Kodak M550 vs Nikon S6100
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Kodak M550 vs Nikon S6100 Key Specs
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- 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
- Announced January 2010
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- 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Screen
- ISO 80 - 3200
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 28-196mm (F3.7-5.6) lens
- 175g - 98 x 58 x 27mm
- Launched February 2011
Kodak M550 vs Nikon S6100 Overview
The following is a in depth comparison of the Kodak M550 versus Nikon S6100, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras by competitors Kodak and Nikon. There exists a noticeable gap between the image resolutions of the M550 (12MP) and S6100 (16MP) but they possess the same exact sensor sizing (1/2.3").
Sora from OpenAI releases its first ever music videoThe M550 was introduced 13 months prior to the S6100 which makes the cameras a generation away from one another. Each of these cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).
Before delving in to a step-by-step comparison, below is a simple summation of how the M550 scores against the S6100 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.
Kodak M550 vs Nikon S6100 Gallery
This is a preview of the gallery photos for Kodak EasyShare M550 & Nikon Coolpix S6100. The whole galleries are provided at Kodak M550 Gallery & Nikon S6100 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Kodak M550 over the Nikon S6100
M550 | S6100 |
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Reasons to pick Nikon S6100 over the Kodak M550
S6100 | M550 | |||
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Launched | February 2011 | January 2010 | Newer by 13 months | |
Manually focus | More exact focus | |||
Screen sizing | 3" | 2.7" | Bigger screen (+0.3") | |
Screen resolution | 460k | 230k | Crisper screen (+230k dot) | |
Touch friendly screen | Quickly navigate |
Common features in the Kodak M550 and Nikon S6100
M550 | S6100 | |||
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Screen type | Fixed | Fixed | Fixed screen | |
Selfie screen | Neither includes selfie screen |
Kodak M550 vs Nikon S6100 Physical Comparison
If you're intending to travel with your camera often, you should think about its weight and volume. The Kodak M550 features outside dimensions of 98mm x 58mm x 23mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.9") accompanied by a weight of 125 grams (0.28 lbs) while the Nikon S6100 has sizing of 98mm x 58mm x 27mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 1.1") along with a weight of 175 grams (0.39 lbs).
Contrast the Kodak M550 versus Nikon S6100 in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.Remember that, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you have during that time. Following is the front view measurements comparison of the M550 and the S6100.
Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the M550 and S6100 is 95 and 93 respectively.
Kodak M550 vs Nikon S6100 Sensor Comparison
More often than not, it is very tough to envision the difference between sensor dimensions merely by reviewing specs. The image underneath should provide you a clearer sense of the sensor dimensions in the M550 and S6100.
As you can plainly see, both of those cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing albeit not the same resolution. You can count on the Nikon S6100 to deliver more detail using its extra 4 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also let you crop pictures far more aggressively. The more aged M550 is going to be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor technology.
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Kodak M550 vs Nikon S6100 Specifications
Kodak EasyShare M550 | Nikon Coolpix S6100 | |
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General Information | ||
Brand | Kodak | Nikon |
Model | Kodak EasyShare M550 | Nikon Coolpix S6100 |
Class | Small Sensor Compact | Small Sensor Compact |
Announced | 2010-01-05 | 2011-02-09 |
Physical type | Compact | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Processor Chip | - | Expeed C2 |
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 area | 28.1mm² | 28.1mm² |
Sensor resolution | 12 megapixel | 16 megapixel |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 4:3 and 16:9 |
Maximum resolution | 4000 x 3000 | 4608 x 3456 |
Maximum native ISO | 1000 | 3200 |
Min native ISO | 64 | 80 |
RAW format | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focus | ||
Touch focus | ||
Continuous AF | ||
Single AF | ||
Tracking AF | ||
Selective AF | ||
AF center weighted | ||
AF multi area | ||
AF live view | ||
Face detect AF | ||
Contract detect AF | ||
Phase detect AF | ||
Number of focus points | - | 9 |
Lens | ||
Lens mount | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens focal range | 28-140mm (5.0x) | 28-196mm (7.0x) |
Maximal aperture | - | f/3.7-5.6 |
Macro focus distance | 10cm | 3cm |
Crop factor | 5.8 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Type of display | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Display size | 2.7 inches | 3 inches |
Resolution of display | 230 thousand dots | 460 thousand dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch screen | ||
Display technology | - | TFT touchscreen LCD with Anti-reflection coating |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | None | None |
Features | ||
Slowest shutter speed | 30s | 4s |
Maximum shutter speed | 1/1400s | 1/2000s |
Continuous shooting rate | - | 1.0 frames per sec |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manually set exposure | ||
Custom WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Built-in flash | ||
Flash range | 3.50 m | 4.50 m |
Flash settings | Auto, Fill-in, Red-Eye reduction, Off | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye |
External flash | ||
Auto exposure bracketing | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment exposure | ||
Average exposure | ||
Spot exposure | ||
Partial exposure | ||
AF area exposure | ||
Center weighted exposure | ||
Video features | ||
Supported video resolutions | 640 x 480 (30 fps) | 1280 x 720p (30fps), 640 x 480 (30fps) |
Maximum video resolution | 640x480 | 1280x720 |
Video file format | - | MPEG-4, Motion JPEG |
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 | ||
Environment sealing | ||
Water proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 125 gr (0.28 lb) | 175 gr (0.39 lb) |
Dimensions | 98 x 58 x 23mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.9") | 98 x 58 x 27mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 1.1") |
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 | - | 210 shots |
Form of battery | - | Battery Pack |
Battery model | KLIC-7006 | EN-EL12 |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec, double) | Yes |
Time lapse recording | ||
Storage type | SD/SDHC card, Internal | SD/SDHC/SDXC |
Card slots | 1 | 1 |
Retail price | $119 | $195 |