Kodak M550 vs Leica V-Lux 30
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Kodak M550 vs Leica V-Lux 30 Key Specs
(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
(Full Review)
- 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Screen
- ISO 80 - 6400
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 24-384mm (F3.3-5.9) lens
- 219g - 105 x 58 x 43mm
- Launched May 2011

Kodak M550 vs Leica V-Lux 30 Overview
Its time to look a bit more closely at the Kodak M550 versus Leica V-Lux 30, former being a Small Sensor Compact while the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom by companies Kodak and Leica. The image resolution of the M550 (12MP) and the V-Lux 30 (14MP) is pretty well matched and they use the exact same sensor sizes (1/2.3").

The M550 was brought out 16 months before the V-Lux 30 which makes the cameras a generation apart from one another. Both cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).
Before getting through a full comparison, below is a simple view of how the M550 grades against the V-Lux 30 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Kodak M550 vs Leica V-Lux 30 Gallery
Below is a preview of the gallery images for Kodak EasyShare M550 & Leica V-Lux 30. The entire galleries are provided at Kodak M550 Gallery & Leica V-Lux 30 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Kodak M550 over the Leica V-Lux 30
M550 | V-Lux 30 |
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Reasons to pick Leica V-Lux 30 over the Kodak M550
V-Lux 30 | M550 | |||
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Launched | May 2011 | ![]() | January 2010 | More recent by 16 months |
Screen dimension | 3" | ![]() | 2.7" | Bigger screen (+0.3") |
Screen resolution | 460k | ![]() | 230k | Crisper screen (+230k dot) |
Touch friendly screen | ![]() | Quickly navigate |
Common features in the Kodak M550 and Leica V-Lux 30
M550 | V-Lux 30 | |||
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Manually focus | ![]() | No manual focusing | ||
Screen type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed screen |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Neither includes selfie screen |
Kodak M550 vs Leica V-Lux 30 Physical Comparison
If you're aiming to lug around your camera regularly, you will have to think about its weight and measurements. The Kodak M550 features outside 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) and the Leica V-Lux 30 has proportions of 105mm x 58mm x 43mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.7") and a weight of 219 grams (0.48 lbs).
Take a look at the Kodak M550 versus Leica V-Lux 30 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you are utilizing at that time. Underneath is the front view scale comparison of the M550 vs the V-Lux 30.

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the M550 and V-Lux 30 is 95 and 90 respectively.

Kodak M550 vs Leica V-Lux 30 Sensor Comparison
Normally, its difficult to visualize the gap between sensor measurements merely by reading through specs. The graphic here may offer you a more clear sense of the sensor dimensions in the M550 and V-Lux 30.
All in all, each of the cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements albeit different resolution. You can expect the Leica V-Lux 30 to resolve greater detail having its extra 2MP. Higher resolution will let you crop shots much more aggressively. The older M550 is going to be disadvantaged in sensor technology.

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Kodak M550 vs Leica V-Lux 30 Specifications
Kodak EasyShare M550 | Leica V-Lux 30 | |
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General Information | ||
Brand Name | Kodak | Leica |
Model type | Kodak EasyShare M550 | Leica V-Lux 30 |
Category | Small Sensor Compact | Small Sensor Superzoom |
Released | 2010-01-05 | 2011-05-26 |
Physical type | Compact | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Powered by | - | Venus Engine FHD |
Sensor type | CCD | CMOS |
Sensor size | 1/2.3" | 1/2.3" |
Sensor measurements | 6.17 x 4.55mm | 6.08 x 4.56mm |
Sensor area | 28.1mm² | 27.7mm² |
Sensor resolution | 12 megapixel | 14 megapixel |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 |
Peak resolution | 4000 x 3000 | 4320 x 3240 |
Highest native ISO | 1000 | 6400 |
Lowest native ISO | 64 | 80 |
RAW pictures | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
Touch focus | ||
AF continuous | ||
AF single | ||
Tracking AF | ||
Selective AF | ||
AF center weighted | ||
Multi area AF | ||
AF live view | ||
Face detect AF | ||
Contract detect AF | ||
Phase detect AF | ||
Total focus points | - | 11 |
Lens | ||
Lens support | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens zoom range | 28-140mm (5.0x) | 24-384mm (16.0x) |
Largest aperture | - | f/3.3-5.9 |
Macro focusing range | 10cm | 3cm |
Crop factor | 5.8 | 5.9 |
Screen | ||
Display type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Display diagonal | 2.7 inches | 3 inches |
Resolution of display | 230 thousand dots | 460 thousand dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch capability | ||
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | None | None |
Features | ||
Minimum shutter speed | 30s | 60s |
Fastest shutter speed | 1/1400s | 1/4000s |
Continuous shutter rate | - | 10.0 frames per second |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Expose Manually | ||
Exposure compensation | - | Yes |
Change WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Built-in flash | ||
Flash distance | 3.50 m | 5.00 m |
Flash modes | Auto, Fill-in, Red-Eye reduction, Off | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro |
External flash | ||
AE bracketing | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment exposure | ||
Average exposure | ||
Spot exposure | ||
Partial exposure | ||
AF area exposure | ||
Center weighted exposure | ||
Video features | ||
Video resolutions | 640 x 480 (30 fps) | 1920 x 1080 (60 fps), 1280 x 720 (60, 30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) |
Highest video resolution | 640x480 | 1920x1080 |
Video data format | - | MPEG-4, AVCHD |
Microphone port | ||
Headphone port | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | None | None |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
GPS | None | BuiltIn |
Physical | ||
Environment sealing | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 125g (0.28 pounds) | 219g (0.48 pounds) |
Dimensions | 98 x 58 x 23mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.9") | 105 x 58 x 43mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.7") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO Overall rating | not tested | not tested |
DXO Color Depth rating | not tested | not tested |
DXO Dynamic range rating | not tested | not tested |
DXO Low light rating | not tested | not tested |
Other | ||
Battery life | - | 260 shots |
Battery type | - | Battery Pack |
Battery ID | KLIC-7006 | - |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec, double) | Yes (2 or 10 sec) |
Time lapse shooting | ||
Type of storage | SD/SDHC card, Internal | SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal |
Card slots | One | One |
Retail pricing | $119 | $900 |