Kodak M550 vs Nikon A900

The following is a complete assessment of the Kodak M550 and Nikon A900, one is a Small Sensor Compact and the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom by companies Kodak and Nikon. There exists a huge gap between the image resolutions of the M550 (12MP) and A900 (20MP) but they feature the same exact sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The M550 was released 7 years prior to the A900 which is quite a significant gap as far as technology is concerned. Both of the cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before diving straight into a comprehensive comparison, below is a short view of how the M550 grades against the A900 for portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Kodak EasyShare M550 and Nikon Coolpix A900. The complete galleries are available at Kodak M550 Gallery and Nikon A900 Gallery.

For anyone who is planning to travel with your camera regularly, you will have to consider its weight and size. The Kodak M550 has exterior dimensions of 98mm x 58mm x 23mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.9") having a weight of 125 grams (0.28 lbs) and the Nikon A900 has specifications of 113mm x 67mm x 40mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.6") along with a weight of 289 grams (0.64 lbs).

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Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you have attached at that moment. Following is the front view dimensions comparison of the M550 versus the A900.

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability score of the M550 and A900 is 95 and 88 respectively.

Typically, it can be hard to picture the contrast between sensor dimensions just by checking specifications. The image here may provide you a far better sense of the sensor dimensions in the M550 and A900.

To sum up, both of these cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing but different megapixels. You should anticipate the Nikon A900 to resolve extra detail as a result of its extra 8MP. Greater resolution can also enable you to crop photos far more aggressively. The more aged M550 is going to be behind when it comes to sensor innovation.