Kodak M550 vs Nikon S9900

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.

Below is a sample of the gallery pics for Kodak EasyShare M550 and Nikon Coolpix S9900. The full galleries are available at Kodak M550 Gallery and Nikon S9900 Gallery.

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.

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

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.