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Kodak M550 vs Samsung ST150F

Portability
95
Imaging
35
Features
20
Overall
29
Kodak EasyShare M550 front
 
Samsung ST150F front
Portability
96
Imaging
40
Features
30
Overall
36

Kodak M550 vs Samsung ST150F 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
  • Revealed January 2010
Samsung ST150F
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 25-125mm (F2.5-6.3) lens
  • 114g - 94 x 58 x 18mm
  • Launched January 2013
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Kodak M550 vs Samsung ST150F Overview

Below, we are comparing the Kodak M550 vs Samsung ST150F, both Small Sensor Compact cameras by rivals Kodak and Samsung. There is a large difference among the image resolutions of the M550 (12MP) and ST150F (16MP) but they possess the exact same sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The M550 was revealed 4 years before the ST150F and that is a fairly serious difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Both of these cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before delving in to a comprehensive comparison, below is a quick summation of how the M550 scores against the ST150F for portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Kodak M550 over the Samsung ST150F

 M550 ST150F 

Reasons to pick Samsung ST150F over the Kodak M550

 ST150F M550 
LaunchedJanuary 2013January 2010More recent by 36 months
Display dimension3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")

Common features in the Kodak M550 and Samsung ST150F

 M550 ST150F 
Manually focus No manual focusing
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display resolution230k230kExact same display resolution
Selfie screen Neither has selfie screen
Touch friendly display Neither has Touch friendly display

Kodak M550 vs Samsung ST150F Physical Comparison

For anybody who is looking to lug around your camera regularly, you're going to have to factor in its weight and dimensions. The Kodak M550 has outside dimensions of 98mm x 58mm x 23mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.9") with a weight of 125 grams (0.28 lbs) whilst the Samsung ST150F has dimensions of 94mm x 58mm x 18mm (3.7" x 2.3" x 0.7") having a weight of 114 grams (0.25 lbs).

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Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you are utilizing at the time. Here is the front view sizing comparison of the M550 and the ST150F.

Kodak M550 vs Samsung ST150F size comparison

Considering size and weight, the portability rating of the M550 and ST150F is 95 and 96 respectively.

Kodak M550 vs Samsung ST150F top view buttons comparison

Kodak M550 vs Samsung ST150F Sensor Comparison

Generally, it can be tough to visualize the difference in sensor measurements only by viewing specs. The visual here will help give you a much better sense of the sensor sizes in the M550 and ST150F.

As you can plainly see, both the cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements but different MP. You can anticipate the Samsung ST150F to result in greater detail because of its extra 4MP. Greater resolution will let you crop images somewhat more aggressively. The older M550 will be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor tech.

Kodak M550 vs Samsung ST150F sensor size comparison

Kodak M550 vs Samsung ST150F Screen and ViewFinder

Kodak M550 vs Samsung ST150F Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Kodak M550 Portrait photography features
Samsung ST150F Portrait photography features
21
focusing manually not possible
manual mode not available
external flash not possible
low resolution (12 megapixels)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
35
resolution is good (16MP)
offers face detection focusing
focusing manually not possible
manual mode not available
cannot use external flash
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
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Street Comparison

Kodak M550 Street photography details
Samsung ST150F Street photography details
54
lighter than average in class (125 grams)
no moving screen
does not have image stabilization
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
max ISO too low (1,000)
56
lighter than others (114 grams)
screen does not articulate
lack of image stabilization
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Kodak M550 as a Sports photography camera
Samsung ST150F as a Sports photography camera
17
low max shutter speed (1/1,400 seconds)
no shutter priority mode
does not have image stabilization
low resolution (12MP)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect AF
36
resolution is good (16MP)
offers tracking autofocus
no shutter priority
lack of image stabilization
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Kodak M550 Travel photography information
Samsung ST150F Travel photography information
67
lighter than average in class (125g)
built-in flash
relatively wide (28mm)
very good maximum aperture (f)
doesn't have Timelapse mode
low resolution (12 megapixels)
display isn't selfie friendly
69
lighter than others (114 grams)
resolution is good (16MP)
flash built-in
relatively wide (25mm)
lack of Timelapse mode
display is not selfie friendly
sluggish max aperture (f2.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Kodak M550 Landscape photography features
Samsung ST150F Landscape photography features
31
relatively wide (28mm)
very good maximum aperture (f)
focusing manually not possible
cannot swap lens (fixed lens mount)
tiny screen (2.7 inches)
manual mode not available
does not have image stabilization
low resolution (12 megapixels)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
max ISO too low (1,000)
lacks RAW support
doesn't have Timelapse mode
39
relatively wide (25mm)
screen is a good size (3")
resolution is good (16MP)
focusing manually not possible
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f2.5)
manual mode not available
lack of image stabilization
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
lack of Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Kodak M550 as a Vlogging camera
Samsung ST150F as a Vlogging camera
31
relatively wide (28mm)
very good maximum aperture (f)
lighter than average in class (125 grams)
display isn't selfie friendly
does not have image stabilization
video res low (640 x 480 resolution)
doesn't have microphone port
30
relatively wide (25mm)
offers face detection focusing
lighter than others (114 grams)
sluggish max aperture (f2.5)
display is not selfie friendly
lack of image stabilization
video quality not great (1280 x 720 pixels)
lack of external microphone jack
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Kodak M550 vs Samsung ST150F Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Kodak M550 and Samsung ST150F
 Kodak EasyShare M550Samsung ST150F
General Information
Manufacturer Kodak Samsung
Model type Kodak EasyShare M550 Samsung ST150F
Type Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Revealed 2010-01-05 2013-01-07
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixels 16 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 -
Highest resolution 4000 x 3000 4608 x 3456
Highest native ISO 1000 3200
Lowest native ISO 64 100
RAW data
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 28-140mm (5.0x) 25-125mm (5.0x)
Maximum aperture - f/2.5-6.3
Macro focusing range 10cm -
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display diagonal 2.7 inch 3 inch
Resolution of display 230 thousand dot 230 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Display tech - QVGA TFT LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 30 seconds 1 seconds
Highest shutter speed 1/1400 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 3.50 m -
Flash modes Auto, Fill-in, Red-Eye reduction, Off -
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
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) 1280 x 720 (30, 15 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (30, 15fps)
Highest video resolution 640x480 1280x720
Video data format - MPEG-4, H.264
Microphone input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless None Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 125 gr (0.28 pounds) 114 gr (0.25 pounds)
Dimensions 98 x 58 x 23mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.9") 94 x 58 x 18mm (3.7" x 2.3" x 0.7")
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
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SD/SDHC card, Internal microSD/microSDHC/microSDXC
Storage slots Single Single
Pricing at launch $119 $300