Fujifilm XF1 vs Kodak EasyShare M550

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      Overview

      In this comparison, we will evaluate the Fujifilm XF1 and the Kodak EasyShare M550, highlighting the advantages of each over the other, discussing their pros and cons, shared strengths and weaknesses, and providing a rating based on their available features and specifications to assist you in choosing the one that best suits your needs.

      Fujifilm XF1 was introduced in September 2012 and Kodak EasyShare M550 was introduced in January 2010. Let us first list highlights of the models.

      Fujifilm XF1 Highlights

      • 12 MP 2/3-inch EXR-CMOS Sensor
      • 100 - 3,200 Native ISO
      • Image Stabilization
      • 3.0" 460k dot Fixed Screen
      • 7.0 fps Continuous Shooting
      • 1920 x 1080 Video Shooting
      • Built-in Flash

      Kodak EasyShare M550 Highlights

      • 12.3 MP 1/2.3-inch CCD Sensor
      • 64 - 1,000 Native ISO
      • 2.70" 230k dot Fixed Screen
      • 640 x 480 Video Shooting
      • Built-in Flash

      Now that we've looked at the most essential specifications and gained a basic understanding of these cameras, we can delve into more details and see the differences between them.

      Pros and Cons

      In this section we present pros and cons of Fujifilm XF1 and Kodak EasyShare M550.

      PROS

      Fujifilm XF1

      Kodak EasyShare M550

      •   Video Capture
      •   3,200 Highest Native ISO
      •   Face Detection
      •   Live View Autofocus
      •   Image Stabilization
      •   Built-in Flash
      •   HDMI Output
      •   Light - 255 g (0.56 lb / 8.99 oz)
      •   Internal Storage
      •   Orientation Sensor
      •   Video Capture
      •   64 Lowest Native ISO
      •   1,000 Highest Native ISO
      •   Live View Autofocus
      •   Built-in Flash
      •   Light - 125 g (0.28 lb / 4.41 oz)
      •   Internal Storage
      •   Orientation Sensor

      CONS

      Fujifilm XF1

      Kodak EasyShare M550

      •   Small Sensor
      •   Low Resolution Sensor - 12 Megapixel
      •   Timelapse Recording
      •   0 Cross-type Focus Points
      •   Fixed Screen
      •   Low Resolution Screen - 460k dot
      •   No Viewfinder
      •   No External Flash Connectivity
      •   Low DxO Overall Score - 49
      •   Low Video Resolution - 1920 x 1080
      •   No Microphone Input
      •   No Headphone Output
      •   No Built-in GPS
      •   No Built-In Wi-Fi
      •   No Built-In Bluetooth
      •   No Environmental Sealing
      •   Small Sensor
      •   Low Resolution Sensor - 12.3 Megapixel
      •   Timelapse Recording
      •   No Face Detection
      •   No Image Stabilization
      •   Fixed Screen
      •   Low Resolution Screen - 230k dot
      •   No Viewfinder
      •   Low Max Shutter Speed (Mechanical or 1st Curtain) - 1/1400 sec
      •   No External Flash Connectivity
      •   Low Video Resolution - 640 x 480
      •   No HDMI Output
      •   No Microphone Input
      •   No Headphone Output
      •   No Built-in GPS
      •   No Built-In Wi-Fi
      •   No Built-In Bluetooth
      •   No Environmental Sealing


      And here are some specifications which fall into average criteria and are neither in PROs nor in CONs category:

      AVERAGE

      Fujifilm XF1

      Kodak EasyShare M550

      •   100 Lowest Native ISO
      •   Screen Size - 3.0"
      •   Max Shutter Speed (Mechanical or 1st Curtain) - 1/4000 sec
      •   Max Continuous Shooting - 7.0 fps
      •   Screen Size - 2.70"

      Advantage of Fujifilm XF1

      This section shows those features and specifications which are the reason to choose Fujifilm XF1 over Kodak EasyShare M550.

