Kodak M550 vs Sony WX350
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Kodak M550 vs Sony WX350 Key Specs
(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
(Full Review)
- 18MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Display
- ISO 80 - 12800
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 25-500mm (F3.5-6.5) lens
- 164g - 96 x 55 x 26mm
- Released February 2014
- Succeeded the Sony WX300
- New Model is Sony WX500
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Below, we are reviewing the Kodak M550 versus Sony WX350, one being a Small Sensor Compact and the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom by companies Kodak and Sony. There exists a huge gap between the resolutions of the M550 (12MP) and WX350 (18MP) but they come with the exact same sensor sizing (1/2.3").
President Biden pushes bill mandating TikTok sale or banThe M550 was manufactured 5 years before the WX350 and that is quite a significant gap as far as technology is concerned. Each of these cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).
Before delving in to a full comparison, below is a simple summary of how the M550 matches up versus the WX350 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.
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The following is a sample of the gallery pics for Kodak EasyShare M550 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX350. The entire galleries are available at Kodak M550 Gallery and Sony WX350 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Kodak M550 over the Sony WX350
| M550 | WX350 |
|---|
Reasons to pick Sony WX350 over the Kodak M550
| WX350 | M550 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Released | February 2014 |  | January 2010 | More recent by 50 months |
| Display dimension | 3" |  | 2.7" | Larger display (+0.3") |
| Display resolution | 460k |  | 230k | Crisper display (+230k dot) |
Common features in the Kodak M550 and Sony WX350
| M550 | WX350 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Focus manually |  | No manual focusing | ||
| Display type | Fixed |  | Fixed | Fixed display |
| Selfie screen |  | Lacking selfie screen | ||
| Touch friendly display |  | Neither offers Touch friendly display |
Kodak M550 vs Sony WX350 Physical Comparison
In case you're going to lug around your camera, you will need to factor its weight and dimensions. The Kodak M550 offers physical dimensions of 98mm x 58mm x 23mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.9") with a weight of 125 grams (0.28 lbs) whilst the Sony WX350 has dimensions of 96mm x 55mm x 26mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 1.0") accompanied by a weight of 164 grams (0.36 lbs).
Check out the Kodak M550 versus Sony WX350 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you have attached at that time. Below is the front view physical size comparison of the M550 versus the WX350.
Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the M550 and WX350 is 95 and 94 respectively.
Kodak M550 vs Sony WX350 Sensor Comparison
Sometimes, it is very tough to imagine the gap between sensor measurements purely by reading through specs. The graphic below will give you a stronger sense of the sensor sizes in the M550 and WX350.
All in all, each of these cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements but different megapixels. You should expect to see the Sony WX350 to give more detail due to its extra 6MP. Greater resolution can also make it easier to crop pics somewhat more aggressively. The older M550 is going to be behind in sensor innovation.
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Kodak M550 vs Sony WX350 Specifications
| Kodak EasyShare M550 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX350 | |
|---|---|---|
| General Information | ||
| Company | Kodak | Sony |
| Model | Kodak EasyShare M550 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX350 |
| Type | Small Sensor Compact | Small Sensor Superzoom |
| Released | 2010-01-05 | 2014-02-13 |
| Physical type | Compact | Compact |
| Sensor Information | ||
| 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 surface area | 28.1mm² | 28.1mm² |
| Sensor resolution | 12MP | 18MP |
| Anti aliasing filter | ||
| Aspect ratio | 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 |
| Highest Possible resolution | 4000 x 3000 | 4896 x 3672 |
| Maximum native ISO | 1000 | 12800 |
| Lowest native ISO | 64 | 80 |
| RAW photos | ||
| Autofocusing | ||
| Focus manually | ||
| Touch to focus | ||
| Continuous AF | ||
| Single AF | ||
| AF tracking | ||
| AF selectice | ||
| Center weighted AF | ||
| AF multi area | ||
| Live view AF | ||
| Face detect focusing | ||
| Contract detect focusing | ||
| Phase detect focusing | ||
| Cross focus points | - | - |
| Lens | ||
| Lens mounting type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
| Lens focal range | 28-140mm (5.0x) | 25-500mm (20.0x) |
| Largest aperture | - | f/3.5-6.5 |
| Macro focus range | 10cm | - |
| Focal length multiplier | 5.8 | 5.8 |
| Screen | ||
| Type of display | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
| Display sizing | 2.7" | 3" |
| Display resolution | 230k dots | 460k dots |
| Selfie friendly | ||
| Liveview | ||
| Touch functionality | ||
| Viewfinder Information | ||
| Viewfinder type | None | None |
| Features | ||
| Min shutter speed | 30s | 4s |
| Max shutter speed | 1/1400s | 1/1600s |
| Continuous shutter rate | - | 10.0 frames per second |
| Shutter priority | ||
| Aperture priority | ||
| Manual mode | ||
| Set WB | ||
| Image stabilization | ||
| Integrated flash | ||
| Flash range | 3.50 m | 4.30 m |
| Flash settings | Auto, Fill-in, Red-Eye reduction, Off | - |
| External flash | ||
| AE bracketing | ||
| White balance 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) | VCHD: 28M PS(1,920x1,080/60p) / 24M FX(1,920x1,080/60i) / 17M FH(1,920x1,080/60i),MP4: 12M(1,440x1,080/30fps) / 3M VGA(640x480/30fps) |
| Maximum video resolution | 640x480 | 1920x1080 |
| Video file format | - | AVCHD |
| Mic support | ||
| Headphone support | ||
| Connectivity | ||
| Wireless | None | Built-In |
| Bluetooth | ||
| NFC | ||
| HDMI | ||
| USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
| GPS | None | None |
| Physical | ||
| Environmental sealing | ||
| Water proof | ||
| Dust proof | ||
| Shock proof | ||
| Crush proof | ||
| Freeze proof | ||
| Weight | 125 grams (0.28 pounds) | 164 grams (0.36 pounds) |
| Dimensions | 98 x 58 x 23mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.9") | 96 x 55 x 26mm (3.8" 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 life | - | 470 photographs |
| Battery style | - | Battery Pack |
| Battery model | KLIC-7006 | NP-BX1 |
| Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec, double) | Yes (Off / 10sec. / 2sec. / portrait1 / portrait2) |
| Time lapse shooting | ||
| Storage type | SD/SDHC card, Internal | SD/ SDHC/SDXC, Memory Stick Pro Duo/ Pro-HG Duo |
| Card slots | Single | Single |
| Retail cost | $119 | $270 |