Kodak M550 vs Nikon S9700
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Kodak M550 vs Nikon S9700 Key Specs
(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
(Full Review)
- 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Display
- ISO 125 - 6400
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 25-750mm (F3.7-6.4) lens
- 232g - 110 x 64 x 35mm
- Launched February 2014
- Older Model is Nikon S9500
- Replacement is Nikon S9900

Kodak M550 vs Nikon S9700 Overview
Lets examine more in depth at the Kodak M550 vs Nikon S9700, one being a Small Sensor Compact and the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom by companies Kodak and Nikon. There exists a significant gap among the image resolutions of the M550 (12MP) and S9700 (16MP) but they feature the same exact sensor measurements (1/2.3").

The M550 was brought out 5 years prior to the S9700 and that is a fairly sizable gap as far as camera technology is concerned. The two cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).
Before delving through a detailed comparison, below is a short overview of how the M550 grades against the S9700 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Kodak M550 vs Nikon S9700 Gallery
Here is a sample of the gallery pictures for Kodak EasyShare M550 and Nikon Coolpix S9700. The entire galleries are viewable at Kodak M550 Gallery and Nikon S9700 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Kodak M550 over the Nikon S9700
M550 | S9700 |
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Reasons to pick Nikon S9700 over the Kodak M550
S9700 | M550 | |||
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Launched | February 2014 | ![]() | January 2010 | Fresher by 49 months |
Display sizing | 3" | ![]() | 2.7" | Larger display (+0.3") |
Display resolution | 921k | ![]() | 230k | Crisper display (+691k dot) |
Common features in the Kodak M550 and Nikon S9700
M550 | S9700 | |||
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Manually focus | ![]() | Lack of manual focusing | ||
Display type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed display |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Absent selfie screen | ||
Touch display | ![]() | Absent Touch display |
Kodak M550 vs Nikon S9700 Physical Comparison
In case you're intending to carry your camera often, you'll have to take into account its weight and volume. The Kodak M550 comes with exterior dimensions of 98mm x 58mm x 23mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.9") accompanied by a weight of 125 grams (0.28 lbs) while the Nikon S9700 has sizing of 110mm x 64mm x 35mm (4.3" x 2.5" x 1.4") accompanied by a weight of 232 grams (0.51 lbs).
Examine the Kodak M550 vs Nikon S9700 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you are employing at that moment. Below is the front view measurement comparison of the M550 against the S9700.

Using dimensions and weight, the portability score of the M550 and S9700 is 95 and 90 respectively.

Kodak M550 vs Nikon S9700 Sensor Comparison
Sometimes, it is very difficult to visualise the contrast in sensor sizing merely by looking through technical specs. The photograph here will help provide you a more clear sense of the sensor sizes in the M550 and S9700.
As you have seen, both of the cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing but not the same resolution. You should anticipate the Nikon S9700 to result in extra detail having its extra 4 Megapixels. Greater resolution will allow you to crop images far more aggressively. The older M550 will be behind in sensor technology.

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Kodak M550 vs Nikon S9700 Specifications
Kodak EasyShare M550 | Nikon Coolpix S9700 | |
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General Information | ||
Brand | Kodak | Nikon |
Model | Kodak EasyShare M550 | Nikon Coolpix S9700 |
Class | Small Sensor Compact | Small Sensor Superzoom |
Introduced | 2010-01-05 | 2014-02-07 |
Body design | Compact | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Sensor type | CCD | BSI-CMOS |
Sensor size | 1/2.3" | 1/2.3" |
Sensor measurements | 6.17 x 4.55mm | 6.17 x 4.55mm |
Sensor area | 28.1mm² | 28.1mm² |
Sensor resolution | 12 megapixel | 16 megapixel |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | - |
Maximum resolution | 4000 x 3000 | 4608 x 3456 |
Maximum native ISO | 1000 | 6400 |
Lowest native ISO | 64 | 125 |
RAW pictures | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focus | ||
Autofocus touch | ||
Autofocus continuous | ||
Single autofocus | ||
Tracking autofocus | ||
Selective autofocus | ||
Center weighted autofocus | ||
Multi area autofocus | ||
Autofocus live view | ||
Face detection autofocus | ||
Contract detection autofocus | ||
Phase detection autofocus | ||
Number of focus points | - | 99 |
Lens | ||
Lens mount | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens focal range | 28-140mm (5.0x) | 25-750mm (30.0x) |
Maximum aperture | - | f/3.7-6.4 |
Macro focus range | 10cm | 1cm |
Crop factor | 5.8 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Range of screen | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Screen sizing | 2.7 inch | 3 inch |
Resolution of screen | 230 thousand dot | 921 thousand dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch capability | ||
Screen tech | - | TFT LCD with anti-reflection coating |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | None | None |
Features | ||
Slowest shutter speed | 30 seconds | 8 seconds |
Maximum shutter speed | 1/1400 seconds | 1/2000 seconds |
Continuous shooting speed | - | 7.0 frames/s |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Expose Manually | ||
Exposure compensation | - | Yes |
Change white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Built-in flash | ||
Flash range | 3.50 m | 6.00 m |
Flash modes | Auto, Fill-in, Red-Eye reduction, Off | TTL auto flash with monitor preflashes |
Hot shoe | ||
AE bracketing | ||
WB 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 (30/25p, 60/50i) 1280 x 720 (60/50/30/25/15/12.5p) 960 x 540 (30/25p) 640 x 480 (120/30/25p) 320 x 240 (240p) |
Maximum video resolution | 640x480 | 1920x1080 |
Video data format | - | MPEG-4, H.264 |
Microphone jack | ||
Headphone jack | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | None | Built-In |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
GPS | None | BuiltIn |
Physical | ||
Environment seal | ||
Water proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 125g (0.28 lbs) | 232g (0.51 lbs) |
Dimensions | 98 x 58 x 23mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.9") | 110 x 64 x 35mm (4.3" x 2.5" x 1.4") |
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 life | - | 300 photographs |
Battery form | - | Battery Pack |
Battery model | KLIC-7006 | EN-EL12 |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec, double) | Yes |
Time lapse shooting | ||
Storage media | SD/SDHC card, Internal | SD/SDHC/SDXC |
Storage slots | 1 | 1 |
Cost at launch | $119 | $350 |