Kodak M550 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera
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Kodak M550 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera Key Specs
(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
- Announced January 2010
(Full Review)
- 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 4.8" Fixed Display
- ISO 100 - 3200
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 23-481mm (F2.8-5.9) lens
- 300g - 129 x 71 x 19mm
- Released February 2013
- Alternative Name is Wi-Fi

Kodak M550 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera Overview
Below, we are comparing the Kodak M550 versus Samsung Galaxy Camera, former being a Small Sensor Compact while the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom by companies Kodak and Samsung. There exists a considerable gap between the sensor resolutions of the M550 (12MP) and Galaxy Camera (16MP) but they feature the exact same sensor measurements (1/2.3").

The M550 was manufactured 4 years earlier than the Galaxy Camera and that is quite a large difference as far as technology is concerned. Both cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).
Before delving in to a step-by-step comparison, below is a simple introduction of how the M550 grades versus the Galaxy Camera with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Kodak M550 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera Gallery
Below is a sample of the gallery pictures for Kodak EasyShare M550 & Samsung Galaxy Camera. The entire galleries are provided at Kodak M550 Gallery & Samsung Galaxy Camera Gallery.
Reasons to pick Kodak M550 over the Samsung Galaxy Camera
M550 | Galaxy Camera |
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Reasons to pick Samsung Galaxy Camera over the Kodak M550
Galaxy Camera | M550 | |||
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Released | February 2013 | ![]() | January 2010 | Fresher by 38 months |
Manual focus | ![]() | More exact focusing | ||
Display dimension | 4.8" | ![]() | 2.7" | Larger display (+2.1") |
Display resolution | 922k | ![]() | 230k | Crisper display (+692k dot) |
Touch display | ![]() | Easily navigate |
Common features in the Kodak M550 and Samsung Galaxy Camera
M550 | Galaxy Camera | |||
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Display type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed display |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Neither offers selfie screen |
Kodak M550 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera Physical Comparison
For those who are going to carry your camera regularly, you have to factor in its weight and size. The Kodak M550 offers physical dimensions of 98mm x 58mm x 23mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.9") having a weight of 125 grams (0.28 lbs) while the Samsung Galaxy Camera has specifications of 129mm x 71mm x 19mm (5.1" x 2.8" x 0.7") with a weight of 300 grams (0.66 lbs).
Analyze the Kodak M550 versus Samsung Galaxy Camera in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Remember, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you are employing at the time. Underneath is the front view dimensions comparison of the M550 versus the Galaxy Camera.

Using dimensions and weight, the portability score of the M550 and Galaxy Camera is 95 and 90 respectively.

Kodak M550 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera Sensor Comparison
Quite often, its tough to envision the gap between sensor sizing simply by looking at specifications. The visual underneath should offer you a better sense of the sensor sizes in the M550 and Galaxy Camera.
To sum up, both cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements but not the same resolution. You can anticipate the Samsung Galaxy Camera to give extra detail due to its extra 4MP. Greater resolution can also allow you to crop photos much more aggressively. The older M550 is going to be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor tech.

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Kodak M550 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera Specifications
Kodak EasyShare M550 | Samsung Galaxy Camera | |
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General Information | ||
Brand | Kodak | Samsung |
Model type | Kodak EasyShare M550 | Samsung Galaxy Camera |
Also referred to as | - | Wi-Fi |
Category | Small Sensor Compact | Small Sensor Superzoom |
Announced | 2010-01-05 | 2013-02-19 |
Body design | Compact | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Processor | - | 1.4GHz Quad-Core |
Sensor type | CCD | BSI-CMOS |
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 alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | - |
Full resolution | 4000 x 3000 | 4608 x 3456 |
Max native ISO | 1000 | 3200 |
Lowest native ISO | 64 | 100 |
RAW photos | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
Touch focus | ||
Autofocus continuous | ||
Single autofocus | ||
Autofocus tracking | ||
Selective autofocus | ||
Center weighted autofocus | ||
Multi area autofocus | ||
Autofocus live view | ||
Face detection autofocus | ||
Contract detection autofocus | ||
Phase detection autofocus | ||
Cross type focus points | - | - |
Lens | ||
Lens mount type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens zoom range | 28-140mm (5.0x) | 23-481mm (20.9x) |
Max aperture | - | f/2.8-5.9 |
Macro focusing range | 10cm | - |
Crop factor | 5.8 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Screen type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Screen size | 2.7 inches | 4.8 inches |
Screen resolution | 230 thousand dot | 922 thousand dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch display | ||
Screen technology | - | 308 ppi, HD Super Clear Touch Display |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | None | None |
Features | ||
Lowest shutter speed | 30 seconds | 16 seconds |
Highest shutter speed | 1/1400 seconds | 1/2000 seconds |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manual exposure | ||
Exposure compensation | - | Yes |
Set white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Inbuilt flash | ||
Flash distance | 3.50 m | - |
Flash settings | Auto, Fill-in, Red-Eye reduction, Off | - |
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) | 1920 x 1080 |
Max video resolution | 640x480 | 1920x1080 |
Video format | - | MPEG-4, H.264 |
Mic input | ||
Headphone input | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | None | Built-In |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | none |
GPS | None | BuiltIn |
Physical | ||
Environment seal | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 125 gr (0.28 pounds) | 300 gr (0.66 pounds) |
Dimensions | 98 x 58 x 23mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.9") | 129 x 71 x 19mm (5.1" x 2.8" x 0.7") |
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 ID | KLIC-7006 | - |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec, double) | - |
Time lapse shooting | ||
Type of storage | SD/SDHC card, Internal | micro SD/micro SDHC/micro SDXC |
Storage slots | 1 | 1 |
Launch pricing | $119 | $450 |