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Fujifilm X10 vs Kodak M550

Portability
83
Imaging
37
Features
57
Overall
45
Fujifilm X10 front
 
Kodak EasyShare M550 front
Portability
95
Imaging
34
Features
20
Overall
28

Fujifilm X10 vs Kodak M550 Key Specs

Fujifilm X10
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 2/3" Sensor
  • 2.8" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 3200 (Expand to 12800)
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 28-112mm (F2.0-2.8) lens
  • 350g - 117 x 70 x 57mm
  • Revealed July 2012
  • Updated by Fujifilm X20
Kodak M550
(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
  • Launched January 2010
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Fujifilm X10 vs Kodak M550 Overview

Below, we will be reviewing the Fujifilm X10 and Kodak M550, both Small Sensor Compact cameras by brands FujiFilm and Kodak. The sensor resolution of the Fujifilm X10 (12MP) and the M550 (12MP) is relatively comparable but the Fujifilm X10 (2/3") and M550 (1/2.3") use totally different sensor sizing.

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The Fujifilm X10 was revealed 2 years after the M550 which is a fairly sizable difference as far as camera technology is concerned. Each of these cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before delving through a detailed comparison, below is a simple summary of how the Fujifilm X10 grades versus the M550 for portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Photography Glossary

        

Reasons to pick Fujifilm X10 over the Kodak M550

 Fujifilm X10 M550 
LaunchedJuly 2012January 2010More modern by 31 months
Manual focus Very exact focus
Screen dimension2.8"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.1")
Screen resolution460k230kClearer screen (+230k dot)

Reasons to pick Kodak M550 over the Fujifilm X10

 M550 Fujifilm X10 

Common features in the Fujifilm X10 and Kodak M550

 Fujifilm X10 M550 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Lacking selfie screen
Touch screen Neither includes Touch screen

Fujifilm X10 vs Kodak M550 Physical Comparison

In case you're aiming to carry around your camera regularly, you will have to consider its weight and dimensions. The Fujifilm X10 features outside measurements of 117mm x 70mm x 57mm (4.6" x 2.8" x 2.2") and a weight of 350 grams (0.77 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).

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Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you have chosen at the time. The following is the front view overall size comparison of the Fujifilm X10 vs the M550.

Fujifilm X10 vs Kodak M550 size comparison

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability score of the Fujifilm X10 and M550 is 83 and 95 respectively.

Fujifilm X10 vs Kodak M550 top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm X10 vs Kodak M550 Sensor Comparison

Sometimes, it is difficult to visualise the gap in sensor sizes purely by going through technical specs. The pic underneath should give you a greater sense of the sensor measurements in the Fujifilm X10 and M550.

As you can tell, each of the cameras have got the exact same megapixel count albeit not the same sensor sizes. The Fujifilm X10 provides the bigger sensor which is going to make obtaining shallower depth of field less difficult. The more modern Fujifilm X10 will have an advantage when it comes to sensor innovation.

Fujifilm X10 vs Kodak M550 sensor size comparison

Fujifilm X10 vs Kodak M550 Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm X10 vs Kodak M550 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Fujifilm X10 as a Portrait photography camera
Kodak M550 as a Portrait photography camera
48
you can focus manually
high flash sync (1/1,000 seconds)
has face detect focusing
saves RAW formats
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
tiny sensor size (2/3")
20
focusing manually not possible
no manual control
no external flash support
sensor resolution low (12MP)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
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Street Comparison

Fujifilm X10 as a Street photography camera
Kodak M550 as a Street photography camera
57
built in image stabilization (Optical)
saves RAW formats
fixed screen
tiny sensor size (2/3")
heavier than competition in class (350 grams)
53
lighter than average in class (125g)
no articulating screen
lack of image stabilization
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
max ISO too low (1,000)
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Sports Comparison

