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Kodak M550 vs Nikon L610

Portability
95
Imaging
35
Features
20
Overall
29
Kodak EasyShare M550 front
 
Nikon Coolpix L610 front
Portability
90
Imaging
39
Features
33
Overall
36

Kodak M550 vs Nikon L610 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 L610
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 125 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1/6000s Maximum Shutter
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 25-350mm (F3.3-5.9) lens
  • 240g - 108 x 69 x 34mm
  • Released August 2012
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Kodak M550 vs Nikon L610 Overview

Let's take a deeper look at the Kodak M550 versus Nikon L610, former is a Small Sensor Compact while the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom by brands Kodak and Nikon. There exists a sizable gap between the image resolutions of the M550 (12MP) and L610 (16MP) but both cameras offer the same sensor size (1/2.3").

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The M550 was revealed 3 years prior to the L610 which is quite a significant difference as far as technology is concerned. Each of the cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before diving into a full comparison, here is a simple introduction of how the M550 matches up against the L610 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Kodak M550 over the Nikon L610

 M550 L610 

Reasons to pick Nikon L610 over the Kodak M550

 L610 M550 
ReleasedAugust 2012January 2010Newer by 31 months
Screen dimensions3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Screen resolution460k230kCrisper screen (+230k dot)

Common features in the Kodak M550 and Nikon L610

 M550 L610 
Manual focus No manual focus
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Lacking selfie screen
Touch screen Neither features Touch screen

Kodak M550 vs Nikon L610 Physical Comparison

When you are going to travel with your camera often, you'll have to take into account its weight and measurements. The Kodak M550 enjoys physical measurements of 98mm x 58mm x 23mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.9") and a weight of 125 grams (0.28 lbs) whilst the Nikon L610 has proportions of 108mm x 69mm x 34mm (4.3" x 2.7" x 1.3") with a weight of 240 grams (0.53 lbs).

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Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you have during that time. The following is a front view dimensions comparison of the M550 compared to the L610.

Kodak M550 vs Nikon L610 size comparison

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the M550 and L610 is 95 and 90 respectively.

Kodak M550 vs Nikon L610 top view buttons comparison

Kodak M550 vs Nikon L610 Sensor Comparison

Quite often, it can be tough to visualise the difference between sensor dimensions just by going over specifications. The picture here will provide you a far better sense of the sensor measurements in the M550 and L610.

To sum up, both of the cameras have the same sensor dimensions albeit not the same megapixels. You can count on the Nikon L610 to offer you extra detail because of its extra 4MP. Higher resolution will also help you crop pictures a bit more aggressively. The more aged M550 is going to be behind with regard to sensor innovation.

Kodak M550 vs Nikon L610 sensor size comparison

Kodak M550 vs Nikon L610 Screen and ViewFinder

Kodak M550 vs Nikon L610 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Kodak M550
Portrait photography with Nikon L610
21
lack of manual focus
no manual mode
cannot use external flash
MP count low (12 megapixels)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
30
megapixel count good (16MP)
manual focus not available
no manual control
can't use external flash
small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
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Street Comparison

Kodak M550 Street photography features
Nikon L610 Street photography features
54
lighter than competitors in class (125g)
screen does not articulate
does not have image stabilization
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
low max ISO (1,000)
61
has image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than average in class (240 grams)
no articulating screen
small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Kodak M550 Sports photography advice
Nikon L610 Sports photography advice
17
maximum shutter speed is a little low (1/1,400s)
no shutter priority mode
does not have image stabilization
MP count low (12MP)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect auto focus
44
excellent zoom range (25-350mm 14.0 x zoom)
maximum shutter speed is high (1/6,000 seconds)
has image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count good (16MP)
no shutter priority
small sensor (1/2.3")
not so great battery pack (120 per charge)
doesn't have phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Kodak M550 Travel photography highlights
Nikon L610 Travel photography highlights
67
lighter than competitors in class (125 grams)
has built in flash
quite wide (28mm)
good maximum aperture (f)
no Timelapse mode
MP count low (12MP)
display is not selfie friendly
66
lighter than average in class (240g)
megapixel count good (16MP)
built-in flash
decently wide (25mm)
long reach (350mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
not so great battery pack (120 shots)
does not posses selfie friendly display
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Kodak M550 as a Landscape photography camera
Nikon L610 as a Landscape photography camera
31
quite wide (28mm)
good maximum aperture (f)
lack of manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
small screen (2.7")
no manual mode
does not have image stabilization
MP count low (12 megapixels)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
low max ISO (1,000)
lacks RAW format
no Timelapse mode
41
decently wide (25mm)
screen size is good (3 inches)
has image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count good (16 megapixels)
manual focus not available
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.3)
no manual control
small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
not so great battery pack (120 shots)
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Kodak M550 Vlogging advice
Nikon L610 Vlogging advice
31
quite wide (28mm)
good maximum aperture (f)
lighter than competitors in class (125g)
display is not selfie friendly
does not have image stabilization
low video resolution (640 x 480 pixels)
no external microphone jack
33
decently wide (25mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
video res high (1920 x 1080 resolution)
lighter than average in class (240g)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.3)
does not posses selfie friendly display
doesn't have external mic socket
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Kodak M550 vs Nikon L610 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Kodak M550 and Nikon L610
 Kodak EasyShare M550Nikon Coolpix L610
General Information
Make Kodak Nikon
Model type Kodak EasyShare M550 Nikon Coolpix L610
Class Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Superzoom
Revealed 2010-01-05 2012-08-09
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Sensor type CCD BSI-CMOS
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 16 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 -
Highest Possible resolution 4000 x 3000 4608 x 3456
Maximum native ISO 1000 3200
Min native ISO 64 125
RAW data
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
AF touch
AF continuous
AF single
Tracking AF
AF selectice
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detect focusing
Contract detect focusing
Phase detect focusing
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 28-140mm (5.0x) 25-350mm (14.0x)
Maximal aperture - f/3.3-5.9
Macro focusing range 10cm 1cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Type of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display diagonal 2.7" 3"
Resolution of display 230 thousand dots 460 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Display technology - TFT LCD with anti-reflection coating
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Min shutter speed 30s 4s
Max shutter speed 1/1400s 1/6000s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Set WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 3.50 m -
Flash modes Auto, Fill-in, Red-Eye reduction, Off -
Hot shoe
AEB
WB 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) 1920 x 1080
Maximum video resolution 640x480 1920x1080
Video data format - H.264
Mic port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 3.0 (5 GBit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 125 grams (0.28 pounds) 240 grams (0.53 pounds)
Physical dimensions 98 x 58 x 23mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.9") 108 x 69 x 34mm (4.3" x 2.7" x 1.3")
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 - 120 photos
Style of battery - AA
Battery ID KLIC-7006 2 x AA
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, double) -
Time lapse shooting
Storage type SD/SDHC card, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC
Card slots One One
Cost at release $119 $150