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Kodak M550 vs Olympus Tough-3000

Portability
95 Imaging
34 Features
20 Overall
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Kodak EasyShare M550 front
 
Olympus Stylus Tough-3000 front
Portability
94 Imaging
34 Features
26 Overall
30

Kodak M550 vs Olympus Tough-3000 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
  • Announced January 2010
Olympus Tough-3000
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 64 - 1600
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-102mm (F3.5-5.1) lens
  • 159g - 96 x 65 x 23mm
  • Released January 2010
  • Additionally referred to as mju Tough 3000
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Kodak M550 vs Olympus Tough-3000 Overview

Its time to examine more in depth at the Kodak M550 versus Olympus Tough-3000, former is a Small Sensor Compact while the other is a Waterproof by brands Kodak and Olympus. The image resolution of the M550 (12MP) and the Tough-3000 (12MP) is fairly close and they come with the same exact sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The M550 was announced about the same time to the Tough-3000 and they are of a similar age. Both of the cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before diving through a comprehensive comparison, below is a quick overview of how the M550 matches up against the Tough-3000 for portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Kodak M550 over the Olympus Tough-3000

          

          

            
 M550 Tough-3000 
          

        


        

          

            
Reasons to pick Olympus Tough-3000 over the Kodak M550

          

          

            
 Tough-3000 M550 
          

        


        

          

            
Common features in the Kodak M550 and Olympus Tough-3000

          

          

            
 M550 Tough-3000 
ReleasedJanuary 2010January 2010Same age
Manually focus  No manual focus
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display sizing2.7"2.7"Equivalent display sizing
Display resolution230k230kThe same display resolution
Selfie screen  Lack of selfie screen
Touch friendly display  Neither features Touch friendly display
          

        

        

	
	
	
	

        

          

            
Kodak M550 vs Olympus Tough-3000 Physical Comparison

          

          

            
When you are going to travel with your camera frequently, you are going to need to take into account its weight and measurements. The Kodak M550 enjoys outside measurements of 98mm x 58mm x 23mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.9") with a weight of 125 grams (0.28 lbs) while the Olympus Tough-3000 has proportions of 96mm x 65mm x 23mm (3.8" x 2.6" x 0.9") and a weight of 159 grams (0.35 lbs).
Look at the Kodak M550 versus Olympus Tough-3000 in our newest Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses
Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you are working with at the time. Below is the front view dimension comparison of the M550 vs the Tough-3000.
Kodak M550 vs Olympus Tough-3000 size comparison
Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the M550 and Tough-3000 is 95 and 94 respectively.
Kodak M550 vs Olympus Tough-3000 top view buttons comparison          

        


        

          

            
Kodak M550 vs Olympus Tough-3000 Sensor Comparison

          

          

            
Quite often, its tough to see the contrast in sensor dimensions merely by viewing a spec sheet. The pic underneath should offer you a more clear sense of the sensor sizing in the M550 and Tough-3000.
Clearly, both cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing and the identical MP and you can expect comparable quality of photos but you have to factor the age  of the cameras into account.

            Kodak M550 vs Olympus Tough-3000 sensor size comparison
          

        


        

          

            
Kodak M550 vs Olympus Tough-3000 Screen and ViewFinder

          

          

                      

          Kodak M550 vs Olympus Tough-3000 Screen and Viewfinder comparison        


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Photography Type Scores

          

        

