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Kodak M550 vs Nikon L100

Portability
95
Imaging
35
Features
20
Overall
29
Kodak EasyShare M550 front
 
Nikon Coolpix L100 front
Portability
79
Imaging
32
Features
28
Overall
30

Kodak M550 vs Nikon L100 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
  • Announced January 2010
Nikon L100
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 28-420mm (F3.5-5.4) lens
  • 360g - 110 x 72 x 78mm
  • Released February 2009
  • Successor is Nikon L110
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Kodak M550 vs Nikon L100 Overview

Its time to look more closely at the Kodak M550 and Nikon L100, former is a Small Sensor Compact while the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom by manufacturers Kodak and Nikon. The sensor resolution of the M550 (12MP) and the L100 (10MP) is fairly similar and both cameras posses the same sensor size (1/2.3").

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The M550 was brought out 12 months after the L100 so they are of a similar age. Both the cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before diving into a thorough comparison, here is a concise synopsis of how the M550 matches up vs the L100 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Kodak M550 over the Nikon L100

 M550 L100 
ReleasedJanuary 2010February 2009Newer by 12 months

Reasons to pick Nikon L100 over the Kodak M550

 L100 M550 
Manual focus Dial precise focusing
Display dimensions3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")

Common features in the Kodak M550 and Nikon L100

 M550 L100 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display resolution230k230kExact same display resolution
Selfie screen Lacking selfie screen
Touch display Lacking Touch display

Kodak M550 vs Nikon L100 Physical Comparison

If you are intending to travel with your camera frequently, you need to factor its weight and measurements. The Kodak M550 has got outside measurements 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 L100 has proportions of 110mm x 72mm x 78mm (4.3" x 2.8" x 3.1") along with a weight of 360 grams (0.79 lbs).

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Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you have attached at that moment. The following is a front view measurement comparison of the M550 vs the L100.

Kodak M550 vs Nikon L100 size comparison

Using size and weight, the portability rating of the M550 and L100 is 95 and 79 respectively.

Kodak M550 vs Nikon L100 top view buttons comparison

Kodak M550 vs Nikon L100 Sensor Comparison

In many cases, it can be tough to imagine the contrast between sensor dimensions only by going over specifications. The pic here will help give you a clearer sense of the sensor sizing in the M550 and L100.

Plainly, both of the cameras have the same sensor dimensions but different megapixels. You can anticipate the Kodak M550 to offer greater detail having its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also help you crop photos a bit more aggressively. The newer M550 provides an edge when it comes to sensor technology.

Kodak M550 vs Nikon L100 sensor size comparison

Kodak M550 vs Nikon L100 Screen and ViewFinder

Kodak M550 vs Nikon L100 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Kodak M550
Portrait photography with Nikon L100
21
manual focus not available
lack of manual exposure
external flash not possible
low resolution sensor (12 megapixels)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
25
has manual focus
manual exposure not available
external flash not possible
low MP (10MP)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Kodak M550
Street photography with Nikon L100
54
lighter than others in class (125 grams)
no articulating screen
no image stabilization
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
maximum ISO low (1,000)
49
image stabilization (Optical)
screen does not articulate
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Kodak M550 Sports photography details
Nikon L100 Sports photography details
17
max shutter speed is low (1/1,400 seconds)
no shutter priority
no image stabilization
low resolution sensor (12MP)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect AF
32
amazing zoom range (28-420mm 15.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Optical)
no shutter priority
low MP (10MP)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Kodak M550
Travel photography with Nikon L100
67
lighter than others in class (125g)
built-in flash
rather wide (28mm)
fast maximum aperture (f)
no Time Lapse function
low resolution sensor (12MP)
doesn't offer selfie friendly screen
55
built-in flash
pretty wide (28mm)
very long reach (420mm)
does not have Timelapse recording
low MP (10 megapixels)
screen is not selfie friendly
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Kodak M550
Landscape photography with Nikon L100
31
rather wide (28mm)
fast maximum aperture (f)
manual focus not available
cannot change lenses (fixed lens mount)
small screen (2.7 inch)
lack of manual exposure
no image stabilization
low resolution sensor (12 megapixels)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
maximum ISO low (1,000)
lack of RAW files
no Time Lapse function
38
has manual focus
pretty wide (28mm)
screen size is decent (3 inches)
image stabilization (Optical)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
manual exposure not available
low MP (10MP)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
does not have Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Kodak M550 as a Vlogging camera
Nikon L100 as a Vlogging camera
31
rather wide (28mm)
fast maximum aperture (f)
lighter than others in class (125g)
doesn't offer selfie friendly screen
no image stabilization
low quality video (640 x 480 resolution)
no mic socket
25
pretty wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
screen is not selfie friendly
low res video (640 x 480 resolution)
does not have external microphone port
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Kodak M550 vs Nikon L100 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Kodak M550 and Nikon L100
 Kodak EasyShare M550Nikon Coolpix L100
General Information
Company Kodak Nikon
Model type Kodak EasyShare M550 Nikon Coolpix L100
Class Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Superzoom
Announced 2010-01-05 2009-02-03
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.08 x 4.56mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 12MP 10MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Highest Possible resolution 4000 x 3000 3648 x 2736
Maximum native ISO 1000 3200
Min native ISO 64 80
RAW support
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 28-140mm (5.0x) 28-420mm (15.0x)
Maximal aperture - f/3.5-5.4
Macro focusing distance 10cm 1cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.9
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 2.7" 3"
Resolution of screen 230k dot 230k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 30s 8s
Fastest shutter speed 1/1400s 1/2000s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 3.50 m -
Flash options Auto, Fill-in, Red-Eye reduction, Off Auto, Fill-in, Red-Eye reduction, Slow, Off
External flash
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Video resolutions 640 x 480 (30 fps) 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Maximum video resolution 640x480 640x480
Video format - Motion JPEG
Microphone jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 125 grams (0.28 lbs) 360 grams (0.79 lbs)
Physical dimensions 98 x 58 x 23mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.9") 110 x 72 x 78mm (4.3" x 2.8" x 3.1")
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 ID KLIC-7006 4 x AA
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, double) Yes (3 or 10 sec)
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SD/SDHC card, Internal SD/SDHC card, Internal
Storage slots 1 1
Pricing at release $119 $399