      Fujifilm XF1 vs Kodak EasyShare M550
      Larger Sensor 2/3-inch vs 1/2.3-inch
      Higher Native ISO 3,200 vs 1,000
      RAW Support vs
      Multi Area Autofocus vs
      Center Autofocus vs
      Continuous Autofocus vs
      Face Detection vs
      Reaches Wider Angle 25 mm vs 28 mm
      Min Macro Focus Distance 3 cm vs 10 cm
      Image Stabilization vs
      Larger Screen 3.0" vs 2.70"
      Higher Resolution Screen 460k dot vs 230k dot
      Higher Max Shutter Speed (Mechanical or 1st Curtain) 1/4000 sec vs 1/1400 sec
      Manual Exposure Mode vs
      Aperture Priority vs
      Shutter Priority vs
      Average Metering vs
      Higher Video Resolution 1920 x 1080 vs 640 x 480
      HDMI Output Mini vs

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      Advantage of Kodak EasyShare M550

      This section shows those features and specifications which are the reason to choose Kodak EasyShare M550 over Fujifilm XF1.

      Fujifilm XF1 vs Kodak EasyShare M550
      Higher Sensor Resolution 12 Megapixel vs 12.3 Megapixel
      Lower Native ISO 100 vs 64
      Reachs More Telephoto 100 mm vs 140 mm
      Greater Optical Zoom 4x vs 5x
      Center Weighted Metering vs
      Built-in Microphone Mono vs Stereo
      Lighter 255 g (0.56 lb / 8.99 oz) vs 125 g (0.28 lb / 4.41 oz)
      Internal Storage 25 MB vs 32 MB

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      Common Strengths and Weaknesses

      We already listed pros and cons of each model. However, you may also find useful to look at their common strengths and weaknesses shown side-by-side.

      STRENGTHS Fujifilm XF1 Kodak EasyShare M550
        Video Capture
        High Native ISO3,2001,000
        Live View Autofocus
        Built-in Flash
        Light255 g (0.56 lb / 8.99 oz)125 g (0.28 lb / 4.41 oz)
        Internal Storage25 MB32 MB
        Orientation Sensor
      WEAKNESSES Fujifilm XF1 Kodak EasyShare M550
        Small Sensor2/3-inch1/2.3-inch
        Low Resolution Sensor12 Megapixel12.3 Megapixel
        Timelapse Recording
        Screen TypeFixedFixed
        Low Resolution Screen460k dot230k dot
        No Viewfinder
        No External Flash Connectivity
        Low Video Resolution1920 x 1080640 x 480
        No Microphone Input
        No Headphone Output
        No Built-in GPS
        No Built-In Wi-Fi
        No Built-In Bluetooth
        No Environmental Sealing

      Screen

      Screen

      Fujifilm XF1 has a 3.0" screen with 460k dot resolution and Kodak EasyShare M550 has a 2.70" screen with 230k dot resolution. Both have Fixed screens.

      Sensor

      Fujifilm XF1 features a 12 megapixel 2/3-inch EXR-CMOS sensor with dimensions of 8.8 x 6.6 mm and a total area of 58.1 mm2. Its native ISO range is 100 - 3,200 and expands to 100 - 25,600 in boosted mode. Kodak EasyShare M550 features a 12.3 megapixel 1/2.3-inch CCD sensor with dimensions of 6.17 x 4.55 mm and a total area of 20.7 mm2. Its native ISO range is 64 - 1,000.

      Photography Features

      Fujifilm XF1 can take pictures up to 4000 x 3000 resolution. It can also take pictures with lower resolution like 4000 x 2664, 4000 x 2248, 2992 x 2992, 2816 x 2112, 2816 x 1864, 2816 x 1584, , 2112 x 2112, 2048 x x 1536, 2048 x 1360, 1920 x 1080, 1536 x 1536 with 1:1, 4:3, 3:2, 16:9 aspect ratios. Kodak EasyShare M550 can take pictures up to 4000 x 3000 resolution. It can also take pictures with lower resolution like 4000 x 2264, 4000 x 2248, 2880 x 2160, 2048 x 1536, 1920 x 1088, 1280 x 960 with 4:3, 3:2, 16:9 aspect ratios.

      Image Stabilization on Fujifilm XF1

      Fujifilm XF1 has an image stabilization.

      Connectivity, Battery and Storage

      NFC on Fujifilm XF1

      Fujifilm XF1 has Near Field Communication (NFC) technology which simplifies the process of pairing it with other NFC-enabled devices like smartphones or tablets. It allows to quickly transfer photos and videos or remotely control the camera from compatible device. NFC can also be used for authentication and security purposes. It can verify your identity before accessing certain features or transferring sensitive data. It can be used with NFC-enabled accessories as well, such as lenses, flashes and GPS devices.


