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Kodak M550 vs Nikon S640

Portability
95
Imaging
35
Features
20
Overall
29
Kodak EasyShare M550 front
 
Nikon Coolpix S640 front
Portability
96
Imaging
35
Features
24
Overall
30

Kodak M550 vs Nikon S640 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 S640
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1/8000s Maximum Shutter
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-140mm (F2.7-6.6) lens
  • 130g - 91 x 55 x 21mm
  • Released August 2009
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Kodak M550 vs Nikon S640 Overview

Here, we will be contrasting the Kodak M550 vs Nikon S640, both Small Sensor Compact cameras by manufacturers Kodak and Nikon. The resolution of the M550 (12MP) and the S640 (12MP) is relatively close and both cameras provide the identical sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The M550 was revealed 6 months after the S640 and they are of a similar age. Both of the cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before going straight to a thorough comparison, here is a brief highlight of how the M550 scores against the S640 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Kodak M550 over the Nikon S640

 M550 S640 

Reasons to pick Nikon S640 over the Kodak M550

 S640 M550 

Common features in the Kodak M550 and Nikon S640

 M550 S640 
ReleasedJanuary 2010August 2009Same age
Manual focus No manual focus
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen size2.7"2.7"Same screen measurement
Screen resolution230k230kExact same screen resolution
Selfie screen Lack of selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Neither offers Touch friendly screen

Kodak M550 vs Nikon S640 Physical Comparison

In case you're aiming to carry around your camera, you need to think about its weight and proportions. The Kodak M550 offers exterior 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 S640 has measurements of 91mm x 55mm x 21mm (3.6" x 2.2" x 0.8") accompanied by a weight of 130 grams (0.29 lbs).

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Take into account, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you have chosen at that time. The following is a front view sizing comparison of the M550 against the S640.

Kodak M550 vs Nikon S640 size comparison

Considering size and weight, the portability rating of the M550 and S640 is 95 and 96 respectively.

Kodak M550 vs Nikon S640 top view buttons comparison

Kodak M550 vs Nikon S640 Sensor Comparison

Often, it is tough to see the difference in sensor sizes only by researching a spec sheet. The picture below will offer you a more clear sense of the sensor sizes in the M550 and S640.

Clearly, each of these cameras come with the identical sensor size and the exact same MP and you can expect comparable quality of files although you will need to consider the age of the cameras into account.

Kodak M550 vs Nikon S640 sensor size comparison

Kodak M550 vs Nikon S640 Screen and ViewFinder

Kodak M550 vs Nikon S640 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Kodak M550
Portrait photography with Nikon S640
21
lack of manual focus
manual exposure not available
external flash not possible
low MP (12MP)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
21
no manual focus
manual mode not available
external flash not possible
MP count low (12MP)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Kodak M550
Street photography with Nikon S640
54
lighter than competitors in class (125 grams)
no moving screen
does not have image stabilization
small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
low max ISO (1,000)
63
has image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition in class (130 grams)
no articulating screen
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Kodak M550 Sports photography details
Nikon S640 Sports photography details
17
low max shutter speed (1/1,400 seconds)
lack of shutter priority mode
does not have image stabilization
low MP (12 megapixels)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect autofocus
34
max shutter speed is good (1/8,000s)
has image stabilization (Optical)
no shutter priority mode
MP count low (12 megapixels)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Kodak M550 Travel photography info
Nikon S640 Travel photography info
67
lighter than competitors in class (125 grams)
flash built-in
reasonably wide (28mm)
good max aperture (f)
no Timelapse mode
low MP (12MP)
screen isn't selfie friendly
62
lighter than competition in class (130g)
has built in flash
really wide (28mm)
lack of Time Lapse function
MP count low (12MP)
screen isn't selfie friendly
slow max aperture (f2.7)
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Landscape Comparison

Kodak M550 Landscape photography info
Nikon S640 Landscape photography info
31
reasonably wide (28mm)
good max aperture (f)
lack of manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
screen is small (2.7 inches)
manual exposure not available
does not have image stabilization
low MP (12 megapixels)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
low max ISO (1,000)
does not have RAW format
no Timelapse mode
32
really wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
no manual focus
cannot swap lenses (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f2.7)
screen is small (2.7 inch)
manual mode not available
MP count low (12MP)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
lack of Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Kodak M550 Vlogging info
Nikon S640 Vlogging info
31
reasonably wide (28mm)
good max aperture (f)
lighter than competitors in class (125 grams)
screen isn't selfie friendly
does not have image stabilization
low res video (640 x 480 pixels)
no microphone jack
31
really wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition in class (130g)
slow max aperture (f2.7)
screen isn't selfie friendly
low quality video (1280 x 720 pixels)
lack of mic port
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Kodak M550 vs Nikon S640 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Kodak M550 and Nikon S640
 Kodak EasyShare M550Nikon Coolpix S640
General Information
Brand Name Kodak Nikon
Model Kodak EasyShare M550 Nikon Coolpix S640
Type Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Introduced 2010-01-05 2009-08-04
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor - Expeed
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 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 4:3 and 16:9
Peak resolution 4000 x 3000 4000 x 3000
Highest native ISO 1000 6400
Lowest native ISO 64 100
RAW images
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 28-140mm (5.0x) 28-140mm (5.0x)
Highest aperture - f/2.7-6.6
Macro focus range 10cm 2cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.9
Screen
Range of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 2.7 inch 2.7 inch
Screen resolution 230k dot 230k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 30 secs 30 secs
Fastest shutter speed 1/1400 secs 1/8000 secs
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 3.50 m -
Flash modes Auto, Fill-in, Red-Eye reduction, Off -
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
WB 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 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Highest video resolution 640x480 1280x720
Video data format - 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
Environment seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 125 gr (0.28 lb) 130 gr (0.29 lb)
Physical dimensions 98 x 58 x 23mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.9") 91 x 55 x 21mm (3.6" x 2.2" x 0.8")
DXO scores
DXO Overall 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-EL12
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, double) Yes
Time lapse feature
Storage media SD/SDHC card, Internal SD/SDHC, Internal
Storage slots One One
Cost at release $119 $225