Kodak M550 vs Samsung TL500
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Kodak M550 vs Samsung TL500 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)
- 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
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.
Pentax 17 Pre-Orders Outperform Expectations by a LandslideThe 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.
Kodak M550 vs Samsung TL500 Gallery
This is a sample of the gallery pictures for Kodak EasyShare M550 and Samsung TL500. The complete galleries are viewable at Kodak M550 Gallery and Samsung TL500 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Kodak M550 over the Samsung TL500
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Reasons to pick Samsung TL500 over the Kodak M550
TL500 | M550 | |||
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Manual focus | Dial precise focusing | |||
Display type | Fully Articulated | Fixed | Fully Articulating display | |
Display size | 3" | 2.7" | Larger display (+0.3") | |
Display resolution | 614k | 230k | Crisper display (+384k dot) | |
Selfie screen | Take selfies |
Common features in the Kodak M550 and Samsung TL500
M550 | TL500 | |||
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Introduced | January 2010 | July 2010 | Same 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).
Analyze the Kodak M550 vs Samsung TL500 in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.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.
Using size and weight, the portability grade of the M550 and TL500 is 95 and 88 respectively.
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.
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Kodak M550 vs Samsung TL500 Specifications
Kodak EasyShare M550 | Samsung TL500 | |
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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 |