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Kodak M550 vs Samsung PL200

Portability
95
Imaging
35
Features
20
Overall
29
Kodak EasyShare M550 front
 
Samsung PL200 front
Portability
94
Imaging
37
Features
22
Overall
31

Kodak M550 vs Samsung PL200 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
  • Introduced January 2010
Samsung PL200
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 31-217mm (F3.3-5.5) lens
  • 170g - 100 x 60 x 21mm
  • Launched July 2010
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Kodak M550 vs Samsung PL200 Overview

Following is a complete comparison of the Kodak M550 and Samsung PL200, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras by rivals Kodak and Samsung. The image resolution of the M550 (12MP) and the PL200 (14MP) is relatively well matched and they possess the same exact sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The M550 was announced 6 months before the PL200 and they are of a similar age. Both of these cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before delving in to a comprehensive comparison, below is a concise summary of how the M550 matches up vs the PL200 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Kodak M550 over the Samsung PL200

 M550 PL200 

Reasons to pick Samsung PL200 over the Kodak M550

 PL200 M550 
Screen sizing3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")

Common features in the Kodak M550 and Samsung PL200

 M550 PL200 
LaunchedJanuary 2010July 2010Similar age
Focus manually Lack of manual focus
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen resolution230k230kSame screen resolution
Selfie screen Lacking selfie screen
Touch screen Lacking Touch screen

Kodak M550 vs Samsung PL200 Physical Comparison

If you are intending to carry around your camera, you are going to need to factor its weight and volume. The Kodak M550 features external dimensions of 98mm x 58mm x 23mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.9") having a weight of 125 grams (0.28 lbs) whilst the Samsung PL200 has sizing of 100mm x 60mm x 21mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 0.8") accompanied by a weight of 170 grams (0.37 lbs).

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Remember that, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you have chosen at that time. Below is the front view size comparison of the M550 and the PL200.

Kodak M550 vs Samsung PL200 size comparison

Factoring in size and weight, the portability score of the M550 and PL200 is 95 and 94 respectively.

Kodak M550 vs Samsung PL200 top view buttons comparison

Kodak M550 vs Samsung PL200 Sensor Comparison

Generally, it can be difficult to picture the contrast between sensor sizes only by checking specifications. The picture here will provide you a stronger sense of the sensor dimensions in the M550 and PL200.

Plainly, both of the cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing albeit different resolution. You can count on the Samsung PL200 to give you extra detail with its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution will enable you to crop shots a little more aggressively.

Kodak M550 vs Samsung PL200 sensor size comparison

Kodak M550 vs Samsung PL200 Screen and ViewFinder

Kodak M550 vs Samsung PL200 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Kodak M550 Portrait photography highlights
Samsung PL200 Portrait photography highlights
21
manual focus not available
manual exposure not possible
external flash not possible
low MP (12 megapixels)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
28
good megapixels (14MP)
no manual focus
lack of manual exposure
cannot use external flash
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
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Street Comparison

Kodak M550 Street photography info
Samsung PL200 Street photography info
54
lighter than competitors in class (125g)
fixed screen
does not have image stabilization
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
maximum ISO low (1,000)
57
has image stabilization (Optical)
no articulating screen
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Kodak M550 Sports photography info
Samsung PL200 Sports photography info
17
maximum shutter speed is a little low (1/1,400s)
lack of shutter priority mode
does not have image stabilization
low MP (12MP)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect auto focus
38
has image stabilization (Optical)
good megapixels (14 megapixels)
no shutter priority
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Kodak M550 Travel photography details
Samsung PL200 Travel photography details
67
lighter than competitors in class (125g)
has built in flash
rather wide (28mm)
very good maximum aperture (f)
no Time Lapse recording
low MP (12 megapixels)
screen is not selfie friendly
58
good megapixels (14MP)
flash built-in
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
display is not selfie friendly
wide angle not the best (31mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Kodak M550
Landscape photography with Samsung PL200
31
rather wide (28mm)
very good maximum aperture (f)
manual focus not available
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
small screen (2.7 inches)
manual exposure not possible
does not have image stabilization
low MP (12MP)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
maximum ISO low (1,000)
does not have RAW format
no Time Lapse recording
37
nice screen size (3")
has image stabilization (Optical)
good megapixels (14 megapixels)
no manual focus
can't swap lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not the best (31mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
lack of manual exposure
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Kodak M550
Vlogging with Samsung PL200
31
rather wide (28mm)
very good maximum aperture (f)
lighter than competitors in class (125g)
screen is not selfie friendly
does not have image stabilization
low video resolution (640 x 480 pixels)
no external mic port
25
has image stabilization (Optical)
wide angle not the best (31mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
display is not selfie friendly
low res video (640 x 480 resolution)
doesn't have external mic support
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Kodak M550 vs Samsung PL200 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Kodak M550 and Samsung PL200
 Kodak EasyShare M550Samsung PL200
General Information
Manufacturer Kodak Samsung
Model type Kodak EasyShare M550 Samsung PL200
Type Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Introduced 2010-01-05 2010-07-21
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixel 14 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Max resolution 4000 x 3000 4320 x 3240
Max native ISO 1000 3200
Lowest native ISO 64 80
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
AF touch
AF continuous
AF single
AF tracking
Selective AF
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detect focusing
Contract detect focusing
Phase detect focusing
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 28-140mm (5.0x) 31-217mm (7.0x)
Largest aperture - f/3.3-5.5
Macro focusing distance 10cm 5cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Type of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 2.7 inches 3 inches
Resolution of display 230k dots 230k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Min shutter speed 30s 8s
Max shutter speed 1/1400s 1/1500s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Change WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 3.50 m 4.60 m
Flash modes Auto, Fill-in, Red-Eye reduction, Off Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in, Slow sync
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Supported video resolutions 640 x 480 (30 fps) 800 x 592 (20 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (60, 30 fps)
Max video resolution 640x480 640x480
Video data format - H.264
Mic 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
Environmental sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 125 gr (0.28 lb) 170 gr (0.37 lb)
Dimensions 98 x 58 x 23mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.9") 100 x 60 x 21mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 0.8")
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 BP70A
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, double) Yes
Time lapse shooting
Storage type SD/SDHC card, Internal SD/SDHC'/MMC, Internal
Card slots 1 1
Retail price $119 $0