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Kodak M550 vs Samsung DV150F

Portability
95
Imaging
34
Features
20
Overall
28
Kodak EasyShare M550 front
 
Samsung DV150F front
Portability
96
Imaging
39
Features
29
Overall
35

Kodak M550 vs Samsung DV150F 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
  • Announced January 2010
Samsung DV150F
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 25-125mm (F2.5-6.3) lens
  • 116g - 96 x 55 x 18mm
  • Launched January 2013
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Kodak M550 vs Samsung DV150F Overview

Here is a in depth analysis of the Kodak M550 vs Samsung DV150F, both Small Sensor Compact cameras by rivals Kodak and Samsung. There is a sizeable difference among the sensor resolutions of the M550 (12MP) and DV150F (16MP) but they use the same exact sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The M550 was unveiled 4 years prior to the DV150F and that is a fairly large gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Each of the cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before diving straight into a in depth comparison, below is a simple overview of how the M550 scores against the DV150F in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Kodak M550 over the Samsung DV150F

 M550 DV150F 

Reasons to pick Samsung DV150F over the Kodak M550

 DV150F M550 
LaunchedJanuary 2013January 2010Fresher by 36 months
Screen resolution460k230kSharper screen (+230k dot)
Touch screen Quickly navigate

Common features in the Kodak M550 and Samsung DV150F

 M550 DV150F 
Focus manually No manual focusing
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen sizing2.7"2.7"Equivalent screen sizing
Selfie screen Neither has selfie screen

Kodak M550 vs Samsung DV150F Physical Comparison

For those who are planning to carry your camera often, you should consider its weight and volume. The Kodak M550 has external measurements of 98mm x 58mm x 23mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.9") with a weight of 125 grams (0.28 lbs) whilst the Samsung DV150F has sizing of 96mm x 55mm x 18mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.7") along with a weight of 116 grams (0.26 lbs).

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Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you are working with at that time. The following is the front view physical size comparison of the M550 versus the DV150F.

Kodak M550 vs Samsung DV150F size comparison

Factoring in size and weight, the portability grade of the M550 and DV150F is 95 and 96 respectively.

Kodak M550 vs Samsung DV150F top view buttons comparison

Kodak M550 vs Samsung DV150F Sensor Comparison

Often, it is tough to envision the contrast in sensor sizing merely by researching specifications. The visual underneath may provide you a greater sense of the sensor sizing in the M550 and DV150F.

Plainly, both of the cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing albeit not the same resolution. You should count on the Samsung DV150F to render extra detail having an extra 4MP. Higher resolution will make it easier to crop pictures a little more aggressively. The older M550 will be behind with regard to sensor tech.

Kodak M550 vs Samsung DV150F sensor size comparison

Kodak M550 vs Samsung DV150F Screen and ViewFinder

Kodak M550 vs Samsung DV150F Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Kodak M550 Portrait photography highlights
Samsung DV150F Portrait photography highlights
20
focusing manually not possible
no manual exposure
no external flash support
low MP (12MP)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
34
resolution is good (16MP)
includes face detection focusing
manual focus not available
manual mode not available
external flash not possible
small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Kodak M550
Street photography with Samsung DV150F
53
lighter than competitors (125g)
screen does not articulate
does not have image stabilization
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
max ISO too low (1,000)
56
lighter than others in class (116g)
no moving screen
no image stabilization
small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Kodak M550 as a Sports photography camera
Samsung DV150F as a Sports photography camera
17
low max shutter speed (1/1,400 seconds)
lack of shutter priority mode
does not have image stabilization
low MP (12 megapixels)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect autofocus
36
resolution is good (16 megapixels)
includes tracking autofocus
lack of shutter priority mode
no image stabilization
small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Kodak M550 Travel photography features
Samsung DV150F Travel photography features
67
lighter than competitors (125g)
has built in flash
decently wide (28mm)
great max aperture (f)
no Timelapse recording
low MP (12 megapixels)
display is not selfie friendly
69
lighter than others in class (116g)
resolution is good (16MP)
built-in flash
decently wide (25mm)
does not have Timelapse mode
does not posses selfie friendly display
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Kodak M550
Landscape photography with Samsung DV150F
31
decently wide (28mm)
great max aperture (f)
focusing manually not possible
can't swap lens (fixed lens mount)
screen is small (2.7 inches)
no manual exposure
does not have image stabilization
low MP (12MP)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
max ISO too low (1,000)
doesn't have RAW format
no Timelapse recording
34
decently wide (25mm)
resolution is good (16 megapixels)
manual focus not available
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.5)
small screen (2.7")
manual mode not available
no image stabilization
small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
does not have Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Kodak M550
Vlogging with Samsung DV150F
30
decently wide (28mm)
great max aperture (f)
lighter than competitors (125g)
display is not selfie friendly
does not have image stabilization
low video resolution (640 x 480 resolution)
no microphone support
31
decently wide (25mm)
touchscreen
includes face detection focusing
lighter than others in class (116 grams)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.5)
does not posses selfie friendly display
no image stabilization
video resolution low (1280 x 720 pixels)
does not have external microphone support
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Kodak M550 vs Samsung DV150F Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Kodak M550 and Samsung DV150F
 Kodak EasyShare M550Samsung DV150F
General Information
Manufacturer Kodak Samsung
Model Kodak EasyShare M550 Samsung DV150F
Class Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Announced 2010-01-05 2013-01-07
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 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 -
Highest Possible resolution 4000 x 3000 4608 x 3456
Maximum native ISO 1000 3200
Minimum native ISO 64 80
RAW files
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 28-140mm (5.0x) 25-125mm (5.0x)
Highest aperture - f/2.5-6.3
Macro focus range 10cm -
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Type of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display diagonal 2.7 inch 2.7 inch
Display resolution 230k dots 460k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Display tech - Rear TFT LCD + 1.5 inch front LCd
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Min shutter speed 30 secs 8 secs
Max shutter speed 1/1400 secs 1/2000 secs
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 3.50 m -
Flash modes Auto, Fill-in, Red-Eye reduction, Off -
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Supported video resolutions 640 x 480 (30 fps) 1280 x 720 (30, 15 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (30, 15fps)
Maximum video resolution 640x480 1280x720
Video format - MPEG-4, H.264
Microphone support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless None Built-In
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 125 gr (0.28 pounds) 116 gr (0.26 pounds)
Dimensions 98 x 58 x 23mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.9") 96 x 55 x 18mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.7")
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 -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, double) Yes
Time lapse recording
Storage type SD/SDHC card, Internal microSD/microSDHC/microSDXC
Card slots Single Single
Pricing at release $119 $150