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Kodak M550 vs Samsung TL500

Portability
95
Imaging
35
Features
20
Overall
29
Kodak EasyShare M550 front
 
Samsung TL500 front
Portability
88
Imaging
34
Features
54
Overall
42

Kodak M550 vs Samsung TL500 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
  • Announced January 2010
Samsung TL500
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/1.7" Sensor
  • 3" Fully Articulated Display
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 24-72mm (F1.8-2.4) lens
  • 386g - 114 x 63 x 29mm
  • Introduced July 2010
  • Alternative Name is EX1
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Kodak M550 vs Samsung TL500 Overview

Here, we are reviewing the Kodak M550 vs Samsung TL500, both Small Sensor Compact cameras by manufacturers Kodak and Samsung. The image resolution of the M550 (12MP) and the TL500 (10MP) is fairly close but the M550 (1/2.3") and TL500 (1/1.7") offer totally different sensor size.

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The M550 was released 6 months before the TL500 and they are of a similar generation. Both of the cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before going right into a step-by-step comparison, here is a simple view of how the M550 scores vs the TL500 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Kodak M550 over the Samsung TL500

 M550 TL500 

Reasons to pick Samsung TL500 over the Kodak M550

 TL500 M550 
Manual focus Dial precise focusing
Display typeFully ArticulatedFixed Fully Articulating display
Display size3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution614k230kCrisper display (+384k dot)
Selfie screen Take selfies

Common features in the Kodak M550 and Samsung TL500

 M550 TL500 
IntroducedJanuary 2010July 2010Same generation
Touch display Neither provides Touch display

Kodak M550 vs Samsung TL500 Physical Comparison

For those who are planning to travel with your camera frequently, you will need to factor its weight and volume. The Kodak M550 provides outer 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 TL500 has sizing of 114mm x 63mm x 29mm (4.5" x 2.5" x 1.1") and a weight of 386 grams (0.85 lbs).

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Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you have attached during that time. Below is a front view dimension comparison of the M550 and the TL500.

Kodak M550 vs Samsung TL500 size comparison

Using size and weight, the portability grade of the M550 and TL500 is 95 and 88 respectively.

Kodak M550 vs Samsung TL500 top view buttons comparison

Kodak M550 vs Samsung TL500 Sensor Comparison

Usually, it can be difficult to visualise the contrast in sensor dimensions simply by looking through specifications. The picture here should offer you a clearer sense of the sensor sizes in the M550 and TL500.

Plainly, both of those cameras feature different megapixel count and different sensor dimensions. The M550 because of its smaller sensor will make achieving bokeh harder and the Kodak M550 will render extra detail as a result of its extra 2MP. Greater resolution will also make it easier to crop pics way more aggressively.

Kodak M550 vs Samsung TL500 sensor size comparison

Kodak M550 vs Samsung TL500 Screen and ViewFinder

Kodak M550 vs Samsung TL500 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Kodak M550 Portrait photography highlights
Samsung TL500 Portrait photography highlights
21
focusing manually not possible
manual mode not available
no external flash support
low resolution (12MP)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
40
you can focus manually
saves RAW files
megapixel count low (10MP)
sensor size is very small (1/1.7")
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Street Comparison

Kodak M550 Street photography features
Samsung TL500 Street photography features
54
lighter than competitors (125 grams)
no moving screen
no image stabilization
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
max ISO too low (1,000)
66
screen can move to multiple angles
image stabilization (Optical)
saves RAW files
sensor size is very small (1/1.7")
more heavy than competition (386 grams)
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Sports Comparison

Kodak M550 Sports photography info
Samsung TL500 Sports photography info
17
low maximum shutter speed (1/1,400 seconds)
lack of shutter priority mode
no image stabilization
low resolution (12 megapixels)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect autofocus
29
image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count low (10 megapixels)
sensor size is very small (1/1.7")
lack of phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Kodak M550 Travel photography highlights
Samsung TL500 Travel photography highlights
67
lighter than competitors (125g)
has built in flash
relatively wide (28mm)
good maximum aperture (f)
lack of Timelapse recording
low resolution (12 megapixels)
display isn't selfie friendly
64
built-in flash
selfie friendly screen
really wide (24mm)
very good max aperture (f1.8)
lack of Timelapse function
more heavy than competition (386g)
megapixel count low (10MP)
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Landscape Comparison

Kodak M550 Landscape photography details
Samsung TL500 Landscape photography details
31
relatively wide (28mm)
good maximum aperture (f)
focusing manually not possible
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
screen is small (2.7")
manual mode not available
no image stabilization
low resolution (12MP)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
max ISO too low (1,000)
lack of RAW format
lack of Timelapse recording
52
you can focus manually
really wide (24mm)
very good max aperture (f1.8)
screen size is decent (3 inches)
image stabilization (Optical)
saves RAW files
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
megapixel count low (10 megapixels)
sensor size is very small (1/1.7")
lack of Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Kodak M550 Vlogging info
Samsung TL500 Vlogging info
31
relatively wide (28mm)
good maximum aperture (f)
lighter than competitors (125 grams)
display isn't selfie friendly
no image stabilization
video quality not great (640 x 480 pixels)
lack of external microphone jack
64
really wide (24mm)
very good max aperture (f1.8)
selfie friendly screen
image stabilization (Optical)
low quality video (640 x 480 pxls)
lack of external microphone port
more heavy than competition (386 grams)
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Kodak M550 vs Samsung TL500 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Kodak M550 and Samsung TL500
 Kodak EasyShare M550Samsung TL500
General Information
Brand Name Kodak Samsung
Model Kodak EasyShare M550 Samsung TL500
Also called - EX1
Class Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Announced 2010-01-05 2010-07-09
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/1.7"
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 7.44 x 5.58mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 41.5mm²
Sensor resolution 12MP 10MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Full resolution 4000 x 3000 3648 x 2736
Max native ISO 1000 3200
Lowest native ISO 64 80
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
Continuous AF
AF single
Tracking AF
AF selectice
Center weighted AF
AF multi area
Live view AF
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 28-140mm (5.0x) 24-72mm (3.0x)
Maximal aperture - f/1.8-2.4
Macro focus range 10cm 5cm
Crop factor 5.8 4.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fully Articulated
Screen diagonal 2.7 inches 3 inches
Screen resolution 230 thousand dot 614 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 30 secs 8 secs
Maximum shutter speed 1/1400 secs 1/1500 secs
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation - Yes
Change WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 3.50 m 5.20 m
Flash options Auto, Fill-in, Red-Eye reduction, Off Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in, Slow syncro, Manual
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Video resolutions 640 x 480 (30 fps) 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Max video resolution 640x480 640x480
Video data format - H.264
Microphone jack
Headphone jack
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 seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 125 grams (0.28 pounds) 386 grams (0.85 pounds)
Physical dimensions 98 x 58 x 23mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.9") 114 x 63 x 29mm (4.5" x 2.5" x 1.1")
DXO scores
DXO All around score not tested 40
DXO Color Depth score not tested 19.2
DXO Dynamic range score not tested 11.1
DXO Low light score not tested 129
Other
Battery model KLIC-7006 SLB-07A
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, double) Yes (10 sec, 2 sec)
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SD/SDHC card, Internal SD/SDHC, internal
Storage slots One One
Launch pricing $119 $527