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Kodak M550 vs Samsung TL220

Portability
95
Imaging
35
Features
20
Overall
29
Kodak EasyShare M550 front
 
Samsung TL220 front
Portability
95
Imaging
35
Features
27
Overall
31

Kodak M550 vs Samsung TL220 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 TL220
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 27-124mm (F3.5-5.9) lens
  • 169g - 100 x 60 x 19mm
  • Announced August 2009
  • Alternative Name is ST500
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Kodak M550 vs Samsung TL220 Overview

The following is a in depth overview of the Kodak M550 versus Samsung TL220, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras by companies Kodak and Samsung. The sensor resolution of the M550 (12MP) and the TL220 (12MP) is relatively similar and they enjoy the exact same sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The M550 was launched 5 months after the TL220 so they are of a similar age. The two cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before getting in to a step-by-step comparison, below is a short introduction of how the M550 scores against the TL220 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Kodak M550 over the Samsung TL220

 M550 TL220 

Reasons to pick Samsung TL220 over the Kodak M550

 TL220 M550 
Screen dimension3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Touch friendly screen Quickly navigate

Common features in the Kodak M550 and Samsung TL220

 M550 TL220 
AnnouncedJanuary 2010August 2009Similar age
Manually focus Lack of manual focus
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen resolution230k230kEqual screen resolution
Selfie screen Neither includes selfie screen

Kodak M550 vs Samsung TL220 Physical Comparison

When you are looking to travel with your camera often, you will want to factor its weight and proportions. The Kodak M550 features physical 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 TL220 has measurements of 100mm x 60mm x 19mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 0.7") having a weight of 169 grams (0.37 lbs).

See the Kodak M550 versus Samsung TL220 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you use during that time. Underneath is the front view over all size comparison of the M550 compared to the TL220.

Kodak M550 vs Samsung TL220 size comparison

Using dimensions and weight, the portability score of the M550 and TL220 is 95 and 95 respectively.

Kodak M550 vs Samsung TL220 top view buttons comparison

Kodak M550 vs Samsung TL220 Sensor Comparison

Typically, it's hard to see the difference between sensor dimensions simply by going over a spec sheet. The image underneath might give you a clearer sense of the sensor sizes in the M550 and TL220.

Clearly, both of those cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements and the identical MP so you can expect similar quality of photos though you would want to consider the launch date of the products into consideration.

Kodak M550 vs Samsung TL220 sensor size comparison

Kodak M550 vs Samsung TL220 Screen and ViewFinder

Kodak M550 vs Samsung TL220 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Kodak M550 Portrait photography features
Samsung TL220 Portrait photography features
21
no manual focus
no manual mode
cannot use external flash
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
21
manual focus not available
no manual control
can't use external flash
megapixel count low (12MP)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
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Street Comparison

Kodak M550 Street photography information
Samsung TL220 Street photography information
54
lighter than competitors in class (125 grams)
screen does not articulate
no image stabilization
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
low maximum ISO (1,000)
62
image stabilization (Optical)
has focus by touch
screen does not articulate
sensor is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Kodak M550 Sports photography info
Samsung TL220 Sports photography info
17
max shutter speed is low (1/1,400s)
no shutter priority
no image stabilization
sensor resolution low (12MP)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect auto focus
27
image stabilization (Optical)
no shutter priority
megapixel count low (12MP)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Kodak M550 Travel photography advice
Samsung TL220 Travel photography advice
67
lighter than competitors in class (125 grams)
flash built-in
quite wide (28mm)
great maximum aperture (f)
lack of Time Lapse recording
sensor resolution low (12MP)
doesn't offer selfie friendly display
62
has focus by touch
flash built-in
reasonably wide (27mm)
doesn't have Timelapse mode
megapixel count low (12MP)
doesn't have a selfie friendly screen
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Kodak M550 Landscape photography factors
Samsung TL220 Landscape photography factors
31
quite wide (28mm)
great maximum aperture (f)
no manual focus
cannot switch lens (fixed lens mount)
tiny screen (2.7 inch)
no manual mode
no image stabilization
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
low maximum ISO (1,000)
lacks RAW files
lack of Time Lapse recording
37
reasonably wide (27mm)
nice screen size (3")
image stabilization (Optical)
manual focus not available
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
no manual control
megapixel count low (12MP)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
doesn't have Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Kodak M550
Vlogging with Samsung TL220
31
quite wide (28mm)
great maximum aperture (f)
lighter than competitors in class (125 grams)
doesn't offer selfie friendly display
no image stabilization
video resolution low (640 x 480 pixels)
lack of external mic support
31
reasonably wide (27mm)
screen is touchscreen
image stabilization (Optical)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
doesn't have a selfie friendly screen
low video resolution (1280 x 720 resolution)
doesn't have external microphone support
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Kodak M550 vs Samsung TL220 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Kodak M550 and Samsung TL220
 Kodak EasyShare M550Samsung TL220
General Information
Make Kodak Samsung
Model type Kodak EasyShare M550 Samsung TL220
Alternative name - ST500
Category Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Revealed 2010-01-05 2009-08-13
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 12 megapixels 12 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Full resolution 4000 x 3000 4000 x 3000
Max native ISO 1000 3200
Lowest native ISO 64 80
RAW data
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch to focus
Continuous AF
AF single
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) 27-124mm (4.6x)
Highest aperture - f/3.5-5.9
Macro focusing distance 10cm 5cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.9
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 2.7" 3"
Resolution of screen 230 thousand dots 230 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 30s 8s
Maximum shutter speed 1/1400s 1/2000s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 3.50 m 3.40 m
Flash options Auto, Fill-in, Red-Eye reduction, Off Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in, Slow sync, Manual
External flash
AEB
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
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 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
Environment sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 125g (0.28 lb) 169g (0.37 lb)
Dimensions 98 x 58 x 23mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.9") 100 x 60 x 19mm (3.9" x 2.4" 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 SLB-07A
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, double) Yes (10 sec, 2 sec, Double, Motion Timer)
Time lapse feature
Storage type SD/SDHC card, Internal MicroSD/ MicroSDHC, internal
Card slots Single Single
Launch price $119 $90