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Kodak M550 vs Sony WX10

Portability
95
Imaging
35
Features
20
Overall
29
Kodak EasyShare M550 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX10 front
Portability
95
Imaging
39
Features
38
Overall
38

Kodak M550 vs Sony WX10 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 WX10
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.8" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-168mm (F2.4-5.9) lens
  • 161g - 95 x 54 x 23mm
  • Announced January 2011
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Kodak M550 vs Sony WX10 Overview

Here, we will be matching up the Kodak M550 versus Sony WX10, both Small Sensor Compact cameras by brands Kodak and Sony. There is a sizable difference among the sensor resolutions of the M550 (12MP) and WX10 (16MP) but both cameras boast the identical sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The M550 was introduced 12 months before the WX10 so they are of a similar age. Each of these cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before we go right into a comprehensive comparison, here is a quick summation of how the M550 matches up versus the WX10 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Kodak M550 over the Sony WX10

 M550 WX10 

Reasons to pick Sony WX10 over the Kodak M550

 WX10 M550 
AnnouncedJanuary 2011January 2010Newer by 12 months
Manually focus More accurate focus
Screen size2.8"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.1")
Screen resolution460k230kSharper screen (+230k dot)

Common features in the Kodak M550 and Sony WX10

 M550 WX10 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Lacking selfie screen
Touch screen Neither contains Touch screen

Kodak M550 vs Sony WX10 Physical Comparison

For anyone who is planning to travel with your camera, you'll need to factor in its weight and measurements. The Kodak M550 has got outer measurements of 98mm x 58mm x 23mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.9") and a weight of 125 grams (0.28 lbs) and the Sony WX10 has proportions of 95mm x 54mm x 23mm (3.7" x 2.1" x 0.9") along with a weight of 161 grams (0.35 lbs).

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Always remember, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you select at the time. The following is a front view scale comparison of the M550 and the WX10.

Kodak M550 vs Sony WX10 size comparison

Looking at size and weight, the portability score of the M550 and WX10 is 95 and 95 respectively.

Kodak M550 vs Sony WX10 top view buttons comparison

Kodak M550 vs Sony WX10 Sensor Comparison

In many cases, its hard to visualise the gap in sensor dimensions only by checking out specifications. The picture underneath might offer you a much better sense of the sensor measurements in the M550 and WX10.

To sum up, both of those cameras feature the identical sensor size albeit not the same MP. You can count on the Sony WX10 to produce more detail using its extra 4 Megapixels. Higher resolution will make it easier to crop pictures way more aggressively. The more aged M550 will be behind with regard to sensor technology.

Kodak M550 vs Sony WX10 sensor size comparison

Kodak M550 vs Sony WX10 Screen and ViewFinder

Kodak M550 vs Sony WX10 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Kodak M550 as a Portrait photography camera
Sony WX10 as a Portrait photography camera
21
lack of manual focus
no manual control
external flash not possible
sensor resolution low (12MP)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW files
39
manual focus
good MP (16 megapixels)
cannot use external flash
small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW support
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Street Comparison

Kodak M550 Street photography info
Sony WX10 Street photography info
54
lighter than average (125 grams)
no moving screen
lack of image stabilization
small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW files
low max ISO (1,000)
57
image stabilization (Optical)
no articulating screen
small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Kodak M550 as a Sports photography camera
Sony WX10 as a Sports photography camera
17
maximum shutter speed is a little low (1/1,400s)
no shutter priority
lack of image stabilization
sensor resolution low (12MP)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
no phase detect autofocus
39
image stabilization (Optical)
good MP (16 megapixels)
no shutter priority
small sensor (1/2.3")
no phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Kodak M550 Travel photography highlights
Sony WX10 Travel photography highlights
67
lighter than average (125g)
flash built-in
pretty wide (28mm)
very good max aperture (f)
does not have Time Lapse mode
sensor resolution low (12MP)
doesn't feature selfie friendly screen
65
good MP (16MP)
has built in flash
quite wide (24mm)
lack of Time Lapse recording
display is not selfie friendly
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.4)
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Landscape Comparison

Kodak M550 Landscape photography factors
Sony WX10 Landscape photography factors
31
pretty wide (28mm)
very good max aperture (f)
lack of manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
tiny screen (2.7")
no manual control
lack of image stabilization
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
low max ISO (1,000)
no RAW files
does not have Time Lapse mode
50
manual focus
quite wide (24mm)
good sized screen (2.8 inches)
image stabilization (Optical)
good MP (16MP)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.4)
small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW support
lack of Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Kodak M550 Vlogging information
Sony WX10 Vlogging information
31
pretty wide (28mm)
very good max aperture (f)
lighter than average (125 grams)
doesn't feature selfie friendly screen
lack of image stabilization
low video resolution (640 x 480 resolution)
does not have mic port
32
quite wide (24mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
video res high (1920 x 1080 pxls)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.4)
display is not selfie friendly
lack of external mic support
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Kodak M550 vs Sony WX10 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Kodak M550 and Sony WX10
 Kodak EasyShare M550Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX10
General Information
Brand Name Kodak Sony
Model type Kodak EasyShare M550 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX10
Category Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Released 2010-01-05 2011-01-06
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Chip - BIONZ
Sensor type CCD BSI-CMOS
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 12MP 16MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Highest Possible resolution 4000 x 3000 4608 x 3456
Maximum native ISO 1000 3200
Lowest native ISO 64 100
RAW files
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Total focus points - 9
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 28-140mm (5.0x) 24-168mm (7.0x)
Highest aperture - f/2.4-5.9
Macro focusing range 10cm 5cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Type of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 2.7 inches 2.8 inches
Resolution of display 230 thousand dots 460 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Display technology - Clear Photo LCD Plus
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Min shutter speed 30s 30s
Max shutter speed 1/1400s 1/1600s
Continuous shutter rate - 10.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation - Yes
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 3.50 m 7.10 m
Flash options Auto, Fill-in, Red-Eye reduction, Off Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync
Hot shoe
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) 1920 x 1080 (60 fps), 1440 x 1080 (30 fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Maximum video resolution 640x480 1920x1080
Video format - MPEG-4, AVCHD
Mic support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless None Eye-Fi Connected
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 pounds) 161g (0.35 pounds)
Physical dimensions 98 x 58 x 23mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.9") 95 x 54 x 23mm (3.7" x 2.1" x 0.9")
DXO scores
DXO Overall 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 NP-BG1
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 One One
Cost at release $119 $200