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Kodak M550 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G

Portability
95
Imaging
35
Features
20
Overall
29
Kodak EasyShare M550 front
 
Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G front
Portability
90
Imaging
39
Features
44
Overall
41

Kodak M550 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G 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 Galaxy Camera 3G
(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
Photography Glossary

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").

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The 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.

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Reasons to pick Kodak M550 over the Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G

 M550 Galaxy Camera 3G 
Screen resolution230k0kCrisper screen (+230k dot)

Reasons to pick Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G over the Kodak M550

 Galaxy Camera 3G M550 
RevealedAugust 2012January 2010More recent by 32 months
Screen dimension4.8"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 
Focus manually Lack of manual focusing
Screen typeFixed 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).

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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.

Kodak M550 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G size comparison

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 top view buttons comparison

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.

Kodak M550 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G sensor size comparison

Kodak M550 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G Screen and ViewFinder

Kodak M550 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Kodak M550 Portrait photography information
Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G Portrait photography information
21
lack of manual focus
manual exposure not possible
external flash not possible
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
30
MP count good (16MP)
focusing manually not possible
no manual mode
can't use external flash
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
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Street Comparison

Kodak M550 as a Street photography camera
Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G as a Street photography camera
54
lighter than competitors (125g)
no articulating screen
does not have image stabilization
small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
low max ISO (1,000)
61
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than average (305g)
screen is fixed
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Kodak M550 Sports photography information
Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G Sports photography information
17
low max shutter speed (1/1,400s)
lack of shutter priority mode
does not have image stabilization
low megapixels (12MP)
small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect auto focus
44
incredible zoom range (23-481mm 20.9 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
MP count good (16 megapixels)
no shutter priority
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Kodak M550
Travel photography with Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G
67
lighter than competitors (125g)
has built in flash
decently wide (28mm)
fast max aperture (f)
missing Timelapse function
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
display is not selfie friendly
72
lighter than average (305g)
MP count good (16 megapixels)
decently wide (23mm)
very long reach (481mm)
great max aperture (f)
does not have Timelapse mode
does not have a selfie friendly display
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Landscape Comparison

Kodak M550 Landscape photography advice
Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G Landscape photography advice
31
decently wide (28mm)
fast max aperture (f)
lack of manual focus
can't swap lens (fixed lens mount)
small screen (2.7")
manual exposure not possible
does not have image stabilization
low megapixels (12MP)
small sensor (1/2.3")
low max ISO (1,000)
lacks RAW files
missing Timelapse function
47
decently wide (23mm)
great max aperture (f)
lovely big screen (4.8 inches)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
MP count good (16 megapixels)
focusing manually not possible
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
no manual mode
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
does not have Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Kodak M550
Vlogging with Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G
31
decently wide (28mm)
fast max aperture (f)
lighter than competitors (125g)
display is not selfie friendly
does not have image stabilization
video quality not great (640 x 480 pixels)
missing external microphone socket
36
decently wide (23mm)
great max aperture (f)
has touchscreen
built in image stabilization (Optical)
good video quality (1920 x 1080 pxls)
lighter than average (305g)
does not have a selfie friendly display
does not have microphone support
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Kodak M550 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Kodak M550 and Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G
 Kodak EasyShare M550Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G
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