Kodak M550 vs Sony H55

Following is a in depth review of the Kodak M550 versus Sony H55, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras by companies Kodak and Sony. The resolution of the M550 (12MP) and the H55 (14MP) is pretty similar and they come with the same exact sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The M550 was released 5 months before the H55 so they are of a similar age. Both cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before we go through a complete comparison, below is a concise view of how the M550 grades versus the H55 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

This is a preview of the gallery images for Kodak EasyShare M550 & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H55. The complete galleries are provided at Kodak M550 Gallery & Sony H55 Gallery.

For anyone who is planning to carry around your camera, you have to take into account its weight and size. The Kodak M550 has outside dimensions of 98mm x 58mm x 23mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.9") with a weight of 125 grams (0.28 lbs) whilst the Sony H55 has specifications of 103mm x 58mm x 29mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.1") with a weight of 200 grams (0.44 lbs).

See the Kodak M550 versus Sony H55 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you are utilizing at that time. Below is the front view overall size comparison of the M550 and the H55.

Using size and weight, the portability score of the M550 and H55 is 95 and 92 respectively.

In many cases, it is very tough to envision the gap between sensor sizes purely by going over technical specs. The image underneath should provide you a clearer sense of the sensor sizes in the M550 and H55.

As you have seen, both cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing albeit not the same resolution. You can expect the Sony H55 to offer you more detail as a result of its extra 2MP. Higher resolution can also make it easier to crop shots a little more aggressively.