Kodak Touch vs Sony W550

Here is a extensive overview of the Kodak Touch and Sony W550, both Ultracompact cameras by companies Kodak and Sony. The resolution of the Touch (14MP) and the W550 (14MP) is pretty comparable but the Touch (1/3") and W550 (1/2.3") enjoy different sensor sizing.

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The Touch was revealed 6 months before the W550 so they are both of a similar age. Each of these cameras offer the identical body type (Ultracompact).

Before going straight into a comprehensive comparison, below is a simple summation of how the Touch grades versus the W550 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

The following is a preview of the gallery images for Kodak EasyShare Touch & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W550. The full galleries are viewable at Kodak Touch Gallery & Sony W550 Gallery.

When you are intending to carry your camera, you will want to factor in its weight and measurements. The Kodak Touch features physical measurements of 101mm x 58mm x 19mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 0.7") accompanied by a weight of 150 grams (0.33 lbs) while the Sony W550 has proportions of 94mm x 56mm x 19mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.7") with a weight of 110 grams (0.24 lbs).

Check out the Kodak Touch and Sony W550 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember that, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you are working with at that moment. Here is the front view size comparison of the Touch versus the W550.

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the Touch and W550 is 95 and 96 respectively.

More often than not, it's difficult to visualize the contrast in sensor sizing merely by checking out a spec sheet. The photograph underneath will help give you a clearer sense of the sensor sizing in the Touch and W550.

Clearly, both of the cameras enjoy the same exact megapixel count albeit different sensor sizing. The Touch provides the smaller sensor which is going to make getting shallower DOF more difficult.