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Kodak M550 vs Leica V-Lux 30

Portability
95
Imaging
34
Features
20
Overall
28
Kodak EasyShare M550 front
 
Leica V-Lux 30 front
Portability
90
Imaging
37
Features
46
Overall
40

Kodak M550 vs Leica V-Lux 30 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
Leica V-Lux 30
(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
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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").

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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.

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Reasons to pick Kodak M550 over the Leica V-Lux 30

 M550 V-Lux 30 

Reasons to pick Leica V-Lux 30 over the Kodak M550

 V-Lux 30 M550 
LaunchedMay 2011January 2010More recent by 16 months
Screen dimension3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Screen resolution460k230kCrisper screen (+230k dot)
Touch friendly screen Quickly navigate

Common features in the Kodak M550 and Leica V-Lux 30

 M550 V-Lux 30 
Manually focus No manual focusing
Screen typeFixed 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. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

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.

Kodak M550 vs Leica V-Lux 30 size comparison

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 top view buttons comparison

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.

Kodak M550 vs Leica V-Lux 30 sensor size comparison

Kodak M550 vs Leica V-Lux 30 Screen and ViewFinder

Kodak M550 vs Leica V-Lux 30 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Kodak M550 Portrait photography information
Leica V-Lux 30 Portrait photography information
20
focusing manually not possible
lack of manual mode
cannot use external flash
MP count low (12MP)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
30
good megapixels (14 megapixels)
focusing manually not possible
no external flash support
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
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Street Comparison

Kodak M550 Street photography advice
Leica V-Lux 30 Street photography advice
53
lighter than competition in class (125 grams)
no moving screen
lack of image stabilization
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
max ISO too low (1,000)
64
built in image stabilization (Optical)
has touch to focus
lighter than others (219 grams)
no moving screen
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Kodak M550 Sports photography info
Leica V-Lux 30 Sports photography info
17
low maximum shutter speed (1/1,400s)
lack of shutter priority mode
lack of image stabilization
MP count low (12MP)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
has no phase detect auto focus
47
incredible zoom range (24-384mm 16.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
good megapixels (14MP)
features tracking autofocus
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
low battery life (260 CIPA)
doesn't have phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Kodak M550 Travel photography features
Leica V-Lux 30 Travel photography features
67
lighter than competition in class (125 grams)
built-in flash
really wide (28mm)
fast maximum aperture (f)
no Time Lapse mode
MP count low (12MP)
screen is not selfie friendly
67
lighter than others (219g)
has touch to focus
good megapixels (14 megapixels)
built-in flash
quite wide (24mm)
very long reach (384mm)
doesn't have Timelapse mode
low battery life (260 shots)
display is not selfie friendly
slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Kodak M550 Landscape photography advice
Leica V-Lux 30 Landscape photography advice
31
really wide (28mm)
fast maximum aperture (f)
focusing manually not possible
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
small screen (2.7 inch)
lack of manual mode
lack of image stabilization
MP count low (12MP)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
max ISO too low (1,000)
has no RAW support
no Time Lapse mode
41
quite wide (24mm)
screen size is good (3")
built in image stabilization (Optical)
good megapixels (14MP)
focusing manually not possible
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
low battery life (260 CIPA)
doesn't have Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Kodak M550 Vlogging information
Leica V-Lux 30 Vlogging information
30
really wide (28mm)
fast maximum aperture (f)
lighter than competition in class (125g)
screen is not selfie friendly
lack of image stabilization
low quality video (640 x 480 pxls)
no external mic socket
34
quite wide (24mm)
has touchscreen
built in image stabilization (Optical)
good video quality (1920 x 1080 pxls)
lighter than others (219g)
slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
display is not selfie friendly
doesn't have external microphone socket
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Kodak M550 vs Leica V-Lux 30 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Kodak M550 and Leica V-Lux 30
 Kodak EasyShare M550Leica V-Lux 30
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