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Kodak M550 vs Sigma DP1s

Portability
95
Imaging
35
Features
20
Overall
29
Kodak EasyShare M550 front
 
Sigma DP1s front
Portability
90
Imaging
44
Features
30
Overall
38

Kodak M550 vs Sigma DP1s Key Specs

Kodak M550
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 64 - 1000
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 28-140mm (F) lens
  • 125g - 98 x 58 x 23mm
  • Launched January 2010
Sigma DP1s
(Full Review)
  • 5MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 2.5" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 800
  • No Video
  • 28mm (F) lens
  • 270g - 109 x 60 x 31mm
  • Revealed October 2009
  • Superseded the Sigma DP1
  • Updated by Sigma DP1x
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Kodak M550 vs Sigma DP1s Overview

Here, we will be reviewing the Kodak M550 vs Sigma DP1s, former being a Small Sensor Compact while the latter is a Large Sensor Compact by companies Kodak and Sigma. There is a considerable difference among the image resolutions of the M550 (12MP) and DP1s (5MP) and the M550 (1/2.3") and DP1s (APS-C) have different sensor size.

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The M550 was launched 4 months later than the DP1s and they are both of a similar age. Each of the cameras feature different body design with the Kodak M550 being a Compact camera and the Sigma DP1s being a Large Sensor Compact camera.

Before going into a step-by-step comparison, here is a quick synopsis of how the M550 grades vs the DP1s in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Kodak M550 over the Sigma DP1s

 M550 DP1s 
Screen size2.7"2.5"Bigger screen (+0.2")

Reasons to pick Sigma DP1s over the Kodak M550

 DP1s M550 
Manually focus Very accurate focusing

Common features in the Kodak M550 and Sigma DP1s

 M550 DP1s 
RevealedJanuary 2010October 2009Same age
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen resolution230k230kExact same screen resolution
Selfie screen Lacking selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Lacking Touch friendly screen

Kodak M550 vs Sigma DP1s Physical Comparison

In case you're intending to carry your camera, you're going to have to think about its weight and dimensions. The Kodak M550 provides physical measurements of 98mm x 58mm x 23mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.9") accompanied by a weight of 125 grams (0.28 lbs) whilst the Sigma DP1s has dimensions of 109mm x 60mm x 31mm (4.3" x 2.4" x 1.2") with a weight of 270 grams (0.60 lbs).

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Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you are working with at that time. Underneath is a front view measurement comparison of the M550 versus the DP1s.

Kodak M550 vs Sigma DP1s size comparison

Using size and weight, the portability score of the M550 and DP1s is 95 and 90 respectively.

Kodak M550 vs Sigma DP1s top view buttons comparison

Kodak M550 vs Sigma DP1s Sensor Comparison

Oftentimes, it is difficult to picture the gap in sensor sizing purely by seeing specs. The graphic here may provide you a much better sense of the sensor measurements in the M550 and DP1s.

All in all, both of the cameras feature different megapixels and different sensor sizing. The M550 because of its smaller sensor is going to make shooting bokeh tougher and the Kodak M550 will provide greater detail utilizing its extra 7MP. Higher resolution will let you crop photographs way more aggressively.

Kodak M550 vs Sigma DP1s sensor size comparison

Kodak M550 vs Sigma DP1s Screen and ViewFinder

Kodak M550 vs Sigma DP1s Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Kodak M550 as a Portrait photography camera
Sigma DP1s as a Portrait photography camera
21
lack of manual focus
lack of manual mode
external flash not possible
low megapixels (12MP)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
56
manual focus
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
delivers RAW files
low MP (5MP)
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Street Comparison

Kodak M550 Street photography advice
Sigma DP1s Street photography advice
54
lighter than competition in class (125 grams)
fixed screen
lack of image stabilization
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
low max ISO (1,000)
66
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
delivers RAW files
lighter than competition (270 grams)
fixed screen
lack of image stabilization
low maximum ISO (800)
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Sports Comparison

Kodak M550 Sports photography information
Sigma DP1s Sports photography information
17
low max shutter speed (1/1,400s)
no shutter priority mode
lack of image stabilization
low megapixels (12MP)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
has no phase detect auto focus
32
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
fixed focal length (28mm)
lack of image stabilization
low MP (5 megapixels)
has no phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Kodak M550 Travel photography factors
Sigma DP1s Travel photography factors
67
lighter than competition in class (125 grams)
built-in flash
rather wide (28mm)
good maximum aperture (f)
doesn't have Time Lapse function
low megapixels (12MP)
does not contain selfie friendly screen
64
lighter than competition (270g)
has built in flash
good maximum aperture (f)
does not have Timelapse mode
low MP (5 megapixels)
screen isn't selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Kodak M550 Landscape photography highlights
Sigma DP1s Landscape photography highlights
31
rather wide (28mm)
good maximum aperture (f)
lack of manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
screen is small (2.7")
lack of manual mode
lack of image stabilization
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
low max ISO (1,000)
has no RAW files
doesn't have Time Lapse function
44
manual focus
good maximum aperture (f)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
delivers RAW files
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
fixed focal length (28mm)
tiny screen (2.5")
lack of image stabilization
low MP (5MP)
low maximum ISO (800)
does not have Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Kodak M550 Vlogging information
Sigma DP1s Vlogging information
31
rather wide (28mm)
good maximum aperture (f)
lighter than competition in class (125 grams)
does not contain selfie friendly screen
lack of image stabilization
video resolution low (640 x 480 pixels)
doesn't have external mic jack
9
no video shooting
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Kodak M550 vs Sigma DP1s Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Kodak M550 and Sigma DP1s
 Kodak EasyShare M550Sigma DP1s
General Information
Brand Name Kodak Sigma
Model Kodak EasyShare M550 Sigma DP1s
Class Small Sensor Compact Large Sensor Compact
Launched 2010-01-05 2009-10-02
Body design Compact Large Sensor Compact
Sensor Information
Sensor type CCD CMOS (Foveon X3)
Sensor size 1/2.3" APS-C
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 20.7 x 13.8mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 285.7mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixel 5 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 3:2
Highest Possible resolution 4000 x 3000 2640 x 1760
Maximum native ISO 1000 800
Min native ISO 64 100
RAW images
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
Continuous AF
Single AF
Tracking AF
AF selectice
AF center weighted
AF multi area
Live view AF
Face detection AF
Contract detection AF
Phase detection AF
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 28-140mm (5.0x) 28mm (1x)
Macro focus range 10cm -
Crop factor 5.8 1.7
Screen
Range of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 2.7 inches 2.5 inches
Screen resolution 230 thousand dot 230 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 30 secs 30 secs
Fastest shutter speed 1/1400 secs 1/4000 secs
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation - Yes
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 3.50 m -
Flash settings Auto, Fill-in, Red-Eye reduction, Off -
Hot shoe
AE 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) -
Maximum video resolution 640x480 None
Video format - Motion JPEG
Microphone input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 1.0 (1.5 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 125g (0.28 lb) 270g (0.60 lb)
Physical dimensions 98 x 58 x 23mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.9") 109 x 60 x 31mm (4.3" x 2.4" x 1.2")
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) Yes (10 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Storage media SD/SDHC card, Internal SD/MMC card
Storage slots One One
Pricing at release $119 $0