Kodak M550 vs Samsung SL820
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Kodak M550 vs Samsung SL820 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
- Announced January 2010
(Full Review)
- 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Display
- ISO 80 - 1600
- 1280 x 720 video
- 28-140mm (F3.4-5.8) lens
- 168g - 95 x 59 x 23mm
- Announced February 2009
- Also referred to as IT100
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Lets look more in depth at the Kodak M550 vs Samsung SL820, both Small Sensor Compact cameras by rivals Kodak and Samsung. The sensor resolution of the M550 (12MP) and the SL820 (12MP) is fairly close and both cameras offer the same sensor dimensions (1/2.3").
Apple Innovates by Creating Next-Level Optical Stabilization for iPhoneThe M550 was released 11 months after the SL820 which means that they are of a similar age. The two cameras have the same body design (Compact).
Before diving into a in depth comparison, here is a quick synopsis of how the M550 grades vs the SL820 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.
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Below is a sample of the gallery pictures for Kodak EasyShare M550 & Samsung SL820. The complete galleries are provided at Kodak M550 Gallery & Samsung SL820 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Kodak M550 over the Samsung SL820
| M550 | SL820 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Announced | January 2010 |  | February 2009 | Newer by 11 months |
Reasons to pick Samsung SL820 over the Kodak M550
| SL820 | M550 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Display dimensions | 3" |  | 2.7" | Larger display (+0.3") |
Common features in the Kodak M550 and Samsung SL820
| M550 | SL820 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Focus manually |  | No manual focus | ||
| Display type | Fixed |  | Fixed | Fixed display |
| Display resolution | 230k |  | 230k | Same display resolution |
| Selfie screen |  | Neither has selfie screen | ||
| Touch display |  | Neither has Touch display |
Kodak M550 vs Samsung SL820 Physical Comparison
When you are intending to travel with your camera often, you will have to take into account its weight and proportions. The Kodak M550 has outer measurements of 98mm x 58mm x 23mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.9") along with a weight of 125 grams (0.28 lbs) and the Samsung SL820 has measurements of 95mm x 59mm x 23mm (3.7" x 2.3" x 0.9") accompanied by a weight of 168 grams (0.37 lbs).
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Remember that, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you are employing at that moment. Below is a front view dimension comparison of the M550 against the SL820.
Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability grade of the M550 and SL820 is 95 and 94 respectively.
Kodak M550 vs Samsung SL820 Sensor Comparison
Oftentimes, it can be tough to see the difference in sensor dimensions purely by researching technical specs. The image here should give you a stronger sense of the sensor sizing in the M550 and SL820.
As you can tell, both of those cameras provide the same sensor dimensions and the same exact resolution therefore you can expect comparable quality of photographs though you will want to take the age of the cameras into account. The newer M550 will have an edge with regard to sensor tech.
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Kodak M550 vs Samsung SL820 Specifications
| Kodak EasyShare M550 | Samsung SL820 | |
|---|---|---|
| General Information | ||
| Manufacturer | Kodak | Samsung |
| Model | Kodak EasyShare M550 | Samsung SL820 |
| Also Known as | - | IT100 |
| Type | Small Sensor Compact | Small Sensor Compact |
| Announced | 2010-01-05 | 2009-02-17 |
| 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 surface area | 28.1mm² | 27.7mm² |
| Sensor resolution | 12MP | 12MP |
| Anti aliasing 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 | 1600 |
| Lowest native ISO | 64 | 80 |
| RAW pictures | ||
| Autofocusing | ||
| Focus manually | ||
| Autofocus touch | ||
| Continuous autofocus | ||
| Autofocus single | ||
| Autofocus tracking | ||
| Autofocus selectice | ||
| Autofocus center weighted | ||
| Autofocus multi area | ||
| Live view autofocus | ||
| Face detection autofocus | ||
| Contract detection autofocus | ||
| Phase detection autofocus | ||
| Lens | ||
| Lens mount | fixed lens | fixed lens |
| Lens focal range | 28-140mm (5.0x) | 28-140mm (5.0x) |
| Max aperture | - | f/3.4-5.8 |
| Macro focus distance | 10cm | 5cm |
| Focal length multiplier | 5.8 | 5.9 |
| Screen | ||
| Type of screen | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
| Screen size | 2.7 inches | 3 inches |
| Screen resolution | 230 thousand dots | 230 thousand dots |
| Selfie friendly | ||
| Liveview | ||
| Touch capability | ||
| Viewfinder Information | ||
| Viewfinder type | None | None |
| Features | ||
| Lowest shutter speed | 30s | 8s |
| Highest shutter speed | 1/1400s | 1/1500s |
| Shutter priority | ||
| Aperture priority | ||
| Manually set exposure | ||
| Custom white balance | ||
| Image stabilization | ||
| Built-in flash | ||
| Flash range | 3.50 m | 4.50 m |
| Flash modes | Auto, Fill-in, Red-Eye reduction, Off | Auto, On, Off, Auto & Red-Eye reduction, Slow Sync, Fill-in Flash, Flash Off, Red-Eye Fix |
| Hot shoe | ||
| AE bracketing | ||
| WB 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, 15 fps) |
| Max video resolution | 640x480 | 1280x720 |
| 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 | ||
| Environmental sealing | ||
| Water proof | ||
| Dust proof | ||
| Shock proof | ||
| Crush proof | ||
| Freeze proof | ||
| Weight | 125 gr (0.28 pounds) | 168 gr (0.37 pounds) |
| Physical dimensions | 98 x 58 x 23mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.9") | 95 x 59 x 23mm (3.7" x 2.3" x 0.9") |
| 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 | SLB-10A |
| Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec, double) | Yes |
| Time lapse shooting | ||
| Storage type | SD/SDHC card, Internal | SD/SDHC/MMC/MMCplus, Internal |
| Card slots | One | One |
| Cost at launch | $119 | $280 |