Kodak M550 vs Olympus SH-3
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Kodak M550 vs Olympus SH-3 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)
- 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Screen
- ISO 125 - 6400
- Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
- 3840 x 2160 video
- 25-600mm (F3.0-6.9) lens
- 271g - 109 x 63 x 42mm
- Released February 2016
- Succeeded the Olympus SH-2

Kodak M550 vs Olympus SH-3 Overview
Following is a thorough overview of the Kodak M550 versus Olympus SH-3, one is a Small Sensor Compact and the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom by brands Kodak and Olympus. There is a significant difference among the sensor resolutions of the M550 (12MP) and SH-3 (16MP) but both cameras have the same sensor sizes (1/2.3").

The M550 was unveiled 7 years before the SH-3 which is a fairly sizable gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Both of the cameras have the same body design (Compact).
Before going into a full comparison, here is a brief introduction of how the M550 matches up versus the SH-3 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Kodak M550 vs Olympus SH-3 Gallery
Following is a preview of the gallery images for Kodak EasyShare M550 and Olympus Stylus SH-3. The full galleries are provided at Kodak M550 Gallery and Olympus SH-3 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Kodak M550 over the Olympus SH-3
M550 | SH-3 |
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Reasons to pick Olympus SH-3 over the Kodak M550
SH-3 | M550 | |||
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Released | February 2016 | ![]() | January 2010 | More modern by 74 months |
Screen dimensions | 3" | ![]() | 2.7" | Bigger screen (+0.3") |
Screen resolution | 460k | ![]() | 230k | Sharper screen (+230k dot) |
Touch screen | ![]() | Quickly navigate |
Common features in the Kodak M550 and Olympus SH-3
M550 | SH-3 | |||
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Manual focus | ![]() | No manual focus | ||
Screen type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed screen |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Neither features selfie screen |
Kodak M550 vs Olympus SH-3 Physical Comparison
For those who are planning to carry around your camera regularly, you are going to need to take into account its weight and dimensions. The Kodak M550 enjoys outside measurements of 98mm x 58mm x 23mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.9") having a weight of 125 grams (0.28 lbs) whilst the Olympus SH-3 has dimensions of 109mm x 63mm x 42mm (4.3" x 2.5" x 1.7") along with a weight of 271 grams (0.60 lbs).
Take a look at the Kodak M550 versus Olympus SH-3 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you have attached at that time. The following is a front view sizing comparison of the M550 against the SH-3.

Using size and weight, the portability rating of the M550 and SH-3 is 95 and 88 respectively.

Kodak M550 vs Olympus SH-3 Sensor Comparison
Often, it is hard to envision the difference in sensor sizes simply by checking out specifications. The image underneath may give you a much better sense of the sensor sizing in the M550 and SH-3.
Plainly, both the cameras have the same sensor dimensions albeit not the same megapixels. You should expect the Olympus SH-3 to show more detail having an extra 4MP. Higher resolution will also make it easier to crop pictures a bit more aggressively. The more aged M550 will be behind with regard to sensor tech.

Kodak M550 vs Olympus SH-3 Screen and ViewFinder


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Kodak M550 vs Olympus SH-3 Specifications
Kodak EasyShare M550 | Olympus Stylus SH-3 | |
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General Information | ||
Brand | Kodak | Olympus |
Model | Kodak EasyShare M550 | Olympus Stylus SH-3 |
Type | Small Sensor Compact | Small Sensor Superzoom |
Launched | 2010-01-05 | 2016-02-08 |
Body design | Compact | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Processor | - | TruePic VII |
Sensor type | CCD | BSI-CMOS |
Sensor size | 1/2.3" | 1/2.3" |
Sensor dimensions | 6.17 x 4.55mm | 6.17 x 4.55mm |
Sensor surface area | 28.1mm² | 28.1mm² |
Sensor resolution | 12 megapixels | 16 megapixels |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 |
Max resolution | 4000 x 3000 | 4608 x 3456 |
Max native ISO | 1000 | 6400 |
Lowest native ISO | 64 | 125 |
RAW pictures | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
Touch to focus | ||
Continuous autofocus | ||
Autofocus single | ||
Tracking autofocus | ||
Autofocus selectice | ||
Autofocus center weighted | ||
Autofocus multi area | ||
Live view autofocus | ||
Face detect focus | ||
Contract detect focus | ||
Phase detect focus | ||
Lens | ||
Lens mounting type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens focal range | 28-140mm (5.0x) | 25-600mm (24.0x) |
Maximum aperture | - | f/3.0-6.9 |
Macro focus range | 10cm | 3cm |
Crop factor | 5.8 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Display type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Display diagonal | 2.7 inch | 3 inch |
Display resolution | 230 thousand dot | 460 thousand dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch display | ||
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | None | None |
Features | ||
Minimum shutter speed | 30s | 30s |
Fastest shutter speed | 1/1400s | 1/2000s |
Continuous shutter speed | - | 11.5 frames/s |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manually set exposure | ||
Exposure compensation | - | Yes |
Set white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Integrated flash | ||
Flash range | 3.50 m | 8.30 m (at ISO 3200) |
Flash options | Auto, Fill-in, Red-Eye reduction, Off | Auto, redeye reduction, fill-in, off |
External flash | ||
AEB | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment metering | ||
Average metering | ||
Spot metering | ||
Partial metering | ||
AF area metering | ||
Center weighted metering | ||
Video features | ||
Video resolutions | 640 x 480 (30 fps) | 3840 x 2160 (15 fps), 1920 x 1080 (60p, 30p), 1280 x 720 (30p), 640 x 480 (30 fps) |
Max video resolution | 640x480 | 3840x2160 |
Video file format | - | H.264 |
Mic jack | ||
Headphone jack | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | None | Built-In |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
GPS | None | None |
Physical | ||
Environment seal | ||
Water proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 125 grams (0.28 pounds) | 271 grams (0.60 pounds) |
Physical dimensions | 98 x 58 x 23mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.9") | 109 x 63 x 42mm (4.3" x 2.5" x 1.7") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO Overall score | not tested | not tested |
DXO Color Depth score | not tested | not tested |
DXO Dynamic range score | not tested | not tested |
DXO Low light score | not tested | not tested |
Other | ||
Battery life | - | 380 images |
Style of battery | - | Battery Pack |
Battery model | KLIC-7006 | LI-92B |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec, double) | Yes (2 or 12 sec, custom) |
Time lapse shooting | ||
Type of storage | SD/SDHC card, Internal | SD, SDHC, SDXC, Internal Memory |
Storage slots | 1 | 1 |
Retail pricing | $119 | $579 |