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Kodak M530 vs Olympus 550WP

Portability
95
Imaging
35
Features
14
Overall
26
Kodak EasyShare M530 front
 
Olympus Stylus 550WP front
Portability
94
Imaging
33
Features
17
Overall
26

Kodak M530 vs Olympus 550WP Key Specs

Kodak M530
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 1000
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 36-108mm (F) lens
  • 150g - 94 x 57 x 23mm
  • Announced January 2010
Olympus 550WP
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.5" Fixed Display
  • ISO 64 - 1600
  • Digital Image Stabilization
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 38-114mm (F3.5-5.0) lens
  • 167g - 94 x 62 x 22mm
  • Introduced January 2009
  • Additionally referred to as mju 550WP
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Kodak M530 vs Olympus 550WP Overview

Its time to examine more closely at the Kodak M530 vs Olympus 550WP, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras by competitors Kodak and Olympus. The sensor resolution of the M530 (12MP) and the 550WP (10MP) is very well matched and they feature the same exact sensor size (1/2.3").

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The M530 was revealed 13 months after the 550WP making the cameras a generation away from one another. Both cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before diving in to a in depth comparison, below is a short highlight of how the M530 matches up against the 550WP when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Kodak M530 over the Olympus 550WP

 M530 550WP 
IntroducedJanuary 2010January 2009Newer by 13 months
Display sizing2.7"2.5"Larger display (+0.2")

Reasons to pick Olympus 550WP over the Kodak M530

 550WP M530 

Common features in the Kodak M530 and Olympus 550WP

 M530 550WP 
Manually focus No manual focus
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display resolution230k230kIdentical display resolution
Selfie screen No selfie screen
Touch friendly display No Touch friendly display

Kodak M530 vs Olympus 550WP Physical Comparison

For anyone who is looking to travel with your camera often, you will need to factor its weight and measurements. The Kodak M530 offers physical measurements of 94mm x 57mm x 23mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9") having a weight of 150 grams (0.33 lbs) whilst the Olympus 550WP has proportions of 94mm x 62mm x 22mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 0.9") accompanied by a weight of 167 grams (0.37 lbs).

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Remember that, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you are using at the time. Underneath is the front view measurement comparison of the M530 compared to the 550WP.

Kodak M530 vs Olympus 550WP size comparison

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability score of the M530 and 550WP is 95 and 94 respectively.

Kodak M530 vs Olympus 550WP top view buttons comparison

Kodak M530 vs Olympus 550WP Sensor Comparison

Typically, it is very tough to visualize the gap between sensor dimensions just by looking at specs. The image below will give you a better sense of the sensor measurements in the M530 and 550WP.

As you can plainly see, both of these cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing but different resolution. You can expect to see the Kodak M530 to give you extra detail because of its extra 2MP. Greater resolution will let you crop images a little more aggressively. The younger M530 provides an edge in sensor tech.

Kodak M530 vs Olympus 550WP sensor size comparison

Kodak M530 vs Olympus 550WP Screen and ViewFinder

Kodak M530 vs Olympus 550WP Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Kodak M530 Portrait photography info
Olympus 550WP Portrait photography info
21
no manual focus
manual exposure not possible
cannot use external flash
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW support
19
manual focus not available
no manual exposure
no external flash support
low MP (10 megapixels)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
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Street Comparison

Kodak M530 Street photography highlights
Olympus 550WP Street photography highlights
47
fixed screen
lack of image stabilization
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW support
low maximum ISO (1,000)
61
has image stabilization (Digital)
weather sealing
fixed screen
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Kodak M530 Sports photography details
Olympus 550WP Sports photography details
17
low maximum shutter speed (1/1,400s)
no shutter priority
lack of image stabilization
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
no phase detect AF
30
has image stabilization (Digital)
weather sealing
low maximum shutter speed (1/1,000 seconds)
no shutter priority
low MP (10 megapixels)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Kodak M530 Travel photography details
Olympus 550WP Travel photography details
58
flash built-in
great maximum aperture (f)
missing Time Lapse mode
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
display is not selfie friendly
wide angle not fantastic (36mm)
55
weather sealing
flash built-in
no Time Lapse function
low MP (10 megapixels)
doesn't have selfie friendly screen
wide angle not fantastic (38mm)
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Kodak M530 Landscape photography features
Olympus 550WP Landscape photography features
27
great maximum aperture (f)
no manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not fantastic (36mm)
tiny screen (2.7 inch)
manual exposure not possible
lack of image stabilization
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
low maximum ISO (1,000)
no RAW support
missing Time Lapse mode
30
has image stabilization (Digital)
weather sealing
manual focus not available
can't switch lenses (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not fantastic (38mm)
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
small screen (2.5")
no manual exposure
low MP (10MP)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
no Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Kodak M530
Vlogging with Olympus 550WP
25
great maximum aperture (f)
wide angle not fantastic (36mm)
display is not selfie friendly
lack of image stabilization
video resolution low (640 x 480 pxls)
missing external mic support
25
has image stabilization (Digital)
wide angle not fantastic (38mm)
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
doesn't have selfie friendly screen
low quality video (640 x 480 pxls)
no external mic jack
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Kodak M530 vs Olympus 550WP Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Kodak M530 and Olympus 550WP
 Kodak EasyShare M530Olympus Stylus 550WP
General Information
Manufacturer Kodak Olympus
Model type Kodak EasyShare M530 Olympus Stylus 550WP
Alternative name - mju 550WP
Category Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Announced 2010-01-05 2009-01-07
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.08 x 4.56mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 12MP 10MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 16:9, 4:3 and 3:2
Highest resolution 4000 x 3000 3648 x 2736
Highest native ISO 1000 1600
Min native ISO 80 64
RAW data
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch focus
Continuous AF
AF single
Tracking AF
AF selectice
AF center weighted
AF multi area
Live view AF
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 36-108mm (3.0x) 38-114mm (3.0x)
Highest aperture - f/3.5-5.0
Macro focusing distance 10cm 7cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.9
Screen
Range of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 2.7" 2.5"
Screen resolution 230k dot 230k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 1/8s 4s
Maximum shutter speed 1/1400s 1/1000s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Set WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 4.00 m -
Flash options Auto, Fill-in, Red-Eye reduction, Off Auto, Fill-in, Red-Eye reduction, Off, On
External flash
AEB
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Supported video resolutions 640 x 480 (30 fps) 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (30, 15 fps)
Highest video resolution 640x480 640x480
Video file format Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
Mic input
Headphone input
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 150 gr (0.33 lb) 167 gr (0.37 lb)
Dimensions 94 x 57 x 23mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9") 94 x 62 x 22mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 0.9")
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 -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (12 seconds)
Time lapse feature
Storage media SD/SDHC card, Internal xD-Picture Card, microSD, internal
Storage slots Single Single
Price at launch $110 $399