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Kodak M550 vs Nikon L26

Portability
95
Imaging
35
Features
20
Overall
29
Kodak EasyShare M550 front
 
Nikon Coolpix L26 front
Portability
93
Imaging
39
Features
24
Overall
33

Kodak M550 vs Nikon L26 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
  • Introduced January 2010
Nikon L26
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 1600
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 26-130mm (F3.2-6.5) lens
  • 164g - 96 x 60 x 29mm
  • Released February 2012
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Kodak M550 vs Nikon L26 Overview

Its time to take a deeper look at the Kodak M550 vs Nikon L26, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras by companies Kodak and Nikon. There exists a substantial gap between the image resolutions of the M550 (12MP) and L26 (16MP) but they feature the exact same sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The M550 was launched 3 years before the L26 which is quite a big difference as far as technology is concerned. Both cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before delving in to a thorough comparison, below is a brief view of how the M550 scores vs the L26 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Kodak M550 over the Nikon L26

 M550 L26 

Reasons to pick Nikon L26 over the Kodak M550

 L26 M550 
ReleasedFebruary 2012January 2010More modern by 25 months
Display dimension3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")

Common features in the Kodak M550 and Nikon L26

 M550 L26 
Manual focus Lack of manual focus
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display resolution230k230kEqual display resolution
Selfie screen Neither provides selfie screen
Touch friendly display Lack of Touch friendly display

Kodak M550 vs Nikon L26 Physical Comparison

If you're planning to carry around your camera often, you will have to factor its weight and proportions. The Kodak M550 provides exterior dimensions of 98mm x 58mm x 23mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.9") along with a weight of 125 grams (0.28 lbs) whilst the Nikon L26 has measurements of 96mm x 60mm x 29mm (3.8" x 2.4" x 1.1") accompanied by a weight of 164 grams (0.36 lbs).

Contrast the Kodak M550 vs Nikon L26 in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you are employing at that time. Following is the front view overall size comparison of the M550 and the L26.

Kodak M550 vs Nikon L26 size comparison

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability score of the M550 and L26 is 95 and 93 respectively.

Kodak M550 vs Nikon L26 top view buttons comparison

Kodak M550 vs Nikon L26 Sensor Comparison

Normally, it is very hard to visualise the contrast between sensor sizes simply by reading through specs. The pic here will help offer you a more clear sense of the sensor dimensions in the M550 and L26.

As you can plainly see, the two cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements but not the same MP. You can expect to see the Nikon L26 to resolve greater detail utilizing its extra 4 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also make it easier to crop images somewhat more aggressively. The more aged M550 is going to be behind when it comes to sensor technology.

Kodak M550 vs Nikon L26 sensor size comparison

Kodak M550 vs Nikon L26 Screen and ViewFinder

Kodak M550 vs Nikon L26 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
Photography Glossary

Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Kodak M550 Portrait photography features
Nikon L26 Portrait photography features
21
manual focus not available
manual exposure not possible
cannot use external flash
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
34
good resolution (16 megapixels)
supports face detection autofocus
manual focus not available
no manual exposure
can't use external flash
small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Kodak M550
Street photography with Nikon L26
54
lighter than competition in class (125 grams)
screen is fixed
does not have image stabilization
very small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
maximum ISO low (1,000)
47
fixed screen
does not have image stabilization
small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Kodak M550 as a Sports photography camera
Nikon L26 as a Sports photography camera
17
max shutter speed is low (1/1,400s)
lack of shutter priority mode
does not have image stabilization
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect auto focus
27
good resolution (16 megapixels)
lack of shutter priority mode
does not have image stabilization
small sensor size (1/2.3")
terrible battery power (200 shots)
has no phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Kodak M550 Travel photography advice
Nikon L26 Travel photography advice
67
lighter than competition in class (125g)
has built in flash
fairly wide (28mm)
great max aperture (f)
missing Timelapse mode
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
does not offer selfie friendly display
62
good resolution (16 megapixels)
has built in flash
fairly wide (26mm)
missing Timelapse function
terrible battery power (200 CIPA)
display isn't selfie friendly
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.2)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Kodak M550
Landscape photography with Nikon L26
31
fairly wide (28mm)
great max aperture (f)
manual focus not available
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
screen is small (2.7 inch)
manual exposure not possible
does not have image stabilization
low megapixels (12MP)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
maximum ISO low (1,000)
doesn't have RAW support
missing Timelapse mode
37
fairly wide (26mm)
nice screen size (3 inches)
good resolution (16 megapixels)
manual focus not available
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.2)
no manual exposure
does not have image stabilization
small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
terrible battery power (200 per charge)
missing Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Kodak M550 Vlogging factors
Nikon L26 Vlogging factors
31
fairly wide (28mm)
great max aperture (f)
lighter than competition in class (125 grams)
does not offer selfie friendly display
does not have image stabilization
video res low (640 x 480 resolution)
missing external microphone support
28
fairly wide (26mm)
supports face detection autofocus
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.2)
display isn't selfie friendly
does not have image stabilization
low res video (1280 x 720 pxls)
missing external microphone port
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Kodak M550 vs Nikon L26 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Kodak M550 and Nikon L26
 Kodak EasyShare M550Nikon Coolpix L26
General Information
Brand Kodak Nikon
Model Kodak EasyShare M550 Nikon Coolpix L26
Type Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Introduced 2010-01-05 2012-02-01
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 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixels 16 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Highest resolution 4000 x 3000 4608 x 3456
Highest native ISO 1000 1600
Min native ISO 64 80
RAW support
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
Continuous AF
AF single
AF tracking
AF selectice
AF center weighted
AF multi area
Live view AF
Face detect focusing
Contract detect focusing
Phase detect focusing
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 28-140mm (5.0x) 26-130mm (5.0x)
Highest aperture - f/3.2-6.5
Macro focus distance 10cm 10cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Range of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 2.7" 3"
Resolution of display 230k dot 230k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Display tech - TFT-LCD with Anti-reflection coating
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 30s 4s
Highest shutter speed 1/1400s 1/2000s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Change WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 3.50 m -
Flash modes Auto, Fill-in, Red-Eye reduction, Off Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow-sync
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance 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) 1280 x 720p (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30fps)
Highest video resolution 640x480 1280x720
Video format - MPEG-4
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
Environmental seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 125 grams (0.28 lb) 164 grams (0.36 lb)
Dimensions 98 x 58 x 23mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.9") 96 x 60 x 29mm (3.8" x 2.4" x 1.1")
DXO scores
DXO All around score not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth score not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range score not tested not tested
DXO Low light score not tested not tested
Other
Battery life - 200 shots
Battery form - AA
Battery model KLIC-7006 2 x AA
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, double) Yes
Time lapse feature
Storage media SD/SDHC card, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC
Storage slots 1 1
Retail cost $119 $70