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Kodak M550 vs Nikon AW130

Portability
95
Imaging
35
Features
20
Overall
29
Kodak EasyShare M550 front
 
Nikon Coolpix AW130 front
Portability
91
Imaging
40
Features
44
Overall
41

Kodak M550 vs Nikon AW130 Key Specs

Kodak M550
(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
  • Introduced January 2010
Nikon AW130
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 125 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-120mm (F2.8-4.9) lens
  • 221g - 110 x 66 x 27mm
  • Announced February 2015
  • Old Model is Nikon AW120
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Kodak M550 vs Nikon AW130 Overview

Let's examine more closely at the Kodak M550 versus Nikon AW130, one is a Small Sensor Compact and the latter is a Waterproof by rivals Kodak and Nikon. There exists a huge gap between the image resolutions of the M550 (12MP) and AW130 (16MP) but they possess the same exact sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The M550 was brought out 6 years earlier than the AW130 which is quite a significant gap as far as technology is concerned. Both cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before delving in to a in-depth comparison, below is a short view of how the M550 matches up versus the AW130 for portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Kodak M550 over the Nikon AW130

 M550 AW130 

Reasons to pick Nikon AW130 over the Kodak M550

 AW130 M550 
AnnouncedFebruary 2015January 2010More modern by 62 months
Screen sizing3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Screen resolution921k230kSharper screen (+691k dot)

Common features in the Kodak M550 and Nikon AW130

 M550 AW130 
Manually focus Lack of manual focus
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Absent selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Absent Touch friendly screen

Kodak M550 vs Nikon AW130 Physical Comparison

If you're looking to carry around your camera, you will want to think about its weight and measurements. The Kodak M550 enjoys outer dimensions of 98mm x 58mm x 23mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.9") with a weight of 125 grams (0.28 lbs) and the Nikon AW130 has proportions of 110mm x 66mm x 27mm (4.3" x 2.6" x 1.1") accompanied by a weight of 221 grams (0.49 lbs).

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Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you are employing at that moment. Underneath is the front view dimensions comparison of the M550 vs the AW130.

Kodak M550 vs Nikon AW130 size comparison

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the M550 and AW130 is 95 and 91 respectively.

Kodak M550 vs Nikon AW130 top view buttons comparison

Kodak M550 vs Nikon AW130 Sensor Comparison

Quite often, it's tough to imagine the difference between sensor sizes merely by reading specs. The image underneath may give you a far better sense of the sensor dimensions in the M550 and AW130.

All in all, both cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing albeit different resolution. You should count on the Nikon AW130 to offer you greater detail having its extra 4 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also make it easier to crop photographs far more aggressively. The more aged M550 is going to be disadvantaged with regard to sensor tech.

Kodak M550 vs Nikon AW130 sensor size comparison

Kodak M550 vs Nikon AW130 Screen and ViewFinder

Kodak M550 vs Nikon AW130 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Kodak M550 Portrait photography features
Nikon AW130 Portrait photography features
21
focusing manually not possible
no manual control
no external flash support
resolution not great (12 megapixels)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
35
decent megapixels (16MP)
has face detect focusing
no manual focus
manual mode not possible
can't use external flash
small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
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Street Comparison

Kodak M550 Street photography features
Nikon AW130 Street photography features
54
lighter than others (125g)
screen does not articulate
no image stabilization
sensor is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
max ISO too low (1,000)
61
image stabilization (Optical)
environment proof
no moving screen
small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Kodak M550 Sports photography factors
Nikon AW130 Sports photography factors
17
low max shutter speed (1/1,400 seconds)
no shutter priority
no image stabilization
resolution not great (12 megapixels)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
has no phase detect auto focus
51
image stabilization (Optical)
decent megapixels (16MP)
has tracking focus
environment proof
great battery (370 per charge)
no shutter priority
small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Kodak M550 as a Travel photography camera
Nikon AW130 as a Travel photography camera
67
lighter than others (125 grams)
built-in flash
fairly wide (28mm)
fast max aperture (f)
no Time Lapse recording
resolution not great (12MP)
does not have a selfie friendly display
72
great battery (370 CIPA)
environment proof
decent megapixels (16 megapixels)
built-in flash
rather wide (24mm)
doesn't have a selfie friendly screen
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Kodak M550 Landscape photography features
Nikon AW130 Landscape photography features
31
fairly wide (28mm)
fast max aperture (f)
focusing manually not possible
can't switch lens (fixed lens mount)
small screen (2.7 inch)
no manual control
no image stabilization
resolution not great (12MP)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
max ISO too low (1,000)
has no RAW files
no Time Lapse recording
50
rather wide (24mm)
nice screen size (3")
image stabilization (Optical)
decent megapixels (16 megapixels)
environment proof
great battery (370 shots)
no manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
manual mode not possible
small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Kodak M550
Vlogging with Nikon AW130
31
fairly wide (28mm)
fast max aperture (f)
lighter than others (125 grams)
does not have a selfie friendly display
no image stabilization
low res video (640 x 480 pixels)
no mic socket
33
rather wide (24mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
has face detect focusing
high res video (1920 x 1080 resolution)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
doesn't have a selfie friendly screen
no microphone support
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Kodak M550 vs Nikon AW130 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Kodak M550 and Nikon AW130
 Kodak EasyShare M550Nikon Coolpix AW130
General Information
Company Kodak Nikon
Model type Kodak EasyShare M550 Nikon Coolpix AW130
Category Small Sensor Compact Waterproof
Introduced 2010-01-05 2015-02-10
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Sensor type CCD CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixels 16 megapixels
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
Minimum native ISO 64 125
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 28-140mm (5.0x) 24-120mm (5.0x)
Maximal aperture - f/2.8-4.9
Macro focusing range 10cm 1cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Type of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 2.7" 3"
Resolution of screen 230k dots 921k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 30s 4s
Maximum shutter speed 1/1400s 1/4000s
Continuous shooting rate - 7.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 3.50 m 5.20 m (at Auto ISO)
Flash settings Auto, Fill-in, Red-Eye reduction, Off -
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Supported video resolutions 640 x 480 (30 fps) 1920 x 1080 (60i ,50i, 30p, 25p), 1280 x 720 (30p, 25p), 640 x 480 (30p, 25p)
Maximum video resolution 640x480 1920x1080
Video file format - MPEG-4, H.264
Microphone support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless None Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None BuiltIn
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 125 gr (0.28 pounds) 221 gr (0.49 pounds)
Dimensions 98 x 58 x 23mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.9") 110 x 66 x 27mm (4.3" x 2.6" x 1.1")
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 - 370 images
Battery style - Battery Pack
Battery ID KLIC-7006 EN-EL12
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, double) Yes (2 or 10 secs)
Time lapse shooting
Storage type SD/SDHC card, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC
Card slots One One
Cost at launch $119 $398