Kodak M550 vs Nikon S100
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Kodak M550 vs Nikon S100 Key Specs
(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
- Introduced January 2010
(Full Review)
- 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3.5" Fixed Display
- ISO 125 - 3200
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 28-140mm (F3.9-4.8) lens
- 175g - 99 x 65 x 18mm
- Announced August 2011

Kodak M550 vs Nikon S100 Overview
Its time to look a little more closely at the Kodak M550 versus Nikon S100, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras by companies Kodak and Nikon. There exists a large gap between the resolutions of the M550 (12MP) and S100 (16MP) but they enjoy the same exact sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

The M550 was brought out 19 months earlier than the S100 making the cameras a generation apart from one another. Both of these cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).
Before we go straight into a full comparison, below is a simple summation of how the M550 scores against the S100 for portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Kodak M550 vs Nikon S100 Gallery
Following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Kodak EasyShare M550 & Nikon Coolpix S100. The entire galleries are viewable at Kodak M550 Gallery & Nikon S100 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Kodak M550 over the Nikon S100
M550 | S100 |
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Reasons to pick Nikon S100 over the Kodak M550
S100 | M550 | |||
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Announced | August 2011 | ![]() | January 2010 | Fresher by 19 months |
Manual focus | ![]() | Very accurate focusing | ||
Display sizing | 3.5" | ![]() | 2.7" | Larger display (+0.8") |
Display resolution | 820k | ![]() | 230k | Sharper display (+590k dot) |
Touch display | ![]() | Easily navigate |
Common features in the Kodak M550 and Nikon S100
M550 | S100 | |||
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Display type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed display |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Neither features selfie screen |
Kodak M550 vs Nikon S100 Physical Comparison
When you are aiming to carry your camera regularly, you will want to take into account its weight and measurements. The Kodak M550 enjoys external dimensions of 98mm x 58mm x 23mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.9") having a weight of 125 grams (0.28 lbs) whilst the Nikon S100 has proportions of 99mm x 65mm x 18mm (3.9" x 2.6" x 0.7") and a weight of 175 grams (0.39 lbs).
Look at the Kodak M550 versus Nikon S100 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you use at that moment. Here is the front view physical size comparison of the M550 vs the S100.

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the M550 and S100 is 95 and 94 respectively.

Kodak M550 vs Nikon S100 Sensor Comparison
More often than not, it can be difficult to see the contrast between sensor sizing merely by checking technical specs. The graphic underneath will provide you a far better sense of the sensor sizes in the M550 and S100.
As you can tell, both of the cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing but not the same megapixels. You can anticipate the Nikon S100 to resolve greater detail having its extra 4MP. Greater resolution can also let you crop photos far more aggressively. The older M550 is going to be behind in sensor technology.

Kodak M550 vs Nikon S100 Screen and ViewFinder


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Kodak M550 vs Nikon S100 Specifications
Kodak EasyShare M550 | Nikon Coolpix S100 | |
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General Information | ||
Company | Kodak | Nikon |
Model type | Kodak EasyShare M550 | Nikon Coolpix S100 |
Class | Small Sensor Compact | Small Sensor Compact |
Introduced | 2010-01-05 | 2011-08-24 |
Body design | Compact | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Chip | - | Expeed C2 |
Sensor type | CCD | CMOS |
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 alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | - |
Peak resolution | 4000 x 3000 | 4608 x 3456 |
Highest native ISO | 1000 | 3200 |
Minimum native ISO | 64 | 125 |
RAW photos | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
AF touch | ||
AF continuous | ||
AF single | ||
AF tracking | ||
AF selectice | ||
AF center weighted | ||
Multi area AF | ||
Live view AF | ||
Face detection focusing | ||
Contract detection focusing | ||
Phase detection focusing | ||
Cross type focus points | - | - |
Lens | ||
Lens support | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens zoom range | 28-140mm (5.0x) | 28-140mm (5.0x) |
Maximum aperture | - | f/3.9-4.8 |
Macro focusing distance | 10cm | 1cm |
Focal length multiplier | 5.8 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Screen type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Screen diagonal | 2.7" | 3.5" |
Screen resolution | 230 thousand dot | 820 thousand dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch capability | ||
Screen tech | - | Organic LED monitor |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | None | None |
Features | ||
Minimum shutter speed | 30 secs | 4 secs |
Fastest shutter speed | 1/1400 secs | 1/2000 secs |
Continuous shutter speed | - | 6.0fps |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Expose Manually | ||
Change WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Built-in flash | ||
Flash distance | 3.50 m | - |
Flash modes | Auto, Fill-in, Red-Eye reduction, Off | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye |
Hot shoe | ||
AE bracketing | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment | ||
Average | ||
Spot | ||
Partial | ||
AF area | ||
Center weighted | ||
Video features | ||
Video resolutions | 640 x 480 (30 fps) | 1920 x 1080, 1280 x 720p (30fps), 640 x 480 (30fps) |
Highest video resolution | 640x480 | 1920x1080 |
Video format | - | MPEG-4, Motion JPEG |
Microphone 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 proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 125g (0.28 pounds) | 175g (0.39 pounds) |
Dimensions | 98 x 58 x 23mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.9") | 99 x 65 x 18mm (3.9" x 2.6" x 0.7") |
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 | - | 150 shots |
Type of battery | - | Battery Pack |
Battery ID | KLIC-7006 | EN-EL12 |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec, double) | Yes |
Time lapse feature | ||
Type of storage | SD/SDHC card, Internal | SD/SDHC/SDXC |
Storage slots | Single | Single |
Launch cost | $119 | $240 |