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Kodak M550 vs Sony S950

Portability
95
Imaging
35
Features
20
Overall
29
Kodak EasyShare M550 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-S950 front
Portability
94
Imaging
33
Features
17
Overall
26

Kodak M550 vs Sony S950 Key Specs

Kodak M550
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 64 - 1000
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 28-140mm (F) lens
  • 125g - 98 x 58 x 23mm
  • Launched January 2010
Sony S950
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • No Video
  • 33-132mm (F3.3-5.2) lens
  • 167g - 93 x 56 x 24mm
  • Revealed February 2009
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Kodak M550 vs Sony S950 Overview

The following is a in-depth overview of the Kodak M550 versus Sony S950, both Small Sensor Compact cameras by competitors Kodak and Sony. The image resolution of the M550 (12MP) and the S950 (10MP) is relatively comparable and both cameras boast the identical sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The M550 was unveiled 11 months after the S950 and they are of a similar generation. Both of the cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before going straight to a complete comparison, here is a concise summation of how the M550 scores vs the S950 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Kodak M550 over the Sony S950

 M550 S950 
RevealedJanuary 2010February 2009Newer by 11 months

Reasons to pick Sony S950 over the Kodak M550

 S950 M550 
Focus manually Very exact focus

Common features in the Kodak M550 and Sony S950

 M550 S950 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen size2.7"2.7"Same screen dimensions
Screen resolution230k230kExact same screen resolution
Selfie screen Neither comes with selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Neither comes with Touch friendly screen

Kodak M550 vs Sony S950 Physical Comparison

If you're intending to travel with your camera often, you need to factor in its weight and measurements. The Kodak M550 comes with exterior measurements 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 S950 has proportions of 93mm x 56mm x 24mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9") and a weight of 167 grams (0.37 lbs).

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Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you choose during that time. Underneath is a front view proportions comparison of the M550 vs the S950.

Kodak M550 vs Sony S950 size comparison

Considering size and weight, the portability score of the M550 and S950 is 95 and 94 respectively.

Kodak M550 vs Sony S950 top view buttons comparison

Kodak M550 vs Sony S950 Sensor Comparison

In many cases, it's hard to visualise the gap in sensor dimensions only by seeing specs. The image underneath should give you a more clear sense of the sensor measurements in the M550 and S950.

As you can plainly see, the two cameras come with the identical sensor size albeit not the same megapixels. You should count on the Kodak M550 to produce extra detail having an extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution will allow you to crop pictures a good deal more aggressively. The newer M550 is going to have an edge in sensor innovation.

Kodak M550 vs Sony S950 sensor size comparison

Kodak M550 vs Sony S950 Screen and ViewFinder

Kodak M550 vs Sony S950 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Kodak M550
Portrait photography with Sony S950
21
lack of manual focus
manual exposure not possible
can't use external flash
MP count low (12MP)
small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW support
26
you can focus manually
manual mode not possible
cannot use external flash
resolution not great (10 megapixels)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
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Street Comparison

Kodak M550 Street photography advice
Sony S950 Street photography advice
54
lighter than competition (125 grams)
no articulating screen
no image stabilization
small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW support
low max ISO (1,000)
56
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
no moving screen
sensor is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Kodak M550 Sports photography highlights
Sony S950 Sports photography highlights
17
maximum shutter speed is a little low (1/1,400s)
lack of shutter priority mode
no image stabilization
MP count low (12 megapixels)
small sensor (1/2.3")
no phase detect AF
24
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
slow frames per second (1.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority mode
resolution not great (10MP)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
has no phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Kodak M550 as a Travel photography camera
Sony S950 as a Travel photography camera
67
lighter than competition (125 grams)
built-in flash
relatively wide (28mm)
fast max aperture (f)
missing Timelapse function
MP count low (12 megapixels)
display is not selfie friendly
50
built-in flash
does not have Time Lapse mode
resolution not great (10 megapixels)
display isn't selfie friendly
wide angle not good (33mm)
slow max aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Kodak M550 Landscape photography highlights
Sony S950 Landscape photography highlights
31
relatively wide (28mm)
fast max aperture (f)
lack of manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
screen is small (2.7 inch)
manual exposure not possible
no image stabilization
MP count low (12MP)
small sensor (1/2.3")
low max ISO (1,000)
no RAW support
missing Timelapse function
31
you can focus manually
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not good (33mm)
slow max aperture (f3.3)
screen is small (2.7 inch)
manual mode not possible
resolution not great (10 megapixels)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
does not have Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Kodak M550
Vlogging with Sony S950
31
relatively wide (28mm)
fast max aperture (f)
lighter than competition (125 grams)
display is not selfie friendly
no image stabilization
video quality not great (640 x 480 pxls)
missing external microphone socket
9
lack of video recording
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Kodak M550 vs Sony S950 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Kodak M550 and Sony S950
 Kodak EasyShare M550Sony Cyber-shot DSC-S950
General Information
Make Kodak Sony
Model Kodak EasyShare M550 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-S950
Category Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Launched 2010-01-05 2009-02-17
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Sensor type CCD CCD
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 10 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Peak resolution 4000 x 3000 4000 x 3000
Highest native ISO 1000 3200
Lowest native ISO 64 80
RAW format
Autofocusing
Manual focus
AF touch
Continuous AF
Single AF
AF tracking
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detect focusing
Contract detect focusing
Phase detect focusing
Number of focus points - 9
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 28-140mm (5.0x) 33-132mm (4.0x)
Max aperture - f/3.3-5.2
Macro focus range 10cm 10cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Type of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 2.7 inches 2.7 inches
Display resolution 230k dots 230k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Min shutter speed 30 secs 2 secs
Max shutter speed 1/1400 secs 1/1600 secs
Continuous shutter rate - 1.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Change WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 3.50 m 3.50 m
Flash settings Auto, Fill-in, Red-Eye reduction, Off Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction, Slow Sync
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Supported video resolutions 640 x 480 (30 fps) -
Highest video resolution 640x480 None
Video data format - Motion JPEG
Mic port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 125g (0.28 pounds) 167g (0.37 pounds)
Physical dimensions 98 x 58 x 23mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.9") 93 x 56 x 24mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9")
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 model KLIC-7006 -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, double) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse feature
Storage type SD/SDHC card, Internal Memory Stick Duo / Pro Duo, Internal
Card slots 1 1
Retail cost $119 $130