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Kodak M550 vs Sony W690

Portability
95
Imaging
35
Features
20
Overall
29
Kodak EasyShare M550 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W690 front
Portability
95
Imaging
39
Features
32
Overall
36

Kodak M550 vs Sony W690 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
  • Announced January 2010
Sony W690
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 25-250mm (F3.3-5.9) lens
  • 142g - 94 x 56 x 22mm
  • Launched February 2012
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Kodak M550 vs Sony W690 Overview

Lets take a closer look at the Kodak M550 versus Sony W690, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras by manufacturers Kodak and Sony. There is a large difference between the sensor resolutions of the M550 (12MP) and W690 (16MP) but they enjoy the exact same sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The M550 was introduced 3 years earlier than the W690 which is quite a serious difference as far as tech is concerned. Both of the cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before delving in to a detailed comparison, below is a concise introduction of how the M550 matches up against the W690 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Kodak M550 over the Sony W690

 M550 W690 

Reasons to pick Sony W690 over the Kodak M550

 W690 M550 
LaunchedFebruary 2012January 2010More modern by 26 months
Screen dimension3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")

Common features in the Kodak M550 and Sony W690

 M550 W690 
Manual focus Lack of manual focus
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen resolution230k230kThe same screen resolution
Selfie screen Neither offers selfie screen
Touch screen Neither offers Touch screen

Kodak M550 vs Sony W690 Physical Comparison

If you are planning to carry around your camera often, you'll have to factor its weight and volume. The Kodak M550 offers external 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 W690 has sizing of 94mm x 56mm x 22mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9") along with a weight of 142 grams (0.31 lbs).

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Take into account, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you have attached at the time. Following is the front view size comparison of the M550 and the W690.

Kodak M550 vs Sony W690 size comparison

Taking into account size and weight, the portability rating of the M550 and W690 is 95 and 95 respectively.

Kodak M550 vs Sony W690 top view buttons comparison

Kodak M550 vs Sony W690 Sensor Comparison

Oftentimes, it is hard to envision the contrast between sensor sizes only by going over technical specs. The pic underneath will provide you a greater sense of the sensor dimensions in the M550 and W690.

As you have seen, the 2 cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements albeit not the same resolution. You can count on the Sony W690 to offer you greater detail using its extra 4 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also help you crop shots somewhat more aggressively. The more aged M550 is going to be behind in sensor innovation.

Kodak M550 vs Sony W690 sensor size comparison

Kodak M550 vs Sony W690 Screen and ViewFinder

Kodak M550 vs Sony W690 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Kodak M550 as a Portrait photography camera
Sony W690 as a Portrait photography camera
21
manual focus not available
manual mode not possible
external flash not possible
MP count low (12 megapixels)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
34
sensor resolution is decent (16 megapixels)
offers face detection focusing
manual focus not available
no manual exposure
cannot use external flash
small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
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Street Comparison

Kodak M550 as a Street photography camera
Sony W690 as a Street photography camera
54
lighter than others (125g)
screen does not articulate
does not have image stabilization
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
maximum ISO low (1,000)
57
built in image stabilization (Optical)
screen is fixed
small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Kodak M550 Sports photography details
Sony W690 Sports photography details
17
max shutter speed is low (1/1,400s)
lack of shutter priority mode
does not have image stabilization
MP count low (12MP)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect AF
40
built in image stabilization (Optical)
sensor resolution is decent (16MP)
offers tracking autofocus
max fps low (1.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority mode
small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Kodak M550 Travel photography advice
Sony W690 Travel photography advice
67
lighter than others (125g)
built-in flash
quite wide (28mm)
fast maximum aperture (f)
does not have Time Lapse function
MP count low (12 megapixels)
display is not selfie friendly
68
sensor resolution is decent (16MP)
built-in flash
pretty wide (25mm)
great reach (250mm)
lack of Timelapse recording
screen is not selfie friendly
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Kodak M550 as a Landscape photography camera
Sony W690 as a Landscape photography camera
31
quite wide (28mm)
fast maximum aperture (f)
manual focus not available
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
tiny screen (2.7 inch)
manual mode not possible
does not have image stabilization
MP count low (12 megapixels)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
maximum ISO low (1,000)
lack of RAW format
does not have Time Lapse function
43
pretty wide (25mm)
decent sized screen (3 inch)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
sensor resolution is decent (16 megapixels)
manual focus not available
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.3)
no manual exposure
small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
lack of Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Kodak M550
Vlogging with Sony W690
31
quite wide (28mm)
fast maximum aperture (f)
lighter than others (125g)
display is not selfie friendly
does not have image stabilization
low res video (640 x 480 pxls)
does not have external mic socket
31
pretty wide (25mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
offers face detection focusing
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.3)
screen is not selfie friendly
low res video (1280 x 720 pxls)
lack of external microphone support
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Kodak M550 vs Sony W690 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Kodak M550 and Sony W690
 Kodak EasyShare M550Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W690
General Information
Make Kodak Sony
Model type Kodak EasyShare M550 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W690
Type Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Announced 2010-01-05 2012-02-28
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Powered by - BIONZ
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 12MP 16MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Maximum resolution 4000 x 3000 4608 x 3456
Maximum native ISO 1000 3200
Min native ISO 64 80
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch focus
AF continuous
AF single
Tracking AF
Selective AF
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 28-140mm (5.0x) 25-250mm (10.0x)
Largest aperture - f/3.3-5.9
Macro focusing distance 10cm 5cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 2.7 inch 3 inch
Resolution of screen 230 thousand dots 230 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Screen tech - ClearPhoto TFT LCD display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 30 secs 30 secs
Highest shutter speed 1/1400 secs 1/1600 secs
Continuous shooting rate - 1.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 3.50 m 3.30 m
Flash options Auto, Fill-in, Red-Eye reduction, Off Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync
External flash
AEB
WB 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) 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Maximum video resolution 640x480 1280x720
Video file format - MPEG-4
Microphone 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
Environment sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 125g (0.28 pounds) 142g (0.31 pounds)
Dimensions 98 x 58 x 23mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.9") 94 x 56 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 life - 220 images
Style of battery - Battery Pack
Battery ID KLIC-7006 NP-BN
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, double) Yes (2 or 10 sec, Portrait 1/2)
Time lapse shooting
Storage type SD/SDHC card, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick Duo/Memory Stick Pro Duo, Memory Stick Pro-HG Duo
Card slots Single Single
Launch pricing $119 $297