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Kodak M550 vs Samsung EX2F

Portability
95
Imaging
35
Features
20
Overall
29
Kodak EasyShare M550 front
 
Samsung EX2F front
Portability
90
Imaging
37
Features
62
Overall
47

Kodak M550 vs Samsung EX2F 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
Samsung EX2F
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/1.7" Sensor
  • 3" Fully Articulated Display
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-80mm (F1.4-2.7) lens
  • 294g - 112 x 62 x 29mm
  • Revealed December 2012
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Kodak M550 vs Samsung EX2F Overview

Lets look more closely at the Kodak M550 versus Samsung EX2F, both Small Sensor Compact cameras by competitors Kodak and Samsung. The image resolution of the M550 (12MP) and the EX2F (12MP) is fairly close but the M550 (1/2.3") and EX2F (1/1.7") boast different sensor dimensions.

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The M550 was revealed 3 years prior to the EX2F which is a fairly big gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Each of the cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before delving straight to a detailed comparison, here is a simple overview of how the M550 grades versus the EX2F in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Kodak M550 over the Samsung EX2F

 M550 EX2F 
Display resolution230k0kClearer display (+230k dot)

Reasons to pick Samsung EX2F over the Kodak M550

 EX2F M550 
RevealedDecember 2012January 2010More modern by 35 months
Manually focus More precise focus
Display typeFully ArticulatedFixed Fully Articulating display
Display size3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Selfie screen Take selfies

Common features in the Kodak M550 and Samsung EX2F

 M550 EX2F 
Touch display No Touch display

Kodak M550 vs Samsung EX2F Physical Comparison

In case you're planning to carry around your camera frequently, you will need to factor in its weight and volume. The Kodak M550 provides 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) and the Samsung EX2F has sizing of 112mm x 62mm x 29mm (4.4" x 2.4" x 1.1") with a weight of 294 grams (0.65 lbs).

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Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you have chosen at that time. The following is a front view measurements comparison of the M550 compared to the EX2F.

Kodak M550 vs Samsung EX2F size comparison

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the M550 and EX2F is 95 and 90 respectively.

Kodak M550 vs Samsung EX2F top view buttons comparison

Kodak M550 vs Samsung EX2F Sensor Comparison

Quite often, it's hard to picture the gap in sensor sizes just by viewing technical specs. The picture below might offer you a greater sense of the sensor measurements in the M550 and EX2F.

As you can tell, both cameras come with the identical megapixel count but different sensor sizes. The M550 contains the smaller sensor which should make obtaining shallow DOF tougher. The more aged M550 will be behind in sensor tech.

Kodak M550 vs Samsung EX2F sensor size comparison

Kodak M550 vs Samsung EX2F Screen and ViewFinder

Kodak M550 vs Samsung EX2F Screen and Viewfinder comparison
Photography Glossary

Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Kodak M550 Portrait photography features
Samsung EX2F Portrait photography features
21
focusing manually not possible
no manual control
can't use external flash
megapixel count low (12MP)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
42
manual focus
saves RAW files
resolution not great (12 megapixels)
sensor is small (1/1.7")
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Street Comparison

Kodak M550 as a Street photography camera
Samsung EX2F as a Street photography camera
54
lighter than competition in class (125g)
no moving screen
lack of image stabilization
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
max ISO too low (1,000)
68
screen articulates
image stabilization (Optical)
saves RAW files
sensor is small (1/1.7")
more heavy than average (294g)
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Sports Comparison

Kodak M550 Sports photography features
Samsung EX2F Sports photography features
17
low max shutter speed (1/1,400s)
no shutter priority mode
lack of image stabilization
megapixel count low (12MP)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no phase detect AF
31
image stabilization (Optical)
resolution not great (12 megapixels)
sensor is small (1/1.7")
lacks phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Kodak M550 Travel photography factors
Samsung EX2F Travel photography factors
67
lighter than competition in class (125 grams)
has built in flash
decently wide (28mm)
good maximum aperture (f)
missing Time Lapse function
megapixel count low (12MP)
display is not selfie friendly
66
flash built-in
selfie friendly screen
fairly wide (24mm)
fast maximum aperture (f1.4)
doesn't have Timelapse recording
more heavy than average (294 grams)
resolution not great (12 megapixels)
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Landscape Comparison

Kodak M550 Landscape photography information
Samsung EX2F Landscape photography information
31
decently wide (28mm)
good maximum aperture (f)
focusing manually not possible
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
screen is small (2.7")
no manual control
lack of image stabilization
megapixel count low (12MP)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
max ISO too low (1,000)
has no RAW format
missing Time Lapse function
53
manual focus
fairly wide (24mm)
fast maximum aperture (f1.4)
pretty good screen size (3 inch)
image stabilization (Optical)
saves RAW files
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
resolution not great (12MP)
sensor is small (1/1.7")
doesn't have Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Kodak M550 Vlogging information
Samsung EX2F Vlogging information
31
decently wide (28mm)
good maximum aperture (f)
lighter than competition in class (125g)
display is not selfie friendly
lack of image stabilization
video quality not great (640 x 480 pxls)
missing mic jack
71
fairly wide (24mm)
fast maximum aperture (f1.4)
selfie friendly screen
image stabilization (Optical)
good video quality (1920 x 1080 pxls)
doesn't have microphone socket
more heavy than average (294 grams)
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Kodak M550 vs Samsung EX2F Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Kodak M550 and Samsung EX2F
 Kodak EasyShare M550Samsung EX2F
General Information
Brand Kodak Samsung
Model Kodak EasyShare M550 Samsung EX2F
Class Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Revealed 2010-01-05 2012-12-18
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Sensor type CCD BSI-CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/1.7"
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 7.44 x 5.58mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 41.5mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixel 12 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 -
Maximum resolution 4000 x 3000 4000 x 3000
Maximum native ISO 1000 3200
Min native ISO 64 80
RAW support
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
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 28-140mm (5.0x) 24-80mm (3.3x)
Highest aperture - f/1.4-2.7
Macro focus range 10cm -
Crop factor 5.8 4.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fully Articulated
Display sizing 2.7 inches 3 inches
Display resolution 230k dots 0k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Display tech - AMOLED
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None Electronic (optional)
Features
Slowest shutter speed 30s -
Maximum shutter speed 1/1400s -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation - Yes
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 3.50 m -
Flash options Auto, Fill-in, Red-Eye reduction, Off Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in, Slow syncro, Manual
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Video resolutions 640 x 480 (30 fps) 1920 x 1080
Maximum video resolution 640x480 1920x1080
Video data format - H.264
Microphone port
Headphone port
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 lb) 294 gr (0.65 lb)
Physical dimensions 98 x 58 x 23mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.9") 112 x 62 x 29mm (4.4" x 2.4" x 1.1")
DXO scores
DXO All around score not tested 48
DXO Color Depth score not tested 20.0
DXO Dynamic range score not tested 11.5
DXO Low light score not tested 209
Other
Battery model KLIC-7006 SLB-10A
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, double) Yes
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SD/SDHC card, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC
Card slots 1 1
Price at launch $119 $478