Kodak M550 vs Leica Q2
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Kodak M550 vs Leica Q2 Key Specs
(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
- Introduced January 2010
(Full Review)
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Below is a extended comparison of the Kodak M550 versus Leica Q2, former being a Small Sensor Compact while the other is a Large Sensor Compact by manufacturers Kodak and Leica. There exists a sizable gap between the resolutions of the M550 (12MP) and Q2 (47MP) and the M550 (1/2.3") and Q2 (Full frame) use totally different sensor size.
Body cameras now worn by bakery staff to deter stealingThe M550 was launched 10 years earlier than the Q2 and that is quite a significant difference as far as technology is concerned. Each of these cameras offer different body type with the Kodak M550 being a Compact camera and the Leica Q2 being a Large Sensor Compact camera.
Before delving in to a comprehensive comparison, below is a simple summation of how the M550 scores against the Q2 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.
Photography Glossary Kodak M550 vs Leica Q2 Gallery
Following is a sample of the gallery pics for Kodak EasyShare M550 & Leica Q2. The complete galleries are viewable at Kodak M550 Gallery & Leica Q2 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Kodak M550 over the Leica Q2
| M550 | Q2 |
|---|
Reasons to pick Leica Q2 over the Kodak M550
| Q2 | M550 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Introduced | March 2019 |  | January 2010 | More recent by 111 months |
| Manual focus |  | Dial precise focusing | ||
| Display sizing | 3" |  | 2.7" | Larger display (+0.3") |
| Display resolution | 1040k |  | 230k | Crisper display (+810k dot) |
| Touch display |  | Easily navigate |
Common features in the Kodak M550 and Leica Q2
| M550 | Q2 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Display type | Fixed |  | Fixed | Fixed display |
| Selfie screen |  | Neither features selfie screen |
Kodak M550 vs Leica Q2 Physical Comparison
For anybody who is planning to lug around your camera frequently, you should think about its weight and proportions. The Kodak M550 enjoys outer dimensions of 98mm x 58mm x 23mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.9") having a weight of 125 grams (0.28 lbs) while the Leica Q2 has measurements of 130mm x 80mm x 92mm (5.1" x 3.1" x 3.6") accompanied by a weight of 718 grams (1.58 lbs).
Take a look at the Kodak M550 versus Leica Q2 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Remember that, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you use at that moment. Below is the front view physical size comparison of the M550 against the Q2.
Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability score of the M550 and Q2 is 95 and 61 respectively.
Kodak M550 vs Leica Q2 Sensor Comparison
Sometimes, it is very hard to visualise the gap between sensor measurements purely by going over technical specs. The visual below will help give you a stronger sense of the sensor dimensions in the M550 and Q2.
As you have seen, the two cameras enjoy different megapixel count and different sensor measurements. The M550 due to its tinier sensor will make getting shallower DOF trickier and the Leica Q2 will offer extra detail utilizing its extra 35 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also allow you to crop pics far more aggressively. The older M550 is going to be disadvantaged in sensor tech.
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Kodak M550 vs Leica Q2 Specifications
| Kodak EasyShare M550 | Leica Q2 | |
|---|---|---|
| General Information | ||
| Manufacturer | Kodak | Leica |
| Model type | Kodak EasyShare M550 | Leica Q2 |
| Alternative name | - | Type No. 4889 |
| Type | Small Sensor Compact | Large Sensor Compact |
| Introduced | 2010-01-05 | 2019-03-07 |
| Physical type | Compact | Large Sensor Compact |
| Sensor Information | ||
| Sensor type | CCD | CMOS |
| Sensor size | 1/2.3" | Full frame |
| Sensor dimensions | 6.17 x 4.55mm | 36 x 24mm |
| Sensor surface area | 28.1mm² | 864.0mm² |
| Sensor resolution | 12 megapixel | 47 megapixel |
| Anti alias filter | ||
| Aspect ratio | 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 3:2 |
| Highest Possible resolution | 4000 x 3000 | 8368 x 5584 |
| Maximum native ISO | 1000 | 50000 |
| Min native ISO | 64 | 50 |
| RAW images | ||
| Autofocusing | ||
| Focus manually | ||
| AF touch | ||
| Continuous AF | ||
| AF single | ||
| AF tracking | ||
| AF selectice | ||
| AF center weighted | ||
| AF multi area | ||
| Live view AF | ||
| Face detection AF | ||
| Contract detection AF | ||
| Phase detection AF | ||
| Total focus points | - | 49 |
| Lens | ||
| Lens support | fixed lens | fixed lens |
| Lens zoom range | 28-140mm (5.0x) | 28mm (1x) |
| Maximal aperture | - | f/1.7 |
| Macro focusing range | 10cm | 17cm |
| Focal length multiplier | 5.8 | 1 |
| Screen | ||
| Type of screen | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
| Screen diagonal | 2.7 inches | 3 inches |
| Resolution of screen | 230k dots | 1,040k dots |
| Selfie friendly | ||
| Liveview | ||
| Touch capability | ||
| Viewfinder Information | ||
| Viewfinder | None | Electronic |
| Viewfinder resolution | - | 3,680k dots |
| Viewfinder coverage | - | 100 percent |
| Viewfinder magnification | - | 0.76x |
| Features | ||
| Min shutter speed | 30 secs | 60 secs |
| Max shutter speed | 1/1400 secs | 1/2000 secs |
| Max silent shutter speed | - | 1/40000 secs |
| Continuous shutter rate | - | 20.0 frames per second |
| Shutter priority | ||
| Aperture priority | ||
| Manually set exposure | ||
| Exposure compensation | - | Yes |
| Set WB | ||
| Image stabilization | ||
| Integrated flash | ||
| Flash distance | 3.50 m | no built-in flash |
| Flash options | Auto, Fill-in, Red-Eye reduction, Off | no built-in flash |
| Hot shoe | ||
| AEB | ||
| White balance bracketing | ||
| Max flash synchronize | - | 1/500 secs |
| Exposure | ||
| Multisegment exposure | ||
| Average exposure | ||
| Spot exposure | ||
| Partial exposure | ||
| AF area exposure | ||
| Center weighted exposure | ||
| Video features | ||
| Video resolutions | 640 x 480 (30 fps) | 4K/30/24p, 1080/120/60/30/24p |
| Maximum video resolution | 640x480 | 3840x2160 |
| Video data format | - | MPEG-4 |
| Mic port | ||
| Headphone port | ||
| Connectivity | ||
| Wireless | None | Built-In |
| Bluetooth | ||
| NFC | ||
| HDMI | ||
| USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
| GPS | None | None |
| Physical | ||
| Environmental sealing | ||
| Water proofing | ||
| Dust proofing | ||
| Shock proofing | ||
| Crush proofing | ||
| Freeze proofing | ||
| Weight | 125 grams (0.28 lbs) | 718 grams (1.58 lbs) |
| Dimensions | 98 x 58 x 23mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.9") | 130 x 80 x 92mm (5.1" x 3.1" x 3.6") |
| DXO scores | ||
| DXO Overall rating | not tested | 96 |
| DXO Color Depth rating | not tested | 26.4 |
| DXO Dynamic range rating | not tested | 13.5 |
| DXO Low light rating | not tested | 2491 |
| Other | ||
| Battery life | - | 370 images |
| Battery type | - | Battery Pack |
| Battery ID | KLIC-7006 | BP-SCL4 |
| Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec, double) | Yes (2 or 12 secs) |
| Time lapse feature | ||
| Type of storage | SD/SDHC card, Internal | SD/SDHC/SDXC |
| Card slots | One | One |
| Pricing at release | $119 | $4,985 |
