Kodak M550 vs Olympus SP-820UZ
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Kodak M550 vs Olympus SP-820UZ Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 2.7" Fixed Screen
- 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 Display
- ISO 80 - 6400
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 22-896mm (F3.4-5.7) lens
- 485g - 117 x 78 x 93mm
- Announced August 2012
- Succeeded the Olympus SP-820UZ
- Refreshed by Olympus SP-820UZ
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On this page, we are evaluating the Kodak M550 versus Olympus SP-820UZ, former being a Small Sensor Compact while the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom by manufacturers Kodak and Olympus. The sensor resolution of the M550 (12MP) and the SP-820UZ (14MP) is very close and both cameras offer the same sensor size (1/2.3").
Photography GlossaryThe M550 was released 3 years prior to the SP-820UZ and that is a fairly large difference as far as camera technology is concerned. Both of these cameras have the same body design (Compact).
Before going into a in depth comparison, here is a brief summary of how the M550 scores vs the SP-820UZ when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.
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Here is a sample of the gallery pics for Kodak EasyShare M550 & Olympus Stylus SP-820UZ. The complete galleries are viewable at Kodak M550 Gallery & Olympus SP-820UZ Gallery.
Reasons to pick Kodak M550 over the Olympus SP-820UZ
| M550 | SP-820UZ |
|---|
Reasons to pick Olympus SP-820UZ over the Kodak M550
| SP-820UZ | M550 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Announced | August 2012 |  | January 2010 | More recent by 31 months |
| Display dimensions | 3" |  | 2.7" | Larger display (+0.3") |
| Display resolution | 460k |  | 230k | Clearer display (+230k dot) |
Common features in the Kodak M550 and Olympus SP-820UZ
| M550 | SP-820UZ | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Focus manually |  | No manual focusing | ||
| Display type | Fixed |  | Fixed | Fixed display |
| Selfie screen |  | Neither has selfie screen | ||
| Touch display |  | Neither has Touch display |
Kodak M550 vs Olympus SP-820UZ Physical Comparison
If you are aiming to lug around your camera regularly, you'll have to factor its weight and proportions. The Kodak M550 has exterior dimensions of 98mm x 58mm x 23mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.9") and a weight of 125 grams (0.28 lbs) whilst the Olympus SP-820UZ has measurements of 117mm x 78mm x 93mm (4.6" x 3.1" x 3.7") with a weight of 485 grams (1.07 lbs).
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Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you are working with at the time. Here is a front view dimensions comparison of the M550 versus the SP-820UZ.
Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability score of the M550 and SP-820UZ is 95 and 69 respectively.
Kodak M550 vs Olympus SP-820UZ Sensor Comparison
Quite often, it is tough to imagine the gap in sensor measurements merely by viewing specifications. The graphic underneath will help offer you a better sense of the sensor dimensions in the M550 and SP-820UZ.
To sum up, both of those cameras provide the same sensor dimensions but different MP. You can expect to see the Olympus SP-820UZ to provide you with more detail as a result of its extra 2MP. Greater resolution will enable you to crop photos more aggressively. The older M550 will be behind when it comes to sensor technology.
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Kodak M550 vs Olympus SP-820UZ Specifications
| Kodak EasyShare M550 | Olympus Stylus SP-820UZ | |
|---|---|---|
| General Information | ||
| Make | Kodak | Olympus |
| Model type | Kodak EasyShare M550 | Olympus Stylus SP-820UZ |
| Category | Small Sensor Compact | Small Sensor Superzoom |
| Launched | 2010-01-05 | 2012-08-21 |
| Physical type | Compact | Compact |
| Sensor Information | ||
| Sensor type | CCD | CMOS |
| Sensor size | 1/2.3" | 1/2.3" |
| Sensor dimensions | 6.17 x 4.55mm | 6.17 x 4.55mm |
| Sensor area | 28.1mm² | 28.1mm² |
| Sensor resolution | 12 megapixels | 14 megapixels |
| Anti alias filter | ||
| Aspect ratio | 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 4:3 and 16:9 |
| Maximum resolution | 4000 x 3000 | 4288 x 3216 |
| Maximum native ISO | 1000 | 6400 |
| Min native ISO | 64 | 80 |
| RAW data | ||
| Autofocusing | ||
| Focus manually | ||
| Autofocus touch | ||
| Autofocus continuous | ||
| Single autofocus | ||
| Autofocus tracking | ||
| Autofocus selectice | ||
| Center weighted autofocus | ||
| Multi area autofocus | ||
| Live view autofocus | ||
| Face detection autofocus | ||
| Contract detection autofocus | ||
| Phase detection autofocus | ||
| Cross type focus points | - | - |
| Lens | ||
| Lens mount type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
| Lens zoom range | 28-140mm (5.0x) | 22-896mm (40.7x) |
| Maximum aperture | - | f/3.4-5.7 |
| Macro focusing range | 10cm | 1cm |
| Focal length multiplier | 5.8 | 5.8 |
| Screen | ||
| Screen type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
| Screen diagonal | 2.7" | 3" |
| Screen resolution | 230 thousand dots | 460 thousand dots |
| Selfie friendly | ||
| Liveview | ||
| Touch function | ||
| Screen technology | - | TFT Color LCD |
| Viewfinder Information | ||
| Viewfinder | None | None |
| Features | ||
| Lowest shutter speed | 30 seconds | 4 seconds |
| Highest shutter speed | 1/1400 seconds | 1/2000 seconds |
| Continuous shooting rate | - | 2.0fps |
| Shutter priority | ||
| Aperture priority | ||
| Manually set exposure | ||
| Custom white balance | ||
| Image stabilization | ||
| Integrated flash | ||
| Flash distance | 3.50 m | 15.00 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 | ||
| Average | ||
| Spot | ||
| Partial | ||
| AF area | ||
| Center weighted | ||
| Video features | ||
| Video resolutions | 640 x 480 (30 fps) | 1920 x 1080 (30 fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 120 fps), 320 x 180 (30, 240 fps) |
| Maximum video resolution | 640x480 | 1920x1080 |
| Video data format | - | MPEG-4, H.264 |
| Mic support | ||
| Headphone support | ||
| 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 | 125 grams (0.28 lb) | 485 grams (1.07 lb) |
| Physical dimensions | 98 x 58 x 23mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.9") | 117 x 78 x 93mm (4.6" x 3.1" x 3.7") |
| 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 sec, pet auto shutter) |
| Time lapse recording | ||
| Type of storage | SD/SDHC card, Internal | SD/SDHC/SDXC |
| Card slots | 1 | 1 |
| Launch pricing | $119 | $299 |
