Kodak M550 vs Sony WX30

Lets look much closer at the Kodak M550 versus Sony WX30, both Small Sensor Compact cameras by manufacturers Kodak and Sony. There is a large difference among the sensor resolutions of the M550 (12MP) and WX30 (16MP) but both cameras boast the same sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The M550 was manufactured 18 months earlier than the WX30 which makes them a generation away from each other. The two cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before getting straight to a in depth comparison, here is a short synopsis of how the M550 scores versus the WX30 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Below is a preview of the gallery photos for Kodak EasyShare M550 & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX30. The entire galleries are viewable at Kodak M550 Gallery & Sony WX30 Gallery.

For anybody who is looking to travel with your camera regularly, you should think about its weight and measurements. The Kodak M550 offers outer dimensions of 98mm x 58mm x 23mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.9") having a weight of 125 grams (0.28 lbs) and the Sony WX30 has proportions of 92mm x 52mm x 19mm (3.6" x 2.0" x 0.7") and a weight of 117 grams (0.26 lbs).

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Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you are employing at that time. Following is a front view proportions comparison of the M550 vs the WX30.

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability score of the M550 and WX30 is 95 and 96 respectively.

Generally, its difficult to see the gap in sensor dimensions just by researching specs. The pic here might provide you a greater sense of the sensor dimensions in the M550 and WX30.

All in all, both the cameras provide the same sensor dimensions albeit not the same resolution. You can count on the Sony WX30 to render greater detail due to its extra 4MP. Higher resolution will also let you crop photographs more aggressively. The more aged M550 will be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor tech.