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Kodak M550 vs Olympus 7040

Portability
95
Imaging
35
Features
20
Overall
29
Kodak EasyShare M550 front
 
Olympus Stylus 7040 front
Portability
95
Imaging
37
Features
31
Overall
34

Kodak M550 vs Olympus 7040 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
  • Launched January 2010
Olympus 7040
(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
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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").

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The 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.

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Reasons to pick Kodak M550 over the Olympus 7040

 M550 7040 

Reasons to pick Olympus 7040 over the Kodak M550

 7040 M550 
Screen dimensions3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")

Common features in the Kodak M550 and Olympus 7040

 M550 7040 
IntroducedJanuary 2010January 2010Similar age
Focus manually No manual focusing
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen resolution230k230kIdentical 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. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

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.

Kodak M550 vs Olympus 7040 size comparison

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability grade of the M550 and 7040 is 95 and 95 respectively.

Kodak M550 vs Olympus 7040 top view buttons comparison

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.

Kodak M550 vs Olympus 7040 sensor size comparison

Kodak M550 vs Olympus 7040 Screen and ViewFinder

Kodak M550 vs Olympus 7040 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Kodak M550
Portrait photography with Olympus 7040
21
lack of manual focus
manual mode not possible
cannot use external flash
MP count low (12MP)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
28
good megapixels (14 megapixels)
manual focus not available
manual mode not available
external flash not possible
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Kodak M550
Street photography with Olympus 7040
54
lighter than others in class (125g)
no moving screen
does not have image stabilization
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
low max ISO (1,000)
57
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
fixed screen
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Kodak M550 Sports photography information
Olympus 7040 Sports photography information
17
max shutter speed is low (1/1,400s)
no shutter priority mode
does not have image stabilization
MP count low (12 megapixels)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect AF
39
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good megapixels (14 megapixels)
includes tracking focus
low fps (1.0 frames per second)
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Kodak M550 as a Travel photography camera
Olympus 7040 as a Travel photography camera
67
lighter than others in class (125 grams)
has built in flash
really wide (28mm)
good maximum aperture (f)
no Time Lapse recording
MP count low (12 megapixels)
screen is not selfie friendly
65
good megapixels (14MP)
built-in flash
relatively wide (28mm)
lack of Timelapse function
display is not selfie friendly
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.0)
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Landscape Comparison

Kodak M550 Landscape photography advice
Olympus 7040 Landscape photography advice
31
really wide (28mm)
good maximum aperture (f)
lack of manual focus
can't switch lenses (fixed lens mount)
small screen (2.7 inch)
manual mode not possible
does not have image stabilization
MP count low (12 megapixels)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
low max ISO (1,000)
lack of RAW files
no Time Lapse recording
42
relatively wide (28mm)
screen size is good (3 inches)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good megapixels (14 megapixels)
manual focus not available
can't switch lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.0)
manual mode not available
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
lack of Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Kodak M550 as a Vlogging camera
Olympus 7040 as a Vlogging camera
31
really wide (28mm)
good maximum aperture (f)
lighter than others in class (125g)
screen is not selfie friendly
does not have image stabilization
video quality not great (640 x 480 pixels)
no external mic jack
29
relatively wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.0)
display is not selfie friendly
video quality not great (1280 x 720 pixels)
lack of microphone socket
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Kodak M550 vs Olympus 7040 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Kodak M550 and Olympus 7040
 Kodak EasyShare M550Olympus Stylus 7040
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