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Kodak M550 vs Sony WX70

Portability
95
Imaging
35
Features
20
Overall
29
Kodak EasyShare M550 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX70 front
Portability
97
Imaging
39
Features
46
Overall
41

Kodak M550 vs Sony WX70 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
  • Revealed January 2010
Sony WX70
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 12800
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 25-125mm (F2.6-6.3) lens
  • 114g - 92 x 52 x 19mm
  • Launched January 2012
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Kodak M550 vs Sony WX70 Overview

Its time to look more closely at the Kodak M550 vs Sony WX70, both Small Sensor Compact cameras by brands Kodak and Sony. There is a crucial difference among the resolutions of the M550 (12MP) and WX70 (16MP) but both cameras boast the same sensor size (1/2.3").

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The M550 was released 3 years earlier than the WX70 and that is a fairly serious gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Both the cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before going straight to a detailed comparison, here is a quick overview of how the M550 grades versus the WX70 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Kodak M550 over the Sony WX70

 M550 WX70 

Reasons to pick Sony WX70 over the Kodak M550

 WX70 M550 
LaunchedJanuary 2012January 2010More recent by 25 months
Screen dimensions3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Screen resolution922k230kCrisper screen (+692k dot)
Touch screen Quickly navigate

Common features in the Kodak M550 and Sony WX70

 M550 WX70 
Focus manually No manual focusing
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Lack of selfie screen

Kodak M550 vs Sony WX70 Physical Comparison

For those who are looking to lug around your camera, you need to factor in its weight and dimensions. The Kodak M550 has got physical measurements of 98mm x 58mm x 23mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.9") accompanied by a weight of 125 grams (0.28 lbs) while the Sony WX70 has dimensions of 92mm x 52mm x 19mm (3.6" x 2.0" x 0.7") and a weight of 114 grams (0.25 lbs).

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Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you have attached during that time. The following is a front view measurements comparison of the M550 and the WX70.

Kodak M550 vs Sony WX70 size comparison

Taking into account size and weight, the portability score of the M550 and WX70 is 95 and 97 respectively.

Kodak M550 vs Sony WX70 top view buttons comparison

Kodak M550 vs Sony WX70 Sensor Comparison

Often, it is very tough to visualise the difference in sensor measurements purely by researching technical specs. The graphic below will give you a greater sense of the sensor measurements in the M550 and WX70.

As you have seen, both of those cameras have the same sensor dimensions albeit not the same megapixels. You should count on the Sony WX70 to provide you with greater detail as a result of its extra 4MP. Higher resolution will enable you to crop shots a bit more aggressively. The older M550 will be behind when it comes to sensor innovation.

Kodak M550 vs Sony WX70 sensor size comparison

Kodak M550 vs Sony WX70 Screen and ViewFinder

Kodak M550 vs Sony WX70 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Kodak M550 Portrait photography highlights
Sony WX70 Portrait photography highlights
21
lack of manual focus
manual exposure not possible
no external flash support
resolution not great (12MP)
small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW files
34
good MP (16 megapixels)
includes face detect focusing
no manual focus
no manual control
cannot use external flash
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Kodak M550
Street photography with Sony WX70
54
lighter than average (125g)
screen is fixed
does not have image stabilization
small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW files
low max ISO (1,000)
68
built in image stabilization (Optical)
provides focus via touch
lighter than average in class (114 grams)
no moving screen
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Kodak M550 Sports photography info
Sony WX70 Sports photography info
17
low max shutter speed (1/1,400 seconds)
lack of shutter priority mode
does not have image stabilization
resolution not great (12 megapixels)
small sensor (1/2.3")
no phase detect autofocus
44
built in image stabilization (Optical)
good MP (16MP)
includes tracking focus
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Kodak M550 Travel photography info
Sony WX70 Travel photography info
67
lighter than average (125 grams)
flash built-in
relatively wide (28mm)
fast max aperture (f)
missing Time Lapse mode
resolution not great (12 megapixels)
doesn't posses selfie friendly display
71
lighter than average in class (114g)
provides focus via touch
good MP (16 megapixels)
built-in flash
fairly wide (25mm)
doesn't have Timelapse function
does not feature selfie friendly display
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.6)
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Landscape Comparison

Kodak M550 Landscape photography highlights
Sony WX70 Landscape photography highlights
31
relatively wide (28mm)
fast max aperture (f)
lack of manual focus
can't change lens (fixed lens mount)
small screen (2.7 inch)
manual exposure not possible
does not have image stabilization
resolution not great (12MP)
small sensor (1/2.3")
low max ISO (1,000)
no RAW files
missing Time Lapse mode
43
fairly wide (25mm)
screen is a good size (3 inches)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
good MP (16 megapixels)
no manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.6)
no manual control
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
doesn't have Timelapse function
Photography Glossary

Vlogging Comparison

Kodak M550 as a Vlogging camera
Sony WX70 as a Vlogging camera
31
relatively wide (28mm)
fast max aperture (f)
lighter than average (125 grams)
doesn't posses selfie friendly display
does not have image stabilization
low video resolution (640 x 480 resolution)
missing external mic socket
36
fairly wide (25mm)
touch screen
built in image stabilization (Optical)
includes face detect focusing
high res video (1920 x 1080 pxls)
lighter than average in class (114g)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.6)
does not feature selfie friendly display
doesn't have microphone jack
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Kodak M550 vs Sony WX70 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Kodak M550 and Sony WX70
 Kodak EasyShare M550Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX70
General Information
Brand Kodak Sony
Model type Kodak EasyShare M550 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX70
Class Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Revealed 2010-01-05 2012-01-30
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor - BIONZ
Sensor type CCD BSI-CMOS
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 12 megapixel 16 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Peak resolution 4000 x 3000 4608 x 3456
Highest native ISO 1000 12800
Lowest native ISO 64 100
RAW files
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
AF touch
AF continuous
Single AF
Tracking AF
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detect focusing
Contract detect focusing
Phase detect focusing
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 28-140mm (5.0x) 25-125mm (5.0x)
Largest aperture - f/2.6-6.3
Macro focusing range 10cm 5cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 2.7 inch 3 inch
Display resolution 230k dot 922k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Display tech - XtraFine TFT LCD display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Min shutter speed 30s 4s
Max shutter speed 1/1400s 1/1600s
Continuous shutter speed - 10.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 3.50 m 5.30 m
Flash modes Auto, Fill-in, Red-Eye reduction, Off Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
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)
Highest video resolution 640x480 1920x1080
Video data format - MPEG-4, AVCHD
Microphone 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 proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 125 gr (0.28 pounds) 114 gr (0.25 pounds)
Physical dimensions 98 x 58 x 23mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.9") 92 x 52 x 19mm (3.6" x 2.0" x 0.7")
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 life - 240 shots
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 media SD/SDHC card, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick Duo/Memory Stick Pro Duo, Memory Stick Pro-HG Duo
Storage slots One One
Pricing at release $119 $242