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Kodak M550 vs Sony TF1

Portability
95
Imaging
34
Features
20
Overall
28
Kodak EasyShare M550 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TF1 front
Portability
94
Imaging
39
Features
34
Overall
37

Kodak M550 vs Sony TF1 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
  • Introduced January 2010
Sony TF1
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 25-100mm (F3.6-4.7) lens
  • 152g - 102 x 62 x 23mm
  • Launched June 2013
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Kodak M550 vs Sony TF1 Overview

In this article, we will be analyzing the Kodak M550 vs Sony TF1, one is a Small Sensor Compact and the latter is a Waterproof by rivals Kodak and Sony. There exists a big gap among the sensor resolutions of the M550 (12MP) and TF1 (16MP) but they enjoy the same exact sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The M550 was announced 4 years earlier than the TF1 which is a fairly big gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Each of the cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before getting straight into a thorough comparison, below is a brief introduction of how the M550 scores vs the TF1 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Kodak M550 over the Sony TF1

 M550 TF1 

Reasons to pick Sony TF1 over the Kodak M550

 TF1 M550 
LaunchedJune 2013January 2010Newer by 42 months
Screen resolution460k230kCrisper screen (+230k dot)
Touch friendly screen Quickly navigate

Common features in the Kodak M550 and Sony TF1

 M550 TF1 
Focus manually Lack of manual focus
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen sizing2.7"2.7"Equivalent screen dimensions
Selfie screen Lacking selfie screen

Kodak M550 vs Sony TF1 Physical Comparison

When you are aiming to travel with your camera regularly, you should factor its weight and proportions. The Kodak M550 has got outer measurements of 98mm x 58mm x 23mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.9") having a weight of 125 grams (0.28 lbs) while the Sony TF1 has measurements of 102mm x 62mm x 23mm (4.0" x 2.4" x 0.9") having a weight of 152 grams (0.34 lbs).

Look at the Kodak M550 vs Sony TF1 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you have at that time. The following is the front view over all size comparison of the M550 vs the TF1.

Kodak M550 vs Sony TF1 size comparison

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the M550 and TF1 is 95 and 94 respectively.

Kodak M550 vs Sony TF1 top view buttons comparison

Kodak M550 vs Sony TF1 Sensor Comparison

Sometimes, it is very tough to see the difference in sensor dimensions simply by viewing a spec sheet. The image here might offer you a far better sense of the sensor sizing in the M550 and TF1.

Clearly, both of these cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing albeit not the same MP. You should count on the Sony TF1 to result in extra detail with its extra 4 Megapixels. Higher resolution will enable you to crop shots far more aggressively. The more aged M550 will be behind when it comes to sensor technology.

Kodak M550 vs Sony TF1 sensor size comparison

Kodak M550 vs Sony TF1 Screen and ViewFinder

Kodak M550 vs Sony TF1 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
Photography Glossary

Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Kodak M550
Portrait photography with Sony TF1
20
lack of manual focus
lack of manual mode
can't use external flash
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
no RAW format
34
megapixel count decent (16MP)
comes with face detect focus
focusing manually not possible
manual mode not possible
can't use external flash
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
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Street Comparison

Kodak M550 Street photography highlights
Sony TF1 Street photography highlights
53
lighter than competitors (125g)
fixed screen
lack of image stabilization
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
no RAW format
low max ISO (1,000)
69
has image stabilization (Optical)
includes focus via touch
weather sealing
lighter than others (152g)
fixed screen
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Kodak M550 Sports photography information
Sony TF1 Sports photography information
17
low max shutter speed (1/1,400 seconds)
lack of shutter priority mode
lack of image stabilization
low megapixels (12MP)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
no phase detect AF
41
has image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count decent (16 megapixels)
comes with tracking focus
weather sealing
slow continuous shooting (1.0 fps)
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
bad battery (240 CIPA)
lack of phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Kodak M550 Travel photography factors
Sony TF1 Travel photography factors
67
lighter than competitors (125 grams)
has built in flash
decently wide (28mm)
good max aperture (f)
lack of Time Lapse mode
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
display isn't selfie friendly
69
lighter than others (152 grams)
weather sealing
includes focus via touch
megapixel count decent (16MP)
built-in flash
pretty wide (25mm)
missing Timelapse mode
bad battery (240 CIPA)
doesn't have a selfie friendly screen
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.6)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Kodak M550
Landscape photography with Sony TF1
31
decently wide (28mm)
good max aperture (f)
lack of manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
screen is small (2.7 inches)
lack of manual mode
lack of image stabilization
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
low max ISO (1,000)
no RAW format
lack of Time Lapse mode
40
pretty wide (25mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count decent (16 megapixels)
weather sealing
focusing manually not possible
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.6)
screen is small (2.7 inches)
manual mode not possible
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
bad battery (240 CIPA)
missing Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Kodak M550 Vlogging information
Sony TF1 Vlogging information
30
decently wide (28mm)
good max aperture (f)
lighter than competitors (125g)
display isn't selfie friendly
lack of image stabilization
low video resolution (640 x 480 pxls)
lack of external mic jack
33
pretty wide (25mm)
touchscreen capability
has image stabilization (Optical)
comes with face detect focus
lighter than others (152g)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.6)
doesn't have a selfie friendly screen
low quality video (1280 x 720 pxls)
missing microphone socket
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Kodak M550 vs Sony TF1 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Kodak M550 and Sony TF1
 Kodak EasyShare M550Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TF1
General Information
Make Kodak Sony
Model Kodak EasyShare M550 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TF1
Class Small Sensor Compact Waterproof
Introduced 2010-01-05 2013-06-21
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixel 16 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Full resolution 4000 x 3000 4608 x 3456
Max native ISO 1000 3200
Min native ISO 64 100
RAW format
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch focus
AF continuous
Single AF
Tracking AF
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 28-140mm (5.0x) 25-100mm (4.0x)
Max aperture - f/3.6-4.7
Macro focus range 10cm 1cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Type of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 2.7 inch 2.7 inch
Resolution of screen 230 thousand dots 460 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Screen tech - TFT LCD display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 30 secs 2 secs
Maximum shutter speed 1/1400 secs 1/2000 secs
Continuous shooting rate - 1.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Change WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 3.50 m 3.90 m
Flash modes Auto, Fill-in, Red-Eye reduction, Off Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync, Advanced Flash
Hot shoe
AEB
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Video resolutions 640 x 480 (30 fps) 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Max video resolution 640x480 1280x720
Video format - Motion JPEG
Microphone 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
Environment sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 125 gr (0.28 lbs) 152 gr (0.34 lbs)
Dimensions 98 x 58 x 23mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.9") 102 x 62 x 23mm (4.0" x 2.4" x 0.9")
DXO scores
DXO All around 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 - 240 photos
Style of battery - Battery Pack
Battery model KLIC-7006 NP-BN
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, double) Yes (2 or 10 sec, Portrait 1/2)
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SD/SDHC card, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick Duo/Memory Stick Pro Duo, Memory Stick Pro-HG Duo
Card slots One One
Price at launch $119 $266