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Kodak M550 vs Nikon L24

Portability
95
Imaging
35
Features
20
Overall
29
Kodak EasyShare M550 front
 
Nikon Coolpix L24 front
Portability
93
Imaging
37
Features
20
Overall
30

Kodak M550 vs Nikon L24 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 L24
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 6400
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 37-134mm (F3.1-6.7) lens
  • 182g - 98 x 61 x 28mm
  • Revealed February 2011
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Kodak M550 vs Nikon L24 Overview

Let's look closer at the Kodak M550 versus Nikon L24, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras by companies Kodak and Nikon. The image resolution of the M550 (12MP) and the L24 (14MP) is very well matched and they come with the same exact sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The M550 was brought out 13 months before the L24 making the cameras a generation away from one another. Both the cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before diving through a thorough comparison, below is a brief highlight of how the M550 grades versus the L24 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Kodak M550 over the Nikon L24

 M550 L24 

Reasons to pick Nikon L24 over the Kodak M550

 L24 M550 
RevealedFebruary 2011January 2010Newer by 13 months
Display sizing3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")

Common features in the Kodak M550 and Nikon L24

 M550 L24 
Focus manually No manual focus
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display resolution230k230kExact same display resolution
Selfie screen Neither comes with selfie screen
Touch display Neither comes with Touch display

Kodak M550 vs Nikon L24 Physical Comparison

For anybody who is looking to travel with your camera regularly, you're going to have to think about its weight and dimensions. The Kodak M550 comes with exterior 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) and the Nikon L24 has dimensions of 98mm x 61mm x 28mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 1.1") having a weight of 182 grams (0.40 lbs).

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Kodak M550 vs Nikon L24 size comparison

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability score of the M550 and L24 is 95 and 93 respectively.

Kodak M550 vs Nikon L24 top view buttons comparison

Kodak M550 vs Nikon L24 Sensor Comparison

More often than not, it can be tough to imagine the difference between sensor dimensions only by looking at technical specs. The picture here will help give you a better sense of the sensor sizing in the M550 and L24.

As you have seen, both of these cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing but different megapixels. You should expect to see the Nikon L24 to give you greater detail having its extra 2MP. Greater resolution will also let you crop photos far more aggressively. The more aged M550 is going to be disadvantaged in sensor technology.

Kodak M550 vs Nikon L24 sensor size comparison

Kodak M550 vs Nikon L24 Screen and ViewFinder

Kodak M550 vs Nikon L24 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Kodak M550
Portrait photography with Nikon L24
21
lack of manual focus
manual exposure not available
can't use external flash
megapixel count low (12MP)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
33
MP count decent (14 megapixels)
includes face detect focusing
focusing manually not possible
manual mode not available
no external flash support
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
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Street Comparison

Kodak M550 Street photography factors
Nikon L24 Street photography factors
54
lighter than others in class (125g)
fixed screen
no image stabilization
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
low max ISO (1,000)
47
fixed screen
lack of image stabilization
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Kodak M550 as a Sports photography camera
Nikon L24 as a Sports photography camera
17
max shutter speed is low (1/1,400s)
no shutter priority mode
no image stabilization
megapixel count low (12MP)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
has no phase detect AF
26
MP count decent (14MP)
low fps (1.0 frames per second)
lack of shutter priority mode
lack of image stabilization
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Kodak M550 Travel photography info
Nikon L24 Travel photography info
67
lighter than others in class (125 grams)
has built in flash
pretty wide (28mm)
great maximum aperture (f)
lack of Time Lapse recording
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
doesn't offer selfie friendly screen
57
MP count decent (14MP)
flash built-in
lack of Time Lapse mode
screen is not selfie friendly
wide angle not fantastic (37mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.1)
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Landscape Comparison

Kodak M550 Landscape photography advice
Nikon L24 Landscape photography advice
31
pretty wide (28mm)
great maximum aperture (f)
lack of manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
tiny screen (2.7")
manual exposure not available
no image stabilization
megapixel count low (12MP)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
low max ISO (1,000)
has no RAW support
lack of Time Lapse recording
33
decent sized screen (3 inches)
MP count decent (14 megapixels)
focusing manually not possible
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not fantastic (37mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.1)
manual mode not available
lack of image stabilization
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
lack of Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Kodak M550 Vlogging details
Nikon L24 Vlogging details
31
pretty wide (28mm)
great maximum aperture (f)
lighter than others in class (125g)
doesn't offer selfie friendly screen
no image stabilization
low res video (640 x 480 resolution)
lack of mic support
25
includes face detect focusing
wide angle not fantastic (37mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.1)
screen is not selfie friendly
lack of image stabilization
low video resolution (640 x 480 pxls)
lack of mic support
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Kodak M550 vs Nikon L24 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Kodak M550 and Nikon L24
 Kodak EasyShare M550Nikon Coolpix L24
General Information
Company Kodak Nikon
Model type Kodak EasyShare M550 Nikon Coolpix L24
Category Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Announced 2010-01-05 2011-02-09
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Chip - Expeed C2
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixel 14 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 -
Max resolution 4000 x 3000 4320 x 3240
Max native ISO 1000 6400
Min native ISO 64 80
RAW images
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Total focus points - 9
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 28-140mm (5.0x) 37-134mm (3.6x)
Max aperture - f/3.1-6.7
Macro focusing range 10cm 5cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 2.7 inch 3 inch
Screen resolution 230k dots 230k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Screen technology - TFT LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 30 secs 4 secs
Fastest shutter speed 1/1400 secs 1/4000 secs
Continuous shutter rate - 1.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 3.50 m 7.00 m
Flash options Auto, Fill-in, Red-Eye reduction, Off Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye
External flash
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Video resolutions 640 x 480 (30 fps) 640 x 480 (30fps)
Max video resolution 640x480 640x480
Video data format - Motion JPEG
Mic support
Headphone support
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 sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 125g (0.28 lbs) 182g (0.40 lbs)
Dimensions 98 x 58 x 23mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.9") 98 x 61 x 28mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 1.1")
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 life - 220 pictures
Battery style - AA
Battery ID KLIC-7006 2 x AA
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, double) Yes (10 or 2 sec)
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SD/SDHC card, Internal SD / SDHC/SDXC
Card slots Single Single
Price at release $119 $119