Kodak M530 vs Olympus 550WP
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Kodak M530 vs Olympus 550WP Key Specs
(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
(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
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").
TikTok Developing Photo App to Challenge Instagram's DominanceThe 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.
Kodak M530 vs Olympus 550WP Gallery
The following is a sample of the gallery pics for Kodak EasyShare M530 & Olympus Stylus 550WP. The full galleries are available at Kodak M530 Gallery & Olympus 550WP Gallery.
Reasons to pick Kodak M530 over the Olympus 550WP
M530 | 550WP | |||
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Introduced | January 2010 | January 2009 | Newer by 13 months | |
Display sizing | 2.7" | 2.5" | Larger display (+0.2") |
Reasons to pick Olympus 550WP over the Kodak M530
550WP | M530 |
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Common features in the Kodak M530 and Olympus 550WP
M530 | 550WP | |||
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Manually focus | No manual focus | |||
Display type | Fixed | Fixed | Fixed display | |
Display resolution | 230k | 230k | Identical 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).
Contrast the Kodak M530 vs Olympus 550WP in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.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.
Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability score of the M530 and 550WP is 95 and 94 respectively.
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.
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Kodak M530 vs Olympus 550WP Specifications
Kodak EasyShare M530 | Olympus Stylus 550WP | |
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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 |