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Kodak M550 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G

Portability
95
Imaging
35
Features
20
Overall
29
Kodak EasyShare M550 front
 
Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G front
Portability
90
Imaging
39
Features
44
Overall
41

Kodak M550 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G 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
  • Revealed January 2010
Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G
(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
Photography Glossary

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").

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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.

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Reasons to pick Kodak M550 over the Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G

 M550 Galaxy Camera 4G 
Screen resolution230k0kSharper screen (+230k dot)

Reasons to pick Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G over the Kodak M550

 Galaxy Camera 4G M550 
LaunchedAugust 2012January 2010Newer by 32 months
Screen size4.8"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 
Focus manually Lack of manual focus
Screen typeFixed 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. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

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.

Kodak M550 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G size comparison

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 top view buttons comparison

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 sensor size comparison

Kodak M550 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G Screen and ViewFinder

Kodak M550 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Kodak M550
Portrait photography with Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G
21
manual focus not available
no manual control
cannot use external flash
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
30
good resolution (16 megapixels)
no manual focus
no manual control
no external flash support
very small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
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Street Comparison

Kodak M550 Street photography information
Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G Street photography information
54
lighter than competition in class (125g)
screen is fixed
does not have image stabilization
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
maximum ISO low (1,000)
61
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition in class (305g)
no articulating screen
very small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Kodak M550
Sports photography with Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G
17
maximum shutter speed is a little low (1/1,400s)
no shutter priority
does not have image stabilization
sensor resolution low (12MP)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect AF
44
excellent zoom range (23-481mm 20.9 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
good resolution (16MP)
lack of shutter priority mode
very small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Kodak M550 Travel photography features
Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G Travel photography features
67
lighter than competition in class (125g)
built-in flash
rather wide (28mm)
fast max aperture (f)
lack of Time Lapse recording
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
screen is not selfie friendly
72
lighter than competition in class (305g)
good resolution (16MP)
relatively wide (23mm)
long reach (481mm)
great maximum aperture (f)
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
doesn't offer selfie friendly display
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Landscape Comparison

Kodak M550 Landscape photography info
Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G Landscape photography info
31
rather wide (28mm)
fast max aperture (f)
manual focus not available
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
small screen (2.7 inch)
no manual control
does not have image stabilization
sensor resolution low (12MP)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
maximum ISO low (1,000)
lack of RAW support
lack of Time Lapse recording
47
relatively wide (23mm)
great maximum aperture (f)
screen larger than average (4.8 inch)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
good resolution (16 megapixels)
no manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
no manual control
very small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Kodak M550 Vlogging information
Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G Vlogging information
31
rather wide (28mm)
fast max aperture (f)
lighter than competition in class (125 grams)
screen is not selfie friendly
does not have image stabilization
video quality not great (640 x 480 pxls)
lack of mic socket
36
relatively wide (23mm)
great maximum aperture (f)
built-in touchscreen
built in image stabilization (Optical)
high res video (1920 x 1080 pxls)
lighter than competition in class (305 grams)
doesn't offer selfie friendly display
doesn't have mic support
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Kodak M550 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Kodak M550 and Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G
 Kodak EasyShare M550Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G
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