Kodak M550 vs Nikon S6200

In this article, we are analyzing the Kodak M550 and Nikon S6200, both Small Sensor Compact cameras by manufacturers Kodak and Nikon. There is a significant difference among the sensor resolutions of the M550 (12MP) and S6200 (16MP) but they possess the same exact sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The M550 was manufactured 19 months before the S6200 making the cameras a generation away from each other. Each of the cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before getting through a thorough comparison, below is a brief synopsis of how the M550 matches up vs the S6200 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

The following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Kodak EasyShare M550 and Nikon Coolpix S6200. The entire galleries are viewable at Kodak M550 Gallery and Nikon S6200 Gallery.

For those who are intending to travel with your camera frequently, you should factor its weight and dimensions. The Kodak M550 has 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) while the Nikon S6200 has dimensions of 93mm x 58mm x 26mm (3.7" x 2.3" x 1.0") having a weight of 160 grams (0.35 lbs).

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Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you choose at that time. Here is the front view dimension comparison of the M550 versus the S6200.

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability rating of the M550 and S6200 is 95 and 94 respectively.

Oftentimes, it can be tough to visualise the gap in sensor dimensions merely by viewing technical specs. The image here might provide you a clearer sense of the sensor dimensions in the M550 and S6200.

As you can tell, both of those cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing but not the same resolution. You should anticipate the Nikon S6200 to render greater detail due to its extra 4MP. Greater resolution will make it easier to crop images a little more aggressively. The more aged M550 will be behind when it comes to sensor innovation.