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Kodak M550 vs Nikon S6300

Portability
95
Imaging
34
Features
20
Overall
28
Kodak EasyShare M550 front
 
Nikon Coolpix S6300 front
Portability
94
Imaging
38
Features
35
Overall
36

Kodak M550 vs Nikon S6300 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
  • Introduced January 2010
Nikon S6300
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 125 - 3200
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1/8000s Maximum Shutter
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 25-250mm (F3.2-5.8) lens
  • 160g - 94 x 58 x 26mm
  • Released February 2012
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Kodak M550 vs Nikon S6300 Overview

Lets look more closely at the Kodak M550 vs Nikon S6300, both Small Sensor Compact cameras by companies Kodak and Nikon. There is a noticeable difference among the image resolutions of the M550 (12MP) and S6300 (16MP) but they enjoy the same exact sensor size (1/2.3").

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The M550 was unveiled 3 years earlier than the S6300 which is a fairly sizable difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Each of the cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before we go straight into a thorough comparison, below is a concise highlight of how the M550 scores versus the S6300 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Kodak M550 over the Nikon S6300

 M550 S6300 

Reasons to pick Nikon S6300 over the Kodak M550

 S6300 M550 
ReleasedFebruary 2012January 2010Newer by 25 months

Common features in the Kodak M550 and Nikon S6300

 M550 S6300 
Manual focus Lack of manual focus
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen sizing2.7"2.7"Equivalent screen size
Screen resolution230k230kThe same screen resolution
Selfie screen Neither comes with selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Absent Touch friendly screen

Kodak M550 vs Nikon S6300 Physical Comparison

If you are planning to travel with your camera regularly, you will need to think about its weight and proportions. The Kodak M550 comes with external measurements of 98mm x 58mm x 23mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.9") along with a weight of 125 grams (0.28 lbs) whilst the Nikon S6300 has measurements of 94mm x 58mm x 26mm (3.7" x 2.3" x 1.0") accompanied by a weight of 160 grams (0.35 lbs).

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Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you select at the time. Here is the front view dimensions comparison of the M550 vs the S6300.

Kodak M550 vs Nikon S6300 size comparison

Factoring in size and weight, the portability grade of the M550 and S6300 is 95 and 94 respectively.

Kodak M550 vs Nikon S6300 top view buttons comparison

Kodak M550 vs Nikon S6300 Sensor Comparison

Usually, it's hard to envision the gap in sensor dimensions only by seeing a spec sheet. The pic underneath may give you a stronger sense of the sensor measurements in the M550 and S6300.

As you can see, the two cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing albeit not the same megapixels. You can expect the Nikon S6300 to provide more detail having an extra 4 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also let you crop shots far more aggressively. The more aged M550 will be behind in sensor technology.

Kodak M550 vs Nikon S6300 sensor size comparison

Kodak M550 vs Nikon S6300 Screen and ViewFinder

Kodak M550 vs Nikon S6300 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Kodak M550 Portrait photography info
Nikon S6300 Portrait photography info
20
lack of manual focus
manual exposure not possible
external flash not possible
sensor resolution low (12MP)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
34
megapixel count decent (16 megapixels)
comes with face detection autofocus
focusing manually not possible
no manual control
cannot use external flash
small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW support
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Street Comparison

Kodak M550 Street photography highlights
Nikon S6300 Street photography highlights
53
lighter than competitors in class (125g)
fixed screen
lack of image stabilization
small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
low max ISO (1,000)
57
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
no articulating screen
small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Kodak M550
Sports photography with Nikon S6300
17
maximum shutter speed is a little low (1/1,400s)
lack of shutter priority mode
lack of image stabilization
sensor resolution low (12MP)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect AF
44
max shutter speed is good (1/8,000 seconds)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
megapixel count decent (16 megapixels)
comes with tracking autofocus
low fps (6.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority mode
small sensor size (1/2.3")
no phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Kodak M550 Travel photography info
Nikon S6300 Travel photography info
67
lighter than competitors in class (125g)
built-in flash
pretty wide (28mm)
very good max aperture (f)
no Time Lapse recording
sensor resolution low (12MP)
doesn't have selfie friendly screen
68
megapixel count decent (16MP)
has built in flash
pretty wide (25mm)
long reach (250mm)
lack of Time Lapse function
does not feature selfie friendly screen
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.2)
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Landscape Comparison

Kodak M550 Landscape photography advice
Nikon S6300 Landscape photography advice
31
pretty wide (28mm)
very good max aperture (f)
lack of manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
tiny screen (2.7")
manual exposure not possible
lack of image stabilization
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
low max ISO (1,000)
doesn't have RAW files
no Time Lapse recording
38
pretty wide (25mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
megapixel count decent (16 megapixels)
focusing manually not possible
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.2)
screen is somewhat small (2.7 inches)
no manual control
small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW support
lack of Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Kodak M550 Vlogging details
Nikon S6300 Vlogging details
30
pretty wide (28mm)
very good max aperture (f)
lighter than competitors in class (125g)
doesn't have selfie friendly screen
lack of image stabilization
low quality video (640 x 480 pixels)
no mic port
34
pretty wide (25mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
comes with face detection autofocus
video res high (1920 x 1080 resolution)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.2)
does not feature selfie friendly screen
lack of external mic jack
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Kodak M550 vs Nikon S6300 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Kodak M550 and Nikon S6300
 Kodak EasyShare M550Nikon Coolpix S6300
General Information
Brand Name Kodak Nikon
Model type Kodak EasyShare M550 Nikon Coolpix S6300
Class Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Introduced 2010-01-05 2012-02-01
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Sensor type CCD BSI-CMOS
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
Highest Possible resolution 4000 x 3000 4608 x 3456
Maximum native ISO 1000 3200
Min native ISO 64 125
RAW format
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 28-140mm (5.0x) 25-250mm (10.0x)
Highest aperture - f/3.2-5.8
Macro focusing range 10cm 10cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 2.7 inches 2.7 inches
Resolution of screen 230k dot 230k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Screen technology - TFT-LCD with Anti-reflection coating
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 30 seconds 30 seconds
Fastest shutter speed 1/1400 seconds 1/8000 seconds
Continuous shutter speed - 6.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 3.50 m -
Flash modes Auto, Fill-in, Red-Eye reduction, Off Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow-sync
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Video resolutions 640 x 480 (30 fps) 1920 x 1080 (30fps), 1280 x 720p (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30fps)
Maximum video resolution 640x480 1920x1080
Video data format - MPEG-4, H.264
Mic input
Headphone input
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 125g (0.28 lbs) 160g (0.35 lbs)
Dimensions 98 x 58 x 23mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.9") 94 x 58 x 26mm (3.7" x 2.3" x 1.0")
DXO scores
DXO Overall 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 - 230 photos
Battery format - 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
Launch cost $119 $200