Kodak M550 vs Sony G3
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Kodak M550 vs Sony G3 Key Specs
(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
- Introduced January 2010
(Full Review)
- 10MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3.5" Fixed Display
- ISO 80 - 3200
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 640 x 480 video
- 35-140mm (F3.5-10.0) lens
- 185g - 97 x 59 x 22mm
- Announced January 2009

Kodak M550 vs Sony G3 Overview
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").

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.

Kodak M550 vs Sony G3 Gallery
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.
Reasons to pick Kodak M550 over the Sony G3
M550 | G3 | |||
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Announced | January 2010 | ![]() | January 2009 | More modern by 13 months |
Reasons to pick Sony G3 over the Kodak M550
G3 | M550 | |||
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Focus manually | ![]() | Very exact focusing | ||
Display size | 3.5" | ![]() | 2.7" | Larger display (+0.8") |
Display resolution | 921k | ![]() | 230k | Sharper display (+691k dot) |
Touch display | ![]() | Easily navigate |
Common features in the Kodak M550 and Sony G3
M550 | G3 | |||
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Display type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed display |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Neither has selfie screen |
Kodak M550 vs Sony G3 Physical Comparison
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.

Kodak M550 vs Sony G3 Sensor Comparison
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.

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Kodak M550 vs Sony G3 Specifications
Kodak EasyShare M550 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-G3 | |
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General Information | ||
Manufacturer | Kodak | Sony |
Model | Kodak EasyShare M550 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-G3 |
Type | Small Sensor Compact | Small Sensor Compact |
Introduced | 2010-01-05 | 2009-01-08 |
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 | 6.17 x 4.55mm |
Sensor surface area | 28.1mm² | 28.1mm² |
Sensor resolution | 12MP | 10MP |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 |
Highest Possible resolution | 4000 x 3000 | 3648 x 2736 |
Maximum native ISO | 1000 | 3200 |
Minimum native ISO | 64 | 80 |
RAW support | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
AF touch | ||
Continuous AF | ||
Single AF | ||
Tracking AF | ||
AF selectice | ||
Center weighted AF | ||
AF multi area | ||
Live view AF | ||
Face detection AF | ||
Contract detection AF | ||
Phase detection AF | ||
Number of focus points | - | 9 |
Lens | ||
Lens mounting type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens focal range | 28-140mm (5.0x) | 35-140mm (4.0x) |
Maximal aperture | - | f/3.5-10.0 |
Macro focus range | 10cm | - |
Crop factor | 5.8 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Screen type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Screen size | 2.7 inch | 3.5 inch |
Screen resolution | 230 thousand dot | 921 thousand dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch function | ||
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | None | None |
Features | ||
Minimum shutter speed | 30 secs | 1 secs |
Fastest shutter speed | 1/1400 secs | 1/1000 secs |
Continuous shutter speed | - | 2.0 frames per second |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Expose Manually | ||
Set WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Inbuilt flash | ||
Flash range | 3.50 m | 4.30 m (Auto ISO) |
Flash options | Auto, Fill-in, Red-Eye reduction, Off | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction, Slow Sync |
Hot shoe | ||
AEB | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment | ||
Average | ||
Spot | ||
Partial | ||
AF area | ||
Center weighted | ||
Video features | ||
Video resolutions | 640 x 480 (30 fps) | 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (30, 15 fps) |
Maximum video resolution | 640x480 | 640x480 |
Video format | - | Motion JPEG |
Microphone input | ||
Headphone input | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | None | None |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
GPS | None | None |
Physical | ||
Environment seal | ||
Water proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 125 grams (0.28 lb) | 185 grams (0.41 lb) |
Physical dimensions | 98 x 58 x 23mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.9") | 97 x 59 x 22mm (3.8" 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) | Yes (2 or 10 sec) |
Time lapse feature | ||
Type of storage | SD/SDHC card, Internal | Memory Stick Duo/Pro Duo, Internal |
Storage slots | Single | Single |
Price at release | $119 | $200 |