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Kodak M550 vs Samsung WB50F

Portability
95
Imaging
34
Features
20
Overall
28
Kodak EasyShare M550 front
 
Samsung WB50F front
Portability
92
Imaging
39
Features
36
Overall
37

Kodak M550 vs Samsung WB50F Key Specs

Kodak M550
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 64 - 1000
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 28-140mm (F) lens
  • 125g - 98 x 58 x 23mm
  • Released January 2010
Samsung WB50F
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 24-288mm (F3.1-6.3) lens
  • 207g - 101 x 68 x 27mm
  • Introduced January 2014
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Kodak M550 vs Samsung WB50F Overview

Here is a extended assessment of the Kodak M550 vs Samsung WB50F, one being a Small Sensor Compact and the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom by competitors Kodak and Samsung. There exists a huge gap among the sensor resolutions of the M550 (12MP) and WB50F (16MP) but they enjoy the exact same sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The M550 was unveiled 5 years earlier than the WB50F and that is a fairly significant gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Each of the cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before delving through a in depth comparison, below is a concise introduction of how the M550 matches up vs the WB50F with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Kodak M550 over the Samsung WB50F

 M550 WB50F 

Reasons to pick Samsung WB50F over the Kodak M550

 WB50F M550 
IntroducedJanuary 2014January 2010Fresher by 48 months
Focus manually Dial precise focus
Display dimension3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution460k230kCrisper display (+230k dot)

Common features in the Kodak M550 and Samsung WB50F

 M550 WB50F 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Neither comes with selfie screen
Touch friendly display Neither comes with Touch friendly display

Kodak M550 vs Samsung WB50F Physical Comparison

In case you're planning to carry your camera frequently, you'll have to think about its weight and proportions. The Kodak M550 comes with 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 WB50F has measurements of 101mm x 68mm x 27mm (4.0" x 2.7" x 1.1") and a weight of 207 grams (0.46 lbs).

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Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you are employing during that time. Here is the front view size comparison of the M550 against the WB50F.

Kodak M550 vs Samsung WB50F size comparison

Using dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the M550 and WB50F is 95 and 92 respectively.

Kodak M550 vs Samsung WB50F top view buttons comparison

Kodak M550 vs Samsung WB50F Sensor Comparison

Normally, it can be hard to envision the contrast in sensor sizing only by seeing a spec sheet. The visual here should provide you a better sense of the sensor sizes in the M550 and WB50F.

As you can see, the 2 cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements but not the same MP. You should expect to see the Samsung WB50F to show more detail having an extra 4 Megapixels. Greater resolution will enable you to crop pics somewhat more aggressively. The older M550 will be behind with regard to sensor technology.

Kodak M550 vs Samsung WB50F sensor size comparison

Kodak M550 vs Samsung WB50F Screen and ViewFinder

Kodak M550 vs Samsung WB50F Screen and Viewfinder comparison
Photography Glossary

Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Kodak M550
Portrait photography with Samsung WB50F
20
manual focus not available
manual exposure not possible
no external flash support
low resolution sensor (12MP)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
36
you can focus manually
good resolution (16MP)
lack of manual exposure
no external flash support
sensor is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
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Street Comparison

Kodak M550 Street photography highlights
Samsung WB50F Street photography highlights
53
lighter than others (125g)
no articulating screen
lack of image stabilization
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
maximum ISO low (1,000)
62
image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competitors in class (207 grams)
no articulating screen
sensor is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Kodak M550
Sports photography with Samsung WB50F
17
low maximum shutter speed (1/1,400s)
no shutter priority
lack of image stabilization
low resolution sensor (12MP)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect AF
39
image stabilization (Optical)
good resolution (16 megapixels)
no shutter priority
sensor is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Kodak M550 Travel photography info
Samsung WB50F Travel photography info
67
lighter than others (125g)
flash built-in
rather wide (28mm)
good maximum aperture (f)
does not have Time Lapse function
low resolution sensor (12 megapixels)
doesn't feature selfie friendly screen
69
lighter than competitors in class (207g)
good resolution (16MP)
has built in flash
fairly wide (24mm)
long zoom (288mm)
missing Time Lapse mode
display isn't selfie friendly
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.1)
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Landscape Comparison

Kodak M550 as a Landscape photography camera
Samsung WB50F as a Landscape photography camera
31
rather wide (28mm)
good maximum aperture (f)
manual focus not available
can't switch lenses (fixed lens mount)
screen is somewhat small (2.7")
manual exposure not possible
lack of image stabilization
low resolution sensor (12MP)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
maximum ISO low (1,000)
lacks RAW files
does not have Time Lapse function
47
you can focus manually
fairly wide (24mm)
nice screen size (3")
image stabilization (Optical)
good resolution (16 megapixels)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.1)
lack of manual exposure
sensor is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
missing Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Kodak M550 Vlogging advice
Samsung WB50F Vlogging advice
30
rather wide (28mm)
good maximum aperture (f)
lighter than others (125g)
doesn't feature selfie friendly screen
lack of image stabilization
video resolution low (640 x 480 pixels)
does not have external mic jack
30
fairly wide (24mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competitors in class (207 grams)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.1)
display isn't selfie friendly
video resolution low (1280 x 720 resolution)
missing mic support
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Kodak M550 vs Samsung WB50F Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Kodak M550 and Samsung WB50F
 Kodak EasyShare M550Samsung WB50F
General Information
Make Kodak Samsung
Model Kodak EasyShare M550 Samsung WB50F
Category Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Superzoom
Released 2010-01-05 2014-01-07
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixel 16 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Full resolution 4000 x 3000 4608 x 3456
Max native ISO 1000 3200
Lowest native ISO 64 80
RAW images
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch to focus
Continuous AF
Single AF
Tracking AF
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detect focusing
Contract detect focusing
Phase detect focusing
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 28-140mm (5.0x) 24-288mm (12.0x)
Maximum aperture - f/3.1-6.3
Macro focus distance 10cm -
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display diagonal 2.7 inch 3 inch
Display resolution 230k dots 460k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 30 secs -
Highest shutter speed 1/1400 secs -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 3.50 m -
Flash options Auto, Fill-in, Red-Eye reduction, Off -
External flash
AE 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) 1280 x 720
Max video resolution 640x480 1280x720
Mic support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless None Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) none
GPS None None
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 125 gr (0.28 pounds) 207 gr (0.46 pounds)
Dimensions 98 x 58 x 23mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.9") 101 x 68 x 27mm (4.0" x 2.7" x 1.1")
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 BP70A
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, double) -
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SD/SDHC card, Internal MicroSD, MicroSDHC, MicroSDXC
Card slots 1 1
Retail price $119 $180