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Kodak M550 vs Olympus 7030

Portability
95
Imaging
35
Features
20
Overall
29
Kodak EasyShare M550 front
 
Olympus Stylus 7030 front
Portability
95
Imaging
37
Features
27
Overall
33

Kodak M550 vs Olympus 7030 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 7030
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 64 - 1600
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 28-196mm (F3.0-5.9) lens
  • 140g - 93 x 56 x 26mm
  • Launched January 2010
  • Alternate Name is mju 7030
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Kodak M550 vs Olympus 7030 Overview

Its time to look a bit more in depth at the Kodak M550 versus Olympus 7030, both Small Sensor Compact cameras by brands Kodak and Olympus. The sensor resolution of the M550 (12MP) and the 7030 (14MP) is pretty close and they enjoy the same exact sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The M550 was brought out within a month of the 7030 which means that they are of a similar age. Each of these cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before delving straight into a thorough comparison, below is a brief introduction of how the M550 scores versus the 7030 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Kodak M550 over the Olympus 7030

 M550 7030 

Reasons to pick Olympus 7030 over the Kodak M550

 7030 M550 

Common features in the Kodak M550 and Olympus 7030

 M550 7030 
LaunchedJanuary 2010January 2010Same age
Focus manually No manual focus
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen sizing2.7"2.7"Equivalent screen measurement
Screen resolution230k230kSame screen resolution
Selfie screen Missing selfie screen
Touch screen Missing Touch screen

Kodak M550 vs Olympus 7030 Physical Comparison

In case you're going to carry around your camera frequently, you are going to need to think about its weight and measurements. The Kodak M550 provides outer 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) whilst the Olympus 7030 has proportions of 93mm x 56mm x 26mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 1.0") along with a weight of 140 grams (0.31 lbs).

Analyze the Kodak M550 versus Olympus 7030 in our completely new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you use during that time. Below is the front view scale comparison of the M550 and the 7030.

Kodak M550 vs Olympus 7030 size comparison

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability grade of the M550 and 7030 is 95 and 95 respectively.

Kodak M550 vs Olympus 7030 top view buttons comparison

Kodak M550 vs Olympus 7030 Sensor Comparison

Usually, it can be difficult to picture the contrast in sensor sizes just by researching specifications. The pic underneath will provide you a better sense of the sensor sizing in the M550 and 7030.

To sum up, each of these cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing albeit different megapixels. You can expect the Olympus 7030 to render greater detail having its extra 2MP. Higher resolution will also enable you to crop photographs far more aggressively.

Kodak M550 vs Olympus 7030 sensor size comparison

Kodak M550 vs Olympus 7030 Screen and ViewFinder

Kodak M550 vs Olympus 7030 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Kodak M550 as a Portrait photography camera
Olympus 7030 as a Portrait photography camera
21
manual focus not available
no manual control
external flash not possible
MP count low (12MP)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
28
good megapixels (14MP)
lack of manual focus
manual exposure not possible
cannot use external flash
sensor is small (1/2.3")
no RAW support
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Street Comparison

Kodak M550 Street photography info
Olympus 7030 Street photography info
54
lighter than others (125g)
screen does not articulate
no image stabilization
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
maximum ISO low (1,000)
57
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
no moving screen
sensor is small (1/2.3")
no RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Kodak M550
Sports photography with Olympus 7030
17
low maximum shutter speed (1/1,400s)
no shutter priority mode
no image stabilization
MP count low (12 megapixels)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect AF
39
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good megapixels (14MP)
includes tracking focus
continuous shooting slow (1.0 fps)
no shutter priority
sensor is small (1/2.3")
no phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Kodak M550 Travel photography advice
Olympus 7030 Travel photography advice
67
lighter than others (125 grams)
built-in flash
relatively wide (28mm)
good maximum aperture (f)
lack of Timelapse recording
MP count low (12 megapixels)
doesn't contain selfie friendly display
65
good megapixels (14 megapixels)
built-in flash
decently wide (28mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse function
display is not selfie friendly
sluggish max aperture (f3.0)
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Landscape Comparison

Kodak M550 Landscape photography details
Olympus 7030 Landscape photography details
31
relatively wide (28mm)
good maximum aperture (f)
manual focus not available
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
small screen (2.7 inch)
no manual control
no image stabilization
MP count low (12 megapixels)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
maximum ISO low (1,000)
does not have RAW files
lack of Timelapse recording
37
decently wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good megapixels (14 megapixels)
lack of manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.0)
tiny screen (2.7 inch)
manual exposure not possible
sensor is small (1/2.3")
no RAW support
doesn't have Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Kodak M550
Vlogging with Olympus 7030
31
relatively wide (28mm)
good maximum aperture (f)
lighter than others (125 grams)
doesn't contain selfie friendly display
no image stabilization
video resolution low (640 x 480 pxls)
lack of microphone jack
29
decently wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
sluggish max aperture (f3.0)
display is not selfie friendly
low video resolution (640 x 480 resolution)
doesn't have mic socket
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Kodak M550 vs Olympus 7030 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Kodak M550 and Olympus 7030
 Kodak EasyShare M550Olympus Stylus 7030
General Information
Brand Name Kodak Olympus
Model type Kodak EasyShare M550 Olympus Stylus 7030
Otherwise known as - mju 7030
Class Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Announced 2010-01-05 2010-01-07
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Chip - TruePic III
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.08 x 4.56mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixel 14 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 16:9 and 4:3
Full resolution 4000 x 3000 4288 x 3216
Max native ISO 1000 1600
Min native ISO 64 64
RAW format
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 28-140mm (5.0x) 28-196mm (7.0x)
Largest aperture - f/3.0-5.9
Macro focusing distance 10cm 2cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.9
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 2.7 inches 2.7 inches
Resolution of display 230k dots 230k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 30s 4s
Maximum shutter speed 1/1400s 1/2000s
Continuous shooting rate - 1.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 3.50 m 5.70 m
Flash modes Auto, Fill-in, Red-Eye reduction, Off Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in
External flash
AEB
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Video resolutions 640 x 480 (30 fps) 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (30, 15 fps)
Max video resolution 640x480 640x480
Video file format - Motion JPEG
Mic port
Headphone port
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 125 gr (0.28 pounds) 140 gr (0.31 pounds)
Dimensions 98 x 58 x 23mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.9") 93 x 56 x 26mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 1.0")
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 ID KLIC-7006 -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, double) Yes (2 or 12 seconds)
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SD/SDHC card, Internal SC/SDHC, Internal
Card slots One One
Price at launch $119 $179