Kodak M550 vs Nikon S6200
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Kodak M550 vs Nikon S6200 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
- Revealed January 2010
(Full Review)
- 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 2.7" Fixed Display
- ISO 80 - 3200
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 25-250mm (F3.2-5.6) lens
- 160g - 93 x 58 x 26mm
- Released August 2011

Kodak M550 vs Nikon S6200 Overview
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").

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.

Kodak M550 vs Nikon S6200 Gallery
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.
Reasons to pick Kodak M550 over the Nikon S6200
M550 | S6200 |
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Reasons to pick Nikon S6200 over the Kodak M550
S6200 | M550 | |||
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Released | August 2011 | ![]() | January 2010 | Newer by 19 months |
Focus manually | ![]() | More precise focusing |
Common features in the Kodak M550 and Nikon S6200
M550 | S6200 | |||
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Display type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed display |
Display sizing | 2.7" | ![]() | 2.7" | Equivalent display dimensions |
Display resolution | 230k | ![]() | 230k | Equal display resolution |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Lack of selfie screen | ||
Touch display | ![]() | Lack of Touch display |
Kodak M550 vs Nikon S6200 Physical Comparison
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).
Analyze the Kodak M550 and Nikon S6200 in the new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.
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.

Kodak M550 vs Nikon S6200 Sensor Comparison
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.

Kodak M550 vs Nikon S6200 Screen and ViewFinder


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Kodak M550 vs Nikon S6200 Specifications
Kodak EasyShare M550 | Nikon Coolpix S6200 | |
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General Information | ||
Company | Kodak | Nikon |
Model type | Kodak EasyShare M550 | Nikon Coolpix S6200 |
Type | Small Sensor Compact | Small Sensor Compact |
Revealed | 2010-01-05 | 2011-08-24 |
Body design | Compact | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Powered by | - | 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 alias 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 |
Minimum native ISO | 64 | 80 |
RAW pictures | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
Touch to focus | ||
AF continuous | ||
AF single | ||
AF tracking | ||
Selective AF | ||
Center weighted AF | ||
Multi area AF | ||
AF live view | ||
Face detect AF | ||
Contract detect AF | ||
Phase detect AF | ||
Cross type focus points | - | - |
Lens | ||
Lens mount type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens zoom range | 28-140mm (5.0x) | 25-250mm (10.0x) |
Max aperture | - | f/3.2-5.6 |
Macro focusing distance | 10cm | 10cm |
Focal length multiplier | 5.8 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Display type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Display diagonal | 2.7 inch | 2.7 inch |
Display resolution | 230k dot | 230k dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch operation | ||
Display technology | - | TFT LCD with Anti-reflection coating |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | None | None |
Features | ||
Slowest shutter speed | 30s | 4s |
Maximum shutter speed | 1/1400s | 1/2000s |
Continuous shooting speed | - | 1.0fps |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manually set exposure | ||
Set WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Inbuilt flash | ||
Flash distance | 3.50 m | - |
Flash modes | Auto, Fill-in, Red-Eye reduction, Off | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye |
External flash | ||
Auto exposure bracketing | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment | ||
Average | ||
Spot | ||
Partial | ||
AF area | ||
Center weighted | ||
Video features | ||
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 jack | ||
Headphone jack | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | None | None |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
GPS | None | None |
Physical | ||
Environmental seal | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 125 gr (0.28 lbs) | 160 gr (0.35 lbs) |
Dimensions | 98 x 58 x 23mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.9") | 93 x 58 x 26mm (3.7" x 2.3" x 1.0") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO All around rating | not tested | not tested |
DXO Color Depth rating | not tested | not tested |
DXO Dynamic range rating | not tested | not tested |
DXO Low light rating | not tested | not tested |
Other | ||
Battery life | - | 250 shots |
Style of battery | - | Battery Pack |
Battery ID | KLIC-7006 | EN-EL12 |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec, double) | Yes |
Time lapse shooting | ||
Type of storage | SD/SDHC card, Internal | SD/SDHC/SDXC |
Storage slots | One | One |
Retail cost | $119 | $229 |