Kodak M550

Kodak M550 is Kodak's Small Sensor Compact digital camera initially released on January of 2010. The camera has a 12MP, CCD 1/2.3" sized sensor and has a max resolution of 4000 x 3000.

The M550 is placed #192 out of 261 in Small Sensor Compact cameras and over all #1141 out of 1465 for digital cameras in our database. You should try out our Smart camera filter to see camera rankings based on your custom requirements.

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The Kodak M550 comes with a history of related digital cameras. Underneath, you can discover all older and the latest models along with important specs.

You can check the M550 from several angles in the gallery below.

Below is a list of pluses and minuses of the Kodak M550 based on criterias that are typically considered crucial in a digital camera.

The dimension of the sensor on the Kodak M550 is 6.17mm x 4.55mm (1/2.3"). The 28 mm² sensor can capture 4000 x 3000 pixels and aspect ratios of 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9.

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The CCD sensor boasts 12 megapixels and has a standard ISO range of 64 to 1000. Sadly, RAW photos are not saved therefore you have less room to maneuver in post.

The image below shows the M550's sensor dimensions in comparison to other popular sizes. The M550 sensor comes with a crop factor of 5.8 and is pointed out in green.

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To get a sense of specific aspect ratios, you should refer to the graphic below.

Kodak M550 weighs in at 0.28 pounds (125 gr or 4.41 ounces) and the volume of the camera is 98mm x 58mm x 23mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.9"). The weight of typical Small Sensor Compact camera is 174 gr and the Kodak M550 is less heavy in comparison with various rivals.

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The following is a photo of the Kodak M550 besides a softdrink to help you to have a feel for its scale.

The top view below will provide the button design on the M550.

The M550 features an inbuilt lens and it has a focal range of 28-140mm giving it a 5.0 x zoom which might not be significant however it is likely to be helpful in a few cases.

At the widest 28mm, it provides an aperture of f and that is beneficial in low light occasions and getting a shallow depth of field. It will also make it easier to go with a lower ISO for getting clearer images.

The M550 has the following connectivity:

• USB Yes

Digital cameras that incorporate NFC and Bluetooth connectivity are able to be controlled wirelessly via smartphones. You can transfer files and at times alter settings without the hassle of connecting directly to the camera.

A few applications even enable a Liveview and hit the shutter if you are not close to the camera. If the camera includes a HDMI out, it can easily be connected to an external display. Most cameras will allow you to charge the battery pack using the USB port.

The max video quality on the Kodak M550 is 640 x 480 and it can shoot in file format. 480p is awful by today's standards. You should really shoot for at least FUll HD quality for video. The camera does not have a mic and headphone port which means that you have little control over your sound. It is probably a better idea to look into an alternative camera if you need good sound in your videos.

Kodak M550 does not include environment proofing so rainy conditions can ruin the camera.

The Kodak M550 has a 2.7" fixed screen supporting a resolution of 230k dots.

Please note that the screen offers no touch support.

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The ViewFinder specs regarding Kodak M550 are as follows:

• ViewFinder None

In those bright outdoor conditions which make the camera displays washed out and challenging to view, viewfinders will be rather helpful.

The maximum shutter speed is 1/1400s.

Kodak M550 has got only integrated flash lacking external flash support.

Kodak M550 has got just Contrast Based Autofocus and lacks Phase Detect Autofocus. Phase Detection autofocusing is a lot quicker and exact in comparison with Contrast Based autofocusing.

Kodak M550 has not got manual focusing. Manual focusing ability can be useful for low light or you require more accurate depth of field control.

The usual Small Sensor Compact camera battery life is 241. Fujifilm X30 features the maximum (470) battery life for this kind of cameras.

Here is a listing of Small Sensor Compact cameras that have the best battery life:

ModelVisualizeBattery LifeRAWNFCBluetooth

Fujifilm X30
M550 vs Fujifilm X30470 yesnono

Casio EX-10
M550 vs EX-10455 yesnono

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Ricoh GR Digital IV
M550 vs GR Digital IV390 yesnono

Canon G12
M550 vs G12370 yesnono

Canon G16
M550 vs G16360 yesnono

The following chart shows a rundown of the Kodak M550 for specific styles of photography. To look at more, browse to the specific section below.

The Kodak M550 gets a points tally of 21 which is really bad, and means the camera is not very good for portraits. Photographing portrait photos leans greatly towards sensor resolution, support for RAW photos & flexibility to use external flash.

Getting a decent score of 54, the Kodak M550 is somewhat appropriate to use in street photography. A decent street photography camera comes with a perfect balance of image quality and portability.

A really bad sports photography points tally of 17 indicates the Kodak M550 is not very good for shooting sports. A camera needs great focusing plus shutter speeds for sports photography.

Weight is pretty critical when picking a travel camera. Over-all, the Kodak M550 gets a very good 67 as a travelling camera which is a good option to take on your journeys.

For anybody who is planning to pick a digital camera for landscape photos, the most important factor will no doubt be image quality. The Kodak M550 with it's really bad rating of 31 for a landscape camera is not very good among its competitors.

A vlogging camera should posses a articulating screen, mic input and ideally image stabilization. Considering every thing, the Kodak M550 is not very good as a vlog camera as it delivers a really bad score of 31.

If you need replacements to the M550, below is a number of the top ranked cameras that fall within the class of Small Sensor Compact.

The graph followed below gives you a summary of the M550 vs it's highest scored competitors suggested above.

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