      USB Inputs and HDMI Outputs

      Both models have USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) inputs for data transfer. connector for video signal output.


      Battery

      Fujifilm XF1 comes with NP-50 battery pack and Kodak EasyShare M550 comes with KLIC-7006 battery pack.


      External Storage Slots

      Fujifilm XF1 has a single SD/SDHC/SDXC card slot. Kodak EasyShare M550 has a single SD/SDHC card slot.

      Other Features

      Shutter

      Shutter speed can go up to 1/4000 sec on Fujifilm XF1, and up to 1/1400 sec on Kodak EasyShare M550. Fujifilm XF1 can shoot continuously up to 7.0 fps.


      Flash

      Cameras have built-in flash with maximum range of 3.50 m on Kodak EasyShare M550..

      Physical Parameters

      Fujifilm XF1 body has dimensions of 108 x 62 x 33 mm (4.25 x 2.44 x 1.3") and Kodak EasyShare M550 body has dimensions of 98 x 58 x 23 mm (3.86 x 2.28 x 0.91"). Fujifilm XF1 weighs 255 g (0.56 lb / 8.99 oz) and Kodak EasyShare M550 weighs 125 g (0.28 lb / 4.41 oz).

      Fujifilm XF1

      Kodak EasyShare M550

      108 mm

      62 mm

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      98 mm

      58 mm

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      58 mm

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      33 mm

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      23 mm

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      Size comparisons of Fujifilm XF1 and Kodak EasyShare M550

      Fujifilm XF1 and Kodak EasyShare M550 for Different Types of Photography

      We give scores to the cameras for six types of photography based on their features and specifications. Let us see how suitable they are for each type of photography.

      Landscape Photography

      Fujifilm XF1

      Kodak EasyShare M550

      AVERAGE
      63
      •   Small Sensor
      •   Low Resolution Screen - 460k dot
      •   No Built-in GPS
      •   No Environmental Sealing
      POOR
      47
      •   Small Sensor
      •   Low Resolution Screen - 230k dot
      •   No Built-in GPS
      •   No Environmental Sealing

      Sports Photography

      Fujifilm XF1

      Kodak EasyShare M550

      GOOD
      70
      •   3,200 Highest Native ISO
      •   0 Cross-type Focus Points
      •   Face Detection
      •   Image Stabilization
      •   Low Resolution Screen - 460k dot
      •   No Viewfinder
      •   Max Continuous Shooting - 7.0 fps
      •   Orientation Sensor
      POOR
      46
      •   1,000 Highest Native ISO
      •   No Face Detection
      •   No Image Stabilization
      •   Low Resolution Screen - 230k dot
      •   No Viewfinder
      •   Orientation Sensor

      Wildlife Photography

      Fujifilm XF1

      Kodak EasyShare M550

      AVERAGE
      64
      •   3,200 Highest Native ISO
      •   0 Cross-type Focus Points
      •   Image Stabilization
      •   Low Resolution Screen - 460k dot
      •   No Viewfinder
      •   Max Continuous Shooting - 7.0 fps
      •   No Environmental Sealing
      •   Orientation Sensor
      AVERAGE
      57
      •   1,000 Highest Native ISO
      •   No Image Stabilization
      •   Low Resolution Screen - 230k dot
      •   No Viewfinder
      •   No Environmental Sealing
      •   Orientation Sensor

      Portrait Photography

      Fujifilm XF1

      Kodak EasyShare M550

      GOOD
      77
      •   Small Sensor
      •   0 Cross-type Focus Points
      •   Face Detection
      •   Image Stabilization
      •   Screen Size - 3.0"
      •   Low Resolution Screen - 460k dot
      •   No External Flash Connectivity
      •   Orientation Sensor
      POOR
      53
      •   Small Sensor
      •   No Face Detection
      •   No Image Stabilization
      •   Screen Size - 2.70"
      •   Low Resolution Screen - 230k dot
      •   No External Flash Connectivity
      •   Orientation Sensor

      Street Photography

      Fujifilm XF1

      Kodak EasyShare M550

      GOOD
      83
      •   Small Sensor
      •   0 Cross-type Focus Points
      •   Image Stabilization
      •   Fixed Screen
      •   Low Resolution Screen - 460k dot
      •   No Viewfinder
      •   No Built-in GPS
      •   No Environmental Sealing
      •   Light - 255 g (0.56 lb / 8.99 oz)
      GOOD
      82
      •   Small Sensor
      •   No Image Stabilization
      •   Fixed Screen
      •   Low Resolution Screen - 230k dot
      •   No Viewfinder
      •   No Built-in GPS
      •   No Environmental Sealing
      •   Light - 125 g (0.28 lb / 4.41 oz)

