Kodak M550 vs Nikon S5200

Let's examine more closely at the Kodak M550 and Nikon S5200, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras by competitors Kodak and Nikon. There is a crucial difference between the sensor resolutions of the M550 (12MP) and S5200 (16MP) but they come with the same exact sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The M550 was released 4 years earlier than the S5200 and that is quite a serious gap as far as tech is concerned. Both the cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before diving in to a step-by-step comparison, below is a concise overview of how the M550 scores versus the S5200 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Following is a preview of the gallery photos for Kodak EasyShare M550 and Nikon Coolpix S5200. The complete galleries are provided at Kodak M550 Gallery and Nikon S5200 Gallery.

For those who are planning to carry your camera frequently, you will need to think about its weight and size. The Kodak M550 offers external measurements of 98mm x 58mm x 23mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.9") having a weight of 125 grams (0.28 lbs) whilst the Nikon S5200 has specifications of 98mm x 58mm x 22mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.9") and a weight of 146 grams (0.32 lbs).

Examine the Kodak M550 and Nikon S5200 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you are working with at that time. Underneath is the front view dimension comparison of the M550 against the S5200.

Using size and weight, the portability rating of the M550 and S5200 is 95 and 95 respectively.

Usually, its hard to visualize the gap between sensor sizing purely by reading through technical specs. The photograph here will give you a better sense of the sensor measurements in the M550 and S5200.

As you can tell, the 2 cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing albeit different resolution. You should count on the Nikon S5200 to give you greater detail as a result of its extra 4 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also make it easier to crop shots a little more aggressively. The older M550 is going to be disadvantaged in sensor tech.