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Kodak M550 vs Sony HX20V

Portability
95
Imaging
35
Features
20
Overall
29
Kodak EasyShare M550 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX20V front
Portability
90
Imaging
42
Features
50
Overall
45

Kodak M550 vs Sony HX20V 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
  • Announced January 2010
Sony HX20V
(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
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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").

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The 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.

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Reasons to pick Kodak M550 over the Sony HX20V

 M550 HX20V 

Reasons to pick Sony HX20V over the Kodak M550

 HX20V M550 
RevealedJuly 2012January 2010More modern by 30 months
Focus manually Dial accurate focus
Display sizing3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution922k230kSharper display (+692k dot)

Common features in the Kodak M550 and Sony HX20V

 M550 HX20V 
Display typeFixed 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).

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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.

Kodak M550 vs Sony HX20V size comparison

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability score of the M550 and HX20V is 95 and 90 respectively.

Kodak M550 vs Sony HX20V top view buttons comparison

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 sensor size comparison

Kodak M550 vs Sony HX20V Screen and ViewFinder

Kodak M550 vs Sony HX20V Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Kodak M550 Portrait photography highlights
Sony HX20V Portrait photography highlights
21
lack of manual focus
no manual mode
external flash not possible
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
45
manual focus
megapixel count decent (18MP)
has face detection focus
external flash not possible
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
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Street Comparison

Kodak M550 Street photography factors
Sony HX20V Street photography factors
54
lighter than others (125 grams)
screen is fixed
no image stabilization
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
low max ISO (1,000)
61
image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition in class (254g)
fixed screen
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Kodak M550
Sports photography with Sony HX20V
17
low maximum shutter speed (1/1,400 seconds)
no shutter priority mode
no image stabilization
low megapixels (12MP)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect AF
49
incredible zoom range (25-500mm 20.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count decent (18MP)
has tracking autofocus
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
has no phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Kodak M550 Travel photography information
Sony HX20V Travel photography information
67
lighter than others (125g)
built-in flash
pretty wide (28mm)
fast max aperture (f)
lack of Time Lapse function
low megapixels (12MP)
screen is not selfie friendly
69
lighter than competition in class (254g)
megapixel count decent (18MP)
has built in flash
reasonably wide (25mm)
very long zoom (500mm)
lack of Time Lapse mode
screen isn't selfie friendly
slow maximum aperture (f3.2)
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Landscape Comparison

Kodak M550 Landscape photography details
Sony HX20V Landscape photography details
31
pretty wide (28mm)
fast max aperture (f)
lack of manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
screen is somewhat small (2.7")
no manual mode
no image stabilization
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
low max ISO (1,000)
lacks RAW files
lack of Time Lapse function
50
manual focus
reasonably wide (25mm)
nice screen size (3")
image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count decent (18MP)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.2)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
lack of Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Kodak M550 Vlogging factors
Sony HX20V Vlogging factors
31
pretty wide (28mm)
fast max aperture (f)
lighter than others (125 grams)
screen is not selfie friendly
no image stabilization
video res low (640 x 480 resolution)
lack of external mic socket
34
reasonably wide (25mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
has face detection focus
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 pixels)
lighter than competition in class (254 grams)
slow maximum aperture (f3.2)
screen isn't selfie friendly
lack of external mic jack
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Kodak M550 vs Sony HX20V Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Kodak M550 and Sony HX20V
 Kodak EasyShare M550Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX20V
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