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Kodak M550 vs Nikon L28

Portability
95
Imaging
35
Features
20
Overall
29
Kodak EasyShare M550 front
 
Nikon Coolpix L28 front
Portability
93
Imaging
45
Features
29
Overall
38

Kodak M550 vs Nikon L28 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
  • Revealed January 2010
Nikon L28
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 1600
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 26-130mm (F) lens
  • 164g - 95 x 60 x 29mm
  • Announced January 2013
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Kodak M550 vs Nikon L28 Overview

On this page, we will be analyzing the Kodak M550 and Nikon L28, both Small Sensor Compact cameras by companies Kodak and Nikon. There is a huge difference among the image resolutions of the M550 (12MP) and L28 (20MP) but both cameras boast the same sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

Photography Glossary

The M550 was manufactured 4 years earlier than the L28 which is a fairly significant gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Each of these cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before we go into a complete comparison, here is a simple highlight of how the M550 matches up against the L28 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Kodak M550 over the Nikon L28

 M550 L28 

Reasons to pick Nikon L28 over the Kodak M550

 L28 M550 
AnnouncedJanuary 2013January 2010Newer by 37 months
Screen dimensions3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")

Common features in the Kodak M550 and Nikon L28

 M550 L28 
Manually focus No manual focus
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen resolution230k230kExact same screen resolution
Selfie screen Lacking selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Neither features Touch friendly screen

Kodak M550 vs Nikon L28 Physical Comparison

In case you're planning to travel with your camera often, you need to consider its weight and measurements. The Kodak M550 enjoys physical dimensions of 98mm x 58mm x 23mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.9") accompanied by a weight of 125 grams (0.28 lbs) whilst the Nikon L28 has proportions of 95mm x 60mm x 29mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 1.1") and a weight of 164 grams (0.36 lbs).

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Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you choose at the time. Following is a front view measurement comparison of the M550 compared to the L28.

Kodak M550 vs Nikon L28 size comparison

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability rating of the M550 and L28 is 95 and 93 respectively.

Kodak M550 vs Nikon L28 top view buttons comparison

Kodak M550 vs Nikon L28 Sensor Comparison

Oftentimes, its difficult to imagine the difference in sensor dimensions purely by looking through a spec sheet. The image here may provide you a far better sense of the sensor sizes in the M550 and L28.

Clearly, both cameras provide the same sensor dimensions albeit different resolution. You should expect the Nikon L28 to result in extra detail due to its extra 8MP. Higher resolution will also enable you to crop pictures more aggressively. The more aged M550 will be behind when it comes to sensor technology.

Kodak M550 vs Nikon L28 sensor size comparison

Kodak M550 vs Nikon L28 Screen and ViewFinder

Kodak M550 vs Nikon L28 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Kodak M550
Portrait photography with Nikon L28
21
lack of manual focus
manual exposure not possible
no external flash support
low megapixels (12MP)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
33
good megapixels (20MP)
manual focus not available
lack of manual mode
cannot use external flash
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
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Street Comparison

Kodak M550 as a Street photography camera
Nikon L28 as a Street photography camera
54
lighter than competition (125g)
no moving screen
no image stabilization
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
low max ISO (1,000)
48
screen is fixed
lack of image stabilization
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Kodak M550 Sports photography information
Nikon L28 Sports photography information
17
max shutter speed is low (1/1,400 seconds)
no shutter priority
no image stabilization
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
has no phase detect autofocus
39
good megapixels (20 megapixels)
great battery life (280 shots)
no shutter priority
lack of image stabilization
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Kodak M550
Travel photography with Nikon L28
67
lighter than competition (125 grams)
flash built-in
rather wide (28mm)
good maximum aperture (f)
does not have Timelapse recording
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
does not have selfie friendly screen
74
great battery life (280 shots)
good megapixels (20MP)
built-in flash
fairly wide (26mm)
good max aperture (f)
does not have Time Lapse recording
display isn't selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Kodak M550
Landscape photography with Nikon L28
31
rather wide (28mm)
good maximum aperture (f)
lack of manual focus
can't change lenses (fixed lens mount)
screen is small (2.7 inches)
manual exposure not possible
no image stabilization
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
low max ISO (1,000)
has no RAW files
does not have Timelapse recording
48
fairly wide (26mm)
good max aperture (f)
pretty good screen size (3 inch)
good megapixels (20 megapixels)
great battery life (280 shots)
manual focus not available
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
lack of manual mode
lack of image stabilization
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
does not have Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Kodak M550 Vlogging factors
Nikon L28 Vlogging factors
31
rather wide (28mm)
good maximum aperture (f)
lighter than competition (125 grams)
does not have selfie friendly screen
no image stabilization
video res low (640 x 480 pixels)
does not have microphone jack
29
fairly wide (26mm)
good max aperture (f)
display isn't selfie friendly
lack of image stabilization
low video resolution (1280 x 720 resolution)
does not have external mic jack
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Kodak M550 vs Nikon L28 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Kodak M550 and Nikon L28
 Kodak EasyShare M550Nikon Coolpix L28
General Information
Manufacturer Kodak Nikon
Model Kodak EasyShare M550 Nikon Coolpix L28
Type Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Revealed 2010-01-05 2013-01-29
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 6.16 x 4.62mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 28.5mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixel 20 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 -
Max resolution 4000 x 3000 5152 x 3864
Max native ISO 1000 1600
Min native ISO 64 80
RAW support
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 28-140mm (5.0x) 26-130mm (5.0x)
Macro focus range 10cm -
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Range of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display diagonal 2.7 inch 3 inch
Display resolution 230k dot 230k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Display technology - TFT-LCD with Anti-reflection coating
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 30 seconds 4 seconds
Fastest shutter speed 1/1400 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 3.50 m -
Flash options Auto, Fill-in, Red-Eye reduction, Off -
External flash
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Supported video resolutions 640 x 480 (30 fps) 1280 x 720
Max video resolution 640x480 1280x720
Mic input
Headphone input
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 gr (0.28 lbs) 164 gr (0.36 lbs)
Physical dimensions 98 x 58 x 23mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.9") 95 x 60 x 29mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 1.1")
DXO scores
DXO Overall 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 - 280 photos
Battery format - AA
Battery model KLIC-7006 2 x AA
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, double) -
Time lapse feature
Storage media SD/SDHC card, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC
Storage slots 1 1
Retail cost $119 $90