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Kodak M550 vs Samsung WB700

Portability
95
Imaging
35
Features
20
Overall
29
Kodak EasyShare M550 front
 
Samsung WB700 front
Portability
98
Imaging
37
Features
21
Overall
30

Kodak M550 vs Samsung WB700 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
  • Launched January 2010
Samsung WB700
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 0 - 0
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • ()mm (F) lens
  • n/ag - 100 x 59 x 22mm
  • Revealed December 2010
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Kodak M550 vs Samsung WB700 Overview

On this page, we are comparing the Kodak M550 versus Samsung WB700, both Small Sensor Compact cameras by brands Kodak and Samsung. The image resolution of the M550 (12MP) and the WB700 (14MP) is fairly close and both cameras have the same sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The M550 was manufactured 11 months earlier than the WB700 which means that they are both of a similar age. Each of the cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before we go straight to a in depth comparison, here is a simple summary of how the M550 grades against the WB700 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Kodak M550 over the Samsung WB700

 M550 WB700 

Reasons to pick Samsung WB700 over the Kodak M550

 WB700 M550 
RevealedDecember 2010January 2010More recent by 11 months
Display dimensions3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution614k230kClearer display (+384k dot)

Common features in the Kodak M550 and Samsung WB700

 M550 WB700 
Manual focus No manual focusing
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Neither features selfie screen
Touch friendly display Lacking Touch friendly display

Kodak M550 vs Samsung WB700 Physical Comparison

If you are planning to lug around your camera often, you will want to consider its weight and size. The Kodak M550 enjoys outer dimensions of 98mm x 58mm x 23mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.9") having a weight of 125 grams (0.28 lbs) while the Samsung WB700 has specifications of 100mm x 59mm x 22mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.9") and a weight of n/a grams (0.00 lbs).

Contrast the Kodak M550 versus Samsung WB700 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you have at that time. Underneath is a front view size comparison of the M550 and the WB700.

Kodak M550 vs Samsung WB700 size comparison

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the M550 and WB700 is 95 and 98 respectively.

Kodak M550 vs Samsung WB700 top view buttons comparison

Kodak M550 vs Samsung WB700 Sensor Comparison

Typically, its tough to visualise the contrast in sensor measurements purely by viewing a spec sheet. The graphic underneath will help provide you a much better sense of the sensor sizes in the M550 and WB700.

As you can see, both of these cameras provide the same sensor dimensions but not the same resolution. You can anticipate the Samsung WB700 to render greater detail due to its extra 2MP. Greater resolution will also make it easier to crop images more aggressively. The older M550 will be behind with regard to sensor tech.

Kodak M550 vs Samsung WB700 sensor size comparison

Kodak M550 vs Samsung WB700 Screen and ViewFinder

Kodak M550 vs Samsung WB700 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Kodak M550 Portrait photography information
Samsung WB700 Portrait photography information
21
no manual focus
no manual exposure
cannot use external flash
sensor resolution low (12MP)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
30
megapixel count good (14MP)
manual focus not available
can't use external flash
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Kodak M550
Street photography with Samsung WB700
54
lighter than competition in class (125g)
screen does not articulate
lack of image stabilization
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
low maximum ISO (1,000)
49
screen does not articulate
lack of image stabilization
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
maximum ISO low (0)
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Sports Comparison

Kodak M550 Sports photography info
Samsung WB700 Sports photography info
17
max shutter speed is low (1/1,400s)
lack of shutter priority mode
lack of image stabilization
sensor resolution low (12MP)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect autofocus
28
megapixel count good (14 megapixels)
can't change focal length (()mm)
lack of image stabilization
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Kodak M550 as a Travel photography camera
Samsung WB700 as a Travel photography camera
67
lighter than competition in class (125g)
built-in flash
quite wide (28mm)
very good max aperture (f)
lack of Timelapse function
sensor resolution low (12MP)
display isn't selfie friendly
70
megapixel count good (14MP)
built-in flash
good max aperture (f)
doesn't have Timelapse function
display isn't selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Kodak M550
Landscape photography with Samsung WB700
31
quite wide (28mm)
very good max aperture (f)
no manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
screen is somewhat small (2.7 inch)
no manual exposure
lack of image stabilization
sensor resolution low (12MP)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
low maximum ISO (1,000)
does not have RAW format
lack of Timelapse function
38
good max aperture (f)
screen size is good (3 inch)
megapixel count good (14MP)
manual focus not available
cannot switch lens (fixed lens mount)
can't change focal length (()mm)
lack of image stabilization
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
maximum ISO low (0)
doesn't have RAW support
doesn't have Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Kodak M550 Vlogging features
Samsung WB700 Vlogging features
31
quite wide (28mm)
very good max aperture (f)
lighter than competition in class (125 grams)
display isn't selfie friendly
lack of image stabilization
video quality not great (640 x 480 pxls)
lack of external microphone port
27
good max aperture (f)
display isn't selfie friendly
lack of image stabilization
video resolution low (1280 x 720 pxls)
doesn't have microphone jack
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Kodak M550 vs Samsung WB700 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Kodak M550 and Samsung WB700
 Kodak EasyShare M550Samsung WB700
General Information
Manufacturer Kodak Samsung
Model Kodak EasyShare M550 Samsung WB700
Class Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Launched 2010-01-05 2010-12-28
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.08 x 4.56mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 12MP 14MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 -
Peak resolution 4000 x 3000 4320 x 3240
Highest native ISO 1000 -
Lowest native ISO 64 -
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
Continuous AF
Single AF
Tracking AF
AF selectice
AF center weighted
AF multi area
Live view AF
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) ()
Macro focus distance 10cm -
Crop factor 5.8 5.9
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 2.7 inch 3 inch
Resolution of display 230k dot 614k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 30s 30s
Fastest shutter speed 1/1400s 1/4000s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation - Yes
Change WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 3.50 m -
Flash settings Auto, Fill-in, Red-Eye reduction, Off -
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Supported video resolutions 640 x 480 (30 fps) 1280 x 720
Highest video resolution 640x480 1280x720
Video file format - H.264
Microphone input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) none
GPS None None
Physical
Environment seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 125g (0.28 lb) -
Physical dimensions 98 x 58 x 23mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.9") 100 x 59 x 22mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.9")
DXO scores
DXO Overall 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) -
Time lapse feature
Storage media SD/SDHC card, Internal -
Storage slots One One
Retail pricing $119 $300