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Kodak M550 vs Nikon S1000pj

Portability
95
Imaging
35
Features
20
Overall
29
Kodak EasyShare M550 front
 
Nikon Coolpix S1000pj front
Portability
94
Imaging
34
Features
21
Overall
28

Kodak M550 vs Nikon S1000pj 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
  • Released January 2010
Nikon S1000pj
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 3200 (Bump to 6400)
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1/8000s Max Shutter
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-140mm (F3.9-5.8) lens
  • 175g - 96 x 62 x 23mm
  • Launched August 2009
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Kodak M550 vs Nikon S1000pj Overview

On this page, we will be contrasting the Kodak M550 vs Nikon S1000pj, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras by manufacturers Kodak and Nikon. The resolution of the M550 (12MP) and the S1000pj (12MP) is relatively similar and both cameras boast the same sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The M550 was released 6 months after the S1000pj so they are of a similar generation. Each of the cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before getting right into a comprehensive comparison, here is a short view of how the M550 grades against the S1000pj with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Kodak M550 over the Nikon S1000pj

 M550 S1000pj 

Reasons to pick Nikon S1000pj over the Kodak M550

 S1000pj M550 

Common features in the Kodak M550 and Nikon S1000pj

 M550 S1000pj 
LaunchedJanuary 2010August 2009Similar generation
Focus manually Lack of manual focus
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen dimensions2.7"2.7"Equal screen measurement
Screen resolution230k230kEqual screen resolution
Selfie screen No selfie screen
Touch screen No Touch screen

Kodak M550 vs Nikon S1000pj Physical Comparison

For anyone who is looking to travel with your camera regularly, you'll need to factor its weight and proportions. The Kodak M550 provides outside measurements 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 S1000pj has measurements of 96mm x 62mm x 23mm (3.8" x 2.4" x 0.9") and a weight of 175 grams (0.39 lbs).

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Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you are utilising at the time. Here is a front view measurement comparison of the M550 versus the S1000pj.

Kodak M550 vs Nikon S1000pj size comparison

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the M550 and S1000pj is 95 and 94 respectively.

Kodak M550 vs Nikon S1000pj top view buttons comparison

Kodak M550 vs Nikon S1000pj Sensor Comparison

Quite often, it's tough to imagine the contrast between sensor dimensions merely by reading specifications. The image below might give you a greater sense of the sensor sizing in the M550 and S1000pj.

Plainly, each of these cameras provide the same sensor dimensions and the same MP so you should expect similar quality of images though you should always factor the production date of the products into consideration.

Kodak M550 vs Nikon S1000pj sensor size comparison

Kodak M550 vs Nikon S1000pj Screen and ViewFinder

Kodak M550 vs Nikon S1000pj Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Kodak M550
Portrait photography with Nikon S1000pj
21
focusing manually not possible
manual mode not available
no external flash support
sensor resolution not great (12MP)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW format
20
focusing manually not possible
manual mode not available
no external flash support
sensor resolution low (12MP)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
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Street Comparison

Kodak M550 Street photography advice
Nikon S1000pj Street photography advice
54
lighter than competition in class (125 grams)
fixed screen
no image stabilization
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW format
max ISO too low (1,000)
56
image stabilization (Optical)
no moving screen
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Kodak M550 Sports photography details
Nikon S1000pj Sports photography details
17
low maximum shutter speed (1/1,400 seconds)
lack of shutter priority mode
no image stabilization
sensor resolution not great (12 megapixels)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
no phase detect autofocus
33
high shutter speed (1/8,000 seconds)
image stabilization (Optical)
no shutter priority
sensor resolution low (12MP)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
has no phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Kodak M550 Travel photography factors
Nikon S1000pj Travel photography factors
67
lighter than competition in class (125g)
has built in flash
reasonably wide (28mm)
good max aperture (f)
no Timelapse recording
sensor resolution not great (12MP)
screen is not selfie friendly
57
flash built-in
pretty wide (28mm)
no Timelapse recording
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
does not feature selfie friendly screen
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.9)
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Landscape Comparison

Kodak M550 as a Landscape photography camera
Nikon S1000pj as a Landscape photography camera
31
reasonably wide (28mm)
good max aperture (f)
focusing manually not possible
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
screen is small (2.7 inches)
manual mode not available
no image stabilization
sensor resolution not great (12 megapixels)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
max ISO too low (1,000)
no RAW format
no Timelapse recording
32
pretty wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
focusing manually not possible
cannot change lenses (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.9)
screen is somewhat small (2.7")
manual mode not available
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
no Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Kodak M550 Vlogging details
Nikon S1000pj Vlogging details
31
reasonably wide (28mm)
good max aperture (f)
lighter than competition in class (125 grams)
screen is not selfie friendly
no image stabilization
low quality video (640 x 480 resolution)
no external microphone jack
28
pretty wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.9)
does not feature selfie friendly screen
low video resolution (1280 x 720 resolution)
no external microphone jack
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Kodak M550 vs Nikon S1000pj Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Kodak M550 and Nikon S1000pj
 Kodak EasyShare M550Nikon Coolpix S1000pj
General Information
Make Kodak Nikon
Model Kodak EasyShare M550 Nikon Coolpix S1000pj
Category Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Released 2010-01-05 2009-08-04
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Chip - Expeed
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 area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixels 12 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Max resolution 4000 x 3000 4000 x 3000
Max native ISO 1000 3200
Max enhanced ISO - 6400
Lowest native ISO 64 80
RAW format
Autofocusing
Manual focus
AF touch
AF continuous
AF single
AF tracking
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 28-140mm (5.0x) 28-140mm (5.0x)
Maximal aperture - f/3.9-5.8
Macro focus range 10cm 3cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 2.7 inch 2.7 inch
Resolution of screen 230 thousand dot 230 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 30s 30s
Fastest shutter speed 1/1400s 1/8000s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Change WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 3.50 m -
Flash options Auto, Fill-in, Red-Eye reduction, Off -
External flash
AEB
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Video resolutions 640 x 480 (30 fps) 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Max video resolution 640x480 1280x720
Video data format - 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 proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 125g (0.28 lbs) 175g (0.39 lbs)
Physical dimensions 98 x 58 x 23mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.9") 96 x 62 x 23mm (3.8" x 2.4" x 0.9")
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 model KLIC-7006 EN-EL12
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, double) Yes
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SD/SDHC card, Internal SD/SDHC, Internal
Storage slots One One
Launch pricing $119 $289