Poor | Average | Good | Excellent | |
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Screen size | 2.7 in Best: Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W710 Screen size: 6.7 in | |||
ISO maximum | 1000 Best: Pentax KP ISO maximum: 819200 | |||
Effective pixels | 12 Mpx Best: Hasselblad H6D-100c Effective pixels: 100 Mpx | |||
Max resolution | 4000 x 3000 px Best: Leica M11 Max resolution: 9528 x 6328 px |
Sensor type | CCD |
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Sensor size | 0.24 in |
Sensor photo detectors | 13.0 Mpx |
Effective pixels | 12.0 Mpx |
Image ratio w:h |
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Max resolution | 4000 x 3000 px |
Other resolutions |
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Optical zoom | 5.0 x |
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Digital zoom | 5.0 x |
Focal length equiv | 28 - 140 |
Focus adjustment | Auto |
Autofocus |
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Manual focus | No |
Normal focus range | 19.69 in |
Macro focus range | 3.94 in |
Image stabiliser | Electronic |
Filter thread | no |
Folded optics | no |
Minimum shutter speed | 30.0 s |
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Maximum shutter speed | 1.0 s |
Shutter priority | no |
Aperture priority | no |
Manual exposure mode | no |
Exposure compensation plus | 2 |
Exposure compensation minus | -2 |
Expousure compensation steps | 1/3 |
Self-timer delay | 2.0 s |
Subject / scene modes | yes |
Built-in flash | yes |
Flash range | 3.5 |
Flash modes |
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External flash | no |
Scene modes |
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Self-timer | yes |
Metering modes |
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3D support | no |
Manual settings | no |
Self-timer options |
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Built-in microphone | yes |
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Microphone type | Mono |
Voice recording | yes |
Weight | 4.41 oz |
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Width | 3.86 in |
Height | 2.28 in |
Depth | 0.9 in |
Battery technology | Lithium-Ion |
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Rechargeable battery | yes |
Timelapse recording | no |
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GPS | no |
Orientation sensor | yes |
DLNA certified | no |
ISO |
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ISO minimum | 64 |
ISO maximum | 1000 |
Maximum image resolution | 4000 x 3000 px |
White balance presets | 4 |
White balance modes | Auto |
Custom white balance | no |
Supported image file formats | JPEG |
Photo effects |
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Image stabilizer | no |
Image stabilization type | No |
Uncompressed format | No |
Screen size | 2.7 in |
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Articulated LCD | no |
Screen technology | LCD |
Screen dots | 230000 |
Touch screen | no |
Live view | yes |
Viewfinder | None |
Maximum resolution | 640 x 480 px |
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Video recording | yes |
HD type | Not supported |
Supported video file formats | MJPEG |
Camera playback |
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Max frame rate (highest resolution) | 30.0 fps |
Motion JPEG frame rate | 30.0 fps |
Body type | Compact |
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Colour of product |
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Environmentally sealed | no |
Internal storage | 32.0 mB |
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Compatible memory cards |
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Storage types |
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HDMI | no |
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USB version | 2.0 |
Remote control | No |
PictBridge | yes |
NFC | no |
Wireless network (Wi-Fi) | no |
Bluetooth | no |
AV output | yes |
The EasyShare M550 isn't bad but there are better compact cameras available for under £100, including other models from Kodak.
Review posted 9/12/2010Quick TakeProsCaptures great photos for a camera at this priceExcellent shooting performance Smart Capture makes it super easy to useOne-Button makes sharing photos and videos a snapFast and accurate Face Detection systemAvailable in four colors (Dark Grey, Blue, Purple, Tan)Super
Kodak M550 is a 12.0MP Small Sensor Compact camera with a 1/2.3-inch sized CCD sensor and 28-140 mm lens. Read our M550 review to find its pros and cons.
The EASYSHARE M550 is one of the latest products in the series. But how does it perform? Is it solely an entry-level shooter, or does it offer something for the more experienced photographer as well?
The EASYSHARE M550 is one of the latest products in the series. But how does it perform? Is it solely an entry-level shooter, or does it offer something for the more experienced photographer as well?
Review posted 9/12/2010Quick TakeProsCaptures great photos for a camera at this priceExcellent shooting performance Smart Capture makes it super easy to useOne-Button makes sharing photos and videos a snapFast and accurate Face Detection systemAvailable in four colors (Dark Grey, Blue, Purple, Tan)Super
Kodak M550 review, find out how the M550 stacks up against the competition in our real-world review with in-depth image quality comparisons.
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