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Kodak M550 vs Samsung TL100

Portability
95
Imaging
35
Features
20
Overall
29
Kodak EasyShare M550 front
 
Samsung TL100 front
Portability
91
Imaging
34
Features
20
Overall
28

Kodak M550 vs Samsung TL100 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
  • Announced January 2010
Samsung TL100
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Digital Image Stabilization
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 35-105mm (F3.0-5.6) lens
  • 219g - 105 x 61 x 37mm
  • Announced January 2009
  • Alternative Name is ST50
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Kodak M550 vs Samsung TL100 Overview

In this article, we are matching up the Kodak M550 vs Samsung TL100, both Small Sensor Compact cameras by companies Kodak and Samsung. The resolution of the M550 (12MP) and the TL100 (12MP) is fairly comparable and they use the same exact sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The M550 was launched 13 months after the TL100 making the cameras a generation away from each other. Each of the cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before we go through a comprehensive comparison, below is a simple summation of how the M550 matches up versus the TL100 for portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Kodak M550 over the Samsung TL100

 M550 TL100 
AnnouncedJanuary 2010January 2009Newer by 13 months

Reasons to pick Samsung TL100 over the Kodak M550

 TL100 M550 

Common features in the Kodak M550 and Samsung TL100

 M550 TL100 
Manually focus Lack of manual focus
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display sizing2.7"2.7"Equivalent display dimensions
Display resolution230k230kThe same display resolution
Selfie screen No selfie screen
Touch friendly display No Touch friendly display

Kodak M550 vs Samsung TL100 Physical Comparison

For anyone who is looking to travel with your camera often, you'll need to factor its weight and size. The Kodak M550 provides outer measurements of 98mm x 58mm x 23mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.9") having a weight of 125 grams (0.28 lbs) and the Samsung TL100 has specifications of 105mm x 61mm x 37mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.5") and a weight of 219 grams (0.48 lbs).

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Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you are using at the time. The following is the front view over all size comparison of the M550 compared to the TL100.

Kodak M550 vs Samsung TL100 size comparison

Considering size and weight, the portability rating of the M550 and TL100 is 95 and 91 respectively.

Kodak M550 vs Samsung TL100 top view buttons comparison

Kodak M550 vs Samsung TL100 Sensor Comparison

Oftentimes, its difficult to see the contrast in sensor dimensions just by going through specs. The pic underneath will help give you a stronger sense of the sensor sizing in the M550 and TL100.

As you can plainly see, both the cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing and the exact same MP so you should expect comparable quality of photographs though you should consider the production date of the cameras into account. The newer M550 will have an edge in sensor technology.

Kodak M550 vs Samsung TL100 sensor size comparison

Kodak M550 vs Samsung TL100 Screen and ViewFinder

Kodak M550 vs Samsung TL100 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Kodak M550 as a Portrait photography camera
Samsung TL100 as a Portrait photography camera
21
lack of manual focus
no manual control
no external flash support
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
26
includes face detection focusing
manual focus not available
manual mode not possible
external flash not possible
MP count low (12 megapixels)
small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW support
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Street Comparison

Kodak M550 Street photography factors
Samsung TL100 Street photography factors
54
lighter than others (125g)
no articulating screen
no image stabilization
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
low max ISO (1,000)
53
has image stabilization (Digital)
fixed screen
small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW support
heavier than competition (219 grams)
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Kodak M550
Sports photography with Samsung TL100
17
low max shutter speed (1/1,400s)
no shutter priority mode
no image stabilization
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
has no phase detect auto focus
33
has image stabilization (Digital)
includes tracking autofocus
no shutter priority mode
MP count low (12 megapixels)
small sensor (1/2.3")
no phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Kodak M550 Travel photography highlights
Samsung TL100 Travel photography highlights
67
lighter than others (125g)
flash built-in
quite wide (28mm)
fast maximum aperture (f)
no Timelapse recording
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
display isn't selfie friendly
48
has built in flash
does not have Time Lapse recording
heavier than competition (219g)
MP count low (12MP)
does not have a selfie friendly display
wide angle not fantastic (35mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.0)
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Landscape Comparison

Kodak M550 Landscape photography details
Samsung TL100 Landscape photography details
31
quite wide (28mm)
fast maximum aperture (f)
lack of manual focus
cannot swap lens (fixed lens mount)
tiny screen (2.7")
no manual control
no image stabilization
megapixel count low (12MP)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
low max ISO (1,000)
has no RAW support
no Timelapse recording
27
has image stabilization (Digital)
manual focus not available
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not fantastic (35mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.0)
tiny screen (2.7 inch)
manual mode not possible
MP count low (12MP)
small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW support
does not have Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Kodak M550 Vlogging features
Samsung TL100 Vlogging features
31
quite wide (28mm)
fast maximum aperture (f)
lighter than others (125 grams)
display isn't selfie friendly
no image stabilization
low video resolution (640 x 480 resolution)
no microphone socket
26
has image stabilization (Digital)
includes face detection focusing
wide angle not fantastic (35mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.0)
does not have a selfie friendly display
low res video (640 x 480 pixels)
does not have external mic support
heavier than competition (219g)
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Kodak M550 vs Samsung TL100 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Kodak M550 and Samsung TL100
 Kodak EasyShare M550Samsung TL100
General Information
Brand Kodak Samsung
Model type Kodak EasyShare M550 Samsung TL100
Also referred to as - ST50
Category Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Announced 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 dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.08 x 4.56mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixel 12 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 16:9, 4:3 and 3:2
Max resolution 4000 x 3000 4000 x 3000
Max native ISO 1000 3200
Minimum native ISO 64 80
RAW files
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 28-140mm (5.0x) 35-105mm (3.0x)
Maximal aperture - f/3.0-5.6
Macro focusing range 10cm 10cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.9
Screen
Type of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display diagonal 2.7 inches 2.7 inches
Display resolution 230 thousand dots 230 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 30s 1s
Fastest shutter speed 1/1400s 1/1500s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Change white balance
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
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 (30, 15 fps)
Max video resolution 640x480 640x480
Video data format - Motion JPEG
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 125g (0.28 lb) 219g (0.48 lb)
Dimensions 98 x 58 x 23mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.9") 105 x 61 x 37mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.5")
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 (2, 10 or Custom)
Time lapse shooting
Storage type SD/SDHC card, Internal SD/MMC/SDHC card
Card slots 1 1
Retail cost $119 $22