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Kodak M550 vs Nikon S33

Portability
95
Imaging
34
Features
20
Overall
28
Kodak EasyShare M550 front
 
Nikon Coolpix S33 front
Portability
91
Imaging
35
Features
31
Overall
33

Kodak M550 vs Nikon S33 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
  • Launched January 2010
Nikon S33
(Full Review)
  • 13MP - 1/3.1" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 1600
  • Digital Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 30-90mm (F3.3-5.9) lens
  • 221g - 110 x 66 x 27mm
  • Announced February 2015
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Kodak M550 vs Nikon S33 Overview

Here, we are analyzing the Kodak M550 vs Nikon S33, both Small Sensor Compact cameras by companies Kodak and Nikon. The resolution of the M550 (12MP) and the S33 (13MP) is fairly close but the M550 (1/2.3") and S33 (1/3.1") have different sensor dimensions.

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The M550 was unveiled 6 years prior to the S33 which is a fairly large gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Both the cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before going right into a step-by-step comparison, here is a quick highlight of how the M550 grades against the S33 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Kodak M550 over the Nikon S33

 M550 S33 

Reasons to pick Nikon S33 over the Kodak M550

 S33 M550 
AnnouncedFebruary 2015January 2010Newer by 62 months

Common features in the Kodak M550 and Nikon S33

 M550 S33 
Manually focus No manual focus
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display size2.7"2.7"Same display sizing
Display resolution230k230kIdentical display resolution
Selfie screen Neither has selfie screen
Touch display Neither has Touch display

Kodak M550 vs Nikon S33 Physical Comparison

For those who are intending to travel with your camera regularly, you should take into account its weight and volume. The Kodak M550 has outer measurements of 98mm x 58mm x 23mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.9") having a weight of 125 grams (0.28 lbs) and the Nikon S33 has sizing of 110mm x 66mm x 27mm (4.3" x 2.6" x 1.1") having a weight of 221 grams (0.49 lbs).

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Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you are employing at the time. Here is a front view over all size comparison of the M550 against the S33.

Kodak M550 vs Nikon S33 size comparison

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the M550 and S33 is 95 and 91 respectively.

Kodak M550 vs Nikon S33 top view buttons comparison

Kodak M550 vs Nikon S33 Sensor Comparison

Sometimes, it is hard to picture the contrast in sensor dimensions simply by looking through specifications. The pic below will help provide you a clearer sense of the sensor measurements in the M550 and S33.

To sum up, both of those cameras come with different megapixel count and different sensor dimensions. The M550 with its larger sensor is going to make achieving shallower depth of field easier and the Nikon S33 will provide you with extra detail having an extra 1MP. Greater resolution will help you crop images a good deal more aggressively. The more aged M550 will be behind in sensor tech.

Kodak M550 vs Nikon S33 sensor size comparison

Kodak M550 vs Nikon S33 Screen and ViewFinder

Kodak M550 vs Nikon S33 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Kodak M550 Portrait photography information
Nikon S33 Portrait photography information
20
focusing manually not possible
no manual exposure
can't use external flash
low resolution sensor (12 megapixels)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
32
decent megapixels (13MP)
has face detect focusing
focusing manually not possible
no manual mode
can't use external flash
sensor is tiny (1/3.1")
does not have RAW files
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Street Comparison

Kodak M550 as a Street photography camera
Nikon S33 as a Street photography camera
53
lighter than average (125g)
screen does not articulate
does not have image stabilization
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
max ISO too low (1,000)
58
built in image stabilization (Digital)
environment proofing
screen does not articulate
sensor is tiny (1/3.1")
does not have RAW files
heavier than competition (221g)
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Kodak M550
Sports photography with Nikon S33
17
max shutter speed is low (1/1,400 seconds)
no shutter priority mode
does not have image stabilization
low resolution sensor (12MP)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect autofocus
42
built in image stabilization (Digital)
decent megapixels (13 megapixels)
has tracking focus
environment proofing
max frames per second low (4.7 fps)
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor is tiny (1/3.1")
does not have phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Kodak M550 Travel photography factors
Nikon S33 Travel photography factors
67
lighter than average (125g)
has built in flash
pretty wide (28mm)
fast max aperture (f)
lack of Timelapse recording
low resolution sensor (12 megapixels)
does not posses selfie friendly screen
58
environment proofing
decent megapixels (13MP)
flash built-in
missing Time Lapse function
heavier than competition (221g)
screen is not selfie friendly
wide angle not fantastic (30mm)
slow max aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Kodak M550 Landscape photography info
Nikon S33 Landscape photography info
31
pretty wide (28mm)
fast max aperture (f)
focusing manually not possible
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
tiny screen (2.7")
no manual exposure
does not have image stabilization
low resolution sensor (12 megapixels)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
max ISO too low (1,000)
does not have RAW support
lack of Timelapse recording
35
built in image stabilization (Digital)
decent megapixels (13 megapixels)
environment proofing
focusing manually not possible
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not fantastic (30mm)
slow max aperture (f3.3)
tiny screen (2.7")
no manual mode
sensor is tiny (1/3.1")
does not have RAW files
missing Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Kodak M550 as a Vlogging camera
Nikon S33 as a Vlogging camera
30
pretty wide (28mm)
fast max aperture (f)
lighter than average (125 grams)
does not posses selfie friendly screen
does not have image stabilization
low video resolution (640 x 480 resolution)
lack of microphone socket
29
built in image stabilization (Digital)
has face detect focusing
high video quality (1920 x 1080 resolution)
wide angle not fantastic (30mm)
slow max aperture (f3.3)
screen is not selfie friendly
missing mic support
heavier than competition (221 grams)
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Kodak M550 vs Nikon S33 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Kodak M550 and Nikon S33
 Kodak EasyShare M550Nikon Coolpix S33
General Information
Manufacturer Kodak Nikon
Model type Kodak EasyShare M550 Nikon Coolpix S33
Class Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Launched 2010-01-05 2015-02-10
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Sensor type CCD CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/3.1"
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 4.7 x 3.5mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 16.5mm²
Sensor resolution 12MP 13MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3
Full resolution 4000 x 3000 4160 x 3120
Max native ISO 1000 1600
Lowest native ISO 64 100
RAW data
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 28-140mm (5.0x) 30-90mm (3.0x)
Highest aperture - f/3.3-5.9
Macro focusing range 10cm 5cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 7.7
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 2.7 inches 2.7 inches
Screen resolution 230k dots 230k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 30s 4s
Maximum shutter speed 1/1400s 1/2000s
Continuous shooting rate - 4.7fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 3.50 m 3.10 m (at Auto ISO)
Flash modes Auto, Fill-in, Red-Eye reduction, Off -
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Video resolutions 640 x 480 (30 fps) 1280 x 720 (30p, 25p), 640 x 480 (30p, 25p), 320 x 240 (30p, 25p)
Max video resolution 640x480 1920x1080
Video data format - MPEG-4, H.264
Mic support
Headphone support
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 sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 125 gr (0.28 lbs) 221 gr (0.49 lbs)
Physical dimensions 98 x 58 x 23mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.9") 110 x 66 x 27mm (4.3" x 2.6" x 1.1")
DXO scores
DXO All around 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 - 220 photographs
Battery style - Battery Pack
Battery ID KLIC-7006 EN-EL19
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, double) Yes (10 sec, smile timer)
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SD/SDHC card, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC
Card slots 1 1
Launch cost $119 $150