Kodak M550 vs Sony G3

Following is a thorough assessment of the Kodak M550 and Sony G3, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras by brands Kodak and Sony. The resolution of the M550 (12MP) and the G3 (10MP) is fairly well matched and both cameras posses the identical sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The M550 was brought out 13 months after the G3 making them a generation away from one another. Both of these cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before we go straight to a in depth comparison, here is a brief introduction of how the M550 grades vs the G3 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Kodak EasyShare M550 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-G3. The entire galleries are available at Kodak M550 Gallery and Sony G3 Gallery.

In case you're looking to carry around your camera regularly, you're going to have to factor its weight and size. The Kodak M550 has 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) while the Sony G3 has specifications of 97mm x 59mm x 22mm (3.8" x 2.3" x 0.9") accompanied by a weight of 185 grams (0.41 lbs).

Check out the Kodak M550 and Sony G3 in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you have attached during that time. Here is a front view dimension comparison of the M550 versus the G3.

Using dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the M550 and G3 is 95 and 94 respectively.

Quite often, it can be tough to envision the contrast between sensor sizes only by reading through specifications. The picture underneath should give you a greater sense of the sensor dimensions in the M550 and G3.

To sum up, both the cameras come with the identical sensor size but not the same resolution. You should anticipate the Kodak M550 to give you extra detail having its extra 2MP. Greater resolution will help you crop images a good deal more aggressively. The more recent M550 is going to have an advantage with regard to sensor tech.