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Kodak M550 vs Nikon S800c

Portability
95
Imaging
34
Features
20
Overall
28
Kodak EasyShare M550 front
 
Nikon Coolpix S800c front
Portability
93
Imaging
39
Features
40
Overall
39

Kodak M550 vs Nikon S800c 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 S800c
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3.5" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 125 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 25-250mm (F3.2-5.8) lens
  • 184g - 111 x 60 x 27mm
  • Launched February 2013
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Kodak M550 vs Nikon S800c Overview

Below, we will be evaluating the Kodak M550 vs Nikon S800c, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras by brands Kodak and Nikon. There is a big difference between the image resolutions of the M550 (12MP) and S800c (16MP) but they come with the exact same sensor size (1/2.3").

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The M550 was released 4 years prior to the S800c and that is quite a big gap as far as tech is concerned. Each of the cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before getting through a in-depth comparison, below is a short introduction of how the M550 grades against the S800c with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Kodak M550 over the Nikon S800c

 M550 S800c 

Reasons to pick Nikon S800c over the Kodak M550

 S800c M550 
LaunchedFebruary 2013January 2010More recent by 37 months
Screen dimension3.5"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.8")
Screen resolution819k230kCrisper screen (+589k dot)
Touch friendly screen Quickly navigate

Common features in the Kodak M550 and Nikon S800c

 M550 S800c 
Focus manually No manual focusing
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen No selfie screen

Kodak M550 vs Nikon S800c Physical Comparison

For anyone who is looking to lug around your camera, you're going to have to factor its weight and proportions. The Kodak M550 has external dimensions of 98mm x 58mm x 23mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.9") and a weight of 125 grams (0.28 lbs) whilst the Nikon S800c has measurements of 111mm x 60mm x 27mm (4.4" x 2.4" x 1.1") accompanied by a weight of 184 grams (0.41 lbs).

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Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you are using at that time. Here is the front view physical size comparison of the M550 against the S800c.

Kodak M550 vs Nikon S800c size comparison

Factoring in size and weight, the portability rating of the M550 and S800c is 95 and 93 respectively.

Kodak M550 vs Nikon S800c top view buttons comparison

Kodak M550 vs Nikon S800c Sensor Comparison

Generally, it is very tough to envision the difference between sensor measurements purely by checking a spec sheet. The graphic below will help give you a better sense of the sensor dimensions in the M550 and S800c.

Clearly, both of these cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements albeit not the same megapixels. You should count on the Nikon S800c to give you extra detail as a result of its extra 4MP. Higher resolution will also enable you to crop photographs much more aggressively. The older M550 is going to be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor innovation.

Kodak M550 vs Nikon S800c sensor size comparison

Kodak M550 vs Nikon S800c Screen and ViewFinder

Kodak M550 vs Nikon S800c Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Kodak M550 Portrait photography details
Nikon S800c Portrait photography details
20
focusing manually not possible
manual exposure not possible
no external flash support
sensor resolution not great (12 megapixels)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
34
decent MP (16MP)
includes face detect autofocus
no manual focus
no manual mode
external flash not possible
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
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Street Comparison

Kodak M550 as a Street photography camera
Nikon S800c as a Street photography camera
53
lighter than competitors in class (125 grams)
screen does not articulate
does not have image stabilization
small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
max ISO too low (1,000)
57
image stabilization (Optical)
screen is fixed
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Kodak M550 Sports photography factors
Nikon S800c Sports photography factors
17
max shutter speed is low (1/1,400s)
no shutter priority
does not have image stabilization
sensor resolution not great (12 megapixels)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect AF
40
image stabilization (Optical)
decent MP (16MP)
includes tracking focus
no shutter priority
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
terrible battery pack (140 shots)
has no phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Kodak M550 as a Travel photography camera
Nikon S800c as a Travel photography camera
67
lighter than competitors in class (125 grams)
has built in flash
rather wide (28mm)
very good maximum aperture (f)
does not have Timelapse mode
sensor resolution not great (12MP)
screen is not selfie friendly
65
decent MP (16 megapixels)
has built in flash
reasonably wide (25mm)
great zoom (250mm)
no Time Lapse mode
terrible battery pack (140 per charge)
screen isn't selfie friendly
slow max aperture (f3.2)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Kodak M550
Landscape photography with Nikon S800c
31
rather wide (28mm)
very good maximum aperture (f)
focusing manually not possible
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
screen is somewhat small (2.7 inch)
manual exposure not possible
does not have image stabilization
sensor resolution not great (12MP)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
max ISO too low (1,000)
does not have RAW support
does not have Timelapse mode
41
reasonably wide (25mm)
screen larger than average (3.5 inch)
image stabilization (Optical)
decent MP (16 megapixels)
no manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.2)
no manual mode
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
terrible battery pack (140 CIPA)
no Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Kodak M550 as a Vlogging camera
Nikon S800c as a Vlogging camera
30
rather wide (28mm)
very good maximum aperture (f)
lighter than competitors in class (125 grams)
screen is not selfie friendly
does not have image stabilization
video res low (640 x 480 pxls)
does not have external microphone port
35
reasonably wide (25mm)
touch screen
image stabilization (Optical)
includes face detect autofocus
video res high (1920 x 1080 resolution)
slow max aperture (f3.2)
screen isn't selfie friendly
no mic port
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Kodak M550 vs Nikon S800c Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Kodak M550 and Nikon S800c
 Kodak EasyShare M550Nikon Coolpix S800c
General Information
Make Kodak Nikon
Model Kodak EasyShare M550 Nikon Coolpix S800c
Category Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Launched 2010-01-05 2013-02-04
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor - Expeed C2
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 surface area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 12MP 16MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 -
Peak resolution 4000 x 3000 4608 x 3456
Highest native ISO 1000 3200
Min native ISO 64 125
RAW support
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
Continuous AF
Single AF
AF tracking
AF selectice
Center weighted AF
AF multi area
Live view AF
Face detection AF
Contract detection AF
Phase detection AF
Number of focus points - 9
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 28-140mm (5.0x) 25-250mm (10.0x)
Highest aperture - f/3.2-5.8
Macro focus range 10cm 10cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Range of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 2.7" 3.5"
Screen resolution 230k dot 819k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Screen technology - OLED panel with Anti-reflection coating
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Min shutter speed 30 secs 4 secs
Max shutter speed 1/1400 secs 1/4000 secs
Continuous shutter speed - 8.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Set WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 3.50 m -
Flash modes Auto, Fill-in, Red-Eye reduction, Off -
External flash
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Supported video resolutions 640 x 480 (30 fps) 1920 x 1080 (30 fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Highest video resolution 640x480 1920x1080
Video file format - MPEG-4, H.264
Mic jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless None Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 3.0 (5 GBit/sec)
GPS None BuiltIn
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 125 gr (0.28 pounds) 184 gr (0.41 pounds)
Dimensions 98 x 58 x 23mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.9") 111 x 60 x 27mm (4.4" x 2.4" x 1.1")
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 life - 140 photos
Form of battery - Battery Pack
Battery model KLIC-7006 EN-EL12
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, double) Yes (10 or 2 seconds)
Time lapse recording
Storage media SD/SDHC card, Internal SD/SDHC
Storage slots 1 1
Price at release $119 $290