Kodak M550 vs Olympus 9000

Its time to look more closely at the Kodak M550 and Olympus 9000, both Small Sensor Compact cameras by manufacturers Kodak and Olympus. The sensor resolution of the M550 (12MP) and the 9000 (12MP) is very close and they enjoy the exact same sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The M550 was launched 8 months after the 9000 which means that they are of a similar age. Both of these cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before getting through a complete comparison, below is a short summation of how the M550 matches up vs the 9000 for portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Here is a sample of the gallery pics for Kodak EasyShare M550 & Olympus Stylus 9000. The complete galleries are provided at Kodak M550 Gallery & Olympus 9000 Gallery.

For those who are going to travel with your camera, you need to take into account its weight and measurements. The Kodak M550 provides outer measurements of 98mm x 58mm x 23mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.9") and a weight of 125 grams (0.28 lbs) while the Olympus 9000 has proportions of 96mm x 60mm x 31mm (3.8" x 2.4" x 1.2") with a weight of 225 grams (0.50 lbs).

Contrast the Kodak M550 and Olympus 9000 in our brand new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you are using at the time. Here is the front view dimensions comparison of the M550 and the 9000.

Factoring in size and weight, the portability rating of the M550 and 9000 is 95 and 92 respectively.

Generally, it's tough to visualise the difference in sensor dimensions only by viewing specifications. The pic here should provide you a far better sense of the sensor measurements in the M550 and 9000.

To sum up, each of these cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements and the same exact MP therefore you can expect comparable quality of images though you would want to consider the age of the cameras into account. The fresher M550 is going to have a benefit with regard to sensor innovation.