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Kodak M550 vs Leica TL

Portability
95
Imaging
35
Features
20
Overall
29
Kodak EasyShare M550 front
 
Leica TL front
Portability
85
Imaging
60
Features
58
Overall
59

Kodak M550 vs Leica TL 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
  • Announced January 2010
Leica TL
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 12500
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Leica L Mount
  • 384g - 134 x 69 x 33mm
  • Launched November 2016
  • Successor is Leica TL2
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Kodak M550 vs Leica TL Overview

Below, we are looking at the Kodak M550 versus Leica TL, one is a Small Sensor Compact and the other is a Advanced Mirrorless by rivals Kodak and Leica. There exists a significant gap among the sensor resolutions of the M550 (12MP) and TL (16MP) and the M550 (1/2.3") and TL (APS-C) come with different sensor size.

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The M550 was unveiled 7 years prior to the TL which is a fairly sizable gap as far as camera technology is concerned. The two cameras come with different body type with the Kodak M550 being a Compact camera and the Leica TL being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before going through a in depth comparison, below is a concise view of how the M550 scores versus the TL with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Kodak M550 over the Leica TL

 M550 TL 

Reasons to pick Leica TL over the Kodak M550

 TL M550 
LaunchedNovember 2016January 2010More modern by 83 months
Focus manually Very precise focus
Display dimension3.7"2.7"Larger display (+1")
Display resolution1230k230kCrisper display (+1000k dot)
Touch friendly display Easily navigate

Common features in the Kodak M550 and Leica TL

 M550 TL 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Neither contains selfie screen

Kodak M550 vs Leica TL Physical Comparison

In case you're going to carry around your camera frequently, you'll have to factor its weight and volume. The Kodak M550 has got physical 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 TL has sizing of 134mm x 69mm x 33mm (5.3" x 2.7" x 1.3") and a weight of 384 grams (0.85 lbs).

Take a look at the Kodak M550 versus Leica TL in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you use at the time. Underneath is the front view dimensions comparison of the M550 and the TL.

Kodak M550 vs Leica TL size comparison

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability score of the M550 and TL is 95 and 85 respectively.

Kodak M550 vs Leica TL top view buttons comparison

Kodak M550 vs Leica TL Sensor Comparison

Sometimes, it can be difficult to visualize the contrast in sensor sizes simply by looking through a spec sheet. The picture below might give you a stronger sense of the sensor dimensions in the M550 and TL.

As you can see, both cameras have got different resolutions and different sensor sizes. The M550 with its smaller sensor is going to make achieving bokeh more challenging and the Leica TL will provide you with extra detail having an extra 4MP. Greater resolution will help you crop photos much more aggressively. The more aged M550 will be behind with regard to sensor innovation.

Kodak M550 vs Leica TL sensor size comparison

Kodak M550 vs Leica TL Screen and ViewFinder

Kodak M550 vs Leica TL Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Kodak M550 Portrait photography information
Leica TL Portrait photography information
21
lack of manual focus
manual mode not possible
can't use external flash
low resolution sensor (12MP)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
76
has manual focus
MP count decent (16 megapixels)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
supports face detection focusing
exports RAW files
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Street Comparison

Kodak M550 Street photography details
Leica TL Street photography details
54
lighter than others (125 grams)
screen is fixed
does not have image stabilization
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
low max ISO (1,000)
70
decent sensor size (APS-C)
exports RAW files
features touch focus
no articulating screen
no image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

Kodak M550 Sports photography information
Leica TL Sports photography information
17
maximum shutter speed is a little low (1/1,400 seconds)
lack of shutter priority mode
does not have image stabilization
low resolution sensor (12 megapixels)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect auto focus
55
MP count decent (16MP)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
supports tracking autofocus
continuous shooting slow (5.0 frames per second)
no image stabilization
does not have phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Kodak M550 Travel photography info
Leica TL Travel photography info
67
lighter than others (125 grams)
has built in flash
reasonably wide (28mm)
fast max aperture (f)
lack of Timelapse mode
low resolution sensor (12MP)
doesn't have a selfie friendly screen
70
features touch focus
MP count decent (16 megapixels)
has built in flash
does not have Timelapse mode
doesn't contain selfie friendly screen
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Landscape Comparison

Kodak M550 Landscape photography highlights
Leica TL Landscape photography highlights
31
reasonably wide (28mm)
fast max aperture (f)
lack of manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
screen is small (2.7 inches)
manual mode not possible
does not have image stabilization
low resolution sensor (12 megapixels)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
low max ISO (1,000)
does not have RAW files
lack of Timelapse mode
70
has manual focus
swap lenses (Leica L mount)
bigger than average screen (3.7 inch)
MP count decent (16 megapixels)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
exports RAW files
no image stabilization
does not have Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Kodak M550 as a Vlogging camera
Leica TL as a Vlogging camera
31
reasonably wide (28mm)
fast max aperture (f)
lighter than others (125 grams)
doesn't have a selfie friendly screen
does not have image stabilization
low video resolution (640 x 480 pxls)
lack of microphone socket
33
touchscreen enabled
supports face detection focusing
high quality video (1920 x 1080 pxls)
doesn't contain selfie friendly screen
no image stabilization
does not have external microphone port
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Kodak M550 vs Leica TL Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Kodak M550 and Leica TL
 Kodak EasyShare M550Leica TL
General Information
Make Kodak Leica
Model Kodak EasyShare M550 Leica TL
Type Small Sensor Compact Advanced Mirrorless
Announced 2010-01-05 2016-11-08
Body design Compact Rangefinder-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Sensor type CCD CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" APS-C
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 23.6 x 15.7mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 370.5mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixel 16 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 3:2
Highest resolution 4000 x 3000 4928 x 3264
Highest native ISO 1000 12500
Min native ISO 64 100
RAW images
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens Leica L
Lens focal range 28-140mm (5.0x) -
Macro focus range 10cm -
Number of lenses - 4
Crop factor 5.8 1.5
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 2.7 inches 3.7 inches
Screen resolution 230 thousand dot 1,230 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None Electronic (optional)
Features
Lowest shutter speed 30 seconds 30 seconds
Highest shutter speed 1/1400 seconds 1/4000 seconds
Continuous shooting speed - 5.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation - Yes
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 3.50 m 4.50 m (at ISO 100)
Flash settings Auto, Fill-in, Red-Eye reduction, Off Auto, auto w/redeye reduction, on, off, slow sync, slow sync w/redeye reduction
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Video resolutions 640 x 480 (30 fps) 1920 x 1080 (30p), 1280 x 720 (30p)
Highest video resolution 640x480 1920x1080
Video data format - MPEG-4
Microphone jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless None Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None Optional
Physical
Environment seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 125 gr (0.28 lb) 384 gr (0.85 lb)
Dimensions 98 x 58 x 23mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.9") 134 x 69 x 33mm (5.3" x 2.7" x 1.3")
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 life - 400 images
Battery form - Battery Pack
Battery model KLIC-7006 BP-DC13
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, double) Yes
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SD/SDHC card, Internal Internal + SD/SDHC/SDXC card
Storage slots One One
Price at launch $119 $1,009