Kodak M550 vs Sony HX1

In this write-up, we are reviewing the Kodak M550 vs Sony HX1, one being a Small Sensor Compact and the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom by rivals Kodak and Sony. There exists a big gap between the sensor resolutions of the M550 (12MP) and HX1 (9MP) and the M550 (1/2.3") and HX1 (1/2.4") enjoy different sensor measurements.

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The M550 was brought out 9 months later than the HX1 so they are both of a similar generation. Both of the cameras offer different body type with the Kodak M550 being a Compact camera and the Sony HX1 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.

Before delving straight into a thorough comparison, below is a short introduction of how the M550 grades versus the HX1 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Below is a sample of the gallery pictures for Kodak EasyShare M550 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX1. The entire galleries are viewable at Kodak M550 Gallery and Sony HX1 Gallery.

In case you're planning to lug around your camera often, you're going to have to think about its weight and dimensions. The Kodak M550 offers outer measurements of 98mm x 58mm x 23mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.9") along with a weight of 125 grams (0.28 lbs) and the Sony HX1 has dimensions of 115mm x 83mm x 92mm (4.5" x 3.3" x 3.6") along with a weight of 544 grams (1.20 lbs).

Look at the Kodak M550 vs Sony HX1 in the new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you are utilizing at that time. Following is the front view over all size comparison of the M550 versus the HX1.

Using dimensions and weight, the portability score of the M550 and HX1 is 95 and 67 respectively.

Typically, it's difficult to picture the difference between sensor measurements simply by checking technical specs. The visual below will help give you a much better sense of the sensor measurements in the M550 and HX1.

As you can tell, both the cameras enjoy different megapixels and different sensor measurements. The M550 featuring a larger sensor is going to make achieving bokeh less difficult and the Kodak M550 will give you more detail having its extra 3MP. Greater resolution will help you crop images far more aggressively. The more modern M550 provides an edge when it comes to sensor innovation.