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Kodak M550 vs Olympus SP-610UZ

Portability
95
Imaging
35
Features
20
Overall
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Kodak EasyShare M550 front
 
Olympus SP-610UZ front
Portability
79
Imaging
37
Features
31
Overall
34

Kodak M550 vs Olympus SP-610UZ 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
  • Released January 2010
Olympus SP-610UZ
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-616mm (F3.3-5.7) lens
  • 405g - 107 x 73 x 73mm
  • Revealed January 2011
  • Replaced the Olympus SP-600 UZ
  • Newer Model is Olympus SP-620 UZ
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Kodak M550 vs Olympus SP-610UZ Overview

Its time to take a closer look at the Kodak M550 versus Olympus SP-610UZ, former being a Small Sensor Compact while the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom by brands Kodak and Olympus. The resolution of the M550 (12MP) and the SP-610UZ (14MP) is relatively similar and both cameras provide the identical sensor sizing (1/2.3").

Photography Glossary

The M550 was revealed 12 months before the SP-610UZ so they are both of a similar age. Both of these cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before diving straight to a detailed comparison, here is a brief summary of how the M550 grades against the SP-610UZ in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Kodak M550 over the Olympus SP-610UZ

 M550 SP-610UZ 

Reasons to pick Olympus SP-610UZ over the Kodak M550

 SP-610UZ M550 
RevealedJanuary 2011January 2010Fresher by 12 months
Screen size3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")

Common features in the Kodak M550 and Olympus SP-610UZ

 M550 SP-610UZ 
Manually focus No manual focusing
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen resolution230k230kExact same screen resolution
Selfie screen Absent selfie screen
Touch screen Neither comes with Touch screen

Kodak M550 vs Olympus SP-610UZ Physical Comparison

For those who are aiming to carry your camera frequently, you'll have to factor in its weight and proportions. The Kodak M550 comes with outside 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 SP-610UZ has measurements of 107mm x 73mm x 73mm (4.2" x 2.9" x 2.9") along with a weight of 405 grams (0.89 lbs).

Check the Kodak M550 versus Olympus SP-610UZ in our newest Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you are utilizing at that time. The following is a front view scale comparison of the M550 and the SP-610UZ.

Kodak M550 vs Olympus SP-610UZ size comparison

Using size and weight, the portability rating of the M550 and SP-610UZ is 95 and 79 respectively.

Kodak M550 vs Olympus SP-610UZ top view buttons comparison

Kodak M550 vs Olympus SP-610UZ Sensor Comparison

Oftentimes, its hard to visualise the contrast between sensor sizing simply by reviewing specifications. The graphic underneath will provide you a greater sense of the sensor measurements in the M550 and SP-610UZ.

Plainly, both of these cameras feature the identical sensor size albeit not the same resolution. You can count on the Olympus SP-610UZ to deliver more detail because of its extra 2MP. Higher resolution can also help you crop pictures way more aggressively. The older M550 is going to be behind when it comes to sensor tech.

Kodak M550 vs Olympus SP-610UZ sensor size comparison

Kodak M550 vs Olympus SP-610UZ Screen and ViewFinder

Kodak M550 vs Olympus SP-610UZ Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Kodak M550 Portrait photography features
Olympus SP-610UZ Portrait photography features
21
lack of manual focus
manual exposure not available
external flash not possible
MP count low (12 megapixels)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
28
resolution is good (14 megapixels)
lack of manual focus
manual mode not available
cannot use external flash
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
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Street Comparison

Kodak M550 Street photography factors
Olympus SP-610UZ Street photography factors
54
lighter than competition in class (125g)
screen does not articulate
lack of image stabilization
small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
low max ISO (1,000)
50
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
no moving screen
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Kodak M550
Sports photography with Olympus SP-610UZ
17
low maximum shutter speed (1/1,400s)
no shutter priority mode
lack of image stabilization
MP count low (12MP)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect auto focus
39
great zoom range (28-616mm 22.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
resolution is good (14 megapixels)
low frames per second (1.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
has no phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Kodak M550
Travel photography with Olympus SP-610UZ
67
lighter than competition in class (125 grams)
has built in flash
relatively wide (28mm)
very good maximum aperture (f)
lack of Timelapse mode
MP count low (12 megapixels)
does not feature selfie friendly display
61
resolution is good (14MP)
built-in flash
fairly wide (28mm)
great reach (616mm)
lack of Time Lapse mode
doesn't offer selfie friendly display
slow max aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Kodak M550
Landscape photography with Olympus SP-610UZ
31
relatively wide (28mm)
very good maximum aperture (f)
lack of manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
small screen (2.7")
manual exposure not available
lack of image stabilization
MP count low (12 megapixels)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
low max ISO (1,000)
doesn't have RAW format
lack of Timelapse mode
40
fairly wide (28mm)
pretty good screen size (3 inches)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
resolution is good (14 megapixels)
lack of manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.3)
manual mode not available
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
lack of Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Kodak M550 as a Vlogging camera
Olympus SP-610UZ as a Vlogging camera
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relatively wide (28mm)
very good maximum aperture (f)
lighter than competition in class (125g)
does not feature selfie friendly display
lack of image stabilization
low quality video (640 x 480 pixels)
lack of external microphone port
26
fairly wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
slow max aperture (f3.3)
doesn't offer selfie friendly display
video resolution low (1280 x 720 resolution)
lack of external mic socket
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Kodak M550 vs Olympus SP-610UZ Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Kodak M550 and Olympus SP-610UZ
 Kodak EasyShare M550Olympus SP-610UZ
General Information
Brand Name Kodak Olympus
Model type Kodak EasyShare M550 Olympus SP-610UZ
Type Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Superzoom
Released 2010-01-05 2011-01-06
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Powered by - TruePic III
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixel 14 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Full resolution 4000 x 3000 4288 x 3216
Max native ISO 1000 3200
Minimum native ISO 64 100
RAW format
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
AF continuous
AF single
AF tracking
AF selectice
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detect focusing
Contract detect focusing
Phase detect focusing
Total focus points - 11
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 28-140mm (5.0x) 28-616mm (22.0x)
Maximal aperture - f/3.3-5.7
Macro focusing range 10cm 1cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display diagonal 2.7 inches 3 inches
Resolution of display 230k dots 230k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Display technology - TFT Color LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 30s 4s
Maximum shutter speed 1/1400s 1/2000s
Continuous shooting rate - 1.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 3.50 m 6.30 m
Flash options Auto, Fill-in, Red-Eye reduction, Off Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in
External flash
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Video resolutions 640 x 480 (30 fps) 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 180 (30fps)
Max video resolution 640x480 1280x720
Video file format - Motion JPEG
Mic port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless None Eye-Fi Connected
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 125 gr (0.28 lb) 405 gr (0.89 lb)
Physical dimensions 98 x 58 x 23mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.9") 107 x 73 x 73mm (4.2" x 2.9" x 2.9")
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 life - 340 photos
Style of battery - AA
Battery ID KLIC-7006 4 x AA
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, double) Yes (2 or 12 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SD/SDHC card, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC
Card slots Single Single
Retail cost $119 $299