Kodak M550 vs Samsung WB850F
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Kodak M550 vs Samsung WB850F 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
- Revealed January 2010
(Full Review)
- 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Display
- ISO 100 - 3200
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 23-483mm (F2.8-5.9) lens
- 250g - 109 x 62 x 25mm
- Announced January 2012
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Let's take a more detailed look at the Kodak M550 vs Samsung WB850F, former is a Small Sensor Compact while the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom by companies Kodak and Samsung. There exists a large gap between the image resolutions of the M550 (12MP) and WB850F (16MP) but both cameras offer the same sensor dimensions (1/2.3").
Sora from OpenAI releases its first ever music videoThe M550 was revealed 24 months before the WB850F making them a generation away from one another. Both of the cameras have the same body design (Compact).
Before delving right into a more detailed comparison, here is a brief synopsis of how the M550 matches up vs the WB850F in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.
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Here is a sample of the gallery pics for Kodak EasyShare M550 & Samsung WB850F. The full galleries are available at Kodak M550 Gallery & Samsung WB850F Gallery.
Reasons to pick Kodak M550 over the Samsung WB850F
| M550 | WB850F |
|---|
Reasons to pick Samsung WB850F over the Kodak M550
| WB850F | M550 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Announced | January 2012 |  | January 2010 | More modern by 24 months |
| Focus manually |  | More precise focus | ||
| Display dimensions | 3" |  | 2.7" | Larger display (+0.3") |
| Display resolution | 614k |  | 230k | Clearer display (+384k dot) |
Common features in the Kodak M550 and Samsung WB850F
| M550 | WB850F | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Display type | Fixed |  | Fixed | Fixed display |
| Selfie screen |  | Absent selfie screen | ||
| Touch friendly display |  | Neither includes Touch friendly display |
Kodak M550 vs Samsung WB850F Physical Comparison
When you are looking to carry around your camera often, you will need to take into account its weight and measurements. The Kodak M550 features 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 WB850F has proportions of 109mm x 62mm x 25mm (4.3" x 2.4" x 1.0") and a weight of 250 grams (0.55 lbs).
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Take into account, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you are utilizing during that time. Below is a front view dimensions comparison of the M550 versus the WB850F.
Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the M550 and WB850F is 95 and 91 respectively.
Kodak M550 vs Samsung WB850F Sensor Comparison
Typically, it's hard to picture the difference between sensor sizes simply by going over a spec sheet. The picture underneath will help give you a much better sense of the sensor dimensions in the M550 and WB850F.
Clearly, the two cameras provide the same sensor dimensions but different resolution. You can expect to see the Samsung WB850F to deliver more detail because of its extra 4 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also allow you to crop pics more aggressively. The more aged M550 is going to be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor innovation.
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Kodak M550 vs Samsung WB850F Specifications
| Kodak EasyShare M550 | Samsung WB850F | |
|---|---|---|
| General Information | ||
| Brand | Kodak | Samsung |
| Model | Kodak EasyShare M550 | Samsung WB850F |
| Category | Small Sensor Compact | Small Sensor Superzoom |
| Revealed | 2010-01-05 | 2012-01-09 |
| Body design | Compact | Compact |
| Sensor Information | ||
| Sensor type | CCD | BSI-CMOS |
| Sensor size | 1/2.3" | 1/2.3" |
| Sensor measurements | 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 | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 |
| Max resolution | 4000 x 3000 | 4608 x 3456 |
| Max native ISO | 1000 | 3200 |
| Lowest native ISO | 64 | 100 |
| RAW images | ||
| Autofocusing | ||
| Manual focus | ||
| Touch to focus | ||
| AF continuous | ||
| AF single | ||
| Tracking AF | ||
| Selective AF | ||
| AF center weighted | ||
| Multi area AF | ||
| 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) | 23-483mm (21.0x) |
| Highest aperture | - | f/2.8-5.9 |
| Macro focus range | 10cm | 5cm |
| Crop factor | 5.8 | 5.8 |
| Screen | ||
| Display type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
| Display size | 2.7 inches | 3 inches |
| Resolution of display | 230k dot | 614k dot |
| Selfie friendly | ||
| Liveview | ||
| Touch function | ||
| Display tech | - | AMOLED display |
| Viewfinder Information | ||
| Viewfinder type | None | None |
| Features | ||
| Minimum shutter speed | 30 secs | 8 secs |
| Fastest shutter speed | 1/1400 secs | 1/2000 secs |
| Continuous shutter speed | - | 10.0 frames/s |
| Shutter priority | ||
| Aperture priority | ||
| Manual exposure | ||
| Exposure compensation | - | Yes |
| Custom WB | ||
| Image stabilization | ||
| Inbuilt flash | ||
| Flash range | 3.50 m | 3.50 m |
| Flash modes | Auto, Fill-in, Red-Eye reduction, Off | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in, Slow Sync |
| External flash | ||
| Auto exposure bracketing | ||
| WB bracketing | ||
| Exposure | ||
| Multisegment | ||
| Average | ||
| Spot | ||
| Partial | ||
| AF area | ||
| Center weighted | ||
| Video features | ||
| Supported video resolutions | 640 x 480 (30 fps) | 1920 x 1080 (30fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 480fps (176 x 128), 240fps (384 x 288) |
| Max video resolution | 640x480 | 1920x1080 |
| Video file format | - | MPEG-4, H.264 |
| Microphone jack | ||
| Headphone jack | ||
| Connectivity | ||
| Wireless | None | Built-In |
| Bluetooth | ||
| NFC | ||
| HDMI | ||
| USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
| GPS | None | BuiltIn |
| Physical | ||
| Environment seal | ||
| Water proof | ||
| Dust proof | ||
| Shock proof | ||
| Crush proof | ||
| Freeze proof | ||
| Weight | 125 gr (0.28 pounds) | 250 gr (0.55 pounds) |
| Physical dimensions | 98 x 58 x 23mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.9") | 109 x 62 x 25mm (4.3" x 2.4" x 1.0") |
| 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 | SLB-10A |
| Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec, double) | Yes (2 or 10 sec, Double) |
| Time lapse feature | ||
| Storage media | SD/SDHC card, Internal | SD/SDHC/SDXC |
| Storage slots | Single | Single |
| Retail price | $119 | $599 |