Fujifilm X10 Sports photography highlights
Kodak M550 Sports photography highlights
43
built in image stabilization (Optical)
has tracking focus
great battery (270 shots)
sensor resolution low (12MP)
tiny sensor size (2/3")
has no phase detect AF
17
maximum shutter speed is a little low (1/1,400s)
lack of shutter priority mode
lack of image stabilization
sensor resolution low (12MP)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Fujifilm X10
Travel photography with Kodak M550
60
great battery (270 CIPA)
has built in flash
reasonably wide (28mm)
good maximum aperture (f2.0)
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
heavier than competition in class (350 grams)
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
doesn't have selfie friendly screen
67
lighter than average in class (125g)
flash built-in
reasonably wide (28mm)
great maximum aperture (f)
lack of Timelapse function
sensor resolution low (12MP)
screen is not selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Fujifilm X10 Landscape photography factors
Kodak M550 Landscape photography factors
54
you can focus manually
reasonably wide (28mm)
good maximum aperture (f2.0)
nice screen size (2.8 inches)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
saves RAW formats
great battery (270 CIPA)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sensor resolution low (12MP)
tiny sensor size (2/3")
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
31
reasonably wide (28mm)
great maximum aperture (f)
focusing manually not possible
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
screen is small (2.7")
no manual control
lack of image stabilization
sensor resolution low (12MP)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
max ISO too low (1,000)
lacks RAW support
lack of Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Fujifilm X10 as a Vlogging camera
Kodak M550 as a Vlogging camera
32
reasonably wide (28mm)
good maximum aperture (f2.0)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
has face detect focusing
video res high (1920 x 1080 pixels)
doesn't have selfie friendly screen
doesn't have mic jack
heavier than competition in class (350 grams)
30
reasonably wide (28mm)
great maximum aperture (f)
lighter than average in class (125 grams)
screen is not selfie friendly
lack of image stabilization
low quality video (640 x 480 resolution)
lack of external microphone support
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Fujifilm X10 vs Kodak M550 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm X10 and Kodak M550
 Fujifilm X10Kodak EasyShare M550
General Information
Brand FujiFilm Kodak
Model type Fujifilm X10 Kodak EasyShare M550
Type Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Revealed 2012-07-11 2010-01-05
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Powered by EXR -
Sensor type CMOS X-TRANS I CCD
Sensor size 2/3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 8.8 x 6.6mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 58.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 12MP 12MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Highest Possible resolution 4000 x 3000 4000 x 3000
Maximum native ISO 3200 1000
Maximum enhanced ISO 12800 -
Lowest native ISO 100 64
RAW support
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Total focus points 49 -
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 28-112mm (4.0x) 28-140mm (5.0x)
Maximal aperture f/2.0-2.8 -
Macro focusing range 1cm 10cm
Focal length multiplier 4.1 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 2.8 inches 2.7 inches
Screen resolution 460 thousand dots 230 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Screen tech TFT color LCD monitor -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Optical (tunnel) None
Viewfinder coverage 85% -
Features
Minimum shutter speed 30 seconds 30 seconds
Fastest shutter speed 1/4000 seconds 1/1400 seconds
Continuous shutter rate 10.0 frames/s -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes -
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 9.00 m 3.50 m
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync Auto, Fill-in, Red-Eye reduction, Off
External flash
AEB
White balance bracketing
Fastest flash synchronize 1/1000 seconds -
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (30 fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (70, 30 fps), 320 x 240 (120 fps), 320 x 112 (200 fps) 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Maximum video resolution 1920x1080 640x480
Video file format H.264 -
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 None None
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 350g (0.77 lb) 125g (0.28 lb)
Dimensions 117 x 70 x 57mm (4.6" x 2.8" x 2.2") 98 x 58 x 23mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.9")
DXO scores
DXO Overall rating 50 not tested
DXO Color Depth rating 20.5 not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating 11.3 not tested
DXO Low light rating 245 not tested
Other
Battery life 270 images -
Style of battery Battery Pack -
Battery ID NP-50 KLIC-7006
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec, double)
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC card, Internal
Card slots 1 1
Launch cost $600 $119