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Kodak M550 vs Olympus TG-610

Portability
95
Imaging
34
Features
20
Overall
28
Kodak EasyShare M550 front
 
Olympus TG-610 front
Portability
93
Imaging
36
Features
37
Overall
36

Kodak M550 vs Olympus TG-610 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
  • Released January 2010
Olympus TG-610
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 1600
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-140mm (F3.9-5.9) lens
  • 190g - 96 x 65 x 26mm
  • Launched January 2011
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Kodak M550 vs Olympus TG-610 Overview

Following is a complete overview of the Kodak M550 and Olympus TG-610, one is a Small Sensor Compact and the other is a Waterproof by competitors Kodak and Olympus. The image resolution of the M550 (12MP) and the TG-610 (14MP) is very similar and both cameras offer the identical sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The M550 was revealed 12 months earlier than the TG-610 which means that they are of a similar generation. Both of the cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before diving into a thorough comparison, here is a short view of how the M550 grades versus the TG-610 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Kodak M550 over the Olympus TG-610

 M550 TG-610 

Reasons to pick Olympus TG-610 over the Kodak M550

 TG-610 M550 
LaunchedJanuary 2011January 2010More modern by 12 months
Display size3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution920k230kClearer display (+690k dot)

Common features in the Kodak M550 and Olympus TG-610

 M550 TG-610 
Manual focus Lack of manual focus
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Lacking selfie screen
Touch friendly display Lacking Touch friendly display

Kodak M550 vs Olympus TG-610 Physical Comparison

For anyone who is intending to carry around your camera regularly, you'll have to factor in its weight and measurements. The Kodak M550 has physical dimensions of 98mm x 58mm x 23mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.9") along with a weight of 125 grams (0.28 lbs) whilst the Olympus TG-610 has proportions of 96mm x 65mm x 26mm (3.8" x 2.6" x 1.0") accompanied by a weight of 190 grams (0.42 lbs).

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Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you have chosen at the time. The following is a front view measurement comparison of the M550 versus the TG-610.

Kodak M550 vs Olympus TG-610 size comparison

Looking at size and weight, the portability rating of the M550 and TG-610 is 95 and 93 respectively.

Kodak M550 vs Olympus TG-610 top view buttons comparison

Kodak M550 vs Olympus TG-610 Sensor Comparison

Oftentimes, it is very tough to imagine the gap between sensor sizes just by reading a spec sheet. The pic here might offer you a far better sense of the sensor sizes in the M550 and TG-610.

As you can see, both of the cameras come with the identical sensor size but different MP. You should expect to see the Olympus TG-610 to offer more detail because of its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also make it easier to crop images a good deal more aggressively. The more aged M550 is going to be behind in sensor technology.

Kodak M550 vs Olympus TG-610 sensor size comparison

Kodak M550 vs Olympus TG-610 Screen and ViewFinder

Kodak M550 vs Olympus TG-610 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Kodak M550 Portrait photography information
Olympus TG-610 Portrait photography information
20
manual focus not available
manual mode not available
can't use external flash
MP count low (12 megapixels)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
33
megapixel count good (14MP)
comes with face detect autofocus
focusing manually not possible
manual exposure not available
cannot use external flash
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
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Street Comparison

Kodak M550 as a Street photography camera
Olympus TG-610 as a Street photography camera
53
lighter than competitors in class (125g)
no moving screen
lack of image stabilization
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
maximum ISO low (1,000)
61
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
environment proofing
fixed screen
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Kodak M550
Sports photography with Olympus TG-610
17
low max shutter speed (1/1,400 seconds)
no shutter priority
lack of image stabilization
MP count low (12MP)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect autofocus
40
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
megapixel count good (14 megapixels)
comes with tracking focus
environment proofing
slow continuous shooting (1.0 fps)
lack of shutter priority mode
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
not so great battery power (210 per charge)
has no phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Kodak M550 Travel photography features
Olympus TG-610 Travel photography features
67
lighter than competitors in class (125g)
built-in flash
reasonably wide (28mm)
good maximum aperture (f)
does not have Timelapse mode
MP count low (12 megapixels)
screen is not selfie friendly
64
environment proofing
megapixel count good (14 megapixels)
flash built-in
quite wide (28mm)
no Time Lapse function
not so great battery power (210 per charge)
display is not selfie friendly
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.9)
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Landscape Comparison

Kodak M550 as a Landscape photography camera
Olympus TG-610 as a Landscape photography camera
31
reasonably wide (28mm)
good maximum aperture (f)
manual focus not available
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
small screen (2.7 inch)
manual mode not available
lack of image stabilization
MP count low (12 megapixels)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
maximum ISO low (1,000)
lack of RAW format
does not have Timelapse mode
42
quite wide (28mm)
nice screen size (3 inch)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
megapixel count good (14 megapixels)
environment proofing
focusing manually not possible
can't switch lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.9)
manual exposure not available
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
not so great battery power (210 per charge)
no Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Kodak M550 Vlogging details
Olympus TG-610 Vlogging details
30
reasonably wide (28mm)
good maximum aperture (f)
lighter than competitors in class (125 grams)
screen is not selfie friendly
lack of image stabilization
low res video (640 x 480 resolution)
does not have external microphone jack
30
quite wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
comes with face detect autofocus
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.9)
display is not selfie friendly
low video resolution (1280 x 720 pixels)
no mic jack
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Kodak M550 vs Olympus TG-610 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Kodak M550 and Olympus TG-610
 Kodak EasyShare M550Olympus TG-610
General Information
Make Kodak Olympus
Model type Kodak EasyShare M550 Olympus TG-610
Category Small Sensor Compact Waterproof
Released 2010-01-05 2011-01-06
Body design 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 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 12MP 14MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Highest resolution 4000 x 3000 4288 x 3216
Highest native ISO 1000 1600
Lowest native ISO 64 80
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
AF continuous
Single AF
AF tracking
AF selectice
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detect focusing
Contract detect focusing
Phase detect focusing
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 28-140mm (5.0x) 28-140mm (5.0x)
Maximal aperture - f/3.9-5.9
Macro focusing distance 10cm 3cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 2.7 inches 3 inches
Display resolution 230 thousand dot 920 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Display technology - TFT Hypercrystal III Color LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 30 secs 4 secs
Highest shutter speed 1/1400 secs 1/2000 secs
Continuous shooting speed - 1.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Set WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 3.50 m 4.20 m
Flash options Auto, Fill-in, Red-Eye reduction, Off Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Video resolutions 640 x 480 (30 fps) 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 180 (30fps)
Highest video resolution 640x480 1280x720
Video file format - Motion JPEG
Mic input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless None Eye-Fi Connected
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 125 grams (0.28 lb) 190 grams (0.42 lb)
Physical dimensions 98 x 58 x 23mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.9") 96 x 65 x 26mm (3.8" x 2.6" x 1.0")
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 life - 210 images
Style of battery - Battery Pack
Battery ID KLIC-7006 LI-50B
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, double) Yes (2 or 12 sec)
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SD/SDHC card, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC
Storage slots Single Single
Retail cost $119 $223