Kodak M550 vs Sony HX5

Here, we will be contrasting the Kodak M550 vs Sony HX5, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras by competitors Kodak and Sony. The sensor resolution of the M550 (12MP) and the HX5 (10MP) is pretty well matched but the M550 (1/2.3") and HX5 (1/2.4") offer different sensor dimensions.

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The M550 was manufactured 5 months earlier than the HX5 so they are both of a similar generation. The two cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before going right into a in-depth comparison, here is a brief synopsis of how the M550 matches up vs the HX5 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Following is a preview of the gallery images for Kodak EasyShare M550 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX5. The entire galleries are provided at Kodak M550 Gallery and Sony HX5 Gallery.

In case you're looking to lug around your camera frequently, you will want to think about its weight and size. The Kodak M550 offers physical measurements of 98mm x 58mm x 23mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.9") accompanied by a weight of 125 grams (0.28 lbs) while the Sony HX5 has specifications of 102mm x 58mm x 29mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.1") and a weight of 200 grams (0.44 lbs).

Take a look at the Kodak M550 vs Sony HX5 in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you use at that time. The following is a front view over all size comparison of the M550 versus the HX5.

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the M550 and HX5 is 95 and 92 respectively.

Quite often, its difficult to imagine the contrast between sensor measurements only by checking specs. The photograph here should provide you a stronger sense of the sensor sizing in the M550 and HX5.

All in all, both the cameras feature different resolutions and different sensor measurements. The M550 because of its bigger sensor is going to make achieving shallow depth of field easier and the Kodak M550 will give extra detail due to its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also let you crop pictures way more aggressively.