Kodak M550 vs Kodak Z950

Below is a extensive overview of the Kodak M550 versus Kodak Z950, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras and both of them are designed by Kodak. The sensor resolution of the M550 (12MP) and the Z950 (12MP) is relatively similar and both cameras posses the same sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The M550 was launched 5 months earlier than the Z950 and they are both of a similar generation. Both cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before diving straight to a step-by-step comparison, here is a brief highlight of how the M550 scores against the Z950 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Below is a preview of the gallery photos for Kodak EasyShare M550 and Kodak EasyShare Z950. The complete galleries are viewable at Kodak M550 Gallery and Kodak Z950 Gallery.

For those who are planning to lug around your camera often, you should consider its weight and size. The Kodak M550 comes with physical measurements of 98mm x 58mm x 23mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.9") along with a weight of 125 grams (0.28 lbs) while the Kodak Z950 has specifications of 110mm x 67mm x 36mm (4.3" x 2.6" x 1.4") accompanied by a weight of 243 grams (0.54 lbs).

See the Kodak M550 versus Kodak Z950 in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you have chosen at that moment. Here is a front view sizing comparison of the M550 compared to the Z950.

Using dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the M550 and Z950 is 95 and 89 respectively.

Normally, it is very tough to visualize the difference between sensor measurements purely by reading specs. The graphic here will provide you a greater sense of the sensor measurements in the M550 and Z950.

As you can plainly see, both of those cameras have the same sensor dimensions and the same resolution and you should expect similar quality of pictures though you might want to factor the production date of the products into consideration.