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Kodak M550 vs Kodak Sport

Portability
95
Imaging
35
Features
20
Overall
29
Kodak EasyShare M550 front
 
Kodak EasyShare Sport front
Portability
92
Imaging
35
Features
13
Overall
26

Kodak M550 vs Kodak Sport Key Specs

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
Kodak Sport
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.4" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 1250
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 35mm (F3.0) lens
  • 175g - 147 x 58 x 23mm
  • Launched January 2011
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Kodak M550 vs Kodak Sport Overview

Here, we are evaluating the Kodak M550 and Kodak Sport, one is a Small Sensor Compact and the other is a Waterproof and both are designed by Kodak. The sensor resolution of the M550 (12MP) and the Sport (12MP) is very close and both cameras boast the identical sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The M550 was introduced 12 months earlier than the Sport so they are of a similar generation. Each of the cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before getting straight to a comprehensive comparison, here is a concise synopsis of how the M550 scores against the Sport with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Kodak M550 over the Kodak Sport

 M550 Sport 
Display size2.7"2.4"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution230k112kSharper display (+118k dot)

Reasons to pick Kodak Sport over the Kodak M550

 Sport M550 
LaunchedJanuary 2011January 2010Newer by 12 months

Common features in the Kodak M550 and Kodak Sport

 M550 Sport 
Manual focus Lack of manual focus
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Neither comes with selfie screen
Touch friendly display Lacking Touch friendly display

Kodak M550 vs Kodak Sport Physical Comparison

If you're aiming to travel with your camera frequently, you are going to need to take into account its weight and volume. The Kodak M550 comes with physical 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) whilst the Kodak Sport has sizing of 147mm x 58mm x 23mm (5.8" x 2.3" x 0.9") and a weight of 175 grams (0.39 lbs).

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Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you are employing during that time. Underneath is a front view dimensions comparison of the M550 versus the Sport.

Kodak M550 vs Kodak Sport size comparison

Taking into account size and weight, the portability grade of the M550 and Sport is 95 and 92 respectively.

Kodak M550 vs Kodak Sport top view buttons comparison

Kodak M550 vs Kodak Sport Sensor Comparison

Generally, it's tough to visualise the difference in sensor dimensions simply by viewing specs. The picture underneath will give you a much better sense of the sensor dimensions in the M550 and Sport.

All in all, both of these cameras come with the identical sensor size and the same exact megapixels so you should expect comparable quality of photographs but you will want to consider the release date of the cameras into account. The more aged M550 will be behind in sensor innovation.

Kodak M550 vs Kodak Sport sensor size comparison

Kodak M550 vs Kodak Sport Screen and ViewFinder

Kodak M550 vs Kodak Sport Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Kodak M550
Portrait photography with Kodak Sport
21
lack of manual focus
no manual mode
can't use external flash
low megapixels (12MP)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
26
provides face detect focus
lack of manual focus
lack of manual mode
cannot use external flash
megapixel count low (12MP)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
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Street Comparison

Kodak M550 Street photography info
Kodak Sport Street photography info
54
lighter than competition in class (125g)
no articulating screen
no image stabilization
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
low max ISO (1,000)
52
environment proofing
no moving screen
no image stabilization
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
low max ISO (1,250)
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Sports Comparison

Kodak M550 Sports photography details
Kodak Sport Sports photography details
17
low maximum shutter speed (1/1,400 seconds)
no shutter priority mode
no image stabilization
low megapixels (12MP)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
has no phase detect auto focus
23
environment proofing
fixed focal length (35mm)
low maximum shutter speed (1/1,400 seconds)
lack of shutter priority mode
no image stabilization
megapixel count low (12MP)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
has no phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Kodak M550 Travel photography features
Kodak Sport Travel photography features
67
lighter than competition in class (125g)
flash built-in
fairly wide (28mm)
fast max aperture (f)
lack of Timelapse mode
low megapixels (12MP)
display isn't selfie friendly
57
environment proofing
flash built-in
missing Timelapse mode
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
does not have a selfie friendly screen
slow max aperture (f3.0)
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Landscape Comparison

Kodak M550 Landscape photography highlights
Kodak Sport Landscape photography highlights
31
fairly wide (28mm)
fast max aperture (f)
lack of manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
screen is somewhat small (2.7 inch)
no manual mode
no image stabilization
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
low max ISO (1,000)
has no RAW files
lack of Timelapse mode
27
environment proofing
lack of manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
fixed focal length (35mm)
slow max aperture (f3.0)
tiny screen (2.4 inches)
lack of manual mode
no image stabilization
megapixel count low (12MP)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
low max ISO (1,250)
has no RAW support
missing Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Kodak M550 Vlogging details
Kodak Sport Vlogging details
31
fairly wide (28mm)
fast max aperture (f)
lighter than competition in class (125g)
display isn't selfie friendly
no image stabilization
video res low (640 x 480 pixels)
lack of external microphone socket
25
provides face detect focus
slow max aperture (f3.0)
does not have a selfie friendly screen
no image stabilization
low quality video (640 x 480 pixels)
missing microphone support
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Kodak M550 vs Kodak Sport Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Kodak M550 and Kodak Sport
 Kodak EasyShare M550Kodak EasyShare Sport
General Information
Brand Kodak Kodak
Model Kodak EasyShare M550 Kodak EasyShare Sport
Type Small Sensor Compact Waterproof
Launched 2010-01-05 2011-01-04
Physical type 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 surface area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixels 12 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Peak resolution 4000 x 3000 4000 x 3000
Highest native ISO 1000 1250
Minimum native ISO 64 80
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
Continuous AF
Single AF
AF tracking
AF selectice
Center weighted AF
AF multi area
Live view AF
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 28-140mm (5.0x) 35mm (1x)
Highest aperture - f/3.0
Macro focus range 10cm -
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 2.7 inches 2.4 inches
Resolution of screen 230 thousand dots 112 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Screen tech - TFT color LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 30 secs 8 secs
Fastest shutter speed 1/1400 secs 1/1400 secs
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 3.50 m 2.40 m (@ ISO 360)
Flash settings Auto, Fill-in, Red-Eye reduction, Off Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in
External flash
AEB
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Video resolutions 640 x 480 (30 fps) 640 x 480 (30fps)
Highest video resolution 640x480 640x480
Video file format - Motion JPEG
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 proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 125 gr (0.28 lbs) 175 gr (0.39 lbs)
Physical dimensions 98 x 58 x 23mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.9") 147 x 58 x 23mm (5.8" 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 KLIC-7006 2 x AA
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, double) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SD/SDHC card, Internal SD/SDHC card, Internal
Card slots Single Single
Launch cost $119 $155