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Kodak M550 vs Nikon L20

Portability
95
Imaging
35
Features
20
Overall
29
Kodak EasyShare M550 front
 
Nikon Coolpix L20 front
Portability
94
Imaging
33
Features
17
Overall
26

Kodak M550 vs Nikon L20 Key Specs

Kodak M550
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 64 - 1000
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 28-140mm (F) lens
  • 125g - 98 x 58 x 23mm
  • Released January 2010
Nikon L20
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 64 - 1600
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 38-136mm (F3.1-6.7) lens
  • 135g - 97 x 61 x 29mm
  • Released February 2009
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Kodak M550 vs Nikon L20 Overview

The following is a comprehensive overview of the Kodak M550 versus Nikon L20, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras by brands Kodak and Nikon. The sensor resolution of the M550 (12MP) and the L20 (10MP) is relatively well matched and both cameras offer the identical sensor size (1/2.3").

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The M550 was manufactured 12 months after the L20 which means that they are of a similar generation. Both of the cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before getting into a comprehensive comparison, here is a quick introduction of how the M550 grades against the L20 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Kodak M550 over the Nikon L20

 M550 L20 
ReleasedJanuary 2010February 2009Newer by 12 months

Reasons to pick Nikon L20 over the Kodak M550

 L20 M550 
Screen size3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")

Common features in the Kodak M550 and Nikon L20

 M550 L20 
Focus manually Lack of manual focus
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen resolution230k230kEqual screen resolution
Selfie screen Neither provides selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Neither provides Touch friendly screen

Kodak M550 vs Nikon L20 Physical Comparison

If you are going to travel with your camera, you will want to factor its weight and proportions. The Kodak M550 provides external measurements of 98mm x 58mm x 23mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.9") along with a weight of 125 grams (0.28 lbs) while the Nikon L20 has measurements of 97mm x 61mm x 29mm (3.8" x 2.4" x 1.1") and a weight of 135 grams (0.30 lbs).

Contrast the Kodak M550 versus Nikon L20 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you have attached at that time. Following is a front view size comparison of the M550 vs the L20.

Kodak M550 vs Nikon L20 size comparison

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the M550 and L20 is 95 and 94 respectively.

Kodak M550 vs Nikon L20 top view buttons comparison

Kodak M550 vs Nikon L20 Sensor Comparison

Normally, it can be difficult to visualize the contrast between sensor dimensions just by reading through specs. The pic underneath will help give you a more clear sense of the sensor measurements in the M550 and L20.

As you can plainly see, both of those cameras feature the identical sensor size albeit different megapixels. You should count on the Kodak M550 to give you more detail due to its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also make it easier to crop photographs way more aggressively. The more recent M550 provides an edge in sensor technology.

Kodak M550 vs Nikon L20 sensor size comparison

Kodak M550 vs Nikon L20 Screen and ViewFinder

Kodak M550 vs Nikon L20 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Kodak M550 Portrait photography info
Nikon L20 Portrait photography info
21
manual focus not available
manual exposure not available
no external flash support
low MP (12MP)
small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
19
no manual focus
lack of manual exposure
no external flash support
low megapixels (10 megapixels)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
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Street Comparison

Kodak M550 Street photography features
Nikon L20 Street photography features
54
lighter than competitors (125 grams)
screen does not articulate
does not have image stabilization
small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
maximum ISO low (1,000)
54
lighter than others in class (135g)
fixed screen
no image stabilization
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Kodak M550 as a Sports photography camera
Nikon L20 as a Sports photography camera
17
max shutter speed is low (1/1,400 seconds)
lack of shutter priority mode
does not have image stabilization
low MP (12MP)
small sensor (1/2.3")
has no phase detect autofocus
16
no shutter priority mode
no image stabilization
low megapixels (10 megapixels)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Kodak M550
Travel photography with Nikon L20
67
lighter than competitors (125 grams)
flash built-in
quite wide (28mm)
great max aperture (f)
lack of Time Lapse mode
low MP (12 megapixels)
doesn't have a selfie friendly display
55
lighter than others in class (135g)
built-in flash
does not have Time Lapse recording
low megapixels (10MP)
doesn't have selfie friendly display
wide angle not the best (38mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
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Landscape Comparison

Kodak M550 Landscape photography advice
Nikon L20 Landscape photography advice
31
quite wide (28mm)
great max aperture (f)
manual focus not available
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
small screen (2.7 inches)
manual exposure not available
does not have image stabilization
low MP (12 megapixels)
small sensor (1/2.3")
maximum ISO low (1,000)
has no RAW files
lack of Time Lapse mode
27
good sized screen (3 inch)
no manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not the best (38mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
lack of manual exposure
no image stabilization
low megapixels (10 megapixels)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
does not have Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Kodak M550 as a Vlogging camera
Nikon L20 as a Vlogging camera
31
quite wide (28mm)
great max aperture (f)
lighter than competitors (125 grams)
doesn't have a selfie friendly display
does not have image stabilization
video resolution low (640 x 480 pixels)
lack of mic support
24
lighter than others in class (135g)
wide angle not the best (38mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
doesn't have selfie friendly display
no image stabilization
low quality video (640 x 480 resolution)
does not have external mic port
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Kodak M550 vs Nikon L20 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Kodak M550 and Nikon L20
 Kodak EasyShare M550Nikon Coolpix L20
General Information
Company Kodak Nikon
Model type Kodak EasyShare M550 Nikon Coolpix L20
Type Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Released 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 dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.08 x 4.56mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixel 10 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Full resolution 4000 x 3000 3648 x 2736
Max native ISO 1000 1600
Min native ISO 64 64
RAW support
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch to focus
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 28-140mm (5.0x) 38-136mm (3.6x)
Largest aperture - f/3.1-6.7
Macro focusing distance 10cm 5cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.9
Screen
Range of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 2.7 inch 3 inch
Display resolution 230k dot 230k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 30s 8s
Maximum shutter speed 1/1400s 1/2000s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Custom 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
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Supported video resolutions 640 x 480 (30 fps) 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Max video resolution 640x480 640x480
Video format - Motion JPEG
Mic 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 125g (0.28 lbs) 135g (0.30 lbs)
Physical dimensions 98 x 58 x 23mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.9") 97 x 61 x 29mm (3.8" x 2.4" 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 ID KLIC-7006 2 x AA
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, double) Yes
Time lapse shooting
Storage media SD/SDHC card, Internal SD/SDHC card, Internal
Storage slots 1 1
Retail pricing $119 $120