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Kodak M550 vs Olympus FE-4030

Portability
95
Imaging
34
Features
20
Overall
28
Kodak EasyShare M550 front
 
Olympus FE-4030 front
Portability
95
Imaging
36
Features
21
Overall
30

Kodak M550 vs Olympus FE-4030 Key Specs

Kodak M550
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 64 - 1000
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 28-140mm (F) lens
  • 125g - 98 x 58 x 23mm
  • Revealed January 2010
Olympus FE-4030
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 64 - 1600
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 26-105mm (F2.6-5.9) lens
  • 146g - 93 x 56 x 22mm
  • Launched January 2010
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Kodak M550 vs Olympus FE-4030 Overview

Let's look a bit more in depth at the Kodak M550 versus Olympus FE-4030, both Small Sensor Compact cameras by manufacturers Kodak and Olympus. The sensor resolution of the M550 (12MP) and the FE-4030 (14MP) is relatively comparable and both cameras provide the same sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The M550 was launched very close to the FE-4030 which means that they are of a similar generation. Both of these cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before going into a in depth comparison, here is a concise synopsis of how the M550 scores vs the FE-4030 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Kodak M550 over the Olympus FE-4030

 M550 FE-4030 

Reasons to pick Olympus FE-4030 over the Kodak M550

 FE-4030 M550 

Common features in the Kodak M550 and Olympus FE-4030

 M550 FE-4030 
LaunchedJanuary 2010January 2010Same generation
Manually focus Lack of manual focus
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen dimensions2.7"2.7"Equal screen measurements
Screen resolution230k230kEqual screen resolution
Selfie screen Neither features selfie screen
Touch screen Absent Touch screen

Kodak M550 vs Olympus FE-4030 Physical Comparison

If you're going to carry around your camera frequently, you will need to consider its weight and dimensions. The Kodak M550 enjoys outer measurements of 98mm x 58mm x 23mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.9") accompanied by a weight of 125 grams (0.28 lbs) and the Olympus FE-4030 has dimensions of 93mm x 56mm x 22mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9") with a weight of 146 grams (0.32 lbs).

Take a look at the Kodak M550 versus Olympus FE-4030 in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you are using at that time. Underneath is a front view dimensions comparison of the M550 and the FE-4030.

Kodak M550 vs Olympus FE-4030 size comparison

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability grade of the M550 and FE-4030 is 95 and 95 respectively.

Kodak M550 vs Olympus FE-4030 top view buttons comparison

Kodak M550 vs Olympus FE-4030 Sensor Comparison

In many cases, it's difficult to imagine the difference in sensor sizes purely by going through specifications. The pic underneath should offer you a more clear sense of the sensor sizing in the M550 and FE-4030.

Plainly, both cameras provide the same sensor dimensions albeit different megapixels. You should count on the Olympus FE-4030 to provide greater detail utilizing its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution will allow you to crop shots more aggressively.

Kodak M550 vs Olympus FE-4030 sensor size comparison

Kodak M550 vs Olympus FE-4030 Screen and ViewFinder

Kodak M550 vs Olympus FE-4030 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Kodak M550 Portrait photography advice
Olympus FE-4030 Portrait photography advice
20
lack of manual focus
lack of manual mode
no external flash support
megapixel count low (12MP)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
28
resolution is good (14 megapixels)
lack of manual focus
no manual mode
external flash not possible
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Kodak M550
Street photography with Olympus FE-4030
53
lighter than others (125g)
screen does not articulate
lack of image stabilization
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
low max ISO (1,000)
48
fixed screen
does not have image stabilization
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Kodak M550
Sports photography with Olympus FE-4030
17
max shutter speed is low (1/1,400 seconds)
no shutter priority
lack of image stabilization
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect autofocus
34
resolution is good (14MP)
offers tracking autofocus
no shutter priority mode
does not have image stabilization
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Kodak M550 as a Travel photography camera
Olympus FE-4030 as a Travel photography camera
67
lighter than others (125g)
built-in flash
reasonably wide (28mm)
fast maximum aperture (f)
no Timelapse mode
megapixel count low (12MP)
doesn't offer selfie friendly screen
65
resolution is good (14MP)
has built in flash
relatively wide (26mm)
does not have Timelapse function
doesn't contain selfie friendly display
sluggish max aperture (f2.6)
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Landscape Comparison

Kodak M550 Landscape photography details
Olympus FE-4030 Landscape photography details
31
reasonably wide (28mm)
fast maximum aperture (f)
lack of manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
screen is small (2.7")
lack of manual mode
lack of image stabilization
megapixel count low (12MP)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
low max ISO (1,000)
lack of RAW files
no Timelapse mode
32
relatively wide (26mm)
resolution is good (14 megapixels)
lack of manual focus
cannot swap lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f2.6)
screen is small (2.7 inch)
no manual mode
does not have image stabilization
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
does not have Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Kodak M550 Vlogging advice
Olympus FE-4030 Vlogging advice
30
reasonably wide (28mm)
fast maximum aperture (f)
lighter than others (125g)
doesn't offer selfie friendly screen
lack of image stabilization
video res low (640 x 480 pixels)
no microphone socket
25
relatively wide (26mm)
sluggish max aperture (f2.6)
doesn't contain selfie friendly display
does not have image stabilization
low quality video (640 x 480 pxls)
does not have external microphone jack
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Kodak M550 vs Olympus FE-4030 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Kodak M550 and Olympus FE-4030
 Kodak EasyShare M550Olympus FE-4030
General Information
Make Kodak Olympus
Model Kodak EasyShare M550 Olympus FE-4030
Type Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Revealed 2010-01-05 2010-01-07
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Chip - TruePic III
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.08 x 4.56mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixels 14 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Highest resolution 4000 x 3000 4288 x 3216
Highest native ISO 1000 1600
Minimum native ISO 64 64
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch to focus
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 28-140mm (5.0x) 26-105mm (4.0x)
Maximum aperture - f/2.6-5.9
Macro focus range 10cm 4cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.9
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 2.7 inches 2.7 inches
Display resolution 230 thousand dot 230 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 30 secs 4 secs
Maximum shutter speed 1/1400 secs 1/2000 secs
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 3.50 m 5.80 m
Flash settings Auto, Fill-in, Red-Eye reduction, Off Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Video resolutions 640 x 480 (30 fps) 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Highest video resolution 640x480 640x480
Video file format - Motion JPEG
Microphone 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 proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 125 grams (0.28 lb) 146 grams (0.32 lb)
Physical dimensions 98 x 58 x 23mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.9") 93 x 56 x 22mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9")
DXO scores
DXO All around score not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth score not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range score not tested not tested
DXO Low light score not tested not tested
Other
Battery model KLIC-7006 -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, double) Yes (2 or 12 seconds)
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SD/SDHC card, Internal SD/SDHC, Internal
Storage slots One One
Retail pricing $119 $130