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Kodak M550 vs Samsung HZ25W

Portability
95
Imaging
35
Features
20
Overall
29
Kodak EasyShare M550 front
 
Samsung HZ25W front
Portability
70
Imaging
35
Features
32
Overall
33

Kodak M550 vs Samsung HZ25W 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
  • Introduced January 2010
Samsung HZ25W
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 64 - 3200 (Expand to 6400)
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 26-624mm (F2.8-5.0) lens
  • 428g - 116 x 83 x 92mm
  • Launched July 2010
  • Other Name is WB5000
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Kodak M550 vs Samsung HZ25W Overview

Here is a comprehensive assessment of the Kodak M550 and Samsung HZ25W, one being a Small Sensor Compact and the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom by rivals Kodak and Samsung. The sensor resolution of the M550 (12MP) and the HZ25W (12MP) is relatively similar and they come with the exact same sensor size (1/2.3").

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The M550 was brought out 6 months earlier than the HZ25W so they are both of a similar generation. Each of these cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before diving in to a full comparison, below is a brief introduction of how the M550 matches up vs the HZ25W in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Kodak M550 over the Samsung HZ25W

 M550 HZ25W 

Reasons to pick Samsung HZ25W over the Kodak M550

 HZ25W M550 
Focus manually More accurate focusing
Screen dimension3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")

Common features in the Kodak M550 and Samsung HZ25W

 M550 HZ25W 
LaunchedJanuary 2010July 2010Similar generation
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen resolution230k230kExact same screen resolution
Selfie screen Neither provides selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Neither provides Touch friendly screen

Kodak M550 vs Samsung HZ25W Physical Comparison

For anybody who is intending to carry your camera, you will need to think about its weight and size. The Kodak M550 provides external dimensions 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 HZ25W has specifications of 116mm x 83mm x 92mm (4.6" x 3.3" x 3.6") accompanied by a weight of 428 grams (0.94 lbs).

Check out the Kodak M550 and Samsung HZ25W in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you have chosen at that time. Here is the front view over all size comparison of the M550 vs the HZ25W.

Kodak M550 vs Samsung HZ25W size comparison

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the M550 and HZ25W is 95 and 70 respectively.

Kodak M550 vs Samsung HZ25W top view buttons comparison

Kodak M550 vs Samsung HZ25W Sensor Comparison

Sometimes, it is very difficult to picture the difference between sensor sizing just by reviewing a spec sheet. The photograph underneath will offer you a much better sense of the sensor dimensions in the M550 and HZ25W.

Clearly, the two cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements and the identical resolution so you should expect similar quality of photographs however you will want to consider the production date of the products into consideration.

Kodak M550 vs Samsung HZ25W sensor size comparison

Kodak M550 vs Samsung HZ25W Screen and ViewFinder

Kodak M550 vs Samsung HZ25W Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Kodak M550 Portrait photography info
Samsung HZ25W Portrait photography info
21
manual focus not available
manual exposure not available
no external flash support
low MP (12 megapixels)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
34
has manual focus
saves RAW formats
no manual control
can't use external flash
MP count low (12MP)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
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Street Comparison

Kodak M550 Street photography factors
Samsung HZ25W Street photography factors
54
lighter than others in class (125 grams)
no moving screen
lack of image stabilization
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
maximum ISO low (1,000)
55
built in image stabilization (Optical)
saves RAW formats
no moving screen
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
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Sports Comparison

Kodak M550 Sports photography details
Samsung HZ25W Sports photography details
17
max shutter speed is low (1/1,400s)
no shutter priority mode
lack of image stabilization
low MP (12MP)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect AF
34
excellent zoom range (26-624mm 24.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lack of shutter priority mode
MP count low (12 megapixels)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
has no phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Kodak M550 as a Travel photography camera
Samsung HZ25W as a Travel photography camera
67
lighter than others in class (125g)
built-in flash
reasonably wide (28mm)
great maximum aperture (f)
does not have Timelapse mode
low MP (12 megapixels)
screen is not selfie friendly
52
flash built-in
really wide (26mm)
long reach (624mm)
missing Timelapse mode
MP count low (12MP)
doesn't have a selfie friendly screen
slow max aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Kodak M550
Landscape photography with Samsung HZ25W
31
reasonably wide (28mm)
great maximum aperture (f)
manual focus not available
can't swap lenses (fixed lens mount)
tiny screen (2.7 inch)
manual exposure not available
lack of image stabilization
low MP (12MP)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
maximum ISO low (1,000)
lacks RAW support
does not have Timelapse mode
43
has manual focus
really wide (26mm)
nice screen size (3 inches)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
saves RAW formats
can't change lenses (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f2.8)
no manual control
MP count low (12 megapixels)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
missing Timelapse mode
Photography Glossary

Vlogging Comparison

Kodak M550 as a Vlogging camera
Samsung HZ25W as a Vlogging camera
31
reasonably wide (28mm)
great maximum aperture (f)
lighter than others in class (125g)
screen is not selfie friendly
lack of image stabilization
video quality not great (640 x 480 resolution)
does not have external microphone support
24
really wide (26mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
slow max aperture (f2.8)
doesn't have a selfie friendly screen
video quality not great (1280 x 720 resolution)
missing external microphone support
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Kodak M550 vs Samsung HZ25W Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Kodak M550 and Samsung HZ25W
 Kodak EasyShare M550Samsung HZ25W
General Information
Make Kodak Samsung
Model type Kodak EasyShare M550 Samsung HZ25W
Also called - WB5000
Type Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Superzoom
Introduced 2010-01-05 2010-07-06
Physical type 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 12MP 12MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Full resolution 4000 x 3000 4000 x 3000
Max native ISO 1000 3200
Max boosted ISO - 6400
Lowest native ISO 64 64
RAW images
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch to focus
Continuous AF
AF single
Tracking AF
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detection AF
Contract detection AF
Phase detection AF
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 28-140mm (5.0x) 26-624mm (24.0x)
Max aperture - f/2.8-5.0
Macro focusing distance 10cm 10cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.9
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 2.7" 3"
Screen resolution 230k dots 230k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 30 secs 16 secs
Maximum shutter speed 1/1400 secs 1/2000 secs
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Set WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 3.50 m 5.60 m
Flash options Auto, Fill-in, Red-Eye reduction, Off Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in, Slow Sync
External flash
AEB
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Supported video resolutions 640 x 480 (30 fps) 1280 x 720 (30, 15 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (60, 30 fps)
Max video resolution 640x480 1280x720
Video file format - Motion JPEG
Microphone support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 125 gr (0.28 lbs) 428 gr (0.94 lbs)
Dimensions 98 x 58 x 23mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.9") 116 x 83 x 92mm (4.6" x 3.3" x 3.6")
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) Yes (2 or 10 sec, Double)
Time lapse feature
Storage type SD/SDHC card, Internal SC/SDHC, Internal
Card slots 1 1
Launch pricing $119 $350