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Kodak M550 vs Olympus TG-810

Portability
95
Imaging
35
Features
20
Overall
29
Kodak EasyShare M550 front
 
Olympus TG-810 front
Portability
92
Imaging
37
Features
37
Overall
37

Kodak M550 vs Olympus TG-810 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
  • Released January 2010
Olympus TG-810
(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
  • 215g - 100 x 65 x 26mm
  • Introduced August 2011
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Kodak M550 vs Olympus TG-810 Overview

Below, we are looking at the Kodak M550 and Olympus TG-810, one being a Small Sensor Compact and the other is a Waterproof by companies Kodak and Olympus. The image resolution of the M550 (12MP) and the TG-810 (14MP) is fairly close and they possess the exact same sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The M550 was brought out 19 months prior to the TG-810 making the cameras a generation apart from each other. Each of these cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before we go in to a complete comparison, below is a simple summation of how the M550 matches up against the TG-810 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Kodak M550 over the Olympus TG-810

 M550 TG-810 

Reasons to pick Olympus TG-810 over the Kodak M550

 TG-810 M550 
IntroducedAugust 2011January 2010Fresher by 19 months
Display dimension3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution920k230kCrisper display (+690k dot)

Common features in the Kodak M550 and Olympus TG-810

 M550 TG-810 
Focus manually No manual focusing
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Neither comes with selfie screen
Touch friendly display Lack of Touch friendly display

Kodak M550 vs Olympus TG-810 Physical Comparison

In case you're aiming to carry your camera often, you'll need to take into account its weight and volume. The Kodak M550 comes with 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 TG-810 has sizing of 100mm x 65mm x 26mm (3.9" x 2.6" x 1.0") accompanied by a weight of 215 grams (0.47 lbs).

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Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you are working with at that moment. Following is the front view measurements comparison of the M550 and the TG-810.

Kodak M550 vs Olympus TG-810 size comparison

Taking into account size and weight, the portability score of the M550 and TG-810 is 95 and 92 respectively.

Kodak M550 vs Olympus TG-810 top view buttons comparison

Kodak M550 vs Olympus TG-810 Sensor Comparison

Oftentimes, it is tough to envision the gap in sensor sizing simply by researching a spec sheet. The visual underneath should give you a clearer sense of the sensor dimensions in the M550 and TG-810.

Clearly, the 2 cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements but not the same resolution. You should anticipate the Olympus TG-810 to provide you with extra detail having its extra 2MP. Greater resolution will enable you to crop photos somewhat more aggressively. The older M550 will be behind when it comes to sensor technology.

Kodak M550 vs Olympus TG-810 sensor size comparison

Kodak M550 vs Olympus TG-810 Screen and ViewFinder

Kodak M550 vs Olympus TG-810 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Kodak M550 Portrait photography details
Olympus TG-810 Portrait photography details
21
focusing manually not possible
manual mode not possible
no external flash support
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
33
megapixel count decent (14MP)
offers face detect autofocus
manual focus not available
manual mode not possible
external flash not possible
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
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Street Comparison

Kodak M550 Street photography details
Olympus TG-810 Street photography details
54
lighter than average in class (125 grams)
fixed screen
does not have image stabilization
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
max ISO too low (1,000)
61
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
environment sealing
no articulating screen
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Kodak M550 as a Sports photography camera
Olympus TG-810 as a Sports photography camera
17
maximum shutter speed is a little low (1/1,400s)
no shutter priority mode
does not have image stabilization
sensor resolution low (12MP)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect autofocus
40
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
megapixel count decent (14MP)
offers tracking focus
environment sealing
continuous shooting slow (1.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
not so great battery (220 per charge)
lack of phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Kodak M550 Travel photography details
Olympus TG-810 Travel photography details
67
lighter than average in class (125 grams)
flash built-in
pretty wide (28mm)
great maximum aperture (f)
missing Timelapse function
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
does not have a selfie friendly screen
64
environment sealing
megapixel count decent (14 megapixels)
flash built-in
pretty wide (28mm)
does not have Timelapse function
not so great battery (220 per charge)
doesn't have selfie friendly screen
slow max aperture (f3.9)
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Landscape Comparison

Kodak M550 Landscape photography features
Olympus TG-810 Landscape photography features
31
pretty wide (28mm)
great maximum aperture (f)
focusing manually not possible
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
screen is small (2.7 inch)
manual mode not possible
does not have image stabilization
sensor resolution low (12MP)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
max ISO too low (1,000)
lacks RAW format
missing Timelapse function
43
pretty wide (28mm)
nice screen size (3 inches)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
megapixel count decent (14MP)
environment sealing
manual focus not available
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.9)
manual mode not possible
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
not so great battery (220 CIPA)
does not have Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Kodak M550 as a Vlogging camera
Olympus TG-810 as a Vlogging camera
31
pretty wide (28mm)
great maximum aperture (f)
lighter than average in class (125 grams)
does not have a selfie friendly screen
does not have image stabilization
low quality video (640 x 480 pxls)
missing external microphone support
30
pretty wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
offers face detect autofocus
slow max aperture (f3.9)
doesn't have selfie friendly screen
video quality not great (1280 x 720 pxls)
does not have microphone jack
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Kodak M550 vs Olympus TG-810 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Kodak M550 and Olympus TG-810
 Kodak EasyShare M550Olympus TG-810
General Information
Brand Kodak Olympus
Model Kodak EasyShare M550 Olympus TG-810
Category Small Sensor Compact Waterproof
Released 2010-01-05 2011-08-16
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Chip - TruePic III+
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 12MP 14MP
Anti aliasing 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
Minimum native ISO 64 80
RAW images
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
AF continuous
Single AF
AF tracking
AF selectice
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detection AF
Contract detection AF
Phase detection AF
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 28-140mm (5.0x) 28-140mm (5.0x)
Maximum aperture - f/3.9-5.9
Macro focus range 10cm 3cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Range of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 2.7 inches 3 inches
Screen resolution 230 thousand dot 920 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Screen tech - TFT Hypercrystal III Color LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 30 secs 4 secs
Maximum shutter speed 1/1400 secs 1/2000 secs
Continuous shooting speed - 1.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Set WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 3.50 m 4.20 m
Flash options Auto, Fill-in, Red-Eye reduction, Off Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in
Hot shoe
AEB
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Supported 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 - MPEG-4, H.264
Microphone 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 BuiltIn
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 125 gr (0.28 pounds) 215 gr (0.47 pounds)
Dimensions 98 x 58 x 23mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.9") 100 x 65 x 26mm (3.9" x 2.6" x 1.0")
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 life - 220 photographs
Battery format - Battery Pack
Battery model KLIC-7006 LI-50B
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, double) Yes (2 or 12 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Storage media SD/SDHC card, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC
Storage slots One One
Cost at launch $119 $428