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Kodak M575 vs Sony W550

Portability
95
Imaging
37
Features
24
Overall
31
Kodak EasyShare M575 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W550 front
Portability
96
Imaging
37
Features
28
Overall
33

Kodak M575 vs Sony W550 Key Specs

Kodak M575
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 1000
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-140mm (F) lens
  • 152g - 99 x 58 x 19mm
  • Introduced January 2010
Sony W550
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 26-104mm (F2.7-5.7) lens
  • 110g - 94 x 56 x 19mm
  • Introduced July 2011
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Kodak M575 vs Sony W550 Overview

In this article, we will be looking at the Kodak M575 versus Sony W550, both Ultracompact cameras by competitors Kodak and Sony. The image resolution of the M575 (14MP) and the W550 (14MP) is relatively close and they enjoy the same exact sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The M575 was introduced 18 months earlier than the W550 which makes the cameras a generation away from one another. Both cameras offer the identical body type (Ultracompact).

Before diving in to a complete comparison, below is a simple summary of how the M575 matches up versus the W550 for portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Kodak M575 over the Sony W550

 M575 W550 

Reasons to pick Sony W550 over the Kodak M575

 W550 M575 
IntroducedJuly 2011January 2010More modern by 18 months

Common features in the Kodak M575 and Sony W550

 M575 W550 
Manual focus No manual focus
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen sizing3"3"Equivalent screen measurements
Screen resolution230k230kSame screen resolution
Selfie screen Neither includes selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Missing Touch friendly screen

Kodak M575 vs Sony W550 Physical Comparison

For those who are looking to carry around your camera regularly, you will need to take into account its weight and proportions. The Kodak M575 features outer measurements of 99mm x 58mm x 19mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.7") along with a weight of 152 grams (0.34 lbs) whilst the Sony W550 has measurements of 94mm x 56mm x 19mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.7") and a weight of 110 grams (0.24 lbs).

Take a look at the Kodak M575 versus Sony W550 in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Take into account, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you are employing at that moment. Following is the front view dimension comparison of the M575 against the W550.

Kodak M575 vs Sony W550 size comparison

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the M575 and W550 is 95 and 96 respectively.

Kodak M575 vs Sony W550 top view buttons comparison

Kodak M575 vs Sony W550 Sensor Comparison

Quite often, it is tough to see the contrast in sensor sizes only by viewing a spec sheet. The image here may offer you a stronger sense of the sensor measurements in the M575 and W550.

As you can see, both cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing and the identical resolution therefore you can expect comparable quality of photographs but you should always take the launch date of the cameras into account. The more aged M575 will be disadvantaged with regard to sensor technology.

Kodak M575 vs Sony W550 sensor size comparison

Kodak M575 vs Sony W550 Screen and ViewFinder

Kodak M575 vs Sony W550 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Kodak M575 Portrait photography details
Sony W550 Portrait photography details
28
MP count decent (14MP)
manual focus not available
no manual control
cannot use external flash
small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
28
good MP (14MP)
focusing manually not possible
no manual exposure
can't use external flash
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
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Street Comparison

Kodak M575 Street photography information
Sony W550 Street photography information
48
screen does not articulate
does not have image stabilization
small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
heavier than average (152 grams)
maximum ISO low (1,000)
57
has image stabilization (Optical)
fixed screen
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Kodak M575 Sports photography advice
Sony W550 Sports photography advice
26
MP count decent (14 megapixels)
max shutter speed is low (1/1,400 seconds)
lack of shutter priority mode
does not have image stabilization
small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no phase detect autofocus
35
has image stabilization (Optical)
good MP (14 megapixels)
max fps low (1.0 frames per second)
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Kodak M575 as a Travel photography camera
Sony W550 as a Travel photography camera
68
MP count decent (14 megapixels)
built-in flash
pretty wide (28mm)
very good max aperture (f)
missing Time Lapse mode
heavier than average (152 grams)
does not feature selfie friendly screen
65
good MP (14 megapixels)
has built in flash
decently wide (26mm)
lack of Time Lapse recording
display is not selfie friendly
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.7)
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Landscape Comparison

Kodak M575 as a Landscape photography camera
Sony W550 as a Landscape photography camera
40
pretty wide (28mm)
very good max aperture (f)
nice screen size (3 inches)
MP count decent (14 megapixels)
manual focus not available
can't swap lenses (fixed lens mount)
no manual control
does not have image stabilization
small sensor size (1/2.3")
maximum ISO low (1,000)
has no RAW format
missing Time Lapse mode
42
decently wide (26mm)
screen is a good size (3 inches)
has image stabilization (Optical)
good MP (14MP)
focusing manually not possible
can't switch lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.7)
no manual exposure
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
lack of Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Kodak M575
Vlogging with Sony W550
28
pretty wide (28mm)
very good max aperture (f)
does not feature selfie friendly screen
does not have image stabilization
low res video (1280 x 720 pixels)
missing external mic port
heavier than average (152 grams)
29
decently wide (26mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.7)
display is not selfie friendly
low video resolution (1280 x 720 resolution)
lack of external mic port
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Kodak M575 vs Sony W550 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Kodak M575 and Sony W550
 Kodak EasyShare M575Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W550
General Information
Company Kodak Sony
Model type Kodak EasyShare M575 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W550
Class Ultracompact Ultracompact
Introduced 2010-01-05 2011-07-24
Body design Ultracompact Ultracompact
Sensor Information
Chip - BIONZ
Sensor type CCD CCD
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 14 megapixel 14 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Maximum resolution 4288 x 3216 4320 x 3240
Maximum native ISO 1000 3200
Minimum native ISO 80 80
RAW support
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
AF continuous
AF single
Tracking AF
Selective AF
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detect focusing
Contract detect focusing
Phase detect focusing
Total focus points - 9
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 28-140mm (5.0x) 26-104mm (4.0x)
Maximal aperture - f/2.7-5.7
Macro focusing distance 10cm 5cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 3" 3"
Resolution of display 230 thousand dot 230 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Display technology - Clear Photo LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 8 seconds 2 seconds
Maximum shutter speed 1/1400 seconds 1/1600 seconds
Continuous shooting speed - 1.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 3.50 m 3.80 m
Flash modes 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
Video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30 fps) 640 x 480 (30 fps) 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Maximum video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video format Motion JPEG MPEG-4
Mic jack
Headphone jack
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 152 grams (0.34 lbs) 110 grams (0.24 lbs)
Dimensions 99 x 58 x 19mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.7") 94 x 56 x 19mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.7")
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 ID KLIC-7006 NP-BN1
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec, Portrait 1/2)
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SD/SDHC card, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick Duo/Memory Stick Pro Duo, Memory Stick Pro-HG Duo
Storage slots Single -
Retail price $139 $119