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Kodak M550 vs Samsung SL102

Portability
95
Imaging
34
Features
20
Overall
28
Kodak EasyShare M550 front
 
Samsung SL102 front
Portability
96
Imaging
32
Features
21
Overall
27

Kodak M550 vs Samsung SL102 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
  • Revealed January 2010
Samsung SL102
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.5" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 1600
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 35-105mm (F) lens
  • 116g - 90 x 59 x 22mm
  • Introduced January 2009
  • Also Known as ES55
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Kodak M550 vs Samsung SL102 Overview

Here, we will be reviewing the Kodak M550 versus Samsung SL102, both Small Sensor Compact cameras by competitors Kodak and Samsung. The image resolution of the M550 (12MP) and the SL102 (10MP) is pretty close and both cameras posses the identical sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The M550 was revealed 13 months later than the SL102 which makes them a generation apart from one another. Each of the cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before going into a in depth comparison, here is a concise view of how the M550 grades against the SL102 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Kodak M550 over the Samsung SL102

 M550 SL102 
IntroducedJanuary 2010January 2009Fresher by 13 months
Screen size2.7"2.5"Bigger screen (+0.2")

Reasons to pick Samsung SL102 over the Kodak M550

 SL102 M550 

Common features in the Kodak M550 and Samsung SL102

 M550 SL102 
Focus manually Lack of manual focusing
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen resolution230k230kExact same screen resolution
Selfie screen Neither comes with selfie screen
Touch screen Lack of Touch screen

Kodak M550 vs Samsung SL102 Physical Comparison

When you are looking to carry your camera frequently, you will need to factor its weight and measurements. The Kodak M550 comes with outside 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) whilst the Samsung SL102 has proportions of 90mm x 59mm x 22mm (3.5" x 2.3" x 0.9") having a weight of 116 grams (0.26 lbs).

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Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you have at the time. Here is a front view physical size comparison of the M550 versus the SL102.

Kodak M550 vs Samsung SL102 size comparison

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the M550 and SL102 is 95 and 96 respectively.

Kodak M550 vs Samsung SL102 top view buttons comparison

Kodak M550 vs Samsung SL102 Sensor Comparison

Quite often, it's tough to envision the gap in sensor sizing only by viewing technical specs. The photograph here should offer you a better sense of the sensor sizes in the M550 and SL102.

As you can tell, the 2 cameras come with the identical sensor size albeit not the same megapixels. You can expect the Kodak M550 to result in extra detail because of its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also make it easier to crop shots a good deal more aggressively. The fresher M550 will have an edge with regard to sensor technology.

Kodak M550 vs Samsung SL102 sensor size comparison

Kodak M550 vs Samsung SL102 Screen and ViewFinder

Kodak M550 vs Samsung SL102 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Kodak M550 Portrait photography info
Samsung SL102 Portrait photography info
20
lack of manual focus
no manual control
external flash not possible
megapixel count low (12MP)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
24
comes with face detect focusing
lack of manual focus
lack of manual mode
can't use external flash
sensor resolution low (10 megapixels)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
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Street Comparison

Kodak M550 Street photography information
Samsung SL102 Street photography information
53
lighter than others (125g)
screen is fixed
does not have image stabilization
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
low max ISO (1,000)
55
lighter than competition (116g)
screen is fixed
lack of image stabilization
sensor is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Kodak M550 as a Sports photography camera
Samsung SL102 as a Sports photography camera
17
maximum shutter speed is a little low (1/1,400 seconds)
no shutter priority mode
does not have image stabilization
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no phase detect autofocus
16
lack of shutter priority mode
lack of image stabilization
sensor resolution low (10 megapixels)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
has no phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Kodak M550 as a Travel photography camera
Samsung SL102 as a Travel photography camera
67
lighter than others (125g)
flash built-in
fairly wide (28mm)
very good maximum aperture (f)
does not have Time Lapse recording
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
display isn't selfie friendly
61
lighter than competition (116g)
built-in flash
fast maximum aperture (f)
lack of Timelapse mode
sensor resolution low (10MP)
screen is not selfie friendly
wide angle not fantastic (35mm)
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Landscape Comparison

Kodak M550 Landscape photography advice
Samsung SL102 Landscape photography advice
31
fairly wide (28mm)
very good maximum aperture (f)
lack of manual focus
cannot swap lens (fixed lens mount)
tiny screen (2.7 inches)
no manual control
does not have image stabilization
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
low max ISO (1,000)
has no RAW support
does not have Time Lapse recording
26
fast maximum aperture (f)
lack of manual focus
can't switch lenses (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not fantastic (35mm)
screen is small (2.5 inch)
lack of manual mode
lack of image stabilization
sensor resolution low (10 megapixels)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
lack of Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Kodak M550 Vlogging info
Samsung SL102 Vlogging info
30
fairly wide (28mm)
very good maximum aperture (f)
lighter than others (125g)
display isn't selfie friendly
does not have image stabilization
video res low (640 x 480 resolution)
does not have external mic port
29
fast maximum aperture (f)
comes with face detect focusing
lighter than competition (116g)
wide angle not fantastic (35mm)
screen is not selfie friendly
lack of image stabilization
video quality not great (640 x 480 resolution)
lack of microphone socket
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Kodak M550 vs Samsung SL102 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Kodak M550 and Samsung SL102
 Kodak EasyShare M550Samsung SL102
General Information
Company Kodak Samsung
Model type Kodak EasyShare M550 Samsung SL102
Otherwise known as - ES55
Category Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Revealed 2010-01-05 2009-01-08
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 10MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Peak resolution 4000 x 3000 3648 x 2736
Highest native ISO 1000 1600
Min native ISO 64 80
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
Continuous AF
Single AF
Tracking AF
Selective AF
AF center weighted
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) 35-105mm (3.0x)
Macro focusing range 10cm 10cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.9
Screen
Type of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 2.7" 2.5"
Resolution of screen 230 thousand dots 230 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Min shutter speed 30 secs 8 secs
Max shutter speed 1/1400 secs 1/1500 secs
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Change WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 3.50 m -
Flash modes Auto, Fill-in, Red-Eye reduction, Off Auto, Auto & Red-eye reduction, Fill-in flash, Slow sync, Flash off, Red Eye Fix
Hot shoe
AEB
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Video resolutions 640 x 480 (30 fps) 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Highest video resolution 640x480 640x480
Video file format - Motion JPEG
Microphone port
Headphone port
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 grams (0.28 lb) 116 grams (0.26 lb)
Physical dimensions 98 x 58 x 23mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.9") 90 x 59 x 22mm (3.5" x 2.3" x 0.9")
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 -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, double) Yes (10sec, 2sec, Double, Motion Timer)
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SD/SDHC card, Internal SC/SDHC/MMC/MMCplus, internal
Card slots Single Single
Price at release $119 $130