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Fujifilm X20 vs Kodak M550

Portability
83
Imaging
38
Features
59
Overall
46
Fujifilm X20 front
 
Kodak EasyShare M550 front
Portability
95
Imaging
35
Features
20
Overall
29

Fujifilm X20 vs Kodak M550 Key Specs

Fujifilm X20
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 2/3" Sensor
  • 2.8" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 12800
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 28-112mm (F2.0-2.8) lens
  • 353g - 117 x 70 x 57mm
  • Revealed April 2013
  • Old Model is Fujifilm X10
  • Renewed by Fujifilm X30
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
  • Revealed January 2010
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Fujifilm X20 vs Kodak M550 Overview

Let's look a bit more in depth at the Fujifilm X20 vs Kodak M550, both Small Sensor Compact cameras by manufacturers FujiFilm and Kodak. The resolution of the Fujifilm X20 (12MP) and the M550 (12MP) is pretty comparable but the Fujifilm X20 (2/3") and M550 (1/2.3") have totally different sensor size.

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The Fujifilm X20 was launched 3 years later than the M550 and that is a fairly serious difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Both of these cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before getting straight to a in-depth comparison, here is a brief synopsis of how the Fujifilm X20 grades vs the M550 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm X20 over the Kodak M550

 Fujifilm X20 M550 
RevealedApril 2013January 2010More recent by 41 months
Manual focus More precise focusing
Screen size2.8"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.1")
Screen resolution460k230kCrisper screen (+230k dot)

Reasons to pick Kodak M550 over the Fujifilm X20

 M550 Fujifilm X20 

Common features in the Fujifilm X20 and Kodak M550

 Fujifilm X20 M550 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Neither provides selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Neither provides Touch friendly screen

Fujifilm X20 vs Kodak M550 Physical Comparison

If you are going to lug around your camera regularly, you're going to have to factor its weight and measurements. The Fujifilm X20 provides physical measurements of 117mm x 70mm x 57mm (4.6" x 2.8" x 2.2") along with a weight of 353 grams (0.78 lbs) while the Kodak M550 has proportions 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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Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you are employing during that time. Following is a front view proportions comparison of the Fujifilm X20 and the M550.

Fujifilm X20 vs Kodak M550 size comparison

Considering size and weight, the portability score of the Fujifilm X20 and M550 is 83 and 95 respectively.

Fujifilm X20 vs Kodak M550 top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm X20 vs Kodak M550 Sensor Comparison

In many cases, it is very difficult to envision the gap in sensor measurements only by going through a spec sheet. The photograph here will offer you a better sense of the sensor measurements in the Fujifilm X20 and M550.

As you can see, each of the cameras come with the identical MP albeit not the same sensor measurements. The Fujifilm X20 includes the bigger sensor which should make getting shallow DOF easier. The fresher Fujifilm X20 will have a benefit when it comes to sensor tech.

Fujifilm X20 vs Kodak M550 sensor size comparison

Fujifilm X20 vs Kodak M550 Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm X20 vs Kodak M550 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Fujifilm X20 Portrait photography details
Kodak M550 Portrait photography details
46
manual focus
flash sync is higher than normal (1/1,000s)
supports RAW files
low resolution (12MP)
small sensor size (2/3")
21
focusing manually not possible
manual mode not possible
cannot use external flash
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
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Street Comparison

Fujifilm X20 as a Street photography camera
Kodak M550 as a Street photography camera
58
image stabilization (Optical)
supports RAW files
no moving screen
small sensor size (2/3")
heavier than average in class (353g)
54
lighter than competition (125 grams)
screen is fixed
does not have image stabilization
very small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
max ISO too low (1,000)
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Sports Comparison

Fujifilm X20 Sports photography features
Kodak M550 Sports photography features
52
image stabilization (Optical)
features tracking autofocus
better than average battery pack (270 per charge)
has phase detect auto focus
low resolution (12MP)
small sensor size (2/3")
17
low max shutter speed (1/1,400 seconds)
no shutter priority mode
does not have image stabilization
sensor resolution low (12MP)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
has no phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Fujifilm X20 as a Travel photography camera
Kodak M550 as a Travel photography camera
60
better than average battery pack (270 CIPA)
built-in flash
decently wide (28mm)
good maximum aperture (f2.0)
no Time Lapse function
heavier than average in class (353g)
low resolution (12MP)
display isn't selfie friendly
67
lighter than competition (125g)
built-in flash
fairly wide (28mm)
great maximum aperture (f)
lack of Time Lapse recording
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
display isn't selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Fujifilm X20
Landscape photography with Kodak M550
55
manual focus
decently wide (28mm)
good maximum aperture (f2.0)
nice screen size (2.8 inches)
image stabilization (Optical)
supports RAW files
better than average battery pack (270 per charge)
cannot swap lens (fixed lens mount)
low resolution (12 megapixels)
small sensor size (2/3")
no Time Lapse function
31
fairly wide (28mm)
great maximum aperture (f)
focusing manually not possible
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
small screen (2.7")
manual mode not possible
does not have image stabilization
sensor resolution low (12MP)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
max ISO too low (1,000)
has no RAW format
lack of Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Fujifilm X20 Vlogging features
Kodak M550 Vlogging features
31
decently wide (28mm)
good maximum aperture (f2.0)
image stabilization (Optical)
high res video (1920 x 1080 pxls)
display isn't selfie friendly
no external mic jack
heavier than average in class (353g)
31
fairly wide (28mm)
great maximum aperture (f)
lighter than competition (125 grams)
display isn't selfie friendly
does not have image stabilization
video resolution low (640 x 480 resolution)
lack of mic support
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Fujifilm X20 vs Kodak M550 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm X20 and Kodak M550
 Fujifilm X20Kodak EasyShare M550
General Information
Brand FujiFilm Kodak
Model Fujifilm X20 Kodak EasyShare M550
Type Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Revealed 2013-04-29 2010-01-05
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor EXR Processor II -
Sensor type CMOS X-TRANS II CCD
Sensor size 2/3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 8.8 x 6.6mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 58.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixels 12 megapixels
Anti aliasing 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 12800 1000
Min native ISO 100 64
RAW data
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
AF continuous
Single AF
AF tracking
AF selectice
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detect focusing
Contract detect focusing
Phase detect focusing
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 28-112mm (4.0x) 28-140mm (5.0x)
Maximal aperture f/2.0-2.8 -
Macro focus range 1cm 10cm
Focal length multiplier 4.1 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display diagonal 2.8 inch 2.7 inch
Resolution of display 460 thousand dots 230 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Display technology TFT color LCD monitor -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Optical (tunnel) None
Viewfinder coverage 85% -
Features
Minimum shutter speed 30s 30s
Fastest shutter speed 1/4000s 1/1400s
Continuous shutter rate 12.0 frames per second -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes -
Change WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 7.00 m 3.50 m
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync Auto, Fill-in, Red-Eye reduction, Off
Hot shoe
AEB
WB bracketing
Fastest flash synchronize 1/1000s -
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (60 fps), 1280 x 720 (60 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Maximum video resolution 1920x1080 640x480
Video data format H.264 -
Mic 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 proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 353g (0.78 pounds) 125g (0.28 pounds)
Physical 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 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 life 270 photographs -
Type of battery Battery Pack -
Battery model NP-50 KLIC-7006
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec, double)
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC card, Internal
Card slots 1 1
Cost at release $500 $119