        
Portrait Comparison
Kodak M550 Portrait photography highlights
Olympus Tough-3000 Portrait photography highlights
20
 lack of manual focus
 manual mode not possible
 external flash not possible
 resolution not great (12MP)
 small sensor size (1/2.3")
 no RAW format
20
 lack of manual focus
 manual mode not possible
 can't use external flash
 resolution not great (12 megapixels)
 tiny sensor (1/2.3")
 lacks RAW support
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Street Comparison
Kodak M550 Street photography details
Olympus Tough-3000 Street photography details
53
 lighter than average in class (125g)
 screen is fixed
 lack of image stabilization
 small sensor size (1/2.3")
 no RAW format
 low max ISO (1,000)
62
 image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 environment sealing
 screen is fixed
 tiny sensor (1/2.3")
 lacks RAW support
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Sports Comparison
Kodak M550 Sports photography features
Olympus Tough-3000 Sports photography features
17
 maximum shutter speed is a little low (1/1,400s)
 lack of shutter priority mode
 lack of image stabilization
 resolution not great (12MP)
 small sensor size (1/2.3")
 no phase detect auto focus
35
 image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 includes tracking focus
 environment sealing
 slow continuous shooting (1.0 frames per second)
 no shutter priority
 resolution not great (12 megapixels)
 tiny sensor (1/2.3")
 lacks phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison
Travel photography with Kodak M550
Travel photography with Olympus Tough-3000
67
 lighter than average in class (125g)
 built-in flash
 fairly wide (28mm)
 very good max aperture (f)
 doesn't have Time Lapse recording
 resolution not great (12MP)
 display isn't selfie friendly
61
 environment sealing
 flash built-in
 relatively wide (28mm)
 missing Time Lapse function
 resolution not great (12 megapixels)
 display isn't selfie friendly
 somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison
Kodak M550 Landscape photography features
Olympus Tough-3000 Landscape photography features
31
 fairly wide (28mm)
 very good max aperture (f)
 lack of manual focus
 fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
 screen is somewhat small (2.7 inch)
 manual mode not possible
 lack of image stabilization
 resolution not great (12 megapixels)
 small sensor size (1/2.3")
 low max ISO (1,000)
 no RAW format
 doesn't have Time Lapse recording
35
 relatively wide (28mm)
 image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 environment sealing
 lack of manual focus
 lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
 somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
 screen is small (2.7 inch)
 manual mode not possible
 resolution not great (12 megapixels)
 tiny sensor (1/2.3")
 lacks RAW support
 missing Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison
Kodak M550 Vlogging information
Olympus Tough-3000 Vlogging information
30
 fairly wide (28mm)
 very good max aperture (f)
 lighter than average in class (125g)
 display isn't selfie friendly
 lack of image stabilization
 video res low (640 x 480 resolution)
 doesn't have mic port
28
 relatively wide (28mm)
 image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
 display isn't selfie friendly
 low video resolution (1280 x 720 pxls)
 missing mic socket
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Kodak M550 vs Olympus Tough-3000 Specifications

          

          

                      


          

            Detailed spec comparison table for Kodak M550 and Olympus Tough-3000
 Kodak EasyShare M550Olympus Stylus Tough-3000
General Information
Make Kodak Olympus
Model Kodak EasyShare M550 Olympus Stylus Tough-3000
Alternative name - mju Tough 3000
Category Small Sensor Compact Waterproof
Announced 2010-01-05 2010-01-07
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor - TruePic III
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.08 x 4.56mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixel 12 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter    
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and  16:9 4:3 and  16:9
Highest resolution 4000 x 3000 3968 x 2976
Highest native ISO 1000 1600
Min native ISO 64 64
RAW format    
Autofocusing
Manual focus    
Autofocus touch    
Continuous autofocus    
Single autofocus    
Autofocus tracking    
Selective autofocus    
Center weighted autofocus    
Autofocus multi area    
Autofocus live view    
Face detect focus    
Contract detect focus    
Phase detect focus    
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 28-140mm (5.0x) 28-102mm (3.6x)
Maximal aperture - f/3.5-5.1
Macro focus range 10cm 2cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.9
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 2.7" 2.7"
Resolution of display 230 thousand dots 230 thousand dots
Selfie friendly    
Liveview    
Touch functionality    
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 - 1.0fps
Shutter priority    
Aperture priority    
Manually set exposure    
Set white balance    
Image stabilization    
Inbuilt flash    
Flash range 3.50 m 4.00 m
Flash options Auto, Fill-in, Red-Eye reduction, Off Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in
Hot shoe    
AE bracketing    
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) 1280 x 720 (30 fps) 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (30, 15 fps)
Highest video resolution 640x480 1280x720
Video file format - MPEG-4
Mic 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 proof    
Dust proof    
Shock proof    
Crush proof    
Freeze proof    
Weight 125 gr (0.28 lb) 159 gr (0.35 lb)
Dimensions 98 x 58 x 23mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.9") 96 x 65 x 23mm (3.8" x 2.6" x 0.9")
DXO scores
DXO All around 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 model KLIC-7006 -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, double) Yes (2 or 12 seconds)
Time lapse recording    
Type of storage SD/SDHC card, Internal SD/SDHC, Internal
Card slots 1 1
Retail price $119 $0