Kodak M550 vs Olympus TG-630 iHS
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Kodak M550 vs Olympus TG-630 iHS 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
- Revealed January 2010
(Full Review)
- 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Display
- ISO 100 - 6400
- Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 28-140mm (F3.9-5.9) lens
- 167g - 98 x 66 x 22mm
- Announced January 2013

Kodak M550 vs Olympus TG-630 iHS Overview
On this page, we are analyzing the Kodak M550 versus Olympus TG-630 iHS, former being a Small Sensor Compact while the other is a Waterproof by brands Kodak and Olympus. The image resolution of the M550 (12MP) and the TG-630 iHS (12MP) is fairly close and both cameras posses the same sensor sizes (1/2.3").

The M550 was revealed 4 years earlier than the TG-630 iHS and that is a fairly sizable difference as far as camera tech is concerned. The two cameras have the same body design (Compact).
Before getting right into a in-depth comparison, here is a concise overview of how the M550 grades vs the TG-630 iHS when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Kodak M550 vs Olympus TG-630 iHS Gallery
This is a sample of the gallery pictures for Kodak EasyShare M550 & Olympus TG-630 iHS. The full galleries are viewable at Kodak M550 Gallery & Olympus TG-630 iHS Gallery.
Reasons to pick Kodak M550 over the Olympus TG-630 iHS
M550 | TG-630 iHS |
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Reasons to pick Olympus TG-630 iHS over the Kodak M550
TG-630 iHS | M550 | |||
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Announced | January 2013 | ![]() | January 2010 | Fresher by 36 months |
Display dimensions | 3" | ![]() | 2.7" | Larger display (+0.3") |
Display resolution | 460k | ![]() | 230k | Crisper display (+230k dot) |
Common features in the Kodak M550 and Olympus TG-630 iHS
M550 | TG-630 iHS | |||
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Manually focus | ![]() | Lack of manual focusing | ||
Display type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed display |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Neither contains selfie screen | ||
Touch friendly display | ![]() | Absent Touch friendly display |
Kodak M550 vs Olympus TG-630 iHS Physical Comparison
If you are intending to carry your camera, you need to consider its weight and size. The Kodak M550 has got exterior dimensions of 98mm x 58mm x 23mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.9") accompanied by a weight of 125 grams (0.28 lbs) whilst the Olympus TG-630 iHS has specifications of 98mm x 66mm x 22mm (3.9" x 2.6" x 0.9") with a weight of 167 grams (0.37 lbs).
Look at the Kodak M550 versus Olympus TG-630 iHS in our brand new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Always remember, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you choose at the time. Underneath is a front view measurement comparison of the M550 compared to the TG-630 iHS.

Using size and weight, the portability rating of the M550 and TG-630 iHS is 95 and 94 respectively.

Kodak M550 vs Olympus TG-630 iHS Sensor Comparison
Often, its hard to envision the gap in sensor sizing purely by viewing a spec sheet. The visual here will help offer you a much better sense of the sensor sizes in the M550 and TG-630 iHS.
As you can see, both of the cameras have the same sensor dimensions and the same exact resolution therefore you can expect comparable quality of photographs although you really should consider the age of the cameras into account. The older M550 will be disadvantaged in sensor tech.

Kodak M550 vs Olympus TG-630 iHS Screen and ViewFinder


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Kodak M550 vs Olympus TG-630 iHS Specifications
Kodak EasyShare M550 | Olympus TG-630 iHS | |
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General Information | ||
Brand Name | Kodak | Olympus |
Model type | Kodak EasyShare M550 | Olympus TG-630 iHS |
Category | Small Sensor Compact | Waterproof |
Revealed | 2010-01-05 | 2013-01-08 |
Body design | 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 | 12 megapixels |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 4:3 and 16:9 |
Max resolution | 4000 x 3000 | 3968 x 2976 |
Max native ISO | 1000 | 6400 |
Minimum native ISO | 64 | 100 |
RAW files | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focusing | ||
AF touch | ||
Continuous AF | ||
AF single | ||
AF tracking | ||
Selective AF | ||
AF center weighted | ||
AF multi area | ||
AF live view | ||
Face detect AF | ||
Contract detect AF | ||
Phase detect AF | ||
Cross type focus points | - | - |
Lens | ||
Lens mount type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens zoom range | 28-140mm (5.0x) | 28-140mm (5.0x) |
Largest aperture | - | f/3.9-5.9 |
Macro focusing range | 10cm | 1cm |
Focal length multiplier | 5.8 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Range of display | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Display diagonal | 2.7 inch | 3 inch |
Resolution of display | 230 thousand dot | 460 thousand dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch capability | ||
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | None | None |
Features | ||
Min shutter speed | 30 secs | 4 secs |
Max shutter speed | 1/1400 secs | 1/2000 secs |
Continuous shutter speed | - | 5.0 frames/s |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Expose Manually | ||
Change WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Inbuilt flash | ||
Flash distance | 3.50 m | - |
Flash settings | Auto, Fill-in, Red-Eye reduction, Off | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in |
Hot shoe | ||
Auto exposure bracketing | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment | ||
Average | ||
Spot | ||
Partial | ||
AF area | ||
Center weighted | ||
Video features | ||
Supported video resolutions | 640 x 480 (30 fps) | 1920 x 1080 (60 fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 180 (30fps) |
Max video resolution | 640x480 | 1920x1080 |
Video data format | - | MPEG-4, H.264 |
Mic jack | ||
Headphone jack | ||
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 seal | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 125 gr (0.28 lb) | 167 gr (0.37 lb) |
Physical dimensions | 98 x 58 x 23mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.9") | 98 x 66 x 22mm (3.9" x 2.6" x 0.9") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO Overall 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 | - | 220 photographs |
Form of battery | - | Battery Pack |
Battery ID | KLIC-7006 | LI-50B |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec, double) | Yes (2 or 12 sec, pet auto shutter) |
Time lapse feature | ||
Storage media | SD/SDHC card, Internal | SD/SDHC/SDXC |
Storage slots | One | One |
Cost at release | $119 | $200 |