Kodak M550 vs Olympus SZ-31MR iHS

Lets look more closely at the Kodak M550 versus Olympus SZ-31MR iHS, one being a Small Sensor Compact and the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom by rivals Kodak and Olympus. There is a crucial difference between the sensor resolutions of the M550 (12MP) and SZ-31MR iHS (16MP) but both cameras provide the identical sensor size (1/2.3").

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The M550 was launched 3 years prior to the SZ-31MR iHS and that is quite a serious gap as far as tech is concerned. Both the cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before going into a more detailed comparison, here is a quick summation of how the M550 scores versus the SZ-31MR iHS in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

This is a preview of the gallery photos for Kodak EasyShare M550 and Olympus SZ-31MR iHS. The complete galleries are available at Kodak M550 Gallery and Olympus SZ-31MR iHS Gallery.

If you are intending to lug around your camera often, you will want to factor its weight and proportions. The Kodak M550 provides exterior dimensions of 98mm x 58mm x 23mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.9") and a weight of 125 grams (0.28 lbs) whilst the Olympus SZ-31MR iHS has measurements of 106mm x 69mm x 40mm (4.2" x 2.7" x 1.6") accompanied by a weight of 226 grams (0.50 lbs).

Contrast the Kodak M550 versus Olympus SZ-31MR iHS in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you are using during that time. Following is a front view size comparison of the M550 vs the SZ-31MR iHS.

Considering size and weight, the portability score of the M550 and SZ-31MR iHS is 95 and 89 respectively.

Often, its hard to envision the contrast between sensor measurements merely by going over technical specs. The graphic below should offer you a stronger sense of the sensor dimensions in the M550 and SZ-31MR iHS.

As you have seen, each of the cameras feature the identical sensor size albeit not the same resolution. You should count on the Olympus SZ-31MR iHS to offer you more detail utilizing its extra 4 Megapixels. Higher resolution will allow you to crop shots way more aggressively. The older M550 is going to be behind with regard to sensor technology.