Kodak M550 vs Sony HX20V
95 Imaging
35 Features
20 Overall
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90 Imaging
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50 Overall
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Kodak M550 vs Sony HX20V 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
- Announced January 2010
(Full Review)
- 18MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Display
- ISO 100 - 12800
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 25-500mm (F3.2-5.8) lens
- 254g - 107 x 62 x 35mm
- Revealed July 2012
- Old Model is Sony HX10V
- Updated by Sony HX30V
Kodak M550 vs Sony HX20V Overview
Following is a in depth review of the Kodak M550 versus Sony HX20V, former is a Small Sensor Compact while the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom by manufacturers Kodak and Sony. There is a substantial difference between the sensor resolutions of the M550 (12MP) and HX20V (18MP) but they enjoy the same exact sensor sizing (1/2.3").
Google AI Gemini Could Enhance iPhone Experience, Talks SuggestThe M550 was unveiled 3 years prior to the HX20V which is quite a big difference as far as tech is concerned. Both of the cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).
Before we go straight into a more detailed comparison, below is a concise summation of how the M550 matches up against the HX20V in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.
Kodak M550 vs Sony HX20V Gallery
The following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Kodak EasyShare M550 & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX20V. The full galleries are provided at Kodak M550 Gallery & Sony HX20V Gallery.
Reasons to pick Kodak M550 over the Sony HX20V
M550 | HX20V |
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Reasons to pick Sony HX20V over the Kodak M550
HX20V | M550 | |||
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Revealed | July 2012 | January 2010 | More modern by 30 months | |
Focus manually | Dial accurate focus | |||
Display sizing | 3" | 2.7" | Larger display (+0.3") | |
Display resolution | 922k | 230k | Sharper display (+692k dot) |
Common features in the Kodak M550 and Sony HX20V
M550 | HX20V | |||
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Display type | Fixed | Fixed | Fixed display | |
Selfie screen | Lack of selfie screen | |||
Touch display | Lack of Touch display |
Kodak M550 vs Sony HX20V Physical Comparison
For anyone who is intending to carry around your camera frequently, you should factor in its weight and volume. The Kodak M550 enjoys physical 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 HX20V has sizing of 107mm x 62mm x 35mm (4.2" x 2.4" x 1.4") having a weight of 254 grams (0.56 lbs).
Look at the Kodak M550 versus Sony HX20V in our brand new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.Remember, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you have attached during that time. Here is the front view measurement comparison of the M550 and the HX20V.
Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability score of the M550 and HX20V is 95 and 90 respectively.
Kodak M550 vs Sony HX20V Sensor Comparison
Oftentimes, it is very difficult to visualise the contrast between sensor sizes just by reviewing technical specs. The image here will give you a far better sense of the sensor dimensions in the M550 and HX20V.
As you can tell, each of these cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing but not the same megapixels. You can anticipate the Sony HX20V to offer extra detail having an extra 6 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also help you crop photos far more aggressively. The more aged M550 is going to be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor technology.
Kodak M550 vs Sony HX20V Screen and ViewFinder
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Kodak M550 vs Sony HX20V Specifications
Kodak EasyShare M550 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX20V | |
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General Information | ||
Brand | Kodak | Sony |
Model | Kodak EasyShare M550 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX20V |
Type | Small Sensor Compact | Small Sensor Superzoom |
Announced | 2010-01-05 | 2012-07-20 |
Body design | Compact | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Powered by | - | 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 | 12 megapixels | 18 megapixels |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 4:3 and 16:9 |
Highest Possible resolution | 4000 x 3000 | 4896 x 3672 |
Maximum native ISO | 1000 | 12800 |
Min native ISO | 64 | 100 |
RAW support | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focus | ||
Touch to focus | ||
Continuous AF | ||
AF single | ||
AF tracking | ||
Selective AF | ||
AF center weighted | ||
AF multi area | ||
AF live view | ||
Face detection focusing | ||
Contract detection focusing | ||
Phase detection focusing | ||
Number of focus points | - | 9 |
Lens | ||
Lens mount | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens focal range | 28-140mm (5.0x) | 25-500mm (20.0x) |
Maximal aperture | - | f/3.2-5.8 |
Macro focus range | 10cm | 1cm |
Focal length multiplier | 5.8 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Screen type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Screen sizing | 2.7" | 3" |
Resolution of screen | 230 thousand dot | 922 thousand dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch operation | ||
Screen technology | - | XtraFine TruBlack TFT LCD |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | None | None |
Features | ||
Min shutter speed | 30 secs | 30 secs |
Max shutter speed | 1/1400 secs | 1/1600 secs |
Continuous shutter speed | - | 10.0 frames/s |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Expose Manually | ||
Exposure compensation | - | Yes |
Set WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Inbuilt flash | ||
Flash range | 3.50 m | 7.10 m |
Flash options | Auto, Fill-in, Red-Eye reduction, Off | Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync |
External flash | ||
AEB | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment | ||
Average | ||
Spot | ||
Partial | ||
AF area | ||
Center weighted | ||
Video features | ||
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) |
Maximum video resolution | 640x480 | 1920x1080 |
Video file format | - | MPEG-4, AVCHD |
Mic input | ||
Headphone input | ||
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 | ||
Environmental seal | ||
Water proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 125 grams (0.28 pounds) | 254 grams (0.56 pounds) |
Dimensions | 98 x 58 x 23mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.9") | 107 x 62 x 35mm (4.2" x 2.4" x 1.4") |
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 life | - | 320 pictures |
Battery format | - | Battery Pack |
Battery model | KLIC-7006 | NP-BG1 |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec, double) | Yes (2 or 10 sec, Portrait 1/2) |
Time lapse shooting | ||
Type of storage | SD/SDHC card, Internal | SD/SDHC/SDXC, Memory Stick Duo/Pro Duo/Pro-HG Duo |
Storage slots | One | One |
Launch pricing | $119 | $397 |