Kodak M550 vs Olympus SP-565UZ
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Kodak M550 vs Olympus SP-565UZ 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
- Launched January 2010
(Full Review)
- 10MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 2.5" Fixed Display
- ISO 64 - 6400
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 640 x 480 video
- 26-520mm (F2.8-4.5) lens
- 413g - 116 x 84 x 81mm
- Released January 2009
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Let's look much closer at the Kodak M550 vs Olympus SP-565UZ, former being a Small Sensor Compact while the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom by rivals Kodak and Olympus. The image resolution of the M550 (12MP) and the SP-565UZ (10MP) is very close and both cameras have the same sensor sizing (1/2.3").
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Before diving straight to a in depth comparison, here is a concise introduction of how the M550 grades against the SP-565UZ in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.
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Reasons to pick Kodak M550 over the Olympus SP-565UZ
| M550 | SP-565UZ | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Released | January 2010 |  | January 2009 | Fresher by 12 months |
| Display dimensions | 2.7" |  | 2.5" | Larger display (+0.2") |
Reasons to pick Olympus SP-565UZ over the Kodak M550
| SP-565UZ | M550 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Focus manually |  | Dial accurate focus |
Common features in the Kodak M550 and Olympus SP-565UZ
| M550 | SP-565UZ | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Display type | Fixed |  | Fixed | Fixed display |
| Display resolution | 230k |  | 230k | Exact same display resolution |
| Selfie screen |  | Neither includes selfie screen | ||
| Touch friendly display |  | Neither includes Touch friendly display |
Kodak M550 vs Olympus SP-565UZ Physical Comparison
For those who are intending to carry your camera frequently, you'll have to think about its weight and size. The Kodak M550 features outer dimensions of 98mm x 58mm x 23mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.9") and a weight of 125 grams (0.28 lbs) whilst the Olympus SP-565UZ has specifications of 116mm x 84mm x 81mm (4.6" x 3.3" x 3.2") accompanied by a weight of 413 grams (0.91 lbs).
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Remember, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you are employing during that time. Below is a front view sizing comparison of the M550 versus the SP-565UZ.
Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the M550 and SP-565UZ is 95 and 72 respectively.
Kodak M550 vs Olympus SP-565UZ Sensor Comparison
Normally, it can be tough to imagine the gap in sensor sizing simply by researching specs. The photograph below may offer you a stronger sense of the sensor dimensions in the M550 and SP-565UZ.
All in all, both cameras have the same sensor dimensions but different MP. You can expect to see the Kodak M550 to provide you with greater detail having an extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also make it easier to crop pics a bit more aggressively. The more recent M550 should have an edge when it comes to sensor tech.
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Kodak M550 vs Olympus SP-565UZ Specifications
| Kodak EasyShare M550 | Olympus SP-565UZ | |
|---|---|---|
| General Information | ||
| Manufacturer | Kodak | Olympus |
| Model type | Kodak EasyShare M550 | Olympus SP-565UZ |
| Type | Small Sensor Compact | Small Sensor Superzoom |
| Launched | 2010-01-05 | 2009-01-15 |
| Body design | 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 megapixels | 10 megapixels |
| Anti alias filter | ||
| Aspect ratio | 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 4:3 and 16:9 |
| Max resolution | 4000 x 3000 | 3648 x 2736 |
| Max native ISO | 1000 | 6400 |
| Min native ISO | 64 | 64 |
| RAW data | ||
| Autofocusing | ||
| Focus manually | ||
| Touch to focus | ||
| Autofocus continuous | ||
| Autofocus single | ||
| Autofocus tracking | ||
| Autofocus selectice | ||
| Center weighted autofocus | ||
| Multi area autofocus | ||
| Live view autofocus | ||
| Face detection autofocus | ||
| Contract detection autofocus | ||
| Phase detection autofocus | ||
| Total focus points | - | 143 |
| Lens | ||
| Lens mount type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
| Lens zoom range | 28-140mm (5.0x) | 26-520mm (20.0x) |
| Maximum aperture | - | f/2.8-4.5 |
| Macro focusing range | 10cm | 1cm |
| Focal length multiplier | 5.8 | 5.9 |
| Screen | ||
| Screen type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
| Screen diagonal | 2.7" | 2.5" |
| Resolution of screen | 230 thousand dot | 230 thousand dot |
| Selfie friendly | ||
| Liveview | ||
| Touch screen | ||
| Viewfinder Information | ||
| Viewfinder type | None | Electronic |
| Features | ||
| Min shutter speed | 30 seconds | 1 seconds |
| Max shutter speed | 1/1400 seconds | 1/2000 seconds |
| Continuous shutter speed | - | 1.0fps |
| Shutter priority | ||
| Aperture priority | ||
| Expose Manually | ||
| Exposure compensation | - | Yes |
| Custom white balance | ||
| Image stabilization | ||
| Built-in flash | ||
| Flash distance | 3.50 m | 6.40 m (ISO 200) |
| Flash settings | Auto, Fill-in, Red-Eye reduction, Off | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction, Slow Sync |
| External flash | ||
| Auto exposure bracketing | ||
| White balance bracketing | ||
| Exposure | ||
| Multisegment exposure | ||
| Average exposure | ||
| Spot exposure | ||
| Partial exposure | ||
| AF area exposure | ||
| Center weighted exposure | ||
| Video features | ||
| Video resolutions | 640 x 480 (30 fps) | 640 x 480 @ 30 fps/15 fps, 320 x 240 @ 30 fps/15 fps |
| Max video resolution | 640x480 | 640x480 |
| Microphone jack | ||
| Headphone jack | ||
| Connectivity | ||
| Wireless | None | None |
| Bluetooth | ||
| NFC | ||
| HDMI | ||
| USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
| GPS | None | None |
| Physical | ||
| Environmental seal | ||
| Water proofing | ||
| Dust proofing | ||
| Shock proofing | ||
| Crush proofing | ||
| Freeze proofing | ||
| Weight | 125g (0.28 lb) | 413g (0.91 lb) |
| Physical dimensions | 98 x 58 x 23mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.9") | 116 x 84 x 81mm (4.6" x 3.3" x 3.2") |
| DXO scores | ||
| DXO Overall rating | not tested | 30 |
| DXO Color Depth rating | not tested | 18.7 |
| DXO Dynamic range rating | not tested | 10.1 |
| DXO Low light rating | not tested | 68 |
| Other | ||
| Battery ID | KLIC-7006 | 4 x AA |
| Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec, double) | Yes (12 or 2 sec) |
| Time lapse shooting | ||
| Type of storage | SD/SDHC card, Internal | xD Picture Card, Internal |
| Storage slots | One | One |
| Price at release | $119 | $400 |