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Kodak M550 vs Nikon S100

Portability
95
Imaging
35
Features
20
Overall
29
Kodak EasyShare M550 front
 
Nikon Coolpix S100 front
Portability
94
Imaging
39
Features
40
Overall
39

Kodak M550 vs Nikon S100 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
  • Introduced January 2010
Nikon S100
(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
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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").

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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.

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Reasons to pick Kodak M550 over the Nikon S100

 M550 S100 

Reasons to pick Nikon S100 over the Kodak M550

 S100 M550 
AnnouncedAugust 2011January 2010Fresher by 19 months
Manual focus Very accurate focusing
Display sizing3.5"2.7"Larger display (+0.8")
Display resolution820k230kSharper display (+590k dot)
Touch display Easily navigate

Common features in the Kodak M550 and Nikon S100

 M550 S100 
Display typeFixed 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).

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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.

Kodak M550 vs Nikon S100 size comparison

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

Kodak M550 vs Nikon S100 top view buttons comparison

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 sensor size comparison

Kodak M550 vs Nikon S100 Screen and ViewFinder

Kodak M550 vs Nikon S100 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Kodak M550 as a Portrait photography camera
Nikon S100 as a Portrait photography camera
21
manual focus not available
manual mode not possible
cannot use external flash
low MP (12 megapixels)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
40
you can focus manually
megapixel count decent (16MP)
features face detection focus
lack of manual exposure
no external flash support
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
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Street Comparison

Kodak M550 Street photography information
Nikon S100 Street photography information
54
lighter than competitors (125g)
screen does not articulate
does not have image stabilization
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
maximum ISO low (1,000)
63
has image stabilization (Optical)
comes with focus via touch
screen does not articulate
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Kodak M550 Sports photography highlights
Nikon S100 Sports photography highlights
17
low max shutter speed (1/1,400 seconds)
no shutter priority
does not have image stabilization
low MP (12 megapixels)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect auto focus
38
has image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count decent (16 megapixels)
features tracking autofocus
max fps low (6.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
terrible battery life (150 CIPA)
has no phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Kodak M550 as a Travel photography camera
Nikon S100 as a Travel photography camera
67
lighter than competitors (125 grams)
flash built-in
fairly wide (28mm)
good max aperture (f)
missing Time Lapse mode
low MP (12MP)
does not contain selfie friendly display
65
comes with focus via touch
megapixel count decent (16 megapixels)
built-in flash
pretty wide (28mm)
does not have Timelapse recording
terrible battery life (150 shots)
screen is not selfie friendly
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.9)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Kodak M550
Landscape photography with Nikon S100
31
fairly wide (28mm)
good max aperture (f)
manual focus not available
cannot switch lens (fixed lens mount)
small screen (2.7")
manual mode not possible
does not have image stabilization
low MP (12 megapixels)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
maximum ISO low (1,000)
doesn't have RAW support
missing Time Lapse mode
45
you can focus manually
pretty wide (28mm)
very good size screen (3.5 inch)
has image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count decent (16MP)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.9)
lack of manual exposure
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
terrible battery life (150 CIPA)
does not have Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Kodak M550
Vlogging with Nikon S100
31
fairly wide (28mm)
good max aperture (f)
lighter than competitors (125 grams)
does not contain selfie friendly display
does not have image stabilization
low res video (640 x 480 pixels)
missing external mic jack
35
pretty wide (28mm)
has touchscreen
has image stabilization (Optical)
features face detection focus
high quality video (1920 x 1080 pixels)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.9)
screen is not selfie friendly
does not have external microphone jack
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Kodak M550 vs Nikon S100 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Kodak M550 and Nikon S100
 Kodak EasyShare M550Nikon Coolpix S100
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