Kodak M550 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G
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Kodak M550 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G 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
- Revealed 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
- Launched August 2012

Kodak M550 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G Overview
Its time to take a more detailed look at the Kodak M550 versus Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G, former is a Small Sensor Compact while the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom by companies Kodak and Samsung. There exists a noticeable gap between the image resolutions of the M550 (12MP) and Galaxy Camera 4G (16MP) but both cameras have the identical sensor sizes (1/2.3").

The M550 was released 3 years prior to the Galaxy Camera 4G which is quite a sizable difference as far as technology is concerned. Both the cameras feature the same body design (Compact).
Before delving right into a thorough comparison, here is a brief overview of how the M550 matches up against the Galaxy Camera 4G in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Kodak M550 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G Gallery
Below is a preview of the gallery photos for Kodak EasyShare M550 & Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G. The complete galleries are viewable at Kodak M550 Gallery & Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G Gallery.
Reasons to pick Kodak M550 over the Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G
M550 | Galaxy Camera 4G | |||
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Screen resolution | 230k | ![]() | 0k | Sharper screen (+230k dot) |
Reasons to pick Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G over the Kodak M550
Galaxy Camera 4G | M550 | |||
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Launched | August 2012 | ![]() | January 2010 | Newer by 32 months |
Screen size | 4.8" | ![]() | 2.7" | Bigger screen (+2.1") |
Touch screen | ![]() | Quickly navigate |
Common features in the Kodak M550 and Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G
M550 | Galaxy Camera 4G | |||
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Focus manually | ![]() | Lack of manual focus | ||
Screen type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed screen |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Lack of selfie screen |
Kodak M550 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G Physical Comparison
For those who are planning to travel with your camera, you're going to have to factor in its weight and size. The Kodak M550 has physical dimensions of 98mm x 58mm x 23mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.9") along with a weight of 125 grams (0.28 lbs) and the Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G has specifications of 129mm x 71mm x 19mm (5.1" x 2.8" x 0.7") with a weight of 305 grams (0.67 lbs).
See the Kodak M550 versus Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you are utilising at the time. Following is a front view overall size comparison of the M550 and the Galaxy Camera 4G.

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability score of the M550 and Galaxy Camera 4G is 95 and 90 respectively.

Kodak M550 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G Sensor Comparison
More often than not, it's hard to picture the gap between sensor dimensions just by reviewing technical specs. The image here will help offer you a clearer sense of the sensor dimensions in the M550 and Galaxy Camera 4G.
As you can tell, each of these cameras come with the identical sensor size albeit different resolution. You can count on the Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G to offer you greater detail as a result of its extra 4 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also make it easier to crop photographs a good deal more aggressively. The more aged M550 is going to be disadvantaged with regard to sensor tech.

Kodak M550 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G Screen and ViewFinder


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Kodak M550 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G Specifications
Kodak EasyShare M550 | Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G | |
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General Information | ||
Manufacturer | Kodak | Samsung |
Model type | Kodak EasyShare M550 | Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G |
Type | Small Sensor Compact | Small Sensor Superzoom |
Revealed | 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 dimensions | 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 | - |
Full resolution | 4000 x 3000 | - |
Max native ISO | 1000 | 3200 |
Lowest native ISO | 64 | 100 |
RAW images | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focusing | ||
Autofocus touch | ||
Continuous autofocus | ||
Single autofocus | ||
Autofocus tracking | ||
Autofocus selectice | ||
Center weighted autofocus | ||
Autofocus multi area | ||
Live view autofocus | ||
Face detect focus | ||
Contract detect focus | ||
Phase detect focus | ||
Lens | ||
Lens support | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens zoom range | 28-140mm (5.0x) | 23-481mm (20.9x) |
Macro focusing distance | 10cm | - |
Focal length multiplier | 5.8 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Type of display | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Display sizing | 2.7 inch | 4.8 inch |
Resolution of display | 230 thousand dots | 0 thousand dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch function | ||
Display technology | - | 308 ppi, HD Super Clear Touch Display |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | None | None |
Features | ||
Lowest shutter speed | 30 seconds | - |
Highest shutter speed | 1/1400 seconds | - |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manually set exposure | ||
Set white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Inbuilt flash | ||
Flash distance | 3.50 m | no built-in flash |
Flash options | Auto, Fill-in, Red-Eye reduction, Off | no built-in flash |
Hot shoe | ||
AEB | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment | ||
Average | ||
Spot | ||
Partial | ||
AF area | ||
Center weighted | ||
Video features | ||
Supported video resolutions | 640 x 480 (30 fps) | 1920 x 1080 |
Max video resolution | 640x480 | 1920x1080 |
Video data format | - | MPEG-4, H.264 |
Mic support | ||
Headphone support | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | None | Built-In |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | none |
GPS | None | BuiltIn |
Physical | ||
Environmental sealing | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 125 grams (0.28 pounds) | 305 grams (0.67 pounds) |
Physical 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 recording | ||
Storage type | SD/SDHC card, Internal | micro SD/micro SDHC/micro SDXC |
Card slots | One | One |
Pricing at launch | $119 | $550 |