Kodak M550 vs Olympus 7040
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Kodak M550 vs Olympus 7040 Key Specs
(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
- Launched January 2010
(Full Review)
- 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Screen
- ISO 64 - 1600
- Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 28-196mm (F3.0-5.9) lens
- 144g - 95 x 56 x 26mm
- Introduced January 2010
- Also Known as mju 7040
Kodak M550 vs Olympus 7040 Overview
Lets take a more detailed look at the Kodak M550 versus Olympus 7040, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras by manufacturers Kodak and Olympus. The resolution of the M550 (12MP) and the 7040 (14MP) is pretty similar and both cameras provide the same sensor sizing (1/2.3").
Apple Innovates by Creating Next-Level Optical Stabilization for iPhoneThe M550 was announced within a month of the 7040 and they are both of a similar age. Both of these cameras have the same body design (Compact).
Before delving right into a full comparison, here is a short view of how the M550 matches up against the 7040 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.
Kodak M550 vs Olympus 7040 Gallery
Here is a preview of the gallery images for Kodak EasyShare M550 & Olympus Stylus 7040. The whole galleries are available at Kodak M550 Gallery & Olympus 7040 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Kodak M550 over the Olympus 7040
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Reasons to pick Olympus 7040 over the Kodak M550
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Screen dimensions | 3" | 2.7" | Bigger screen (+0.3") |
Common features in the Kodak M550 and Olympus 7040
M550 | 7040 | |||
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Introduced | January 2010 | January 2010 | Similar age | |
Focus manually | No manual focusing | |||
Screen type | Fixed | Fixed | Fixed screen | |
Screen resolution | 230k | 230k | Identical screen resolution | |
Selfie screen | Missing selfie screen | |||
Touch screen | Missing Touch screen |
Kodak M550 vs Olympus 7040 Physical Comparison
When you are aiming to carry your camera often, you're going to have to factor in its weight and dimensions. The Kodak M550 enjoys exterior dimensions of 98mm x 58mm x 23mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.9") accompanied by a weight of 125 grams (0.28 lbs) and the Olympus 7040 has dimensions of 95mm x 56mm x 26mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 1.0") and a weight of 144 grams (0.32 lbs).
Check out the Kodak M550 versus Olympus 7040 in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you are employing at the time. Below is a front view measurements comparison of the M550 vs the 7040.
Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability grade of the M550 and 7040 is 95 and 95 respectively.
Kodak M550 vs Olympus 7040 Sensor Comparison
Often, it can be hard to visualise the difference between sensor sizing merely by reading specifications. The photograph underneath should offer you a clearer sense of the sensor dimensions in the M550 and 7040.
Plainly, both the cameras have the same sensor dimensions albeit not the same MP. You can expect the Olympus 7040 to offer you greater detail with its extra 2MP. Higher resolution can also enable you to crop shots a bit more aggressively.
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Kodak M550 vs Olympus 7040 Specifications
Kodak EasyShare M550 | Olympus Stylus 7040 | |
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General Information | ||
Company | Kodak | Olympus |
Model type | Kodak EasyShare M550 | Olympus Stylus 7040 |
Otherwise known as | - | mju 7040 |
Category | Small Sensor Compact | Small Sensor Compact |
Launched | 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 measurements | 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 | 4:3 and 16:9 |
Highest Possible resolution | 4000 x 3000 | 4288 x 3216 |
Maximum native ISO | 1000 | 1600 |
Minimum native ISO | 64 | 64 |
RAW data | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focusing | ||
AF touch | ||
Continuous AF | ||
Single AF | ||
AF tracking | ||
AF selectice | ||
AF center weighted | ||
AF multi area | ||
Live view AF | ||
Face detect AF | ||
Contract detect AF | ||
Phase detect AF | ||
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 range | 10cm | 2cm |
Focal length multiplier | 5.8 | 5.9 |
Screen | ||
Type of display | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Display size | 2.7 inches | 3 inches |
Resolution of display | 230 thousand dots | 230 thousand dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch capability | ||
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | None | None |
Features | ||
Min shutter speed | 30 seconds | 4 seconds |
Max shutter speed | 1/1400 seconds | 1/2000 seconds |
Continuous shutter rate | - | 1.0 frames/s |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manual mode | ||
Change WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Integrated 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 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, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (30, 15 fps) |
Maximum video resolution | 640x480 | 1280x720 |
Video data format | - | Motion JPEG |
Microphone 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 | ||
Environmental sealing | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 125g (0.28 lbs) | 144g (0.32 lbs) |
Physical dimensions | 98 x 58 x 23mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.9") | 95 x 56 x 26mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 1.0") |
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 | - |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec, double) | Yes (2 or 12 seconds) |
Time lapse feature | ||
Storage type | SD/SDHC card, Internal | SC/SDHC, Internal |
Card slots | Single | Single |
Price at release | $119 | $299 |