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Kodak M550 vs Nikon S3600

Portability
95
Imaging
34
Features
20
Overall
28
Kodak EasyShare M550 front
 
Nikon Coolpix S3600 front
Portability
96
Imaging
44
Features
29
Overall
38

Kodak M550 vs Nikon S3600 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
  • Announced January 2010
Nikon S3600
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 25-200mm (F3.7-6.6) lens
  • 125g - 97 x 58 x 20mm
  • Released January 2014
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Kodak M550 vs Nikon S3600 Overview

Below is a in depth analysis of the Kodak M550 vs Nikon S3600, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras by manufacturers Kodak and Nikon. There is a large difference between the sensor resolutions of the M550 (12MP) and S3600 (20MP) but both cameras boast the identical sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The M550 was released 5 years before the S3600 and that is quite a serious difference as far as tech is concerned. Both of the cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before going straight to a thorough comparison, here is a concise summary of how the M550 matches up against the S3600 for portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Kodak M550 over the Nikon S3600

 M550 S3600 

Reasons to pick Nikon S3600 over the Kodak M550

 S3600 M550 
ReleasedJanuary 2014January 2010More recent by 48 months

Common features in the Kodak M550 and Nikon S3600

 M550 S3600 
Manually focus No manual focusing
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display size2.7"2.7"Same display dimensions
Display resolution230k230kExact same display resolution
Selfie screen No selfie screen
Touch friendly display Neither comes with Touch friendly display

Kodak M550 vs Nikon S3600 Physical Comparison

If you are planning to lug around your camera regularly, you will have to take into account its weight and dimensions. The Kodak M550 comes with outside 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 S3600 has dimensions of 97mm x 58mm x 20mm (3.8" x 2.3" x 0.8") having a weight of 125 grams (0.28 lbs).

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Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you are using at that moment. Here is a front view dimension comparison of the M550 and the S3600.

Kodak M550 vs Nikon S3600 size comparison

Considering size and weight, the portability score of the M550 and S3600 is 95 and 96 respectively.

Kodak M550 vs Nikon S3600 top view buttons comparison

Kodak M550 vs Nikon S3600 Sensor Comparison

Generally, its hard to envision the difference between sensor measurements just by reading through a spec sheet. The visual underneath might provide you a better sense of the sensor sizes in the M550 and S3600.

Clearly, both the cameras feature the identical sensor size but not the same megapixels. You can anticipate the Nikon S3600 to give extra detail as a result of its extra 8MP. Greater resolution will also make it easier to crop pics way more aggressively. The older M550 is going to be disadvantaged in sensor tech.

Kodak M550 vs Nikon S3600 sensor size comparison

Kodak M550 vs Nikon S3600 Screen and ViewFinder

Kodak M550 vs Nikon S3600 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Kodak M550 Portrait photography features
Nikon S3600 Portrait photography features
20
no manual focus
manual exposure not possible
external flash not possible
low resolution (12MP)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW format
37
megapixel count decent (20MP)
provides face detect focusing
focusing manually not possible
no manual exposure
cannot use external flash
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Kodak M550
Street photography with Nikon S3600
53
lighter than competition (125g)
screen is fixed
lack of image stabilization
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW format
low maximum ISO (1,000)
64
has image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition in class (125g)
screen does not articulate
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Kodak M550 Sports photography details
Nikon S3600 Sports photography details
17
low maximum shutter speed (1/1,400 seconds)
lack of shutter priority mode
lack of image stabilization
low resolution (12 megapixels)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
no phase detect auto focus
43
has image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count decent (20MP)
provides tracking focus
slow fps (1.0 frames/s)
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Kodak M550 Travel photography details
Nikon S3600 Travel photography details
67
lighter than competition (125g)
has built in flash
quite wide (28mm)
great max aperture (f)
missing Time Lapse function
low resolution (12MP)
doesn't have a selfie friendly display
70
lighter than competition in class (125 grams)
megapixel count decent (20 megapixels)
flash built-in
reasonably wide (25mm)
lack of Time Lapse function
screen isn't selfie friendly
slow maximum aperture (f3.7)
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Landscape Comparison

Kodak M550 Landscape photography information
Nikon S3600 Landscape photography information
31
quite wide (28mm)
great max aperture (f)
no manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
screen is somewhat small (2.7")
manual exposure not possible
lack of image stabilization
low resolution (12 megapixels)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
low maximum ISO (1,000)
no RAW format
missing Time Lapse function
40
reasonably wide (25mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count decent (20MP)
focusing manually not possible
cannot swap lenses (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.7)
small screen (2.7 inches)
no manual exposure
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
lack of Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Kodak M550 Vlogging details
Nikon S3600 Vlogging details
30
quite wide (28mm)
great max aperture (f)
lighter than competition (125g)
doesn't have a selfie friendly display
lack of image stabilization
video quality not great (640 x 480 resolution)
missing external mic support
33
reasonably wide (25mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
provides face detect focusing
lighter than competition in class (125g)
slow maximum aperture (f3.7)
screen isn't selfie friendly
video quality not great (1280 x 720 pxls)
lack of mic port
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Kodak M550 vs Nikon S3600 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Kodak M550 and Nikon S3600
 Kodak EasyShare M550Nikon Coolpix S3600
General Information
Brand Name Kodak Nikon
Model Kodak EasyShare M550 Nikon Coolpix S3600
Type Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Announced 2010-01-05 2014-01-07
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixel 20 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 -
Maximum resolution 4000 x 3000 5152 x 3864
Maximum native ISO 1000 3200
Minimum native ISO 64 80
RAW files
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
Continuous AF
Single AF
Tracking AF
AF selectice
AF center weighted
AF multi area
Live view AF
Face detection AF
Contract detection AF
Phase detection AF
Number of focus points - 99
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 28-140mm (5.0x) 25-200mm (8.0x)
Max aperture - f/3.7-6.6
Macro focus distance 10cm 2cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 2.7" 2.7"
Screen resolution 230k dot 230k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Screen technology - TFT-LCD with Anti-reflection coating
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 30 seconds 4 seconds
Maximum shutter speed 1/1400 seconds 1/1500 seconds
Continuous shooting speed - 1.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Set WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 3.50 m 3.50 m
Flash options Auto, Fill-in, Red-Eye reduction, Off -
External flash
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Video resolutions 640 x 480 (30 fps) 1280x720p (30fps) , 1280x720 (25p), 640x480 (30fps )
Maximum video resolution 640x480 1280x720
Mic jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 125g (0.28 lbs) 125g (0.28 lbs)
Physical dimensions 98 x 58 x 23mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.9") 97 x 58 x 20mm (3.8" x 2.3" x 0.8")
DXO scores
DXO All around 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 life - 230 photographs
Battery form - Battery Pack
Battery model KLIC-7006 EN-EL19
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, double) Yes (10 or 2 seconds)
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SD/SDHC card, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC
Storage slots Single Single
Price at launch $119 $200