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Kodak M550 vs Olympus SP-800 UZ

Portability
95
Imaging
35
Features
20
Overall
29
Kodak EasyShare M550 front
 
Olympus SP-800 UZ front
Portability
69
Imaging
36
Features
35
Overall
35

Kodak M550 vs Olympus SP-800 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
  • Released January 2010
Olympus SP-800 UZ
(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
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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").

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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.

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Reasons to pick Kodak M550 over the Olympus SP-800 UZ

 M550 SP-800 UZ 

Reasons to pick Olympus SP-800 UZ over the Kodak M550

 SP-800 UZ M550 
Screen size3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")

Common features in the Kodak M550 and Olympus SP-800 UZ

 M550 SP-800 UZ 
RevealedJanuary 2010February 2010Similar age
Focus manually Lack of manual focus
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen resolution230k230kThe 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).

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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.

Kodak M550 vs Olympus SP-800 UZ size comparison

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 top view buttons comparison

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 sensor size comparison

Kodak M550 vs Olympus SP-800 UZ Screen and ViewFinder

Kodak M550 vs Olympus SP-800 UZ Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Kodak M550 Portrait photography info
Olympus SP-800 UZ Portrait photography info
21
manual focus not available
lack of manual exposure
external flash not possible
low resolution sensor (12 megapixels)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
no RAW format
28
megapixel count decent (14MP)
no manual focus
no manual control
external flash not possible
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Kodak M550
Street photography with Olympus SP-800 UZ
54
lighter than competition in class (125 grams)
screen does not articulate
lack of image stabilization
sensor is small (1/2.3")
no RAW format
maximum ISO low (1,000)
46
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
fixed screen
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Kodak M550 Sports photography information
Olympus SP-800 UZ Sports photography information
17
maximum shutter speed is a little low (1/1,400 seconds)
no shutter priority mode
lack of image stabilization
low resolution sensor (12MP)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
no phase detect AF
46
amazing zoom range (28-840mm 30.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
megapixel count decent (14 megapixels)
features tracking focus
no shutter priority mode
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Kodak M550 Travel photography features
Olympus SP-800 UZ Travel photography features
67
lighter than competition in class (125g)
has built in flash
pretty wide (28mm)
fast max aperture (f)
no Time Lapse function
low resolution sensor (12 megapixels)
screen is not selfie friendly
61
megapixel count decent (14 megapixels)
has built in flash
pretty wide (28mm)
very long reach (840mm)
screen is not selfie friendly
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Kodak M550 Landscape photography advice
Olympus SP-800 UZ Landscape photography advice
31
pretty wide (28mm)
fast max aperture (f)
manual focus not available
can't switch lenses (fixed lens mount)
small screen (2.7 inches)
lack of manual exposure
lack of image stabilization
low resolution sensor (12MP)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
maximum ISO low (1,000)
no RAW format
no Time Lapse function
41
pretty wide (28mm)
screen is a decent size (3 inches)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
megapixel count decent (14 megapixels)
no manual focus
can't switch lenses (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
no manual control
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
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Vlogging Comparison

Kodak M550 Vlogging info
Olympus SP-800 UZ Vlogging info
31
pretty wide (28mm)
fast max aperture (f)
lighter than competition in class (125 grams)
screen is not selfie friendly
lack of image stabilization
low quality video (640 x 480 pxls)
no external mic socket
24
pretty wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
screen is not selfie friendly
low res video (1280 x 720 pixels)
missing microphone support
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Kodak M550 vs Olympus SP-800 UZ Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Kodak M550 and Olympus SP-800 UZ
 Kodak EasyShare M550Olympus SP-800 UZ
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