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Kodak M550 vs Samsung HZ15W

Portability
95
Imaging
35
Features
20
Overall
29
Kodak EasyShare M550 front
 
Samsung HZ15W front
Portability
90
Imaging
34
Features
31
Overall
32

Kodak M550 vs Samsung HZ15W 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
  • Released January 2010
Samsung HZ15W
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 24-240mm (F3.3-5.8) lens
  • 249g - 105 x 61 x 37mm
  • Revealed February 2009
  • Additionally Known as WB550
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Kodak M550 vs Samsung HZ15W Overview

Below, we are comparing the Kodak M550 versus Samsung HZ15W, both Small Sensor Compact cameras by brands Kodak and Samsung. The resolution of the M550 (12MP) and the HZ15W (12MP) is fairly close and they enjoy the exact same sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The M550 was announced 11 months later than the HZ15W which means that they are both of a similar age. Both of the cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before diving through a comprehensive comparison, below is a simple view of how the M550 matches up versus the HZ15W in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Kodak M550 over the Samsung HZ15W

 M550 HZ15W 
RevealedJanuary 2010February 2009Fresher by 11 months

Reasons to pick Samsung HZ15W over the Kodak M550

 HZ15W M550 
Manual focus Dial accurate focus
Display dimension3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution460k230kClearer display (+230k dot)

Common features in the Kodak M550 and Samsung HZ15W

 M550 HZ15W 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Lacking selfie screen
Touch display Lacking Touch display

Kodak M550 vs Samsung HZ15W Physical Comparison

In case you're intending to carry your camera regularly, you'll need to take into account its weight and dimensions. The Kodak M550 provides external dimensions of 98mm x 58mm x 23mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.9") accompanied by a weight of 125 grams (0.28 lbs) and the Samsung HZ15W has dimensions of 105mm x 61mm x 37mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.5") and a weight of 249 grams (0.55 lbs).

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Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you are utilising during that time. Underneath is the front view physical size comparison of the M550 against the HZ15W.

Kodak M550 vs Samsung HZ15W size comparison

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability score of the M550 and HZ15W is 95 and 90 respectively.

Kodak M550 vs Samsung HZ15W top view buttons comparison

Kodak M550 vs Samsung HZ15W Sensor Comparison

In many cases, its difficult to imagine the difference in sensor sizing just by looking through specifications. The photograph underneath should give you a much better sense of the sensor dimensions in the M550 and HZ15W.

Plainly, both of those cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements and the exact same resolution therefore you can expect comparable quality of images but you would want to take the age of the cameras into account. The newer M550 should have an edge when it comes to sensor innovation.

Kodak M550 vs Samsung HZ15W sensor size comparison

Kodak M550 vs Samsung HZ15W Screen and ViewFinder

Kodak M550 vs Samsung HZ15W Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Kodak M550
Portrait photography with Samsung HZ15W
21
no manual focus
manual mode not available
external flash not possible
low megapixels (12MP)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
31
has manual focus
offers face detect focusing
no manual exposure
external flash not possible
low MP (12MP)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
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Street Comparison

Kodak M550 Street photography features
Samsung HZ15W Street photography features
54
lighter than competition (125g)
no articulating screen
no image stabilization
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
low maximum ISO (1,000)
52
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
no moving screen
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
more heavy than others (249 grams)
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Sports Comparison

Kodak M550 Sports photography info
Samsung HZ15W Sports photography info
17
max shutter speed is low (1/1,400 seconds)
lack of shutter priority mode
no image stabilization
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect AF
27
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
no shutter priority
low MP (12 megapixels)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Kodak M550 as a Travel photography camera
Samsung HZ15W as a Travel photography camera
67
lighter than competition (125g)
has built in flash
relatively wide (28mm)
good maximum aperture (f)
lack of Timelapse mode
low megapixels (12MP)
display isn't selfie friendly
54
has built in flash
rather wide (24mm)
does not have Timelapse recording
more heavy than others (249g)
low MP (12 megapixels)
screen isn't selfie friendly
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Kodak M550 Landscape photography features
Samsung HZ15W Landscape photography features
31
relatively wide (28mm)
good maximum aperture (f)
no manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
screen is somewhat small (2.7 inch)
manual mode not available
no image stabilization
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
low maximum ISO (1,000)
lacks RAW format
lack of Timelapse mode
40
has manual focus
rather wide (24mm)
nice screen size (3 inches)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.3)
no manual exposure
low MP (12MP)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
does not have Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Kodak M550 as a Vlogging camera
Samsung HZ15W as a Vlogging camera
31
relatively wide (28mm)
good maximum aperture (f)
lighter than competition (125 grams)
display isn't selfie friendly
no image stabilization
low quality video (640 x 480 pxls)
lack of external microphone jack
28
rather wide (24mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
offers face detect focusing
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.3)
screen isn't selfie friendly
video res low (1280 x 720 resolution)
does not have microphone port
more heavy than others (249 grams)
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Kodak M550 vs Samsung HZ15W Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Kodak M550 and Samsung HZ15W
 Kodak EasyShare M550Samsung HZ15W
General Information
Company Kodak Samsung
Model Kodak EasyShare M550 Samsung HZ15W
Also called as - WB550
Category Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Released 2010-01-05 2009-02-23
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.08 x 4.56mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixels 12 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 16:9, 4:3 and 3:2
Maximum resolution 4000 x 3000 4000 x 3000
Maximum native ISO 1000 3200
Min native ISO 64 80
RAW images
Autofocusing
Manual focus
AF touch
AF continuous
Single AF
AF tracking
Selective AF
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detection AF
Contract detection AF
Phase detection AF
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 28-140mm (5.0x) 24-240mm (10.0x)
Max aperture - f/3.3-5.8
Macro focus distance 10cm 5cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.9
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 2.7 inch 3 inch
Resolution of screen 230 thousand dot 460 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 30s 16s
Maximum shutter speed 1/1400s 1/2000s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Set WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 3.50 m 4.70 m
Flash settings Auto, Fill-in, Red-Eye reduction, Off Auto, Auto & Red-eye reduction, Fill-in flash, Slow sync, Flash off, Red eye fix
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Video resolutions 640 x 480 (30 fps) 1280 x 720 (30, 15 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (60, 30, 15 fps)
Maximum video resolution 640x480 1280x720
Video file format - Motion JPEG
Microphone jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 125g (0.28 lb) 249g (0.55 lb)
Dimensions 98 x 58 x 23mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.9") 105 x 61 x 37mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.5")
DXO scores
DXO All around score not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth score not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range score not tested not tested
DXO Low light score not tested not tested
Other
Battery model KLIC-7006 -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, double) Yes (10 sec, 2 sec, Double, Motion Timer)
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SD/SDHC card, Internal SC/SDHC/MMC/MMCplus, internal
Storage slots Single Single
Launch price $119 $330