Kodak M550 vs Sony HX9V

Below, we will be evaluating the Kodak M550 and Sony HX9V, one being a Small Sensor Compact and the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom by manufacturers Kodak and Sony. There exists a crucial gap between the sensor resolutions of the M550 (12MP) and HX9V (16MP) but they use the exact same sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The M550 was brought out 18 months earlier than the HX9V which makes the cameras a generation apart from one another. Both of the cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before we go in to a step-by-step comparison, below is a brief view of how the M550 scores against the HX9V with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

The following is a preview of the gallery photos for Kodak EasyShare M550 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX9V. The entire galleries are viewable at Kodak M550 Gallery and Sony HX9V Gallery.

For those who are looking to carry your camera often, you should factor in its weight and dimensions. The Kodak M550 offers exterior dimensions 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 HX9V has dimensions of 105mm x 59mm x 34mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.3") with a weight of 245 grams (0.54 lbs).

Compare the Kodak M550 and Sony HX9V in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you choose during that time. Following is the front view proportions comparison of the M550 versus the HX9V.

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability score of the M550 and HX9V is 95 and 91 respectively.

Quite often, it's tough to picture the contrast between sensor sizing merely by reading through a spec sheet. The photograph below may offer you a more clear sense of the sensor sizes in the M550 and HX9V.

Clearly, each of the cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements albeit different MP. You should count on the Sony HX9V to give you more detail having its extra 4 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also help you crop photographs much more aggressively. The older M550 is going to be behind when it comes to sensor technology.