture (f3.7)
screen is small (2.7 inches)
no manual control
no image stabilization
MP count low (10MP)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
no Time Lapse function
31
pretty wide (28mm)
very good maximum aperture (f)
lack of manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
screen is somewhat small (2.7")
no manual mode
lack of image stabilization
sensor resolution not great (12 megapixels)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
low max ISO (1,000)
lack of RAW support
missing Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Fujifilm Z37 Vlogging info
Kodak M550 Vlogging info
25
lighter than competition in class (125g)
wide angle not good (35mm)
sluggish max aperture (f3.7)
doesn't offer selfie friendly screen
no image stabilization
video quality not great (640 x 480 pixels)
no external mic support
31
pretty wide (28mm)
very good maximum aperture (f)
lighter than competitors in class (125 grams)
screen isn't selfie friendly
lack of image stabilization
video res low (640 x 480 pixels)
missing external microphone port
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Fujifilm Z37 vs Kodak M550 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm Z37 and Kodak M550
 Fujifilm FinePix Z37Kodak EasyShare M550
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