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Kodak M550 vs Nikon S3300

Portability
95
Imaging
35
Features
20
Overall
29
Kodak EasyShare M550 front
 
Nikon Coolpix S3300 front
Portability
96
Imaging
39
Features
32
Overall
36

Kodak M550 vs Nikon S3300 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 S3300
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 26-156mm (F3.5-6.5) lens
  • 128g - 95 x 58 x 19mm
  • Announced February 2012
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Kodak M550 vs Nikon S3300 Overview

Let's look a bit more closely at the Kodak M550 and Nikon S3300, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras by rivals Kodak and Nikon. There is a sizeable difference between the sensor resolutions of the M550 (12MP) and S3300 (16MP) but they possess the same exact sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The M550 was introduced 3 years earlier than the S3300 and that is quite a large gap as far as tech is concerned. Each of these cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before going through a step-by-step comparison, below is a concise highlight of how the M550 scores versus the S3300 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Kodak M550 over the Nikon S3300

 M550 S3300 

Reasons to pick Nikon S3300 over the Kodak M550

 S3300 M550 
AnnouncedFebruary 2012January 2010More recent by 25 months
Manually focus Dial accurate focus

Common features in the Kodak M550 and Nikon S3300

 M550 S3300 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen sizing2.7"2.7"Equivalent screen measurement
Screen resolution230k230kEqual screen resolution
Selfie screen Neither provides selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Neither provides Touch friendly screen

Kodak M550 vs Nikon S3300 Physical Comparison

For those who are going to lug around your camera often, you'll have to think about its weight and volume. The Kodak M550 provides external dimensions of 98mm x 58mm x 23mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.9") along with a weight of 125 grams (0.28 lbs) and the Nikon S3300 has sizing of 95mm x 58mm x 19mm (3.7" x 2.3" x 0.7") with a weight of 128 grams (0.28 lbs).

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Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you are using at the time. Below is the front view dimension comparison of the M550 vs the S3300.

Kodak M550 vs Nikon S3300 size comparison

Taking into account size and weight, the portability rating of the M550 and S3300 is 95 and 96 respectively.

Kodak M550 vs Nikon S3300 top view buttons comparison

Kodak M550 vs Nikon S3300 Sensor Comparison

Often, its hard to envision the difference between sensor measurements merely by checking a spec sheet. The photograph underneath should provide you a much better sense of the sensor sizes in the M550 and S3300.

As you can see, the 2 cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing albeit not the same resolution. You should expect the Nikon S3300 to give extra detail using its extra 4MP. Higher resolution will also enable you to crop shots far more aggressively. The older M550 is going to be behind when it comes to sensor innovation.

Kodak M550 vs Nikon S3300 sensor size comparison

Kodak M550 vs Nikon S3300 Screen and ViewFinder

Kodak M550 vs Nikon S3300 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Kodak M550 as a Portrait photography camera
Nikon S3300 as a Portrait photography camera
21
focusing manually not possible
manual exposure not possible
can't use external flash
megapixel count low (12MP)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
40
you can focus manually
decent MP (16MP)
provides face detect focus
lack of manual mode
external flash not possible
small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Kodak M550
Street photography with Nikon S3300
54
lighter than competition in class (125g)
screen is fixed
no image stabilization
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
max ISO too low (1,000)
63
image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than average in class (128g)
fixed screen
small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Kodak M550 Sports photography details
Nikon S3300 Sports photography details
17
low maximum shutter speed (1/1,400 seconds)
no shutter priority mode
no image stabilization
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect auto focus
40
image stabilization (Optical)
decent MP (16 megapixels)
provides tracking focus
no shutter priority
small sensor (1/2.3")
not so great battery (180 shots)
doesn't have phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Kodak M550 Travel photography factors
Nikon S3300 Travel photography factors
67
lighter than competition in class (125 grams)
has built in flash
rather wide (28mm)
very good maximum aperture (f)
missing Timelapse function
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
screen isn't selfie friendly
66
lighter than average in class (128g)
decent MP (16MP)
has built in flash
rather wide (26mm)
does not have Timelapse function
not so great battery (180 per charge)
doesn't posses selfie friendly screen
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Kodak M550 Landscape photography features
Nikon S3300 Landscape photography features
31
rather wide (28mm)
very good maximum aperture (f)
focusing manually not possible
cannot change lenses (fixed lens mount)
small screen (2.7")
manual exposure not possible
no image stabilization
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
max ISO too low (1,000)
lacks RAW format
missing Timelapse function
41
you can focus manually
rather wide (26mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
decent MP (16MP)
can't swap lenses (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
small screen (2.7 inch)
lack of manual mode
small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
not so great battery (180 CIPA)
does not have Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Kodak M550 Vlogging information
Nikon S3300 Vlogging information
31
rather wide (28mm)
very good maximum aperture (f)
lighter than competition in class (125 grams)
screen isn't selfie friendly
no image stabilization
low video resolution (640 x 480 pixels)
missing external microphone port
33
rather wide (26mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
provides face detect focus
lighter than average in class (128 grams)
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
doesn't posses selfie friendly screen
video res low (1280 x 720 resolution)
does not have microphone socket
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Kodak M550 vs Nikon S3300 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Kodak M550 and Nikon S3300
 Kodak EasyShare M550Nikon Coolpix S3300
General Information
Manufacturer Kodak Nikon
Model type Kodak EasyShare M550 Nikon Coolpix S3300
Type Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Released 2010-01-05 2012-02-01
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
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 surface area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixel 16 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Full resolution 4000 x 3000 4608 x 3456
Max native ISO 1000 3200
Minimum native ISO 64 100
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch to focus
AF continuous
Single AF
AF tracking
AF selectice
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detection AF
Contract detection AF
Phase detection AF
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 28-140mm (5.0x) 26-156mm (6.0x)
Maximal aperture - f/3.5-6.5
Macro focusing range 10cm 1cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
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 screen
Screen tech - TFT-LCD with Anti-reflection coating
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 30s 4s
Maximum shutter speed 1/1400s 1/2000s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 3.50 m -
Flash modes Auto, Fill-in, Red-Eye reduction, Off Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow-sync
External flash
AE bracketing
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) 1280 x 720p (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30fps)
Max video resolution 640x480 1280x720
Video file format - MPEG-4
Microphone port
Headphone port
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 125g (0.28 pounds) 128g (0.28 pounds)
Dimensions 98 x 58 x 23mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.9") 95 x 58 x 19mm (3.7" x 2.3" x 0.7")
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 - 180 photographs
Battery type - Battery Pack
Battery ID KLIC-7006 EN-EL19
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, double) Yes
Time lapse feature
Storage type SD/SDHC card, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC
Card slots Single Single
Launch pricing $119 $99