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Kodak M550 vs Olympus SP-600 UZ

Portability
95
Imaging
34
Features
20
Overall
28
Kodak EasyShare M550 front
 
Olympus SP-600 UZ front
Portability
69
Imaging
34
Features
27
Overall
31

Kodak M550 vs Olympus SP-600 UZ Key Specs

Kodak M550
(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
Olympus SP-600 UZ
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 1600
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-420mm (F3.5-5.4) lens
  • 455g - 110 x 90 x 91mm
  • Launched February 2010
  • Superseded the Olympus SP-590 UZ
  • Replacement is Olympus SP-610UZ
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Kodak M550 vs Olympus SP-600 UZ Overview

Below, we are comparing the Kodak M550 vs Olympus SP-600 UZ, former being a Small Sensor Compact while the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom by competitors Kodak and Olympus. The resolution of the M550 (12MP) and the SP-600 UZ (12MP) is very well matched and they use the exact same sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The M550 was manufactured around the same time to the SP-600 UZ so they are both of a similar age. Each of these cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before going straight into a step-by-step comparison, below is a simple introduction of how the M550 scores vs the SP-600 UZ with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Kodak M550 over the Olympus SP-600 UZ

 M550 SP-600 UZ 

Reasons to pick Olympus SP-600 UZ over the Kodak M550

 SP-600 UZ M550 
Manual focus Dial accurate focusing

Common features in the Kodak M550 and Olympus SP-600 UZ

 M550 SP-600 UZ 
LaunchedJanuary 2010February 2010Similar age
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display dimension2.7"2.7"Identical display dimensions
Display resolution230k230kSame display resolution
Selfie screen Neither contains selfie screen
Touch friendly display Absent Touch friendly display

Kodak M550 vs Olympus SP-600 UZ Physical Comparison

If you're going to lug around your camera often, you'll have to take into account its weight and volume. The Kodak M550 has got external dimensions 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 SP-600 UZ has sizing of 110mm x 90mm x 91mm (4.3" x 3.5" x 3.6") accompanied by a weight of 455 grams (1.00 lbs).

Analyze the Kodak M550 vs Olympus SP-600 UZ in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you are using at that moment. Underneath is the front view physical size comparison of the M550 vs the SP-600 UZ.

Kodak M550 vs Olympus SP-600 UZ size comparison

Looking at size and weight, the portability grade of the M550 and SP-600 UZ is 95 and 69 respectively.

Kodak M550 vs Olympus SP-600 UZ top view buttons comparison

Kodak M550 vs Olympus SP-600 UZ Sensor Comparison

Often, it's difficult to envision the gap between sensor measurements only by reading through specs. The photograph underneath may provide you a much better sense of the sensor dimensions in the M550 and SP-600 UZ.

As you can plainly see, each of these cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements and the exact same megapixels so you can expect similar quality of photos however you should really factor the launch date of the products into consideration.

Kodak M550 vs Olympus SP-600 UZ sensor size comparison

Kodak M550 vs Olympus SP-600 UZ Screen and ViewFinder

Kodak M550 vs Olympus SP-600 UZ Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Kodak M550 as a Portrait photography camera
Olympus SP-600 UZ as a Portrait photography camera
20
manual focus not available
manual exposure not available
cannot use external flash
low megapixels (12MP)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
27
focusing manually
lack of manual exposure
external flash not possible
MP count low (12 megapixels)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Kodak M550
Street photography with Olympus SP-600 UZ
53
lighter than competition in class (125 grams)
no moving screen
lack of image stabilization
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
maximum ISO low (1,000)
36
fixed screen
does not have image stabilization
very small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Kodak M550 Sports photography information
Olympus SP-600 UZ Sports photography information
17
low maximum shutter speed (1/1,400 seconds)
lack of shutter priority mode
lack of image stabilization
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect auto focus
31
excellent zoom range (28-420mm 15.0 x zoom)
offers tracking focus
lack of shutter priority mode
does not have image stabilization
MP count low (12MP)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Kodak M550 Travel photography features
Olympus SP-600 UZ Travel photography features
67
lighter than competition in class (125 grams)
has built in flash
really wide (28mm)
good max aperture (f)
no Timelapse function
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
screen is not selfie friendly
51
has built in flash
really wide (28mm)
very long zoom (420mm)
no Timelapse function
MP count low (12MP)
doesn't offer selfie friendly screen
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Kodak M550 Landscape photography features
Olympus SP-600 UZ Landscape photography features
31
really wide (28mm)
good max aperture (f)
manual focus not available
can't swap lenses (fixed lens mount)
screen is small (2.7")
manual exposure not available
lack of image stabilization
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
maximum ISO low (1,000)
lacks RAW files
no Timelapse function
29
focusing manually
really wide (28mm)
cannot switch lenses (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
tiny screen (2.7 inches)
lack of manual exposure
does not have image stabilization
MP count low (12 megapixels)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
no Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Kodak M550 Vlogging advice
Olympus SP-600 UZ Vlogging advice
30
really wide (28mm)
good max aperture (f)
lighter than competition in class (125g)
screen is not selfie friendly
lack of image stabilization
video resolution low (640 x 480 pixels)
no microphone jack
20
really wide (28mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
doesn't offer selfie friendly screen
does not have image stabilization
video resolution low (1280 x 720 pxls)
no microphone socket
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Kodak M550 vs Olympus SP-600 UZ Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Kodak M550 and Olympus SP-600 UZ
 Kodak EasyShare M550Olympus SP-600 UZ
General Information
Make Kodak Olympus
Model Kodak EasyShare M550 Olympus SP-600 UZ
Class Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Superzoom
Launched 2010-01-05 2010-02-02
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor 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 surface area 28.1mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixel 12 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 -
Highest resolution 4000 x 3000 3968 x 2976
Highest native ISO 1000 1600
Min native ISO 64 100
RAW support
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Number of focus points - 143
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 28-140mm (5.0x) 28-420mm (15.0x)
Maximum aperture - f/3.5-5.4
Macro focus distance 10cm 1cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.9
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 2.7" 2.7"
Screen resolution 230k dots 230k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 30 secs 1/2 secs
Highest shutter speed 1/1400 secs 1/2000 secs
Continuous shooting rate - 10.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 3.50 m 3.10 m
Flash settings Auto, Fill-in, Red-Eye reduction, Off Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye
External flash
AEB
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Supported video resolutions 640 x 480 (30 fps) 1280 x 720 (24 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (30, 15 fps)
Highest video resolution 640x480 1280x720
Video file format - H.264
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 125g (0.28 lbs) 455g (1.00 lbs)
Dimensions 98 x 58 x 23mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.9") 110 x 90 x 91mm (4.3" x 3.5" x 3.6")
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 (12 or 2 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Storage type SD/SDHC card, Internal SD/SDHC, Internal
Card slots Single Single
Launch pricing $119 $189