Kodak M550 vs Nikon L100
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Kodak M550 vs Nikon L100 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
- Announced January 2010
(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

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").

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.

Kodak M550 vs Nikon L100 Gallery
This is a sample of the gallery pictures for Kodak EasyShare M550 & Nikon Coolpix L100. The entire galleries are viewable at Kodak M550 Gallery & Nikon L100 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Kodak M550 over the Nikon L100
M550 | L100 | |||
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Released | January 2010 | ![]() | February 2009 | Newer by 12 months |
Reasons to pick Nikon L100 over the Kodak M550
L100 | M550 | |||
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Manual focus | ![]() | Dial precise focusing | ||
Display dimensions | 3" | ![]() | 2.7" | Larger display (+0.3") |
Common features in the Kodak M550 and Nikon L100
M550 | L100 | |||
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Display type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed display |
Display resolution | 230k | ![]() | 230k | Exact 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).
Check out the Kodak M550 and Nikon L100 in our completely new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.
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.

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

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 Screen and ViewFinder


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Kodak M550 vs Nikon L100 Specifications
Kodak EasyShare M550 | Nikon Coolpix L100 | |
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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 |