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Kodak M550 vs Sony HX10V

Portability
95
Imaging
35
Features
20
Overall
29
Kodak EasyShare M550 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX10V front
Portability
91
Imaging
42
Features
46
Overall
43

Kodak M550 vs Sony HX10V 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
  • Released January 2010
Sony HX10V
(Full Review)
  • 18MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 12800
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-400mm (F3.3-5.9) lens
  • 234g - 105 x 60 x 34mm
  • Launched February 2012
  • Later Model is Sony HX20V
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Kodak M550 vs Sony HX10V Overview

Let's look much closer at the Kodak M550 and Sony HX10V, one is a Small Sensor Compact and the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom by companies Kodak and Sony. There exists a sizeable gap among the resolutions of the M550 (12MP) and HX10V (18MP) but they feature the same exact sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The M550 was launched 3 years prior to the HX10V which is a fairly large gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Both of the cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before diving through a full comparison, below is a simple view of how the M550 matches up against the HX10V with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Kodak M550 over the Sony HX10V

 M550 HX10V 

Reasons to pick Sony HX10V over the Kodak M550

 HX10V M550 
LaunchedFebruary 2012January 2010More modern by 26 months
Screen sizing3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Screen resolution922k230kSharper screen (+692k dot)

Common features in the Kodak M550 and Sony HX10V

 M550 HX10V 
Focus manually No manual focus
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Neither provides selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Neither provides Touch friendly screen

Kodak M550 vs Sony HX10V Physical Comparison

When you are aiming to carry around your camera often, you will want to factor in its weight and measurements. The Kodak M550 provides outside dimensions of 98mm x 58mm x 23mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.9") and a weight of 125 grams (0.28 lbs) while the Sony HX10V has proportions of 105mm x 60mm x 34mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.3") along with a weight of 234 grams (0.52 lbs).

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Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you choose at that time. Here is the front view proportions comparison of the M550 against the HX10V.

Kodak M550 vs Sony HX10V size comparison

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the M550 and HX10V is 95 and 91 respectively.

Kodak M550 vs Sony HX10V top view buttons comparison

Kodak M550 vs Sony HX10V Sensor Comparison

Normally, it is tough to see the gap in sensor sizes only by looking through specs. The image underneath will offer you a more clear sense of the sensor dimensions in the M550 and HX10V.

As you can plainly see, both of those cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing albeit not the same megapixels. You should count on the Sony HX10V to result in more detail utilizing its extra 6MP. Higher resolution will also let you crop shots a little more aggressively. The more aged M550 will be behind in sensor tech.

Kodak M550 vs Sony HX10V sensor size comparison

Kodak M550 vs Sony HX10V Screen and ViewFinder

Kodak M550 vs Sony HX10V Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Kodak M550 Portrait photography info
Sony HX10V Portrait photography info
21
focusing manually not possible
manual exposure not available
no external flash support
low resolution (12MP)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
38
sensor resolution is decent (18MP)
has face detect focusing
manual focus not available
can't use external flash
small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Kodak M550
Street photography with Sony HX10V
54
lighter than competition in class (125g)
fixed screen
no image stabilization
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
max ISO too low (1,000)
62
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competitors (234g)
screen is fixed
small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Kodak M550 Sports photography details
Sony HX10V Sports photography details
17
low maximum shutter speed (1/1,400s)
lack of shutter priority mode
no image stabilization
low resolution (12 megapixels)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect autofocus
49
incredible zoom range (24-400mm 16.7 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
sensor resolution is decent (18MP)
has tracking focus
no shutter priority
small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Kodak M550 Travel photography factors
Sony HX10V Travel photography factors
67
lighter than competition in class (125g)
built-in flash
decently wide (28mm)
very good max aperture (f)
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
low resolution (12 megapixels)
display isn't selfie friendly
69
lighter than competitors (234g)
sensor resolution is decent (18 megapixels)
built-in flash
pretty wide (24mm)
long reach (400mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
does not posses selfie friendly screen
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Kodak M550
Landscape photography with Sony HX10V
31
decently wide (28mm)
very good max aperture (f)
focusing manually not possible
cannot change lens (fixed lens mount)
tiny screen (2.7")
manual exposure not available
no image stabilization
low resolution (12MP)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
max ISO too low (1,000)
lacks RAW format
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
45
pretty wide (24mm)
screen size is good (3")
built in image stabilization (Optical)
sensor resolution is decent (18 megapixels)
manual focus not available
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Kodak M550 Vlogging info
Sony HX10V Vlogging info
31
decently wide (28mm)
very good max aperture (f)
lighter than competition in class (125g)
display isn't selfie friendly
no image stabilization
low quality video (640 x 480 pxls)
doesn't have external mic port
34
pretty wide (24mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
has face detect focusing
video res high (1920 x 1080 resolution)
lighter than competitors (234g)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
does not posses selfie friendly screen
doesn't have mic socket
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Kodak M550 vs Sony HX10V Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Kodak M550 and Sony HX10V
 Kodak EasyShare M550Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX10V
General Information
Make Kodak Sony
Model type Kodak EasyShare M550 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX10V
Category Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Superzoom
Released 2010-01-05 2012-02-28
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Chip - BIONZ
Sensor type CCD BSI-CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 12MP 18MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Max resolution 4000 x 3000 4896 x 3672
Max native ISO 1000 12800
Lowest native ISO 64 100
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch focus
AF continuous
Single AF
Tracking AF
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
Total focus points - 9
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 28-140mm (5.0x) 24-400mm (16.7x)
Highest aperture - f/3.3-5.9
Macro focusing range 10cm 5cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 2.7 inches 3 inches
Screen resolution 230k dots 922k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Screen technology - XtraFine TruBlack TFT LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Min shutter speed 30 secs 30 secs
Max shutter speed 1/1400 secs 1/1600 secs
Continuous shutter rate - 10.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation - Yes
Change WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 3.50 m 5.30 m
Flash modes Auto, Fill-in, Red-Eye reduction, Off Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Supported video resolutions 640 x 480 (30 fps) 1920 x 1080 (60 fps), 1440 x 1080 (30 fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Max video resolution 640x480 1920x1080
Video data format - MPEG-4, AVCHD
Mic port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless None Eye-Fi Connected
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None BuiltIn
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 125 gr (0.28 lb) 234 gr (0.52 lb)
Dimensions 98 x 58 x 23mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.9") 105 x 60 x 34mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.3")
DXO scores
DXO Overall rating not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth rating not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested not tested
DXO Low light rating not tested not tested
Other
Battery life - 320 photographs
Form of battery - Battery Pack
Battery ID KLIC-7006 NP-BG1
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, double) Yes (2 or 10 sec, Portrait 1/2)
Time lapse shooting
Storage type SD/SDHC card, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC, Memory Stick Duo/Pro Duo/Pro-HG Duo
Card slots 1 1
Launch price $119 $616