Kodak M550 vs Nikon S5100
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Kodak M550 vs Nikon S5100 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 2.7" Fixed Display
- ISO 64 - 1000
- 640 x 480 video
- 28-140mm (F) lens
- 125g - 98 x 58 x 23mm
- Released January 2010
(Full Review)
- 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 2.7" Fixed Display
- ISO 100 - 1600
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 28-140mm (F2.7-6.6) lens
- 132g - 97 x 57 x 22mm
- Introduced August 2010
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Here is a complete assessment of the Kodak M550 vs Nikon S5100, both Small Sensor Compact cameras by competitors Kodak and Nikon. The image resolution of the M550 (12MP) and the S5100 (12MP) is fairly comparable and they use the same exact sensor sizing (1/2.3").
Photography GlossaryThe M550 was revealed 7 months earlier than the S5100 which means that they are both of a similar age. Both cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).
Before getting straight into a full comparison, below is a concise introduction of how the M550 matches up versus the S5100 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.
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Below is a sample of the gallery pictures for Kodak EasyShare M550 & Nikon Coolpix S5100. The full galleries are viewable at Kodak M550 Gallery & Nikon S5100 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Kodak M550 over the Nikon S5100
| M550 | S5100 |
|---|
Reasons to pick Nikon S5100 over the Kodak M550
| S5100 | M550 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Introduced | August 2010 |  | January 2010 | Fresher by 7 months |
Common features in the Kodak M550 and Nikon S5100
| M550 | S5100 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Focus manually |  | No manual focusing | ||
| Display type | Fixed |  | Fixed | Fixed display |
| Display sizing | 2.7" |  | 2.7" | Equivalent display measurement |
| Display resolution | 230k |  | 230k | The same display resolution |
| Selfie screen |  | Neither includes selfie screen | ||
| Touch friendly display |  | Absent Touch friendly display |
Kodak M550 vs Nikon S5100 Physical Comparison
In case you're planning to carry your camera often, you will need to consider its weight and volume. The Kodak M550 features physical measurements of 98mm x 58mm x 23mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.9") with a weight of 125 grams (0.28 lbs) while the Nikon S5100 has sizing of 97mm x 57mm x 22mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.9") accompanied by a weight of 132 grams (0.29 lbs).
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Take into account, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you are using during that time. Here is the front view dimension comparison of the M550 against the S5100.
Considering dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the M550 and S5100 is 95 and 95 respectively.
Kodak M550 vs Nikon S5100 Sensor Comparison
Quite often, it is very difficult to imagine the gap in sensor sizing just by going through specs. The photograph underneath may offer you a stronger sense of the sensor measurements in the M550 and S5100.
As you can plainly see, both cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing and the identical megapixels therefore you can expect comparable quality of photos although you should take the launch date of the cameras into account. The older M550 will be behind when it comes to sensor tech.
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Kodak M550 vs Nikon S5100 Specifications
| Kodak EasyShare M550 | Nikon Coolpix S5100 | |
|---|---|---|
| General Information | ||
| Manufacturer | Kodak | Nikon |
| Model | Kodak EasyShare M550 | Nikon Coolpix S5100 |
| Category | Small Sensor Compact | Small Sensor Compact |
| Released | 2010-01-05 | 2010-08-17 |
| Body design | Compact | Compact |
| Sensor Information | ||
| Processor | - | Expeed C2 |
| 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 | 12MP | 12MP |
| Anti aliasing filter | ||
| Aspect ratio | 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 4:3 and 16:9 |
| Full resolution | 4000 x 3000 | 4000 x 3000 |
| Max native ISO | 1000 | 1600 |
| Min native ISO | 64 | 100 |
| RAW photos | ||
| Autofocusing | ||
| Focus manually | ||
| AF touch | ||
| Continuous AF | ||
| Single AF | ||
| Tracking AF | ||
| AF selectice | ||
| AF center weighted | ||
| AF multi area | ||
| Live view AF | ||
| Face detect focusing | ||
| Contract detect focusing | ||
| Phase detect focusing | ||
| Cross focus points | - | - |
| Lens | ||
| Lens mounting type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
| Lens focal range | 28-140mm (5.0x) | 28-140mm (5.0x) |
| Maximum aperture | - | f/2.7-6.6 |
| Macro focus range | 10cm | 2cm |
| Crop factor | 5.8 | 5.8 |
| Screen | ||
| Range of display | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
| Display diagonal | 2.7 inches | 2.7 inches |
| Resolution of display | 230 thousand dot | 230 thousand dot |
| Selfie friendly | ||
| Liveview | ||
| Touch capability | ||
| Viewfinder Information | ||
| Viewfinder type | None | None |
| Features | ||
| Lowest shutter speed | 30 secs | 4 secs |
| Highest shutter speed | 1/1400 secs | 1/1500 secs |
| Shutter priority | ||
| Aperture priority | ||
| Expose Manually | ||
| Set WB | ||
| Image stabilization | ||
| Integrated flash | ||
| Flash range | 3.50 m | - |
| Flash settings | Auto, Fill-in, Red-Eye reduction, Off | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in, Slow Syncro |
| Hot shoe | ||
| AE bracketing | ||
| White balance 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 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) |
| Max video resolution | 640x480 | 1280x720 |
| Video 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 | ||
| Environment seal | ||
| Water proof | ||
| Dust proof | ||
| Shock proof | ||
| Crush proof | ||
| Freeze proof | ||
| Weight | 125 gr (0.28 pounds) | 132 gr (0.29 pounds) |
| Dimensions | 98 x 58 x 23mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.9") | 97 x 57 x 22mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.9") |
| 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 model | KLIC-7006 | EN-EL10 |
| Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec, double) | Yes |
| Time lapse recording | ||
| Storage media | SD/SDHC card, Internal | SD/SDHC, Internal |
| Storage slots | Single | Single |
| Price at launch | $119 | $200 |