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Kodak M550 vs Nikon W300

Portability
95
Imaging
34
Features
20
Overall
28
Kodak EasyShare M550 front
 
Nikon Coolpix W300 front
Portability
91
Imaging
41
Features
44
Overall
42

Kodak M550 vs Nikon W300 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
  • Released January 2010
Nikon W300
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 125 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • 24-120mm (F2.8-4.9) lens
  • 231g - 112 x 66 x 29mm
  • Launched May 2017
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Kodak M550 vs Nikon W300 Overview

Here is a extended overview of the Kodak M550 vs Nikon W300, one being a Small Sensor Compact and the other is a Waterproof by competitors Kodak and Nikon. There exists a crucial gap among the image resolutions of the M550 (12MP) and W300 (16MP) but they feature the same exact sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The M550 was released 8 years prior to the W300 and that is a fairly serious gap as far as camera technology is concerned. The two cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before getting straight into a more detailed comparison, below is a concise synopsis of how the M550 scores vs the W300 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Kodak M550 over the Nikon W300

 M550 W300 

Reasons to pick Nikon W300 over the Kodak M550

 W300 M550 
LaunchedMay 2017January 2010Fresher by 90 months
Display sizing3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution921k230kCrisper display (+691k dot)

Common features in the Kodak M550 and Nikon W300

 M550 W300 
Focus manually No manual focusing
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Neither features selfie screen
Touch friendly display Absent Touch friendly display

Kodak M550 vs Nikon W300 Physical Comparison

For anyone who is planning to carry your camera, you should consider its weight and dimensions. The Kodak M550 enjoys exterior dimensions of 98mm x 58mm x 23mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.9") with a weight of 125 grams (0.28 lbs) while the Nikon W300 has dimensions of 112mm x 66mm x 29mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.1") having a weight of 231 grams (0.51 lbs).

Compare the Kodak M550 vs Nikon W300 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you have chosen at that moment. Here is the front view physical size comparison of the M550 compared to the W300.

Kodak M550 vs Nikon W300 size comparison

Using dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the M550 and W300 is 95 and 91 respectively.

Kodak M550 vs Nikon W300 top view buttons comparison

Kodak M550 vs Nikon W300 Sensor Comparison

Normally, it's difficult to visualise the contrast in sensor sizing purely by researching a spec sheet. The photograph here will help provide you a stronger sense of the sensor sizes in the M550 and W300.

Clearly, both cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing but not the same megapixels. You should anticipate the Nikon W300 to result in greater detail as a result of its extra 4MP. Greater resolution will allow you to crop images far more aggressively. The older M550 will be behind in sensor tech.

Kodak M550 vs Nikon W300 sensor size comparison

Kodak M550 vs Nikon W300 Screen and ViewFinder

Kodak M550 vs Nikon W300 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Kodak M550 Portrait photography info
Nikon W300 Portrait photography info
20
focusing manually not possible
no manual mode
can't use external flash
MP count low (12 megapixels)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
36
megapixel count decent (16 megapixels)
features face detection autofocus
no manual focus
lack of manual mode
can't use external flash
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW files
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Street Comparison

Kodak M550 as a Street photography camera
Nikon W300 as a Street photography camera
53
lighter than competition in class (125g)
screen is fixed
no image stabilization
sensor is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
max ISO too low (1,000)
62
has image stabilization (Optical)
weather proof
no articulating screen
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Kodak M550 Sports photography highlights
Nikon W300 Sports photography highlights
17
low max shutter speed (1/1,400s)
lack of shutter priority mode
no image stabilization
MP count low (12 megapixels)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
has no phase detect autofocus
49
has image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count decent (16 megapixels)
features tracking autofocus
weather proof
no shutter priority
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
no phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Kodak M550
Travel photography with Nikon W300
67
lighter than competition in class (125 grams)
flash built-in
decently wide (28mm)
fast max aperture (f)
missing Time Lapse function
MP count low (12 megapixels)
doesn't have a selfie friendly display
73
weather proof
supports bluetooth
megapixel count decent (16MP)
has built in flash
rather wide (24mm)
doesn't contain selfie friendly screen
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Kodak M550 Landscape photography factors
Nikon W300 Landscape photography factors
31
decently wide (28mm)
fast max aperture (f)
focusing manually not possible
can't switch lens (fixed lens mount)
tiny screen (2.7 inch)
no manual mode
no image stabilization
MP count low (12 megapixels)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
max ISO too low (1,000)
has no RAW files
missing Time Lapse function
48
rather wide (24mm)
screen size is good (3 inch)
has image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count decent (16 megapixels)
weather proof
no manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
lack of manual mode
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW files
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Kodak M550
Vlogging with Nikon W300
30
decently wide (28mm)
fast max aperture (f)
lighter than competition in class (125 grams)
doesn't have a selfie friendly display
no image stabilization
low video resolution (640 x 480 resolution)
missing mic socket
33
rather wide (24mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
features face detection autofocus
high res video (3840 x 2160 pxls)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
doesn't contain selfie friendly screen
doesn't have external mic port
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Kodak M550 vs Nikon W300 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Kodak M550 and Nikon W300
 Kodak EasyShare M550Nikon Coolpix W300
General Information
Make Kodak Nikon
Model type Kodak EasyShare M550 Nikon Coolpix W300
Class Small Sensor Compact Waterproof
Released 2010-01-05 2017-05-31
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Sensor type CCD -
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 12MP 16MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3
Highest resolution 4000 x 3000 4608 x 3456
Highest native ISO 1000 6400
Min native ISO 64 125
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 28-140mm (5.0x) 24-120mm (5.0x)
Highest aperture - f/2.8-4.9
Macro focusing range 10cm 1cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Range of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 2.7 inch 3 inch
Screen resolution 230 thousand dot 921 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 30 secs 1 secs
Highest shutter speed 1/1400 secs 1/4000 secs
Continuous shooting speed - 7.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 3.50 m 5.20 m (at Auto ISO)
Flash options Auto, Fill-in, Red-Eye reduction, Off -
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Supported video resolutions 640 x 480 (30 fps) 3840 x 2160 @ 30p, MP4, H.264, AAC
Highest video resolution 640x480 3840x2160
Video data 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 Built-in
Physical
Environment seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 125 gr (0.28 pounds) 231 gr (0.51 pounds)
Dimensions 98 x 58 x 23mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.9") 112 x 66 x 29mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.1")
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 - 280 photographs
Battery form - Built-in
Battery ID KLIC-7006 EN-EL12
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, double) Yes (2, 5 and 10 secs)
Time lapse feature
Storage media SD/SDHC card, Internal Onboard + SD/SDHC/SDXC card
Storage slots 1 1
Pricing at launch $119 $387