Kodak M550 vs Samsung SL102
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Kodak M550 vs Samsung SL102 Key Specs
(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
(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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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").
Apple Innovates by Creating Next-Level Optical Stabilization for iPhoneThe 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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Here is a preview of the gallery images for Kodak EasyShare M550 & Samsung SL102. The full galleries are viewable at Kodak M550 Gallery & Samsung SL102 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Kodak M550 over the Samsung SL102
| M550 | SL102 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Introduced | January 2010 | January 2009 | Fresher by 13 months | |
| Screen size | 2.7" | 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 type | Fixed | Fixed | Fixed screen | |
| Screen resolution | 230k | 230k | Exact 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.

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the M550 and SL102 is 95 and 96 respectively.
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.
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Kodak M550 vs Samsung SL102 Specifications
| Kodak EasyShare M550 | Samsung 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 |