Kodak M550 vs Olympus SP-800 UZ
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Kodak M550 vs Olympus SP-800 UZ 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
- Released January 2010
(Full Review)
- 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Screen
- ISO 64 - 3200 (Bump to 1000)
- Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 28-840mm (F2.8-5.6) lens
- 455g - 110 x 90 x 91mm
- Revealed February 2010
- New Model is Olympus SP-810 UZ

Kodak M550 vs Olympus SP-800 UZ Overview
Following is a in depth analysis of the Kodak M550 vs Olympus SP-800 UZ, former is a Small Sensor Compact while the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom by companies Kodak and Olympus. The resolution of the M550 (12MP) and the SP-800 UZ (14MP) is relatively similar and both cameras boast the identical sensor sizing (1/2.3").

The M550 was released at a similar time to the SP-800 UZ so they are of a similar age. Both the cameras feature the same body design (Compact).
Before getting straight to a more detailed comparison, here is a quick overview of how the M550 grades vs the SP-800 UZ when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Kodak M550 vs Olympus SP-800 UZ Gallery
Following is a preview of the gallery photos for Kodak EasyShare M550 & Olympus SP-800 UZ. The complete galleries are viewable at Kodak M550 Gallery & Olympus SP-800 UZ Gallery.
Reasons to pick Kodak M550 over the Olympus SP-800 UZ
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Reasons to pick Olympus SP-800 UZ over the Kodak M550
SP-800 UZ | M550 | |||
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Screen size | 3" | ![]() | 2.7" | Bigger screen (+0.3") |
Common features in the Kodak M550 and Olympus SP-800 UZ
M550 | SP-800 UZ | |||
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Revealed | January 2010 | ![]() | February 2010 | Similar age |
Focus manually | ![]() | Lack of manual focus | ||
Screen type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed screen |
Screen resolution | 230k | ![]() | 230k | The same screen resolution |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Absent selfie screen | ||
Touch screen | ![]() | Neither includes Touch screen |
Kodak M550 vs Olympus SP-800 UZ Physical Comparison
For anyone who is looking to carry around your camera, you're going to have to take into account its weight and measurements. The Kodak M550 features exterior measurements of 98mm x 58mm x 23mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.9") having a weight of 125 grams (0.28 lbs) whilst the Olympus SP-800 UZ has proportions of 110mm x 90mm x 91mm (4.3" x 3.5" x 3.6") with a weight of 455 grams (1.00 lbs).
Analyze the Kodak M550 vs Olympus SP-800 UZ in our brand new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you choose at that moment. Underneath is a front view size comparison of the M550 versus the SP-800 UZ.

Taking into account size and weight, the portability score of the M550 and SP-800 UZ is 95 and 69 respectively.

Kodak M550 vs Olympus SP-800 UZ Sensor Comparison
In many cases, its difficult to see the gap between sensor sizes simply by going over specifications. The picture underneath will help provide you a clearer sense of the sensor measurements in the M550 and SP-800 UZ.
To sum up, the two cameras feature the identical sensor size albeit not the same MP. You can count on the Olympus SP-800 UZ to deliver more detail as a result of its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution will enable you to crop photographs way more aggressively.

Kodak M550 vs Olympus SP-800 UZ Screen and ViewFinder


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Kodak M550 vs Olympus SP-800 UZ Specifications
Kodak EasyShare M550 | Olympus SP-800 UZ | |
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General Information | ||
Brand Name | Kodak | Olympus |
Model type | Kodak EasyShare M550 | Olympus SP-800 UZ |
Type | Small Sensor Compact | Small Sensor Superzoom |
Released | 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 | 6.17 x 4.55mm |
Sensor area | 28.1mm² | 28.1mm² |
Sensor resolution | 12 megapixel | 14 megapixel |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | - |
Max resolution | 4000 x 3000 | 4288 x 3216 |
Max native ISO | 1000 | 3200 |
Max enhanced ISO | - | 1000 |
Min native ISO | 64 | 64 |
RAW data | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focusing | ||
AF touch | ||
AF continuous | ||
Single AF | ||
Tracking AF | ||
Selective AF | ||
AF center weighted | ||
Multi area AF | ||
AF live view | ||
Face detection AF | ||
Contract detection AF | ||
Phase detection AF | ||
Total focus points | - | 143 |
Lens | ||
Lens support | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens zoom range | 28-140mm (5.0x) | 28-840mm (30.0x) |
Maximal aperture | - | f/2.8-5.6 |
Macro focusing distance | 10cm | 1cm |
Crop factor | 5.8 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Type of screen | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Screen diagonal | 2.7 inch | 3 inch |
Resolution of screen | 230k dots | 230k dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch function | ||
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | None | None |
Features | ||
Min shutter speed | 30s | 12s |
Max shutter speed | 1/1400s | 1/2000s |
Continuous shutter rate | - | 10.0 frames per second |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Expose Manually | ||
Custom WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Built-in flash | ||
Flash distance | 3.50 m | 3.10 m |
Flash settings | Auto, Fill-in, Red-Eye reduction, Off | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye |
Hot shoe | ||
AE bracketing | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment metering | ||
Average metering | ||
Spot metering | ||
Partial metering | ||
AF area metering | ||
Center weighted metering | ||
Video features | ||
Supported video resolutions | 640 x 480 (30 fps) | 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) |
Max video resolution | 640x480 | 1280x720 |
Video data format | - | H.264 |
Microphone support | ||
Headphone support | ||
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 proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 125g (0.28 lbs) | 455g (1.00 lbs) |
Physical 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 Overall 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 ID | KLIC-7006 | Li-50B |
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 | One | One |
Pricing at release | $119 | $270 |