Kodak M550 vs Olympus FE-45
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Kodak M550 vs Olympus FE-45 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 2.7" Fixed Screen
- ISO 64 - 1000
- 640 x 480 video
- 28-140mm (F) lens
- 125g - 98 x 58 x 23mm
- Introduced January 2010
(Full Review)
- 10MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 2.5" Fixed Screen
- ISO 64 - 1600
- Digital Image Stabilization
- 640 x 480 video
- 36-108mm (F3.1-5.9) lens
- 142g - 94 x 62 x 23mm
- Launched January 2009
Photography Glossary Kodak M550 vs Olympus FE-45 Overview
The following is a detailed assessment of the Kodak M550 versus Olympus FE-45, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras by manufacturers Kodak and Olympus. The image resolution of the M550 (12MP) and the FE-45 (10MP) is pretty similar and they come with the exact same sensor size (1/2.3").
Samsung Releases Faster Versions of EVO MicroSD CardsThe M550 was brought out 13 months after the FE-45 which makes the cameras a generation away from each other. Both cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).
Before going in to a detailed comparison, below is a short summary of how the M550 grades vs the FE-45 for portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.
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Below is a preview of the gallery images for Kodak EasyShare M550 & Olympus FE-45. The entire galleries are viewable at Kodak M550 Gallery & Olympus FE-45 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Kodak M550 over the Olympus FE-45
| M550 | FE-45 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Launched | January 2010 |  | January 2009 | Newer by 13 months |
| Screen dimension | 2.7" |  | 2.5" | Bigger screen (+0.2") |
Reasons to pick Olympus FE-45 over the Kodak M550
| FE-45 | M550 |
|---|
Common features in the Kodak M550 and Olympus FE-45
| M550 | FE-45 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Focus manually |  | No manual focus | ||
| Screen type | Fixed |  | Fixed | Fixed screen |
| Screen resolution | 230k |  | 230k | Exact same screen resolution |
| Selfie screen |  | Neither has selfie screen | ||
| Touch friendly screen |  | Lacking Touch friendly screen |
Kodak M550 vs Olympus FE-45 Physical Comparison
For those who are planning to travel with your camera frequently, you have to factor its weight and size. The Kodak M550 has exterior measurements of 98mm x 58mm x 23mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.9") along with a weight of 125 grams (0.28 lbs) while the Olympus FE-45 has specifications of 94mm x 62mm x 23mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 0.9") having a weight of 142 grams (0.31 lbs).
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Always remember, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you are working with at the time. Following is the front view dimensions comparison of the M550 and the FE-45.
Factoring in size and weight, the portability rating of the M550 and FE-45 is 95 and 95 respectively.
Kodak M550 vs Olympus FE-45 Sensor Comparison
Usually, it is hard to picture the gap between sensor dimensions simply by reviewing specs. The pic underneath will help provide you a better sense of the sensor measurements in the M550 and FE-45.
All in all, the two cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements albeit different resolution. You can expect the Kodak M550 to offer more detail having its extra 2MP. Higher resolution will make it easier to crop shots much more aggressively. The fresher M550 provides an edge with regard to sensor tech.
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Kodak M550 vs Olympus FE-45 Specifications
| Kodak EasyShare M550 | Olympus FE-45 | |
|---|---|---|
| General Information | ||
| Make | Kodak | Olympus |
| Model | Kodak EasyShare M550 | Olympus FE-45 |
| Class | Small Sensor Compact | Small Sensor Compact |
| Introduced | 2010-01-05 | 2009-01-07 |
| Physical type | Compact | Compact |
| Sensor Information | ||
| 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 surface area | 28.1mm² | 27.7mm² |
| Sensor resolution | 12 megapixel | 10 megapixel |
| Anti aliasing filter | ||
| Aspect ratio | 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 16:9, 4:3 and 3:2 |
| Peak resolution | 4000 x 3000 | 3648 x 2736 |
| Highest native ISO | 1000 | 1600 |
| Minimum native ISO | 64 | 64 |
| RAW photos | ||
| Autofocusing | ||
| Focus manually | ||
| Touch focus | ||
| AF continuous | ||
| Single AF | ||
| Tracking AF | ||
| AF selectice | ||
| AF center weighted | ||
| Multi area AF | ||
| Live view AF | ||
| Face detection AF | ||
| Contract detection AF | ||
| Phase detection AF | ||
| Lens | ||
| Lens mount | fixed lens | fixed lens |
| Lens focal range | 28-140mm (5.0x) | 36-108mm (3.0x) |
| Highest aperture | - | f/3.1-5.9 |
| Macro focus range | 10cm | 5cm |
| Crop factor | 5.8 | 5.9 |
| Screen | ||
| Screen type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
| Screen diagonal | 2.7 inches | 2.5 inches |
| Screen resolution | 230k dots | 230k dots |
| Selfie friendly | ||
| Liveview | ||
| Touch display | ||
| Viewfinder Information | ||
| Viewfinder | None | None |
| Features | ||
| Min shutter speed | 30 secs | 4 secs |
| Max shutter speed | 1/1400 secs | 1/2000 secs |
| Shutter priority | ||
| Aperture priority | ||
| Manually set exposure | ||
| Set WB | ||
| Image stabilization | ||
| Inbuilt flash | ||
| Flash range | 3.50 m | - |
| Flash options | Auto, Fill-in, Red-Eye reduction, Off | Auto, Fill-in, Red-Eye reduction, Off, On |
| External flash | ||
| AE bracketing | ||
| WB bracketing | ||
| Exposure | ||
| Multisegment metering | ||
| Average metering | ||
| Spot metering | ||
| Partial metering | ||
| AF area metering | ||
| Center weighted metering | ||
| Video features | ||
| 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 format | - | Motion JPEG |
| Microphone port | ||
| Headphone port | ||
| 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 sealing | ||
| Water proof | ||
| Dust proof | ||
| Shock proof | ||
| Crush proof | ||
| Freeze proof | ||
| Weight | 125 gr (0.28 lbs) | 142 gr (0.31 lbs) |
| Dimensions | 98 x 58 x 23mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.9") | 94 x 62 x 23mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 0.9") |
| DXO scores | ||
| DXO Overall 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 (12 seconds) |
| Time lapse feature | ||
| Type of storage | SD/SDHC card, Internal | xD-Picture Card, microSD, internal |
| Card slots | One | One |
| Launch pricing | $119 | $130 |