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Kodak M550 vs Nikon S630

Portability
95
Imaging
35
Features
20
Overall
29
Kodak EasyShare M550 front
 
Nikon Coolpix S630 front
Portability
95
Imaging
34
Features
17
Overall
27

Kodak M550 vs Nikon S630 Key Specs

Kodak M550
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 64 - 1000
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 28-140mm (F) lens
  • 125g - 98 x 58 x 23mm
  • Launched January 2010
Nikon S630
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 64 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 37-260mm (F3.5-5.3) lens
  • 140g - 97 x 58 x 26mm
  • Launched February 2009
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Kodak M550 vs Nikon S630 Overview

Here is a extensive comparison of the Kodak M550 vs Nikon S630, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras by competitors Kodak and Nikon. The image resolution of the M550 (12MP) and the S630 (12MP) is relatively similar and they feature the exact same sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The M550 was released 12 months later than the S630 which means that they are both of a similar age. Both cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before delving through a more detailed comparison, below is a simple overview of how the M550 grades vs the S630 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Kodak M550 over the Nikon S630

 M550 S630 
LaunchedJanuary 2010February 2009Fresher by 12 months

Reasons to pick Nikon S630 over the Kodak M550

 S630 M550 

Common features in the Kodak M550 and Nikon S630

 M550 S630 
Manually focus No manual focusing
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen dimension2.7"2.7"Identical screen sizing
Screen resolution230k230kExact same screen resolution
Selfie screen Neither offers selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Neither offers Touch friendly screen

Kodak M550 vs Nikon S630 Physical Comparison

When you are intending to carry your camera regularly, you will want to take into account its weight and dimensions. The Kodak M550 offers outside measurements of 98mm x 58mm x 23mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.9") accompanied by a weight of 125 grams (0.28 lbs) and the Nikon S630 has dimensions of 97mm x 58mm x 26mm (3.8" x 2.3" x 1.0") accompanied by a weight of 140 grams (0.31 lbs).

Analyze the Kodak M550 vs Nikon S630 in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Always remember, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you choose at that moment. Underneath is the front view dimension comparison of the M550 vs the S630.

Kodak M550 vs Nikon S630 size comparison

Using size and weight, the portability grade of the M550 and S630 is 95 and 95 respectively.

Kodak M550 vs Nikon S630 top view buttons comparison

Kodak M550 vs Nikon S630 Sensor Comparison

Generally, its tough to imagine the contrast between sensor sizing only by reading a spec sheet. The graphic here may provide you a better sense of the sensor measurements in the M550 and S630.

As you can see, each of these cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements and the same exact resolution therefore you can expect similar quality of images though you might want to factor the launch date of the products into consideration. The newer M550 should have an advantage with regard to sensor technology.

Kodak M550 vs Nikon S630 sensor size comparison

Kodak M550 vs Nikon S630 Screen and ViewFinder

Kodak M550 vs Nikon S630 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
Photography Glossary

Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Kodak M550 Portrait photography advice
Nikon S630 Portrait photography advice
21
manual focus not available
no manual mode
cannot use external flash
megapixel count low (12MP)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
20
focusing manually not possible
manual exposure not available
cannot use external flash
low MP (12 megapixels)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
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Street Comparison

Kodak M550 Street photography information
Nikon S630 Street photography information
54
lighter than average (125 grams)
no articulating screen
no image stabilization
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
maximum ISO low (1,000)
56
built in image stabilization (Optical)
screen does not articulate
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Kodak M550 as a Sports photography camera
Nikon S630 as a Sports photography camera
17
maximum shutter speed is a little low (1/1,400 seconds)
no shutter priority
no image stabilization
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
has no phase detect auto focus
27
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lack of shutter priority mode
low MP (12MP)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Kodak M550 Travel photography features
Nikon S630 Travel photography features
67
lighter than average (125 grams)
flash built-in
quite wide (28mm)
good max aperture (f)
does not have Time Lapse mode
megapixel count low (12MP)
does not contain selfie friendly display
56
built-in flash
great zoom (260mm)
doesn't have Timelapse mode
low MP (12 megapixels)
doesn't have selfie friendly screen
wide angle not good (37mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Kodak M550
Landscape photography with Nikon S630
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quite wide (28mm)
good max aperture (f)
manual focus not available
cannot switch lens (fixed lens mount)
screen is small (2.7 inch)
no manual mode
no image stabilization
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
maximum ISO low (1,000)
has no RAW files
does not have Time Lapse mode
27
built in image stabilization (Optical)
focusing manually not possible
cannot change lenses (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not good (37mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
screen is small (2.7")
manual exposure not available
low MP (12MP)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
doesn't have Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Kodak M550 Vlogging factors
Nikon S630 Vlogging factors
31
quite wide (28mm)
good max aperture (f)
lighter than average (125g)
does not contain selfie friendly display
no image stabilization
low res video (640 x 480 resolution)
does not have external mic jack
25
built in image stabilization (Optical)
wide angle not good (37mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
doesn't have selfie friendly screen
video res low (640 x 480 pixels)
doesn't have microphone port
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Kodak M550 vs Nikon S630 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Kodak M550 and Nikon S630
 Kodak EasyShare M550Nikon Coolpix S630
General Information
Brand Name Kodak Nikon
Model Kodak EasyShare M550 Nikon Coolpix S630
Class Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Launched 2010-01-05 2009-02-03
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.08 x 4.56mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 12MP 12MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Highest resolution 4000 x 3000 4000 x 3000
Highest native ISO 1000 6400
Minimum native ISO 64 64
RAW support
Autofocusing
Manual focus
AF touch
AF continuous
Single AF
AF tracking
Selective AF
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detection AF
Contract detection AF
Phase detection AF
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 28-140mm (5.0x) 37-260mm (7.0x)
Max aperture - f/3.5-5.3
Macro focus distance 10cm -
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.9
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 2.7 inches 2.7 inches
Screen resolution 230 thousand dot 230 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 30 seconds 8 seconds
Highest shutter speed 1/1400 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Continuous shooting speed - 11.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Change WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 3.50 m -
Flash options Auto, Fill-in, Red-Eye reduction, Off Auto, Red-Eye reduction, Off, On, Slow sync
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Video resolutions 640 x 480 (30 fps) 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Highest video resolution 640x480 640x480
Video format - Motion JPEG
Microphone 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 proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 125g (0.28 pounds) 140g (0.31 pounds)
Dimensions 98 x 58 x 23mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.9") 97 x 58 x 26mm (3.8" x 2.3" x 1.0")
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 model KLIC-7006 EN-L12
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, double) Yes (3 or 10 sec)
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SD/SDHC card, Internal SD/SDHC, Internal
Storage slots One One
Launch price $119 $240