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Kodak M550 vs Sony W370

Portability
95
Imaging
34
Features
20
Overall
28
Kodak EasyShare M550 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W370 front
Portability
94
Imaging
36
Features
25
Overall
31

Kodak M550 vs Sony W370 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
  • Released January 2010
Sony W370
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 34-238mm (F3.6-5.6) lens
  • 179g - 100 x 57 x 26mm
  • Released January 2010
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Kodak M550 vs Sony W370 Overview

Here, we will be evaluating the Kodak M550 vs Sony W370, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras by rivals Kodak and Sony. The sensor resolution of the M550 (12MP) and the W370 (14MP) is relatively well matched and both cameras have the identical sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The M550 was announced at a similar time to the W370 and they are both of a similar age. The two cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before we go into a more detailed comparison, here is a brief highlight of how the M550 grades against the W370 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Kodak M550 over the Sony W370

 M550 W370 

Reasons to pick Sony W370 over the Kodak M550

 W370 M550 
Screen size3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")

Common features in the Kodak M550 and Sony W370

 M550 W370 
ReleasedJanuary 2010January 2010Similar age
Manual focus No manual focusing
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen resolution230k230kIdentical screen resolution
Selfie screen Neither has selfie screen
Touch screen Neither has Touch screen

Kodak M550 vs Sony W370 Physical Comparison

For those who are looking to lug around your camera frequently, you should consider its weight and size. The Kodak M550 has physical dimensions of 98mm x 58mm x 23mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.9") accompanied by a weight of 125 grams (0.28 lbs) and the Sony W370 has specifications of 100mm x 57mm x 26mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 1.0") with a weight of 179 grams (0.39 lbs).

Take a look at the Kodak M550 vs Sony W370 in our brand new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Always remember, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you have at the time. Here is a front view dimensions comparison of the M550 and the W370.

Kodak M550 vs Sony W370 size comparison

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the M550 and W370 is 95 and 94 respectively.

Kodak M550 vs Sony W370 top view buttons comparison

Kodak M550 vs Sony W370 Sensor Comparison

Typically, it can be difficult to picture the contrast between sensor measurements simply by looking at technical specs. The visual underneath will help give you a far better sense of the sensor sizes in the M550 and W370.

As you can tell, both of these cameras come with the identical sensor size albeit different MP. You can count on the Sony W370 to give extra detail with its extra 2MP. Higher resolution can also enable you to crop shots a good deal more aggressively.

Kodak M550 vs Sony W370 sensor size comparison

Kodak M550 vs Sony W370 Screen and ViewFinder

Kodak M550 vs Sony W370 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Kodak M550 Portrait photography features
Sony W370 Portrait photography features
20
focusing manually not possible
lack of manual exposure
external flash not possible
low resolution sensor (12MP)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
28
megapixel count good (14 megapixels)
lack of manual focus
lack of manual mode
can't use external flash
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
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Street Comparison

Kodak M550 Street photography info
Sony W370 Street photography info
53
lighter than competition in class (125 grams)
fixed screen
does not have image stabilization
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
max ISO too low (1,000)
56
has image stabilization (Optical)
screen is fixed
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Kodak M550 Sports photography information
Sony W370 Sports photography information
17
max shutter speed is low (1/1,400s)
no shutter priority
does not have image stabilization
low resolution sensor (12MP)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect AF
34
has image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count good (14 megapixels)
max frames per second very slow (2.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
has no phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Kodak M550
Travel photography with Sony W370
67
lighter than competition in class (125g)
built-in flash
really wide (28mm)
good maximum aperture (f)
does not have Timelapse mode
low resolution sensor (12MP)
screen isn't selfie friendly
58
megapixel count good (14 megapixels)
flash built-in
does not have Time Lapse mode
does not feature selfie friendly display
wide angle not good (34mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.6)
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Landscape Comparison

Kodak M550 Landscape photography highlights
Sony W370 Landscape photography highlights
31
really wide (28mm)
good maximum aperture (f)
focusing manually not possible
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
screen is small (2.7 inches)
lack of manual exposure
does not have image stabilization
low resolution sensor (12MP)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
max ISO too low (1,000)
lacks RAW format
does not have Timelapse mode
37
pretty good screen size (3 inches)
has image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count good (14 megapixels)
lack of manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not good (34mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.6)
lack of manual mode
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
does not have Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Kodak M550 Vlogging features
Sony W370 Vlogging features
30
really wide (28mm)
good maximum aperture (f)
lighter than competition in class (125g)
screen isn't selfie friendly
does not have image stabilization
video resolution low (640 x 480 pxls)
does not have external microphone jack
25
has image stabilization (Optical)
wide angle not good (34mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.6)
does not feature selfie friendly display
video resolution low (1280 x 720 pixels)
does not have mic jack
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Kodak M550 vs Sony W370 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Kodak M550 and Sony W370
 Kodak EasyShare M550Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W370
General Information
Make Kodak Sony
Model Kodak EasyShare M550 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W370
Type Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Released 2010-01-05 2010-01-07
Body design 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 14 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Peak resolution 4000 x 3000 4320 x 3240
Highest native ISO 1000 3200
Lowest native ISO 64 80
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch focus
Continuous AF
Single AF
Tracking AF
Selective AF
AF center weighted
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect AF
Number of focus points - 9
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 28-140mm (5.0x) 34-238mm (7.0x)
Highest aperture - f/3.6-5.6
Macro focus range 10cm -
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display diagonal 2.7 inches 3 inches
Resolution of display 230k dot 230k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Min shutter speed 30 secs 2 secs
Max shutter speed 1/1400 secs 1/1600 secs
Continuous shutter speed - 2.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 3.50 m 5.00 m
Flash modes Auto, Fill-in, Red-Eye reduction, Off Auto, On, Off, Slow syncro
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance 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)
Highest video resolution 640x480 1280x720
Video file format - Motion JPEG
Mic input
Headphone input
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 seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 125 gr (0.28 pounds) 179 gr (0.39 pounds)
Physical dimensions 98 x 58 x 23mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.9") 100 x 57 x 26mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 1.0")
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 NP-BN1
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, double) Yes (2 sec or 10 sec, portrait1/ portrait2)
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SD/SDHC card, Internal SD/SDHC, Memory Stick Duo/Pro Duo/ Pro HG-Duo, Internal
Storage slots One One
Price at release $119 $230