Kodak M550 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G
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Kodak M550 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G Key Specs
(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
(Full Review)
- 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 4.8" Fixed Screen
- ISO 100 - 3200
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 23-481mm (F) lens
- 305g - 129 x 71 x 19mm
- Revealed August 2012
Kodak M550 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G Overview
Below, we will be looking at the Kodak M550 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G, former being a Small Sensor Compact while the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom by rivals Kodak and Samsung. There exists a sizable gap among the image resolutions of the M550 (12MP) and Galaxy Camera 3G (16MP) but they enjoy the exact same sensor sizes (1/2.3").
Photobucket discusses licensing 13 billion images with AI firmsThe M550 was revealed 3 years earlier than the Galaxy Camera 3G and that is a fairly significant difference as far as camera technology is concerned. Both cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).
Before going through a detailed comparison, below is a brief summary of how the M550 grades vs the Galaxy Camera 3G with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.
Kodak M550 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G Gallery
The following is a preview of the gallery photos for Kodak EasyShare M550 & Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G. The full galleries are viewable at Kodak M550 Gallery & Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G Gallery.
Reasons to pick Kodak M550 over the Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G
M550 | Galaxy Camera 3G | |||
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Screen resolution | 230k | 0k | Crisper screen (+230k dot) |
Reasons to pick Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G over the Kodak M550
Galaxy Camera 3G | M550 | |||
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Revealed | August 2012 | January 2010 | More recent by 32 months | |
Screen dimension | 4.8" | 2.7" | Bigger screen (+2.1") | |
Touch screen | Quickly navigate |
Common features in the Kodak M550 and Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G
M550 | Galaxy Camera 3G | |||
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Focus manually | Lack of manual focusing | |||
Screen type | Fixed | Fixed | Fixed screen | |
Selfie screen | Neither comes with selfie screen |
Kodak M550 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G Physical Comparison
When you are intending to lug around your camera regularly, you have to factor in its weight and volume. The Kodak M550 comes with external measurements of 98mm x 58mm x 23mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.9") and a weight of 125 grams (0.28 lbs) while the Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G has sizing of 129mm x 71mm x 19mm (5.1" x 2.8" x 0.7") having a weight of 305 grams (0.67 lbs).
Check out the Kodak M550 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G in our completely new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.Remember that, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you are using during that time. Underneath is the front view scale comparison of the M550 vs the Galaxy Camera 3G.
Using dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the M550 and Galaxy Camera 3G is 95 and 90 respectively.
Kodak M550 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G Sensor Comparison
Normally, it is hard to envision the difference in sensor measurements only by viewing technical specs. The photograph below will offer you a clearer sense of the sensor sizing in the M550 and Galaxy Camera 3G.
As you have seen, both of those cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements albeit not the same megapixels. You can count on the Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G to render extra detail because of its extra 4 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also help you crop photographs somewhat more aggressively. The older M550 will be behind in sensor technology.
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Kodak M550 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G Specifications
Kodak EasyShare M550 | Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G | |
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General Information | ||
Brand | Kodak | Samsung |
Model type | Kodak EasyShare M550 | Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G |
Type | Small Sensor Compact | Small Sensor Superzoom |
Announced | 2010-01-05 | 2012-08-29 |
Physical type | Compact | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Processor Chip | - | 1.4GHz Quad-Core |
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 surface area | 28.1mm² | 28.1mm² |
Sensor resolution | 12 megapixels | 16 megapixels |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | - |
Highest Possible resolution | 4000 x 3000 | - |
Maximum native ISO | 1000 | 3200 |
Min native ISO | 64 | 100 |
RAW support | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
Touch focus | ||
Continuous AF | ||
Single AF | ||
Tracking AF | ||
AF selectice | ||
AF center weighted | ||
AF multi area | ||
Live view AF | ||
Face detect AF | ||
Contract detect AF | ||
Phase detect AF | ||
Lens | ||
Lens support | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens zoom range | 28-140mm (5.0x) | 23-481mm (20.9x) |
Macro focusing range | 10cm | - |
Crop factor | 5.8 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Display type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Display diagonal | 2.7 inches | 4.8 inches |
Resolution of display | 230k dots | 0k dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch function | ||
Display tech | - | 308 ppi, HD Super Clear Touch Display |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | None | None |
Features | ||
Minimum shutter speed | 30 seconds | - |
Fastest shutter speed | 1/1400 seconds | - |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manual mode | ||
Change WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Integrated flash | ||
Flash distance | 3.50 m | no built-in flash |
Flash modes | Auto, Fill-in, Red-Eye reduction, Off | no built-in flash |
Hot shoe | ||
AEB | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment metering | ||
Average metering | ||
Spot metering | ||
Partial metering | ||
AF area metering | ||
Center weighted metering | ||
Video features | ||
Video resolutions | 640 x 480 (30 fps) | 1920 x 1080 |
Maximum video resolution | 640x480 | 1920x1080 |
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) | none |
GPS | None | BuiltIn |
Physical | ||
Environment sealing | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 125g (0.28 pounds) | 305g (0.67 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 Overall 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 feature | ||
Type of storage | SD/SDHC card, Internal | micro SD/micro SDHC/micro SDXC |
Card slots | One | One |
Cost at release | $119 | $606 |