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Kodak M550 vs Olympus SZ-11

Portability
95
Imaging
34
Features
20
Overall
28
Kodak EasyShare M550 front
 
Olympus SZ-11 front
Portability
89
Imaging
36
Features
37
Overall
36

Kodak M550 vs Olympus SZ-11 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
  • Announced January 2010
Olympus SZ-11
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 1600
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 25-500mm (F3.0-6.9) lens
  • 226g - 106 x 69 x 40mm
  • Revealed July 2011
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Kodak M550 vs Olympus SZ-11 Overview

Here is a extensive analysis of the Kodak M550 versus Olympus SZ-11, former being a Small Sensor Compact while the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom by rivals Kodak and Olympus. The image resolution of the M550 (12MP) and the SZ-11 (14MP) is pretty well matched and they enjoy the same exact sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

Photography Glossary

The M550 was announced 18 months prior to the SZ-11 which makes the cameras a generation apart from each other. Each of these cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before delving through a step-by-step comparison, below is a quick synopsis of how the M550 scores against the SZ-11 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Kodak M550 over the Olympus SZ-11

 M550 SZ-11 

Reasons to pick Olympus SZ-11 over the Kodak M550

 SZ-11 M550 
RevealedJuly 2011January 2010Fresher by 18 months
Screen sizing3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Screen resolution460k230kClearer screen (+230k dot)

Common features in the Kodak M550 and Olympus SZ-11

 M550 SZ-11 
Manually focus Lack of manual focusing
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Neither includes selfie screen
Touch screen No Touch screen

Kodak M550 vs Olympus SZ-11 Physical Comparison

For anybody who is going to carry your camera frequently, you'll have to factor in its weight and size. The Kodak M550 features exterior 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) whilst the Olympus SZ-11 has specifications of 106mm x 69mm x 40mm (4.2" x 2.7" x 1.6") with a weight of 226 grams (0.50 lbs).

Check the Kodak M550 versus Olympus SZ-11 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you use at that moment. Here is the front view sizing comparison of the M550 and the SZ-11.

Kodak M550 vs Olympus SZ-11 size comparison

Looking at size and weight, the portability grade of the M550 and SZ-11 is 95 and 89 respectively.

Kodak M550 vs Olympus SZ-11 top view buttons comparison

Kodak M550 vs Olympus SZ-11 Sensor Comparison

In many cases, it is very difficult to picture the contrast between sensor sizing simply by reading through technical specs. The visual here might offer you a better sense of the sensor sizes in the M550 and SZ-11.

As you can tell, both of those cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing albeit different megapixels. You can expect the Olympus SZ-11 to give greater detail with its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution will enable you to crop pictures a little more aggressively. The older M550 is going to be behind when it comes to sensor technology.

Kodak M550 vs Olympus SZ-11 sensor size comparison

Kodak M550 vs Olympus SZ-11 Screen and ViewFinder

Kodak M550 vs Olympus SZ-11 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Kodak M550 Portrait photography features
Olympus SZ-11 Portrait photography features
20
manual focus not available
no manual exposure
cannot use external flash
MP count low (12 megapixels)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
33
resolution is good (14 megapixels)
includes face detection focus
lack of manual focus
lack of manual exposure
cannot use external flash
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
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Street Comparison

Kodak M550 as a Street photography camera
Olympus SZ-11 as a Street photography camera
53
lighter than competition (125g)
screen does not articulate
no image stabilization
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
maximum ISO low (1,000)
60
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lighter than competitors (226g)
no articulating screen
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Kodak M550
Sports photography with Olympus SZ-11
17
low max shutter speed (1/1,400s)
lack of shutter priority mode
no image stabilization
MP count low (12 megapixels)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect AF
43
long zoom range (25-500mm 20.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
resolution is good (14 megapixels)
includes tracking autofocus
no shutter priority
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
low battery (200 shots)
doesn't have phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Kodak M550 Travel photography information
Olympus SZ-11 Travel photography information
67
lighter than competition (125 grams)
flash built-in
relatively wide (28mm)
good maximum aperture (f)
missing Timelapse mode
MP count low (12MP)
display is not selfie friendly
65
lighter than competitors (226 grams)
resolution is good (14MP)
flash built-in
relatively wide (25mm)
very long zoom (500mm)
does not have Time Lapse function
low battery (200 shots)
doesn't offer selfie friendly display
slow max aperture (f3.0)
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Landscape Comparison

Kodak M550 as a Landscape photography camera
Olympus SZ-11 as a Landscape photography camera
31
relatively wide (28mm)
good maximum aperture (f)
manual focus not available
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
screen is small (2.7 inch)
no manual exposure
no image stabilization
MP count low (12MP)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
maximum ISO low (1,000)
lacks RAW format
missing Timelapse mode
39
relatively wide (25mm)
screen size is good (3")
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
resolution is good (14 megapixels)
lack of manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.0)
lack of manual exposure
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
low battery (200 per charge)
does not have Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Kodak M550 Vlogging information
Olympus SZ-11 Vlogging information
30
relatively wide (28mm)
good maximum aperture (f)
lighter than competition (125 grams)
display is not selfie friendly
no image stabilization
low res video (640 x 480 resolution)
missing external microphone jack
31
relatively wide (25mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
includes face detection focus
lighter than competitors (226g)
slow max aperture (f3.0)
doesn't offer selfie friendly display
video quality not great (1280 x 720 pixels)
does not have external mic support
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Kodak M550 vs Olympus SZ-11 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Kodak M550 and Olympus SZ-11
 Kodak EasyShare M550Olympus SZ-11
General Information
Company Kodak Olympus
Model Kodak EasyShare M550 Olympus SZ-11
Class Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Superzoom
Announced 2010-01-05 2011-07-27
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 area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixels 14 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Maximum resolution 4000 x 3000 4288 x 3216
Maximum native ISO 1000 1600
Lowest native ISO 64 80
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Manual focus
AF touch
AF continuous
AF single
AF tracking
Selective AF
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detect focusing
Contract detect focusing
Phase detect focusing
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 28-140mm (5.0x) 25-500mm (20.0x)
Largest aperture - f/3.0-6.9
Macro focus distance 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 460k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
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 - 7.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Change WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 3.50 m 9.30 m (@ ISO 1600)
Flash modes Auto, Fill-in, Red-Eye reduction, Off Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in
Hot shoe
Auto exposure 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, 15fps), 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (30, 15fps)
Maximum video resolution 640x480 1280x720
Video format - Motion JPEG
Mic 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
Environmental sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 125g (0.28 lbs) 226g (0.50 lbs)
Dimensions 98 x 58 x 23mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.9") 106 x 69 x 40mm (4.2" x 2.7" x 1.6")
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 life - 200 pictures
Type of battery - Battery Pack
Battery model KLIC-7006 LI-50B
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, double) Yes (2 or 12 sec)
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SD/SDHC card, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC
Card slots 1 1
Retail cost $119 $253