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Kodak M550 vs Kodak Z915

Portability
95
Imaging
34
Features
20
Overall
28
Kodak EasyShare M550 front
 
Kodak EasyShare Z915 front
Portability
91
Imaging
32
Features
18
Overall
26

Kodak M550 vs Kodak Z915 Key Specs

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
  • Released January 2010
Kodak Z915
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.5" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 1600
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 35-350mm (F3.5-4.8) lens
  • 194g - 90 x 64 x 39mm
  • Launched January 2009
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Kodak M550 vs Kodak Z915 Overview

On this page, we are evaluating the Kodak M550 vs Kodak Z915, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras and they are both manufactured by Kodak. The sensor resolution of the M550 (12MP) and the Z915 (10MP) is very similar and both cameras offer the same sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The M550 was announced 13 months later than the Z915 making them a generation apart from each other. Both of these cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before delving right into a thorough comparison, here is a concise summary of how the M550 matches up versus the Z915 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Kodak M550 over the Kodak Z915

 M550 Z915 
LaunchedJanuary 2010January 2009More recent by 13 months
Display dimensions2.7"2.5"Larger display (+0.2")

Reasons to pick Kodak Z915 over the Kodak M550

 Z915 M550 

Common features in the Kodak M550 and Kodak Z915

 M550 Z915 
Focus manually No manual focusing
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display resolution230k230kEqual display resolution
Selfie screen Missing selfie screen
Touch display Missing Touch display

Kodak M550 vs Kodak Z915 Physical Comparison

In case you're intending to lug around your camera often, you'll need to factor its weight and measurements. The Kodak M550 has outer 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) while the Kodak Z915 has proportions of 90mm x 64mm x 39mm (3.5" x 2.5" x 1.5") along with a weight of 194 grams (0.43 lbs).

Check the Kodak M550 vs Kodak Z915 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you are utilising at that moment. Following is a front view measurements comparison of the M550 and the Z915.

Kodak M550 vs Kodak Z915 size comparison

Considering size and weight, the portability score of the M550 and Z915 is 95 and 91 respectively.

Kodak M550 vs Kodak Z915 top view buttons comparison

Kodak M550 vs Kodak Z915 Sensor Comparison

Often, it is very hard to picture the gap between sensor measurements only by reading technical specs. The visual underneath may give you a clearer sense of the sensor sizes in the M550 and Z915.

As you can tell, both of those cameras have the same sensor dimensions but different MP. You should expect to see the Kodak M550 to deliver greater detail with its extra 2MP. Greater resolution can also allow you to crop images a bit more aggressively. The younger M550 should have a benefit when it comes to sensor innovation.

Kodak M550 vs Kodak Z915 sensor size comparison

Kodak M550 vs Kodak Z915 Screen and ViewFinder

Kodak M550 vs Kodak Z915 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Kodak M550 as a Portrait photography camera
Kodak Z915 as a Portrait photography camera
20
no manual focus
no manual exposure
no external flash support
MP count low (12MP)
small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
19
manual focus not available
external flash not possible
low MP (10MP)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
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Street Comparison

Kodak M550 Street photography details
Kodak Z915 Street photography details
53
lighter than average in class (125 grams)
fixed screen
does not have image stabilization
small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
low maximum ISO (1,000)
54
built in image stabilization (Optical)
fixed screen
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Kodak M550
Sports photography with Kodak Z915
17
low maximum shutter speed (1/1,400 seconds)
no shutter priority
does not have image stabilization
MP count low (12 megapixels)
small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect autofocus
24
built in image stabilization (Optical)
low maximum shutter speed (1/1,250 seconds)
slow fps (2.0 frames/s)
low MP (10 megapixels)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
has no phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Kodak M550
Travel photography with Kodak Z915
67
lighter than average in class (125 grams)
built-in flash
relatively wide (28mm)
great maximum aperture (f)
missing Time Lapse recording
MP count low (12 megapixels)
display is not selfie friendly
54
has built in flash
great zoom (350mm)
does not have Timelapse recording
low MP (10 megapixels)
doesn't have selfie friendly display
wide angle not good (35mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Kodak M550 Landscape photography factors
Kodak Z915 Landscape photography factors
31
relatively wide (28mm)
great maximum aperture (f)
no manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
screen is small (2.7")
no manual exposure
does not have image stabilization
MP count low (12MP)
small sensor (1/2.3")
low maximum ISO (1,000)
lacks RAW support
missing Time Lapse recording
26
built in image stabilization (Optical)
manual focus not available
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not good (35mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
tiny screen (2.5")
low MP (10MP)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
does not have Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Kodak M550 Vlogging highlights
Kodak Z915 Vlogging highlights
30
relatively wide (28mm)
great maximum aperture (f)
lighter than average in class (125g)
display is not selfie friendly
does not have image stabilization
low quality video (640 x 480 pixels)
missing external mic support
24
built in image stabilization (Optical)
wide angle not good (35mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
doesn't have selfie friendly display
video res low (640 x 480 resolution)
does not have microphone jack
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Kodak M550 vs Kodak Z915 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Kodak M550 and Kodak Z915
 Kodak EasyShare M550Kodak EasyShare Z915
General Information
Brand Name Kodak Kodak
Model Kodak EasyShare M550 Kodak EasyShare Z915
Type Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Released 2010-01-05 2009-01-08
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 surface area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixel 10 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Maximum resolution 4000 x 3000 3648 x 2736
Maximum native ISO 1000 1600
Minimum native ISO 64 100
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
AF continuous
Single AF
Tracking AF
AF selectice
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detect focusing
Contract detect focusing
Phase detect focusing
Number of focus points - 25
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 28-140mm (5.0x) 35-350mm (10.0x)
Highest aperture - f/3.5-4.8
Macro focus distance 10cm 10cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 2.7 inches 2.5 inches
Display resolution 230k dot 230k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 30 secs 16 secs
Highest shutter speed 1/1400 secs 1/1250 secs
Continuous shooting speed - 2.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation - Yes
Set WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 3.50 m 5.80 m
Flash settings Auto, Fill-in, Red-Eye reduction, Off Auto, Fill-in, Red-Eye reduction, Off
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Supported video resolutions 640 x 480 (30 fps) 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Maximum video resolution 640x480 640x480
Video format - Motion JPEG
Microphone input
Headphone input
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 125g (0.28 pounds) 194g (0.43 pounds)
Physical dimensions 98 x 58 x 23mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.9") 90 x 64 x 39mm (3.5" x 2.5" x 1.5")
DXO scores
DXO All around 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 feature
Storage media SD/SDHC card, Internal SD/SDHC card, Internal
Storage slots Single Single
Price at launch $119 $200