Kodak M550 vs Samsung WB800F
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Kodak M550 vs Samsung WB800F Key Specs
(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
(Full Review)
- 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Screen
- ISO 100 - 3200
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 23-483mm (F2.8-5.9) lens
- 218g - 111 x 65 x 22mm
- Launched January 2013
Photography Glossary Kodak M550 vs Samsung WB800F Overview
Let's examine more closely at the Kodak M550 and Samsung WB800F, one is a Small Sensor Compact and the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom by competitors Kodak and Samsung. There exists a significant gap between the image resolutions of the M550 (12MP) and WB800F (16MP) but they feature the exact same sensor measurements (1/2.3").
President Biden pushes bill mandating TikTok sale or banThe M550 was manufactured 4 years earlier than the WB800F which is quite a sizable gap as far as technology is concerned. Both the cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).
Before diving in to a comprehensive comparison, below is a concise summary of how the M550 grades versus the WB800F in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall score.
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Following is a preview of the gallery photos for Kodak EasyShare M550 and Samsung WB800F. The entire galleries are available at Kodak M550 Gallery and Samsung WB800F Gallery.
Reasons to pick Kodak M550 over the Samsung WB800F
| M550 | WB800F |
|---|
Reasons to pick Samsung WB800F over the Kodak M550
| WB800F | M550 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Launched | January 2013 |  | January 2010 | More modern by 36 months |
| Focus manually |  | More precise focusing | ||
| Screen dimension | 3" |  | 2.7" | Bigger screen (+0.3") |
| Screen resolution | 460k |  | 230k | Clearer screen (+230k dot) |
| Touch friendly screen |  | Quickly navigate |
Common features in the Kodak M550 and Samsung WB800F
| M550 | WB800F | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Screen type | Fixed |  | Fixed | Fixed screen |
| Selfie screen |  | Missing selfie screen |
Kodak M550 vs Samsung WB800F Physical Comparison
For anybody who is going to carry around your camera regularly, you will want to factor in its weight and dimensions. The Kodak M550 features external dimensions of 98mm x 58mm x 23mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.9") having a weight of 125 grams (0.28 lbs) whilst the Samsung WB800F has dimensions of 111mm x 65mm x 22mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 0.9") with a weight of 218 grams (0.48 lbs).
Compare the Kodak M550 and Samsung WB800F in the new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you have at that time. The following is the front view over all size comparison of the M550 versus the WB800F.
Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the M550 and WB800F is 95 and 92 respectively.
Kodak M550 vs Samsung WB800F Sensor Comparison
Quite often, it is very hard to picture the difference between sensor sizes only by going over a spec sheet. The pic here may offer you a better sense of the sensor dimensions in the M550 and WB800F.
As you can see, both of these cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements albeit different resolution. You should count on the Samsung WB800F to offer you more detail due to its extra 4 Megapixels. Higher resolution will allow you to crop shots somewhat more aggressively. The more aged M550 is going to be behind in sensor tech.
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Kodak M550 vs Samsung WB800F Specifications
| Kodak EasyShare M550 | Samsung WB800F | |
|---|---|---|
| General Information | ||
| Company | Kodak | Samsung |
| Model type | Kodak EasyShare M550 | Samsung WB800F |
| Type | Small Sensor Compact | Small Sensor Superzoom |
| Launched | 2010-01-05 | 2013-01-07 |
| Physical type | 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 area | 28.1mm² | 28.1mm² |
| Sensor resolution | 12 megapixel | 16 megapixel |
| Anti alias filter | ||
| Aspect ratio | 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | - |
| Peak resolution | 4000 x 3000 | 4608 x 3456 |
| Highest native ISO | 1000 | 3200 |
| Min native ISO | 64 | 100 |
| RAW files | ||
| Autofocusing | ||
| Focus manually | ||
| Touch to focus | ||
| Continuous AF | ||
| AF single | ||
| AF tracking | ||
| Selective AF | ||
| Center weighted AF | ||
| AF multi area | ||
| AF live view | ||
| Face detect focusing | ||
| Contract detect focusing | ||
| Phase detect focusing | ||
| Cross type focus points | - | - |
| Lens | ||
| Lens support | fixed lens | fixed lens |
| Lens zoom range | 28-140mm (5.0x) | 23-483mm (21.0x) |
| Highest aperture | - | f/2.8-5.9 |
| Macro focusing distance | 10cm | - |
| Focal length multiplier | 5.8 | 5.8 |
| Screen | ||
| Display type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
| Display size | 2.7 inches | 3 inches |
| Display resolution | 230k dots | 460k dots |
| Selfie friendly | ||
| Liveview | ||
| Touch capability | ||
| Display technology | - | TFT LCD |
| Viewfinder Information | ||
| Viewfinder type | None | None |
| Features | ||
| Minimum shutter speed | 30 seconds | 16 seconds |
| Fastest shutter speed | 1/1400 seconds | 1/2000 seconds |
| Shutter priority | ||
| Aperture priority | ||
| Manually set exposure | ||
| Exposure compensation | - | Yes |
| Change WB | ||
| Image stabilization | ||
| Built-in flash | ||
| Flash distance | 3.50 m | - |
| Flash options | Auto, Fill-in, Red-Eye reduction, Off | - |
| External flash | ||
| AE bracketing | ||
| White balance bracketing | ||
| Exposure | ||
| Multisegment metering | ||
| Average metering | ||
| Spot metering | ||
| Partial metering | ||
| AF area metering | ||
| Center weighted metering | ||
| 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) |
| Highest video resolution | 640x480 | 1920x1080 |
| Video format | - | MPEG-4, H.264 |
| Mic port | ||
| Headphone port | ||
| 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 | ||
| Environmental sealing | ||
| Water proofing | ||
| Dust proofing | ||
| Shock proofing | ||
| Crush proofing | ||
| Freeze proofing | ||
| Weight | 125 gr (0.28 pounds) | 218 gr (0.48 pounds) |
| Dimensions | 98 x 58 x 23mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.9") | 111 x 65 x 22mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 0.9") |
| DXO scores | ||
| DXO Overall rating | not tested | not tested |
| DXO Color Depth rating | not tested | not tested |
| DXO Dynamic range rating | not tested | not tested |
| DXO Low light rating | not tested | not tested |
| Other | ||
| Battery ID | KLIC-7006 | - |
| Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec, double) | Yes |
| Time lapse recording | ||
| Type of storage | SD/SDHC card, Internal | SD/SDHC/SDXC |
| Card slots | Single | Single |
| Retail cost | $119 | $300 |