      Travel Photography

      Fujifilm XF1

      Kodak EasyShare M550

      EXCELLENT
      86
      •   Image Stabilization
      •   Fixed Screen
      •   Low Resolution Screen - 460k dot
      •   Low Video Resolution - 1920 x 1080
      •   No Built-in GPS
      •   No Environmental Sealing
      •   Light - 255 g (0.56 lb / 8.99 oz)
      EXCELLENT
      86
      •   No Image Stabilization
      •   Fixed Screen
      •   Low Resolution Screen - 230k dot
      •   Low Video Resolution - 640 x 480
      •   No Built-in GPS
      •   No Environmental Sealing
      •   Light - 125 g (0.28 lb / 4.41 oz)

      Evaluations

      We evaluate Fujifilm XF1 and Kodak EasyShare M550 and give them scores of 61 and 42 out of 100 recpectively. We also give separate scores for 7 different categories according to the available features and specifications some of which are listed below. These evaluations are relative and may change each time a new camera is added to the database.


      Fujifilm XF1

      Kodak EasyShare M550

      OVERALL
      61
      OVERALL
      42

      Sensor

      Fujifilm XF1

      Kodak EasyShare M550

      AVERAGE
      64
      •   Small Sensor
      •   Low Resolution Sensor - 12 Megapixel
      •   100 Lowest Native ISO
      •   3,200 Highest Native ISO
      •   Low DxO Overall Score - 49
      POOR
      46
      •   Small Sensor
      •   Low Resolution Sensor - 12.3 Megapixel
      •   64 Lowest Native ISO
      •   1,000 Highest Native ISO

      Photo

      Fujifilm XF1

      Kodak EasyShare M550

      AVERAGE
      69
      •   Timelapse Recording
      •   Image Stabilization
      •   Max Shutter Speed (Mechanical or 1st Curtain) - 1/4000 sec
      •   Max Continuous Shooting - 7.0 fps
      •   No External Flash Connectivity
      BAD
      27
      •   Timelapse Recording
      •   No Image Stabilization
      •   Low Max Shutter Speed (Mechanical or 1st Curtain) - 1/1400 sec
      •   No External Flash Connectivity

      Video

      Fujifilm XF1

      Kodak EasyShare M550

      POOR
      46
      •   Image Stabilization
      •   Low Video Resolution - 1920 x 1080
      BAD
      2
      •   No Image Stabilization
      •   Low Video Resolution - 640 x 480

      Focusing

      Fujifilm XF1

      Kodak EasyShare M550

      GOOD
      70
      •   0 Cross-type Focus Points
      •   Face Detection
      •   Live View Autofocus
      AVERAGE
      59
      •   No Face Detection
      •   Live View Autofocus

      Screen and Viewfinder

      Fujifilm XF1

      Kodak EasyShare M550

      POOR
      53
      •   Fixed Screen
      •   Screen Size - 3.0"
      •   Low Resolution Screen - 460k dot
      •   No Viewfinder
      POOR
      50
      •   Fixed Screen
      •   Screen Size - 2.70"
      •   Low Resolution Screen - 230k dot
      •   No Viewfinder

      Connectivity

      Fujifilm XF1

      Kodak EasyShare M550

      AVERAGE
      62
      •   HDMI Output
      •   No Microphone Input
      •   No Headphone Output
      •   No Built-in GPS
      •   No Built-In Wi-Fi
      •   No Built-In Bluetooth
      POOR
      44
      •   No HDMI Output
      •   No Microphone Input
      •   No Headphone Output
      •   No Built-in GPS
      •   No Built-In Wi-Fi
      •   No Built-In Bluetooth

      Battery, Storage and Physical

      Fujifilm XF1

      Kodak EasyShare M550

      POOR
      47
      •   No Environmental Sealing
      •   Light - 255 g (0.56 lb / 8.99 oz)
      •   Internal Storage
      POOR
      49
      •   No Environmental Sealing
      •   Light - 125 g (0.28 lb / 4.41 oz)
      •   Internal Storage


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