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Kodak M550 vs Olympus 6020

Portability
95
Imaging
34
Features
20
Overall
28
Kodak EasyShare M550 front
 
Olympus Stylus Tough 6020 front
Portability
95
Imaging
35
Features
32
Overall
33

Kodak M550 vs Olympus 6020 Key Specs

Kodak M550
(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
Olympus 6020
(Full Review)
  • 13MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 64 - 1600
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-140mm (F3.9-5.9) lens
  • 122g - 95 x 62 x 22mm
  • Released February 2010
  • Alternative Name is mju Tough 6020
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Kodak M550 vs Olympus 6020 Overview

Below is a in-depth overview of the Kodak M550 and Olympus 6020, one being a Small Sensor Compact and the other is a Waterproof by rivals Kodak and Olympus. The sensor resolution of the M550 (12MP) and the 6020 (13MP) is fairly well matched and they enjoy the exact same sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The M550 was released at a similar time to the 6020 and they are both of a similar generation. Both the cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before delving in to a in depth comparison, below is a simple introduction of how the M550 matches up versus the 6020 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Kodak M550 over the Olympus 6020

 M550 6020 

Reasons to pick Olympus 6020 over the Kodak M550

 6020 M550 

Common features in the Kodak M550 and Olympus 6020

 M550 6020 
ReleasedJanuary 2010February 2010Similar generation
Manual focus No manual focusing
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display dimension2.7"2.7"Identical display measurements
Display resolution230k230kExact same display resolution
Selfie screen Neither offers selfie screen
Touch display Neither offers Touch display

Kodak M550 vs Olympus 6020 Physical Comparison

For anyone who is planning to lug around your camera regularly, you'll have to take into account its weight and measurements. The Kodak M550 offers outside measurements of 98mm x 58mm x 23mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.9") along with a weight of 125 grams (0.28 lbs) while the Olympus 6020 has proportions of 95mm x 62mm x 22mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 0.9") with a weight of 122 grams (0.27 lbs).

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Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you are utilising at that time. Below is the front view physical size comparison of the M550 vs the 6020.

Kodak M550 vs Olympus 6020 size comparison

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability score of the M550 and 6020 is 95 and 95 respectively.

Kodak M550 vs Olympus 6020 top view buttons comparison

Kodak M550 vs Olympus 6020 Sensor Comparison

Quite often, it is very hard to envision the gap between sensor measurements just by reading through technical specs. The visual below might give you a more clear sense of the sensor measurements in the M550 and 6020.

As you can tell, the 2 cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements but not the same MP. You should anticipate the Olympus 6020 to give you more detail as a result of its extra 1MP. Greater resolution will help you crop pics somewhat more aggressively.

Kodak M550 vs Olympus 6020 sensor size comparison

Kodak M550 vs Olympus 6020 Screen and ViewFinder

Kodak M550 vs Olympus 6020 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Kodak M550 Portrait photography info
Olympus 6020 Portrait photography info
20
no manual focus
lack of manual exposure
no external flash support
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
27
sensor resolution is decent (13 megapixels)
focusing manually not possible
manual exposure not available
no external flash support
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
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Street Comparison

Kodak M550 as a Street photography camera
Olympus 6020 as a Street photography camera
53
lighter than average in class (125g)
screen is fixed
does not have image stabilization
very small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
low maximum ISO (1,000)
66
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
environment proof
lighter than competitors (122g)
screen does not articulate
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Kodak M550
Sports photography with Olympus 6020
17
maximum shutter speed is a little low (1/1,400s)
no shutter priority mode
does not have image stabilization
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect auto focus
42
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
sensor resolution is decent (13MP)
comes with tracking focus
environment proof
painfully slow continuous shooting (5.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority mode
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Kodak M550 Travel photography info
Olympus 6020 Travel photography info
67
lighter than average in class (125g)
built-in flash
pretty wide (28mm)
great maximum aperture (f)
no Time Lapse mode
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
does not offer selfie friendly screen
70
lighter than competitors (122 grams)
environment proof
sensor resolution is decent (13MP)
has built in flash
reasonably wide (28mm)
does not have Time Lapse function
screen is not selfie friendly
slow maximum aperture (f3.9)
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Landscape Comparison

Kodak M550 as a Landscape photography camera
Olympus 6020 as a Landscape photography camera
31
pretty wide (28mm)
great maximum aperture (f)
no manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
small screen (2.7")
lack of manual exposure
does not have image stabilization
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
low maximum ISO (1,000)
does not have RAW support
no Time Lapse mode
40
reasonably wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
sensor resolution is decent (13 megapixels)
environment proof
focusing manually not possible
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.9)
screen is somewhat small (2.7")
manual exposure not available
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
does not have Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Kodak M550
Vlogging with Olympus 6020
30
pretty wide (28mm)
great maximum aperture (f)
lighter than average in class (125g)
does not offer selfie friendly screen
does not have image stabilization
video quality not great (640 x 480 pixels)
no mic support
31
reasonably wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lighter than competitors (122 grams)
slow maximum aperture (f3.9)
screen is not selfie friendly
video resolution low (1280 x 720 pxls)
does not have mic socket
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Kodak M550 vs Olympus 6020 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Kodak M550 and Olympus 6020
 Kodak EasyShare M550Olympus Stylus Tough 6020
General Information
Company Kodak Olympus
Model type Kodak EasyShare M550 Olympus Stylus Tough 6020
Also called - mju Tough 6020
Type Small Sensor Compact Waterproof
Launched 2010-01-05 2010-02-02
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 12MP 13MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Full resolution 4000 x 3000 4288 x 3216
Max native ISO 1000 1600
Min native ISO 64 64
RAW files
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 28-140mm (5.0x) 28-140mm (5.0x)
Maximum aperture - f/3.9-5.9
Macro focusing distance 10cm 1cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.9
Screen
Type of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 2.7 inch 2.7 inch
Screen resolution 230k dots 230k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 30 seconds 1/4 seconds
Highest shutter speed 1/1400 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Continuous shooting rate - 5.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 3.50 m 4.00 m
Flash options Auto, Fill-in, Red-Eye reduction, Off Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
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)
Max video resolution 640x480 1280x720
Video file format - H.264
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 proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 125g (0.28 lbs) 122g (0.27 lbs)
Dimensions 98 x 58 x 23mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.9") 95 x 62 x 22mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 0.9")
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 Li-50B
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 One One
Launch price $119 $279