Kodak M380 vs Sony W550

Following is a detailed analysis of the Kodak M380 vs Sony W550, both Ultracompact digital cameras by competitors Kodak and Sony. There exists a big gap between the image resolutions of the M380 (10MP) and W550 (14MP) but both cameras posses the identical sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The M380 was announced 3 years prior to the W550 which is quite a big gap as far as technology is concerned. Both of these cameras feature the same body design (Ultracompact).

Before we go into a step-by-step comparison, here is a simple introduction of how the M380 scores against the W550 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

This is a preview of the gallery photos for Kodak EasyShare M380 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W550. The whole galleries are viewable at Kodak M380 Gallery and Sony W550 Gallery.

For those who are planning to carry around your camera frequently, you should take into account its weight and proportions. The Kodak M380 provides outer measurements of 100mm x 60mm x 20mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 0.8") with a weight of 155 grams (0.34 lbs) while the Sony W550 has measurements of 94mm x 56mm x 19mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.7") along with a weight of 110 grams (0.24 lbs).

Take a look at the Kodak M380 vs Sony W550 in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you have during that time. The following is a front view measurements comparison of the M380 against the W550.

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the M380 and W550 is 95 and 96 respectively.

Quite often, its hard to picture the contrast between sensor sizes purely by going over a spec sheet. The image underneath should provide you a clearer sense of the sensor measurements in the M380 and W550.

As you can see, both cameras come with the identical sensor size albeit different resolution. You should count on the Sony W550 to offer extra detail with its extra 4MP. Higher resolution will enable you to crop shots a good deal more aggressively. The more aged M380 is going to be behind in sensor innovation.