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Kodak M550 vs Sony W220

Portability
95
Imaging
35
Features
20
Overall
29
Kodak EasyShare M550 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W220 front
Portability
95
Imaging
35
Features
17
Overall
27

Kodak M550 vs Sony W220 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
  • Introduced January 2010
Sony W220
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 30-120mm (F2.8-7.1) lens
  • 147g - 95 x 57 x 22mm
  • Released January 2009
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Kodak M550 vs Sony W220 Overview

The following is a in-depth overview of the Kodak M550 and Sony W220, both Small Sensor Compact cameras by rivals Kodak and Sony. The image resolution of the M550 (12MP) and the W220 (12MP) is very comparable and they use the same exact sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The M550 was released 13 months after the W220 making the cameras a generation away from one another. Both of the cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before we go in to a in depth comparison, below is a quick highlight of how the M550 grades vs the W220 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Kodak M550 over the Sony W220

 M550 W220 
ReleasedJanuary 2010January 2009Newer by 13 months

Reasons to pick Sony W220 over the Kodak M550

 W220 M550 
Focus manually Dial precise focusing

Common features in the Kodak M550 and Sony W220

 M550 W220 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display sizing2.7"2.7"Equivalent display measurement
Display resolution230k230kIdentical display resolution
Selfie screen No selfie screen
Touch display No Touch display

Kodak M550 vs Sony W220 Physical Comparison

For anyone who is aiming to travel with your camera regularly, you need to consider its weight and size. The Kodak M550 features external 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 W220 has specifications of 95mm x 57mm x 22mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9") and a weight of 147 grams (0.32 lbs).

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Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you are utilising during that time. Here is the front view dimensions comparison of the M550 versus the W220.

Kodak M550 vs Sony W220 size comparison

Using dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the M550 and W220 is 95 and 95 respectively.

Kodak M550 vs Sony W220 top view buttons comparison

Kodak M550 vs Sony W220 Sensor Comparison

More often than not, it's hard to see the contrast in sensor dimensions simply by seeing technical specs. The image below will help provide you a better sense of the sensor measurements in the M550 and W220.

As you can tell, the 2 cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing and the same megapixels therefore you should expect comparable quality of photographs though you have to factor the release date of the cameras into account. The fresher M550 is going to have a benefit when it comes to sensor technology.

Kodak M550 vs Sony W220 sensor size comparison

Kodak M550 vs Sony W220 Screen and ViewFinder

Kodak M550 vs Sony W220 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Kodak M550
Portrait photography with Sony W220
21
manual focus not available
manual exposure not available
can't use external flash
MP count low (12MP)
small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
27
has manual focus
no manual exposure
no external flash support
low resolution (12MP)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
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Street Comparison

Kodak M550 Street photography advice
Sony W220 Street photography advice
54
lighter than competition in class (125g)
screen is fixed
lack of image stabilization
small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
maximum ISO low (1,000)
57
built in image stabilization (Optical)
screen does not articulate
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Kodak M550 Sports photography advice
Sony W220 Sports photography advice
17
max shutter speed is low (1/1,400s)
no shutter priority mode
lack of image stabilization
MP count low (12MP)
small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect AF
25
built in image stabilization (Optical)
continuous shooting slow (2.0 fps)
lack of shutter priority mode
low resolution (12MP)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Kodak M550 Travel photography features
Sony W220 Travel photography features
67
lighter than competition in class (125g)
built-in flash
fairly wide (28mm)
fast max aperture (f)
no Time Lapse mode
MP count low (12 megapixels)
doesn't offer selfie friendly display
51
flash built-in
does not have Time Lapse function
low resolution (12MP)
display is not selfie friendly
wide angle not the best (30mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Kodak M550 Landscape photography details
Sony W220 Landscape photography details
31
fairly wide (28mm)
fast max aperture (f)
manual focus not available
can't swap lens (fixed lens mount)
small screen (2.7 inch)
manual exposure not available
lack of image stabilization
MP count low (12MP)
small sensor (1/2.3")
maximum ISO low (1,000)
lacks RAW support
no Time Lapse mode
32
has manual focus
built in image stabilization (Optical)
can't switch lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not the best (30mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
tiny screen (2.7 inch)
no manual exposure
low resolution (12 megapixels)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
does not have Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Kodak M550 as a Vlogging camera
Sony W220 as a Vlogging camera
31
fairly wide (28mm)
fast max aperture (f)
lighter than competition in class (125 grams)
doesn't offer selfie friendly display
lack of image stabilization
video quality not great (640 x 480 pixels)
no mic socket
25
built in image stabilization (Optical)
wide angle not the best (30mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
display is not selfie friendly
low res video (640 x 480 resolution)
does not have external mic support
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Kodak M550 vs Sony W220 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Kodak M550 and Sony W220
 Kodak EasyShare M550Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W220
General Information
Company Kodak Sony
Model type Kodak EasyShare M550 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W220
Category Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Introduced 2010-01-05 2009-01-08
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 surface area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixel 12 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Full resolution 4000 x 3000 4000 x 3000
Max native ISO 1000 3200
Min native ISO 64 80
RAW images
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Total focus points - 9
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 28-140mm (5.0x) 30-120mm (4.0x)
Maximum aperture - f/2.8-7.1
Macro focusing distance 10cm 5cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 2.7" 2.7"
Display resolution 230k dots 230k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 30 secs 1 secs
Maximum shutter speed 1/1400 secs 1/1600 secs
Continuous shooting rate - 2.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 3.50 m 7.10 m (Auto ISO)
Flash options Auto, Fill-in, Red-Eye reduction, Off Auto, Flash On, Slow Syncro, Red-eye, Flash Off
External flash
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Video resolutions 640 x 480 (30 fps) 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (8 fps)
Max video resolution 640x480 640x480
Video format - Motion JPEG
Mic support
Headphone support
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 proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 125g (0.28 lb) 147g (0.32 lb)
Dimensions 98 x 58 x 23mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.9") 95 x 57 x 22mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9")
DXO scores
DXO All around rating not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth rating not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested not tested
DXO Low light rating not tested not tested
Other
Battery ID KLIC-7006 -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, double) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SD/SDHC card, Internal Memory Stick Duo/Pro Duo, Internal
Card slots Single Single
Retail cost $119 $160