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Kodak M550 vs Nikon S9900

Portability
95
Imaging
35
Features
20
Overall
29
Kodak EasyShare M550 front
 
Nikon Coolpix S9900 front
Portability
88
Imaging
41
Features
60
Overall
48

Kodak M550 vs Nikon S9900 Key Specs

Kodak M550
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 64 - 1000
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 28-140mm (F) lens
  • 125g - 98 x 58 x 23mm
  • Revealed January 2010
Nikon S9900
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fully Articulated Display
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 25-750mm (F3.7-6.4) lens
  • 289g - 112 x 66 x 40mm
  • Released February 2015
  • Old Model is Nikon S9700
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Kodak M550 vs Nikon S9900 Overview

Following is a comprehensive review of the Kodak M550 and Nikon S9900, one is a Small Sensor Compact and the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom by brands Kodak and Nikon. There exists a significant gap between the image resolutions of the M550 (12MP) and S9900 (16MP) but both cameras provide the same sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The M550 was revealed 6 years earlier than the S9900 which is quite a sizable gap as far as technology is concerned. Both of these cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before going straight to a comprehensive comparison, here is a brief synopsis of how the M550 grades versus the S9900 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Kodak M550 over the Nikon S9900

 M550 S9900 

Reasons to pick Nikon S9900 over the Kodak M550

 S9900 M550 
ReleasedFebruary 2015January 2010More modern by 62 months
Display typeFully ArticulatedFixed Fully Articulating display
Display dimensions3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution921k230kClearer display (+691k dot)
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Common features in the Kodak M550 and Nikon S9900

 M550 S9900 
Manually focus No manual focus
Touch display Neither includes Touch display

Kodak M550 vs Nikon S9900 Physical Comparison

For anyone who is looking to carry around your camera regularly, you'll need to factor in its weight and volume. The Kodak M550 features external 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) and the Nikon S9900 has sizing of 112mm x 66mm x 40mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.6") accompanied by a weight of 289 grams (0.64 lbs).

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Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you select at the time. Below is a front view dimension comparison of the M550 vs the S9900.

Kodak M550 vs Nikon S9900 size comparison

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the M550 and S9900 is 95 and 88 respectively.

Kodak M550 vs Nikon S9900 top view buttons comparison

Kodak M550 vs Nikon S9900 Sensor Comparison

Typically, it is very hard to visualize the gap between sensor sizes merely by reviewing technical specs. The image below may provide you a better sense of the sensor dimensions in the M550 and S9900.

As you can tell, the two cameras have the same sensor dimensions but different megapixels. You should expect to see the Nikon S9900 to offer you extra detail because of its extra 4MP. Greater resolution will also help you crop images a bit more aggressively. The more aged M550 is going to be behind with regard to sensor tech.

Kodak M550 vs Nikon S9900 sensor size comparison

Kodak M550 vs Nikon S9900 Screen and ViewFinder

Kodak M550 vs Nikon S9900 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Kodak M550 as a Portrait photography camera
Nikon S9900 as a Portrait photography camera
21
no manual focus
manual mode not available
can't use external flash
megapixel count low (12MP)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
37
megapixel count good (16 megapixels)
has face detect focusing
focusing manually not possible
can't use external flash
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
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Street Comparison

Kodak M550 Street photography factors
Nikon S9900 Street photography factors
54
lighter than others in class (125 grams)
no moving screen
no image stabilization
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
low maximum ISO (1,000)
68
fully articulated screen
image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition (289 grams)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Kodak M550
Sports photography with Nikon S9900
17
low max shutter speed (1/1,400 seconds)
lack of shutter priority mode
no image stabilization
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
has no phase detect AF
53
amazing zoom range (25-750mm 30.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count good (16 megapixels)
has tracking focus
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Kodak M550
Travel photography with Nikon S9900
67
lighter than others in class (125 grams)
built-in flash
quite wide (28mm)
good maximum aperture (f)
missing Time Lapse mode
megapixel count low (12MP)
does not contain selfie friendly display
77
lighter than competition (289g)
megapixel count good (16 megapixels)
flash built-in
display is selfie friendly
fairly wide (25mm)
very long reach (750mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.7)
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Landscape Comparison

Kodak M550 Landscape photography advice
Nikon S9900 Landscape photography advice
31
quite wide (28mm)
good maximum aperture (f)
no manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
tiny screen (2.7 inch)
manual mode not available
no image stabilization
megapixel count low (12MP)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
low maximum ISO (1,000)
has no RAW format
missing Time Lapse mode
47
fairly wide (25mm)
screen is a good size (3 inch)
image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count good (16 megapixels)
focusing manually not possible
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.7)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
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Vlogging Comparison

Kodak M550 Vlogging factors
Nikon S9900 Vlogging factors
31
quite wide (28mm)
good maximum aperture (f)
lighter than others in class (125 grams)
does not contain selfie friendly display
no image stabilization
low quality video (640 x 480 pxls)
missing mic jack
73
fairly wide (25mm)
display is selfie friendly
image stabilization (Optical)
has face detect focusing
high quality video (1920 x 1080 pxls)
lighter than competition (289g)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.7)
does not have mic port
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Kodak M550 vs Nikon S9900 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Kodak M550 and Nikon S9900
 Kodak EasyShare M550Nikon Coolpix S9900
General Information
Manufacturer Kodak Nikon
Model type Kodak EasyShare M550 Nikon Coolpix S9900
Category Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Superzoom
Revealed 2010-01-05 2015-02-10
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Sensor type CCD 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
Maximum resolution 4000 x 3000 4608 x 3456
Maximum native ISO 1000 6400
Min native ISO 64 100
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 28-140mm (5.0x) 25-750mm (30.0x)
Maximal aperture - f/3.7-6.4
Macro focusing distance 10cm 1cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fully Articulated
Display diagonal 2.7 inch 3 inch
Display resolution 230 thousand dot 921 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 30 seconds 8 seconds
Highest shutter speed 1/1400 seconds 1/4000 seconds
Continuous shooting speed - 7.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation - Yes
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 3.50 m 6.00 m (at Auto ISO)
Flash settings Auto, Fill-in, Red-Eye reduction, Off -
Hot shoe
Auto exposure 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 (60i, 50i, 30p, 25p), 1280 x 720 (30p, 25p), 640 x 480 (30p, 25p)
Maximum video resolution 640x480 1920x1080
Video 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 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None BuiltIn
Physical
Environment seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 125 gr (0.28 lbs) 289 gr (0.64 lbs)
Physical dimensions 98 x 58 x 23mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.9") 112 x 66 x 40mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.6")
DXO scores
DXO All around 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 - 300 pictures
Type of battery - Battery Pack
Battery ID KLIC-7006 EN-EL19
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, double) Yes (2 or 10 secs)
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SD/SDHC card, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC
Storage slots One One
Retail price $119 $300