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Kodak M550 vs Nikon S9700

Portability
95
Imaging
35
Features
20
Overall
29
Kodak EasyShare M550 front
 
Nikon Coolpix S9700 front
Portability
90
Imaging
40
Features
48
Overall
43

Kodak M550 vs Nikon S9700 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 S9700
(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
Photography Glossary

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").

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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.

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Reasons to pick Kodak M550 over the Nikon S9700

 M550 S9700 

Reasons to pick Nikon S9700 over the Kodak M550

 S9700 M550 
LaunchedFebruary 2014January 2010Fresher by 49 months
Display sizing3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution921k230kCrisper display (+691k dot)

Common features in the Kodak M550 and Nikon S9700

 M550 S9700 
Manually focus Lack of manual focusing
Display typeFixed 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. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

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.

Kodak M550 vs Nikon S9700 size comparison

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

Kodak M550 vs Nikon S9700 top view buttons comparison

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.

Kodak M550 vs Nikon S9700 sensor size comparison

Kodak M550 vs Nikon S9700 Screen and ViewFinder

Kodak M550 vs Nikon S9700 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Kodak M550 as a Portrait photography camera
Nikon S9700 as a Portrait photography camera
21
lack of manual focus
no manual control
no external flash support
resolution not great (12MP)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
37
sensor resolution is decent (16 megapixels)
includes face detect autofocus
manual focus not available
no external flash support
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
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Street Comparison

Kodak M550 Street photography factors
Nikon S9700 Street photography factors
54
lighter than competition in class (125g)
no articulating screen
lack of image stabilization
sensor is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
low max ISO (1,000)
61
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition in class (232 grams)
no moving screen
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Kodak M550 as a Sports photography camera
Nikon S9700 as a Sports photography camera
17
maximum shutter speed is a little low (1/1,400s)
lack of shutter priority mode
lack of image stabilization
resolution not great (12 megapixels)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect AF
53
great zoom range (25-750mm 30.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
sensor resolution is decent (16MP)
includes tracking focus
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Kodak M550 Travel photography features
Nikon S9700 Travel photography features
67
lighter than competition in class (125g)
flash built-in
fairly wide (28mm)
great maximum aperture (f)
does not have Time Lapse function
resolution not great (12MP)
display isn't selfie friendly
69
lighter than competition in class (232g)
sensor resolution is decent (16 megapixels)
flash built-in
reasonably wide (25mm)
very long zoom (750mm)
lack of Timelapse mode
doesn't contain selfie friendly screen
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.7)
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Landscape Comparison

Kodak M550 Landscape photography info
Nikon S9700 Landscape photography info
31
fairly wide (28mm)
great maximum aperture (f)
lack of manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
screen is somewhat small (2.7 inch)
no manual control
lack of image stabilization
resolution not great (12 megapixels)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
low max ISO (1,000)
does not have RAW support
does not have Time Lapse function
45
reasonably wide (25mm)
nice screen size (3 inches)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
sensor resolution is decent (16MP)
manual focus not available
cannot switch lenses (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.7)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
lack of Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Kodak M550 as a Vlogging camera
Nikon S9700 as a Vlogging camera
31
fairly wide (28mm)
great maximum aperture (f)
lighter than competition in class (125 grams)
display isn't selfie friendly
lack of image stabilization
low quality video (640 x 480 resolution)
does not have mic support
34
reasonably wide (25mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
includes face detect autofocus
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 resolution)
lighter than competition in class (232 grams)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.7)
doesn't contain selfie friendly screen
lack of microphone port
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Kodak M550 vs Nikon S9700 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Kodak M550 and Nikon S9700
 Kodak EasyShare M550Nikon Coolpix S9700
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