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Kodak M550 vs Samsung WB250F

Portability
95
Imaging
34
Features
20
Overall
28
Kodak EasyShare M550 front
 
Samsung WB250F front
Portability
93
Imaging
37
Features
44
Overall
39

Kodak M550 vs Samsung WB250F 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
  • Introduced January 2010
Samsung WB250F
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-432mm (F3.2-5.8) lens
  • 226g - 106 x 62 x 22mm
  • Launched January 2013
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Kodak M550 vs Samsung WB250F Overview

Below, we will be contrasting the Kodak M550 vs Samsung WB250F, former is a Small Sensor Compact while the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom by rivals Kodak and Samsung. The image resolution of the M550 (12MP) and the WB250F (14MP) is relatively close and they come with the exact same sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The M550 was released 4 years earlier than the WB250F which is a fairly large difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Each of the cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before delving straight into a comprehensive comparison, below is a quick introduction of how the M550 matches up versus the WB250F in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Kodak M550 over the Samsung WB250F

 M550 WB250F 

Reasons to pick Samsung WB250F over the Kodak M550

 WB250F M550 
LaunchedJanuary 2013January 2010Newer by 36 months
Screen dimension3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Screen resolution460k230kSharper screen (+230k dot)
Touch friendly screen Quickly navigate

Common features in the Kodak M550 and Samsung WB250F

 M550 WB250F 
Focus manually Lack of manual focus
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen No selfie screen

Kodak M550 vs Samsung WB250F Physical Comparison

In case you're looking to travel with your camera frequently, you will need to factor its weight and volume. The Kodak M550 has got outside measurements of 98mm x 58mm x 23mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.9") and a weight of 125 grams (0.28 lbs) and the Samsung WB250F has sizing of 106mm x 62mm x 22mm (4.2" x 2.4" x 0.9") accompanied by a weight of 226 grams (0.50 lbs).

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Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you are employing at that moment. Here is the front view dimensions comparison of the M550 versus the WB250F.

Kodak M550 vs Samsung WB250F size comparison

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability grade of the M550 and WB250F is 95 and 93 respectively.

Kodak M550 vs Samsung WB250F top view buttons comparison

Kodak M550 vs Samsung WB250F Sensor Comparison

In many cases, it is very hard to imagine the contrast in sensor dimensions just by viewing a spec sheet. The pic underneath might give you a better sense of the sensor measurements in the M550 and WB250F.

Clearly, both of the cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements albeit different resolution. You can count on the Samsung WB250F to result in more detail as a result of its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also let you crop pictures much more aggressively. The more aged M550 will be behind in sensor tech.

Kodak M550 vs Samsung WB250F sensor size comparison

Kodak M550 vs Samsung WB250F Screen and ViewFinder

Kodak M550 vs Samsung WB250F Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Kodak M550 as a Portrait photography camera
Samsung WB250F as a Portrait photography camera
20
lack of manual focus
lack of manual mode
cannot use external flash
megapixel count low (12MP)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
35
decent sensor resolution (14 megapixels)
offers face detection focusing
lack of manual focus
cannot use external flash
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
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Street Comparison

Kodak M550 Street photography info
Samsung WB250F Street photography info
53
lighter than competition in class (125 grams)
screen does not articulate
no image stabilization
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
low max ISO (1,000)
62
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competitors in class (226g)
screen is fixed
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Kodak M550 as a Sports photography camera
Samsung WB250F as a Sports photography camera
17
low maximum shutter speed (1/1,400 seconds)
no shutter priority mode
no image stabilization
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect AF
51
great zoom range (24-432mm 18.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
decent sensor resolution (14 megapixels)
offers tracking autofocus
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
has no phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Kodak M550 Travel photography info
Samsung WB250F Travel photography info
67
lighter than competition in class (125 grams)
has built in flash
quite wide (28mm)
good max aperture (f)
does not have Time Lapse mode
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
display isn't selfie friendly
69
lighter than competitors in class (226 grams)
decent sensor resolution (14MP)
flash built-in
rather wide (24mm)
long zoom (432mm)
missing Time Lapse function
doesn't have selfie friendly screen
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.2)
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Landscape Comparison

Kodak M550 Landscape photography factors
Samsung WB250F Landscape photography factors
31
quite wide (28mm)
good max aperture (f)
lack of manual focus
cannot change lens (fixed lens mount)
screen is somewhat small (2.7 inch)
lack of manual mode
no image stabilization
megapixel count low (12MP)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
low max ISO (1,000)
lacks RAW support
does not have Time Lapse mode
44
rather wide (24mm)
decent sized screen (3 inches)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
decent sensor resolution (14MP)
lack of manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.2)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
missing Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Kodak M550 Vlogging features
Samsung WB250F Vlogging features
30
quite wide (28mm)
good max aperture (f)
lighter than competition in class (125g)
display isn't selfie friendly
no image stabilization
video res low (640 x 480 pxls)
does not have external mic jack
35
rather wide (24mm)
touchscreen enabled
built in image stabilization (Optical)
offers face detection focusing
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 pixels)
lighter than competitors in class (226 grams)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.2)
doesn't have selfie friendly screen
missing external mic jack
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Kodak M550 vs Samsung WB250F Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Kodak M550 and Samsung WB250F
 Kodak EasyShare M550Samsung WB250F
General Information
Company Kodak Samsung
Model Kodak EasyShare M550 Samsung WB250F
Class Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Superzoom
Introduced 2010-01-05 2013-01-07
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Sensor type CCD BSI-CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixel 14 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 -
Full resolution 4000 x 3000 4320 x 3240
Max native ISO 1000 3200
Minimum native ISO 64 100
RAW images
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
Continuous AF
AF single
Tracking AF
AF selectice
AF center weighted
AF multi area
Live view AF
Face detection AF
Contract detection AF
Phase detection AF
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 28-140mm (5.0x) 24-432mm (18.0x)
Maximal aperture - f/3.2-5.8
Macro focus range 10cm -
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 2.7" 3"
Resolution of screen 230 thousand dot 460 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Screen technology - TFT LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 30 secs 16 secs
Maximum shutter speed 1/1400 secs 1/2000 secs
Continuous shooting speed - 8.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation - Yes
Change WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 3.50 m -
Flash modes Auto, Fill-in, Red-Eye reduction, Off -
External flash
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Video resolutions 640 x 480 (30 fps) 1920 x 1080 (30 fps), 1280 x 720 (30, 15 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (30, 15fps)
Max video resolution 640x480 1920x1080
Video data format - MPEG-4, H.264
Mic 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
Environment seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 125 gr (0.28 lbs) 226 gr (0.50 lbs)
Dimensions 98 x 58 x 23mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.9") 106 x 62 x 22mm (4.2" x 2.4" x 0.9")
DXO scores
DXO All around score not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth score not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range score not tested not tested
DXO Low light score not tested not tested
Other
Battery model KLIC-7006 -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, double) Yes
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SD/SDHC card, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC
Storage slots Single Single
Pricing at launch $119 $250