Kodak M550 vs Nikon 1 S1

On this page, we will be analyzing the Kodak M550 and Nikon 1 S1, one being a Small Sensor Compact and the latter is a Entry-Level Mirrorless by competitors Kodak and Nikon. The image resolution of the M550 (12MP) and the 1 S1 (10MP) is relatively comparable but the M550 (1/2.3") and 1 S1 (1") posses totally different sensor dimensions.

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The M550 was introduced 4 years earlier than the 1 S1 and that is a fairly sizable gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Each of the cameras have different body design with the Kodak M550 being a Compact camera and the Nikon 1 S1 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before diving straight to a in-depth comparison, here is a simple introduction of how the M550 scores against the 1 S1 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Following is a preview of the gallery photos for Kodak EasyShare M550 and Nikon 1 S1. The whole galleries are provided at Kodak M550 Gallery and Nikon 1 S1 Gallery.

If you're looking to lug around your camera, you should take into account its weight and size. The Kodak M550 offers 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 Nikon 1 S1 has specifications of 102mm x 61mm x 30mm (4.0" x 2.4" x 1.2") along with a weight of 197 grams (0.43 lbs).

Contrast the Kodak M550 and Nikon 1 S1 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you select at that time. Underneath is a front view scale comparison of the M550 vs the 1 S1.

Factoring in size and weight, the portability score of the M550 and 1 S1 is 95 and 92 respectively.

In many cases, it is very difficult to envision the difference in sensor measurements purely by checking out technical specs. The visual here will help provide you a clearer sense of the sensor dimensions in the M550 and 1 S1.

As you can tell, the two cameras provide different resolutions and different sensor measurements. The M550 with its smaller sensor will make getting shallower DOF harder and the Kodak M550 will produce more detail using its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also help you crop photographs more aggressively. The older M550 will be disadvantaged with regard to sensor technology.