Kodak M550 vs Nikon A1000
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Kodak M550 vs Nikon A1000 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
- Released January 2010
(Full Review)
- 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Tilting Screen
- ISO 125 - 6400
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 3840 x 2160 video
- 24-840mm (F3.4-6.9) lens
- 330g - 114 x 72 x 41mm
- Released January 2019
- Older Model is Nikon A900

Kodak M550 vs Nikon A1000 Overview
Here is a in-depth overview of the Kodak M550 versus Nikon A1000, former being a Small Sensor Compact while the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom by brands Kodak and Nikon. There is a substantial difference between the image resolutions of the M550 (12MP) and A1000 (16MP) but they possess the exact same sensor sizes (1/2.3").

The M550 was launched 10 years earlier than the A1000 and that is quite a big difference as far as tech is concerned. Both cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).
Before going straight into a in depth comparison, below is a brief highlight of how the M550 grades versus the A1000 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Kodak M550 vs Nikon A1000 Gallery
Below is a preview of the gallery photos for Kodak EasyShare M550 & Nikon Coolpix A1000. The complete galleries are viewable at Kodak M550 Gallery & Nikon A1000 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Kodak M550 over the Nikon A1000
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Reasons to pick Nikon A1000 over the Kodak M550
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Released | January 2019 | ![]() | January 2010 | Fresher by 110 months |
Manual focus | ![]() | Dial accurate focusing | ||
Screen type | Tilting | ![]() | Fixed | Tilting screen |
Screen dimension | 3" | ![]() | 2.7" | Bigger screen (+0.3") |
Screen resolution | 921k | ![]() | 230k | Crisper screen (+691k dot) |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Easy selfies | ||
Touch screen | ![]() | Quickly navigate |
Common features in the Kodak M550 and Nikon A1000
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Kodak M550 vs Nikon A1000 Physical Comparison
In case you're intending to carry your camera frequently, you're going to have to take into account its weight and proportions. The Kodak M550 has got outside measurements of 98mm x 58mm x 23mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.9") with a weight of 125 grams (0.28 lbs) while the Nikon A1000 has measurements of 114mm x 72mm x 41mm (4.5" x 2.8" x 1.6") accompanied by a weight of 330 grams (0.73 lbs).
Check out the Kodak M550 versus Nikon A1000 in our completely new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you are utilizing at that time. The following is the front view over all size comparison of the M550 versus the A1000.

Looking at size and weight, the portability rating of the M550 and A1000 is 95 and 86 respectively.

Kodak M550 vs Nikon A1000 Sensor Comparison
Oftentimes, it can be difficult to envision the gap between sensor sizing just by going over specifications. The visual underneath may give you a more clear sense of the sensor measurements in the M550 and A1000.
Plainly, both of the cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements albeit not the same resolution. You can count on the Nikon A1000 to deliver extra detail utilizing its extra 4MP. Higher resolution can also allow you to crop pictures much more aggressively. The older M550 is going to be behind in sensor technology.

Kodak M550 vs Nikon A1000 Screen and ViewFinder


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Kodak M550 vs Nikon A1000 Specifications
Kodak EasyShare M550 | Nikon Coolpix A1000 | |
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General Information | ||
Company | Kodak | Nikon |
Model type | Kodak EasyShare M550 | Nikon Coolpix A1000 |
Class | Small Sensor Compact | Small Sensor Superzoom |
Released | 2010-01-05 | 2019-01-18 |
Body design | Compact | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Sensor type | CCD | BSI-CMOS |
Sensor size | 1/2.3" | 1/2.3" |
Sensor measurements | 6.17 x 4.55mm | 6.17 x 4.55mm |
Sensor area | 28.1mm² | 28.1mm² |
Sensor resolution | 12 megapixel | 16 megapixel |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 1:1, 4:3 and 16:9 |
Maximum resolution | 4000 x 3000 | 4608 x 3456 |
Maximum native ISO | 1000 | 6400 |
Min native ISO | 64 | 125 |
RAW images | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
AF touch | ||
Continuous AF | ||
Single AF | ||
AF tracking | ||
Selective AF | ||
AF center weighted | ||
AF multi area | ||
AF live view | ||
Face detection focusing | ||
Contract detection focusing | ||
Phase detection focusing | ||
Lens | ||
Lens support | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens zoom range | 28-140mm (5.0x) | 24-840mm (35.0x) |
Highest aperture | - | f/3.4-6.9 |
Macro focusing range | 10cm | 1cm |
Focal length multiplier | 5.8 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Screen type | Fixed Type | Tilting |
Screen size | 2.7" | 3" |
Screen resolution | 230 thousand dot | 921 thousand dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch function | ||
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | None | Electronic |
Viewfinder resolution | - | 1,166 thousand dot |
Viewfinder coverage | - | 98% |
Features | ||
Slowest shutter speed | 30s | 8s |
Maximum shutter speed | 1/1400s | 1/4000s |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manually set exposure | ||
Exposure compensation | - | Yes |
Set WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Integrated flash | ||
Flash distance | 3.50 m | 6.00 m (with Auto ISO) |
Flash settings | Auto, Fill-in, Red-Eye reduction, Off | - |
External flash | ||
Auto exposure bracketing | ||
White balance 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) | 3840 x 2160 @ 30p, MP4, H.264, AAC |
Maximum video resolution | 640x480 | 3840x2160 |
Video format | - | MPEG-4, H.264 |
Microphone input | ||
Headphone input | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | None | Built-In |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | EN-EL12 lithium-ion battery & USB charger |
GPS | None | No |
Physical | ||
Environmental seal | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 125 grams (0.28 lbs) | 330 grams (0.73 lbs) |
Dimensions | 98 x 58 x 23mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.9") | 114 x 72 x 41mm (4.5" x 2.8" x 1.6") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO All around 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 | - | 250 photographs |
Battery format | - | Battery Pack |
Battery ID | KLIC-7006 | - |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec, double) | Yes (3 or 10 sec) |
Time lapse recording | ||
Type of storage | SD/SDHC card, Internal | Internal + SD/SDHC/SDXC card |
Storage slots | 1 | 1 |
Launch price | $119 | $477 |