Kodak M550 vs Samsung WB35F

Let's look much closer at the Kodak M550 and Samsung WB35F, one is a Small Sensor Compact and the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom by manufacturers Kodak and Samsung. There is a crucial difference among the sensor resolutions of the M550 (12MP) and WB35F (16MP) but they use the exact same sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The M550 was announced 5 years earlier than the WB35F which is a fairly serious gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Each of the cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before getting through a in-depth comparison, below is a brief summation of how the M550 matches up against the WB35F in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Below is a sample of the gallery pictures for Kodak EasyShare M550 and Samsung WB35F. The whole galleries are viewable at Kodak M550 Gallery and Samsung WB35F Gallery.

For those who are going to carry around your camera regularly, you're going to have to think about its weight and volume. The Kodak M550 provides exterior dimensions of 98mm x 58mm x 23mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.9") with a weight of 125 grams (0.28 lbs) whilst the Samsung WB35F has sizing of 101mm x 61mm x 28mm (4.0" x 2.4" x 1.1") accompanied by a weight of 194 grams (0.43 lbs).

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Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you are using at that time. Below is the front view dimension comparison of the M550 compared to the WB35F.

Considering size and weight, the portability score of the M550 and WB35F is 95 and 93 respectively.

Often, it can be difficult to visualize the difference in sensor sizes simply by looking through specs. The image below should provide you a better sense of the sensor dimensions in the M550 and WB35F.

All in all, the two cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements but different megapixels. You should anticipate the Samsung WB35F to render greater detail with its extra 4 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also enable you to crop pics somewhat more aggressively. The more aged M550 will be behind when it comes to sensor technology.