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Kodak M550 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 2

Portability
95
Imaging
35
Features
20
Overall
29
Kodak EasyShare M550 front
 
Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 front
Portability
90
Imaging
40
Features
60
Overall
48

Kodak M550 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 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
  • Introduced January 2010
Samsung Galaxy Camera 2
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 4.8" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 23-483mm (F2.8-5.9) lens
  • 283g - 133 x 71 x 19mm
  • Introduced January 2014
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Kodak M550 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 Overview

The following is a comprehensive review of the Kodak M550 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 2, former is a Small Sensor Compact while the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom by manufacturers Kodak and Samsung. There exists a substantial gap between the resolutions of the M550 (12MP) and Galaxy Camera 2 (16MP) but both cameras offer the same sensor sizing (1/2.3").

Photography Glossary

The M550 was launched 5 years prior to the Galaxy Camera 2 which is quite a big difference as far as technology is concerned. Each of these cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before delving into a thorough comparison, here is a short summation of how the M550 scores vs the Galaxy Camera 2 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Kodak M550 over the Samsung Galaxy Camera 2

 M550 Galaxy Camera 2 

Reasons to pick Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 over the Kodak M550

 Galaxy Camera 2 M550 
IntroducedJanuary 2014January 2010Newer by 48 months
Manual focus Very precise focusing
Screen dimensions4.8"2.7"Bigger screen (+2.1")
Screen resolution1037k230kSharper screen (+807k dot)
Touch screen Quickly navigate

Common features in the Kodak M550 and Samsung Galaxy Camera 2

 M550 Galaxy Camera 2 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Neither features selfie screen

Kodak M550 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 Physical Comparison

In case you're aiming to travel with your camera, you have to consider its weight and measurements. The Kodak M550 enjoys outer 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 Galaxy Camera 2 has proportions of 133mm x 71mm x 19mm (5.2" x 2.8" x 0.7") and a weight of 283 grams (0.62 lbs).

Look at the Kodak M550 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you have during that time. Below is a front view proportions comparison of the M550 versus the Galaxy Camera 2.

Kodak M550 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 size comparison

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability score of the M550 and Galaxy Camera 2 is 95 and 90 respectively.

Kodak M550 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 top view buttons comparison

Kodak M550 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 Sensor Comparison

Typically, it is very tough to imagine the contrast between sensor dimensions purely by reading through specifications. The picture underneath will help give you a greater sense of the sensor measurements in the M550 and Galaxy Camera 2.

To sum up, the 2 cameras have the same sensor dimensions albeit different megapixels. You can expect the Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 to give greater detail utilizing its extra 4 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also enable you to crop pictures a bit more aggressively. The more aged M550 is going to be behind with regard to sensor tech.

Kodak M550 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 sensor size comparison

Kodak M550 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 Screen and ViewFinder

Kodak M550 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Kodak M550 as a Portrait photography camera
Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 as a Portrait photography camera
21
lack of manual focus
no manual control
cannot use external flash
megapixel count low (12MP)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
44
you can focus manually
decent sensor resolution (16 megapixels)
offers face detection autofocus
no external flash support
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
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Street Comparison

Kodak M550 Street photography information
Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 Street photography information
54
lighter than average (125g)
no articulating screen
no image stabilization
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
low max ISO (1,000)
65
built in image stabilization (Optical)
includes touch focus
lighter than competition (283g)
fixed screen
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Kodak M550 Sports photography features
Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 Sports photography features
17
maximum shutter speed is a little low (1/1,400 seconds)
no shutter priority
no image stabilization
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect auto focus
48
long zoom range (23-483mm 21.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
decent sensor resolution (16 megapixels)
better than average battery power (400 CIPA)
slow continuous shooting (5.0 frames/s)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Kodak M550 Travel photography features
Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 Travel photography features
67
lighter than average (125g)
built-in flash
reasonably wide (28mm)
fast maximum aperture (f)
lack of Time Lapse mode
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
screen is not selfie friendly
73
better than average battery power (400 shots)
lighter than competition (283 grams)
connects via bluetooth
includes touch focus
decent sensor resolution (16 megapixels)
built-in flash
rather wide (23mm)
great reach (483mm)
no Timelapse mode
screen is not selfie friendly
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Kodak M550 as a Landscape photography camera
Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 as a Landscape photography camera
31
reasonably wide (28mm)
fast maximum aperture (f)
lack of manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
tiny screen (2.7 inches)
no manual control
no image stabilization
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
low max ISO (1,000)
lack of RAW support
lack of Time Lapse mode
52
you can focus manually
rather wide (23mm)
very good size screen (4.8 inch)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
decent sensor resolution (16 megapixels)
better than average battery power (400 per charge)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
no Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Kodak M550 Vlogging features
Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 Vlogging features
31
reasonably wide (28mm)
fast maximum aperture (f)
lighter than average (125 grams)
screen is not selfie friendly
no image stabilization
low video resolution (640 x 480 pixels)
lack of external mic socket
37
rather wide (23mm)
built-in touchscreen
built in image stabilization (Optical)
offers face detection autofocus
video res high (1920 x 1080 resolution)
has external microphone port
lighter than competition (283 grams)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
screen is not selfie friendly
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Kodak M550 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Kodak M550 and Samsung Galaxy Camera 2
 Kodak EasyShare M550Samsung Galaxy Camera 2
General Information
Brand Name Kodak Samsung
Model type Kodak EasyShare M550 Samsung Galaxy Camera 2
Category Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Superzoom
Introduced 2010-01-05 2014-01-02
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Powered by - 1.6GHz Quad-Core Exynos
Sensor type CCD BSI-CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixels 16 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Highest resolution 4000 x 3000 4608 x 3456
Highest native ISO 1000 3200
Minimum native ISO 64 100
RAW format
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch focus
AF continuous
AF single
Tracking AF
Selective AF
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detection AF
Contract detection AF
Phase detection AF
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 28-140mm (5.0x) 23-483mm (21.0x)
Maximal aperture - f/2.8-5.9
Macro focusing range 10cm 10cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Range of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 2.7" 4.8"
Resolution of screen 230k dot 1,037k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Screen tech - HD Super Clear Touch Display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 30s 16s
Highest shutter speed 1/1400s 1/2000s
Continuous shooting speed - 5.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation - Yes
Set WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 3.50 m 3.80 m
Flash options Auto, Fill-in, Red-Eye reduction, Off Auto, auto w/redeye reduction, fill-in, slow sync, flash off, redeye fix
Hot shoe
AEB
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Supported video resolutions 640 x 480 (30 fps) 1920 x 1080
Highest video resolution 640x480 1920x1080
Video format - MPEG-4, H.264
Microphone 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 BuiltIn
Physical
Environment seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 125 gr (0.28 pounds) 283 gr (0.62 pounds)
Physical dimensions 98 x 58 x 23mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.9") 133 x 71 x 19mm (5.2" 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 life - 400 photographs
Battery form - Battery Pack
Battery ID KLIC-7006 Built-in
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, double) Yes (2, 5, or 10 sec)
Time lapse feature
Storage media SD/SDHC card, Internal microSD/microSDHC/microSDXC
Storage slots One One
Launch price $119 $400