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Kodak M550 vs Ricoh PX

Portability
95
Imaging
35
Features
20
Overall
29
Kodak EasyShare M550 front
 
Ricoh PX front
Portability
95
Imaging
39
Features
36
Overall
37

Kodak M550 vs Ricoh PX 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
  • Launched January 2010
Ricoh PX
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-140mm (F3.9-5.4) lens
  • 156g - 100 x 55 x 21mm
  • Launched August 2011
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Kodak M550 vs Ricoh PX Overview

Here, we will be evaluating the Kodak M550 vs Ricoh PX, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras by brands Kodak and Ricoh. There exists a noticeable gap between the resolutions of the M550 (12MP) and PX (16MP) but both cameras have the identical sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The M550 was brought out 19 months prior to the PX which makes them a generation apart from one another. Both the cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before diving into a in-depth comparison, here is a brief synopsis of how the M550 grades vs the PX in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Kodak M550 over the Ricoh PX

 M550 PX 

Reasons to pick Ricoh PX over the Kodak M550

 PX M550 
LaunchedAugust 2011January 2010Fresher by 19 months
Manually focus More exact focusing

Common features in the Kodak M550 and Ricoh PX

 M550 PX 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen size2.7"2.7"Same screen measurements
Screen resolution230k230kIdentical screen resolution
Selfie screen Lack of selfie screen
Touch screen Neither includes Touch screen

Kodak M550 vs Ricoh PX Physical Comparison

When you are looking to carry your camera regularly, you need to factor in its weight and size. The Kodak M550 features physical measurements of 98mm x 58mm x 23mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.9") along with a weight of 125 grams (0.28 lbs) while the Ricoh PX has specifications of 100mm x 55mm x 21mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 0.8") and a weight of 156 grams (0.34 lbs).

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Remember, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you choose at that time. Underneath is a front view over all size comparison of the M550 against the PX.

Kodak M550 vs Ricoh PX size comparison

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the M550 and PX is 95 and 95 respectively.

Kodak M550 vs Ricoh PX top view buttons comparison

Kodak M550 vs Ricoh PX Sensor Comparison

Quite often, it is very difficult to see the difference between sensor sizing just by reviewing technical specs. The graphic underneath may provide you a far better sense of the sensor sizing in the M550 and PX.

As you can tell, the two cameras feature the identical sensor size albeit not the same resolution. You can count on the Ricoh PX to offer extra detail having its extra 4MP. Higher resolution can also make it easier to crop pictures way more aggressively. The older M550 is going to be disadvantaged in sensor technology.

Kodak M550 vs Ricoh PX sensor size comparison

Kodak M550 vs Ricoh PX Screen and ViewFinder

Kodak M550 vs Ricoh PX Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Kodak M550 as a Portrait photography camera
Ricoh PX as a Portrait photography camera
21
manual focus not available
no manual exposure
external flash not possible
megapixel count low (12MP)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
43
focusing manually
decent MP (16 megapixels)
provides face detect focus
no external flash support
small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
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Street Comparison

Kodak M550 as a Street photography camera
Ricoh PX as a Street photography camera
54
lighter than others in class (125 grams)
fixed screen
no image stabilization
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
maximum ISO low (1,000)
63
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
weather proofing
fixed screen
small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Kodak M550 Sports photography information
Ricoh PX Sports photography information
17
max shutter speed is low (1/1,400s)
lack of shutter priority mode
no image stabilization
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect auto focus
44
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
decent MP (16 megapixels)
provides tracking focus
weather proofing
slow continuous shooting (1.0 frames/s)
lack of shutter priority mode
small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Kodak M550 Travel photography information
Ricoh PX Travel photography information
67
lighter than others in class (125 grams)
has built in flash
really wide (28mm)
good maximum aperture (f)
missing Timelapse function
megapixel count low (12MP)
screen is not selfie friendly
68
weather proofing
decent MP (16MP)
built-in flash
reasonably wide (28mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse function
screen isn't selfie friendly
sluggish max aperture (f3.9)
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Landscape Comparison

Kodak M550 Landscape photography details
Ricoh PX Landscape photography details
31
really wide (28mm)
good maximum aperture (f)
manual focus not available
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
screen is somewhat small (2.7 inches)
no manual exposure
no image stabilization
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
maximum ISO low (1,000)
does not have RAW format
missing Timelapse function
47
focusing manually
reasonably wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
decent MP (16 megapixels)
weather proofing
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.9)
tiny screen (2.7 inch)
small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
doesn't have Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Kodak M550
Vlogging with Ricoh PX
31
really wide (28mm)
good maximum aperture (f)
lighter than others in class (125 grams)
screen is not selfie friendly
no image stabilization
low res video (640 x 480 pxls)
missing microphone jack
31
reasonably wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
provides face detect focus
sluggish max aperture (f3.9)
screen isn't selfie friendly
video quality not great (1280 x 720 pxls)
doesn't have mic socket
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Kodak M550 vs Ricoh PX Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Kodak M550 and Ricoh PX
 Kodak EasyShare M550Ricoh PX
General Information
Brand Kodak Ricoh
Model Kodak EasyShare M550 Ricoh PX
Class Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Launched 2010-01-05 2011-08-16
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor - Smooth Imaging Engine IV
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 12MP 16MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3 and 3:2
Peak resolution 4000 x 3000 4608 x 3072
Highest native ISO 1000 3200
Min native ISO 64 100
RAW images
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 28-140mm (5.0x) 28-140mm (5.0x)
Largest aperture - f/3.9-5.4
Macro focus distance 10cm 3cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 2.7" 2.7"
Screen resolution 230k dots 230k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Min shutter speed 30 seconds 8 seconds
Max shutter speed 1/1400 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Continuous shutter rate - 1.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation - Yes
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 3.50 m 3.50 m
Flash modes Auto, Fill-in, Red-Eye reduction, Off Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Video resolutions 640 x 480 (30 fps) 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30fps)
Highest video resolution 640x480 1280x720
Video file format - Motion JPEG
Mic port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 125g (0.28 lbs) 156g (0.34 lbs)
Physical dimensions 98 x 58 x 23mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.9") 100 x 55 x 21mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 0.8")
DXO scores
DXO Overall 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 model KLIC-7006 DB-100
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, double) Yes (2, 10 or Custom)
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SD/SDHC card, Internal SD/SDHC card, Internal
Card slots One One
Cost at release $119 $329