Kodak M550 vs Sony TF1
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Kodak M550 vs Sony TF1 Key Specs
(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
(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

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").

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.

Kodak M550 vs Sony TF1 Gallery
The following is a preview of the gallery photos for Kodak EasyShare M550 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TF1. The whole galleries are viewable at Kodak M550 Gallery and Sony TF1 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Kodak M550 over the Sony TF1
M550 | TF1 |
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Reasons to pick Sony TF1 over the Kodak M550
TF1 | M550 | |||
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Launched | June 2013 | ![]() | January 2010 | Newer by 42 months |
Screen resolution | 460k | ![]() | 230k | Crisper screen (+230k dot) |
Touch friendly screen | ![]() | Quickly navigate |
Common features in the Kodak M550 and Sony TF1
M550 | TF1 | |||
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Focus manually | ![]() | Lack of manual focus | ||
Screen type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed screen |
Screen sizing | 2.7" | ![]() | 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.
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.

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

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 Screen and ViewFinder


Photography Type Scores
Portrait Comparison

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Sports Comparison

Travel Comparison

Landscape Comparison

Vlogging Comparison

Kodak M550 vs Sony TF1 Specifications
Kodak EasyShare M550 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TF1 | |
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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 |