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Kodak M550 vs Nikon S6100

Portability
95
Imaging
35
Features
20
Overall
29
Kodak EasyShare M550 front
 
Nikon Coolpix S6100 front
Portability
93
Imaging
39
Features
39
Overall
39

Kodak M550 vs Nikon S6100 Key Specs

Kodak M550
(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
  • Announced January 2010
Nikon S6100
(Full Review)
  • 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
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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").

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The 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.

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Reasons to pick Kodak M550 over the Nikon S6100

 M550 S6100 

Reasons to pick Nikon S6100 over the Kodak M550

 S6100 M550 
LaunchedFebruary 2011January 2010Newer by 13 months
Manually focus More exact focus
Screen sizing3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Screen resolution460k230kCrisper screen (+230k dot)
Touch friendly screen Quickly navigate

Common features in the Kodak M550 and Nikon S6100

 M550 S6100 
Screen typeFixed 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. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

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.

Kodak M550 vs Nikon S6100 size comparison

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the M550 and S6100 is 95 and 93 respectively.

Kodak M550 vs Nikon S6100 top view buttons comparison

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.

Kodak M550 vs Nikon S6100 sensor size comparison

Kodak M550 vs Nikon S6100 Screen and ViewFinder

Kodak M550 vs Nikon S6100 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Kodak M550 Portrait photography information
Nikon S6100 Portrait photography information
21
manual focus not available
no manual mode
cannot use external flash
low resolution sensor (12MP)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
40
manual focus
good MP (16MP)
has face detect autofocus
no manual exposure
no external flash support
sensor is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
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Street Comparison

Kodak M550 Street photography info
Nikon S6100 Street photography info
54
lighter than competition in class (125g)
no moving screen
does not have image stabilization
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
maximum ISO low (1,000)
62
built in image stabilization (Optical)
features focus by touch
no moving screen
sensor is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Kodak M550 as a Sports photography camera
Nikon S6100 as a Sports photography camera
17
max shutter speed is low (1/1,400s)
no shutter priority mode
does not have image stabilization
low resolution sensor (12 megapixels)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect auto focus
38
built in image stabilization (Optical)
good MP (16MP)
has tracking focus
low frames per second (1.0 frames/s)
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor is small (1/2.3")
low battery (210 per charge)
doesn't have phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Kodak M550
Travel photography with Nikon S6100
67
lighter than competition in class (125 grams)
flash built-in
really wide (28mm)
fast maximum aperture (f)
no Timelapse function
low resolution sensor (12MP)
screen isn't selfie friendly
65
features focus by touch
good MP (16MP)
flash built-in
quite wide (28mm)
missing Time Lapse function
low battery (210 per charge)
display isn't selfie friendly
slow max aperture (f3.7)
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Landscape Comparison

Kodak M550 Landscape photography information
Nikon S6100 Landscape photography information
31
really wide (28mm)
fast maximum aperture (f)
manual focus not available
cannot switch lenses (fixed lens mount)
screen is somewhat small (2.7 inch)
no manual mode
does not have image stabilization
low resolution sensor (12MP)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
maximum ISO low (1,000)
doesn't have RAW files
no Timelapse function
45
manual focus
quite wide (28mm)
good sized screen (3")
built in image stabilization (Optical)
good MP (16 megapixels)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.7)
no manual exposure
sensor is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
low battery (210 per charge)
missing Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Kodak M550 Vlogging advice
Nikon S6100 Vlogging advice
31
really wide (28mm)
fast maximum aperture (f)
lighter than competition in class (125g)
screen isn't selfie friendly
does not have image stabilization
video res low (640 x 480 pxls)
no external microphone socket
32
quite wide (28mm)
touchscreen
built in image stabilization (Optical)
has face detect autofocus
slow max aperture (f3.7)
display isn't selfie friendly
low res video (1280 x 720 resolution)
missing mic support
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Kodak M550 vs Nikon S6100 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Kodak M550 and Nikon S6100
 Kodak EasyShare M550Nikon Coolpix S6100
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