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Kodak M550 vs Olympus TG-830 iHS

Portability
95
Imaging
35
Features
20
Overall
29
Kodak EasyShare M550 front
 
Olympus TG-830 iHS front
Portability
91
Imaging
40
Features
40
Overall
40

Kodak M550 vs Olympus TG-830 iHS 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
  • Introduced January 2010
Olympus TG-830 iHS
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 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
  • 214g - 109 x 67 x 28mm
  • Announced January 2013
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Kodak M550 vs Olympus TG-830 iHS Overview

In this article, we are evaluating the Kodak M550 versus Olympus TG-830 iHS, one is a Small Sensor Compact and the other is a Waterproof by competitors Kodak and Olympus. There is a huge difference among the resolutions of the M550 (12MP) and TG-830 iHS (16MP) but they feature the same exact sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The M550 was announced 4 years before the TG-830 iHS which is a fairly significant gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Both cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before getting through a more detailed comparison, below is a quick view of how the M550 matches up against the TG-830 iHS in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Kodak M550 over the Olympus TG-830 iHS

 M550 TG-830 iHS 

Reasons to pick Olympus TG-830 iHS over the Kodak M550

 TG-830 iHS M550 
AnnouncedJanuary 2013January 2010More modern by 36 months
Display sizing3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution460k230kCrisper display (+230k dot)

Common features in the Kodak M550 and Olympus TG-830 iHS

 M550 TG-830 iHS 
Manually focus Lack of manual focus
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Lack of selfie screen
Touch friendly display Lack of Touch friendly display

Kodak M550 vs Olympus TG-830 iHS Physical Comparison

If you are going to carry around your camera regularly, you have to take into account its weight and size. The Kodak M550 provides external measurements of 98mm x 58mm x 23mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.9") accompanied by a weight of 125 grams (0.28 lbs) and the Olympus TG-830 iHS has specifications of 109mm x 67mm x 28mm (4.3" x 2.6" x 1.1") having a weight of 214 grams (0.47 lbs).

Contrast the Kodak M550 versus Olympus TG-830 iHS in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you have attached during that time. Underneath is the front view measurement comparison of the M550 and the TG-830 iHS.

Kodak M550 vs Olympus TG-830 iHS size comparison

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability grade of the M550 and TG-830 iHS is 95 and 91 respectively.

Kodak M550 vs Olympus TG-830 iHS top view buttons comparison

Kodak M550 vs Olympus TG-830 iHS Sensor Comparison

Oftentimes, it can be hard to see the contrast in sensor sizes purely by checking out a spec sheet. The pic here will help give you a better sense of the sensor measurements in the M550 and TG-830 iHS.

As you can see, the two cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing but not the same megapixels. You should expect to see the Olympus TG-830 iHS to show greater detail with its extra 4 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also help you crop photos far more aggressively. The more aged M550 will be behind with regard to sensor technology.

Kodak M550 vs Olympus TG-830 iHS sensor size comparison

Kodak M550 vs Olympus TG-830 iHS Screen and ViewFinder

Kodak M550 vs Olympus TG-830 iHS Screen and Viewfinder comparison
Photography Glossary

Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Kodak M550 Portrait photography features
Olympus TG-830 iHS Portrait photography features
21
focusing manually not possible
manual exposure not available
no external flash support
MP count low (12 megapixels)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
35
decent MP (16 megapixels)
features face detection focus
focusing manually not possible
manual mode not possible
cannot use external flash
small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
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Street Comparison

Kodak M550 Street photography details
Olympus TG-830 iHS Street photography details
54
lighter than average in class (125g)
screen does not articulate
no image stabilization
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
max ISO too low (1,000)
61
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
weather proofing
no articulating screen
small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Kodak M550 as a Sports photography camera
Olympus TG-830 iHS as a Sports photography camera
17
low max shutter speed (1/1,400 seconds)
no shutter priority
no image stabilization
MP count low (12MP)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
has no phase detect auto focus
48
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
decent MP (16MP)
features tracking autofocus
weather proofing
no shutter priority
small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Kodak M550 Travel photography info
Olympus TG-830 iHS Travel photography info
67
lighter than average in class (125g)
flash built-in
decently wide (28mm)
fast max aperture (f)
no Timelapse function
MP count low (12MP)
display isn't selfie friendly
67
weather proofing
decent MP (16MP)
built-in flash
really wide (28mm)
lack of Time Lapse function
does not have a selfie friendly screen
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.9)
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Landscape Comparison

Kodak M550 Landscape photography factors
Olympus TG-830 iHS Landscape photography factors
31
decently wide (28mm)
fast max aperture (f)
focusing manually not possible
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
small screen (2.7 inches)
manual exposure not available
no image stabilization
MP count low (12 megapixels)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
max ISO too low (1,000)
has no RAW support
no Timelapse function
45
really wide (28mm)
screen size is good (3 inch)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
decent MP (16 megapixels)
weather proofing
focusing manually not possible
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.9)
manual mode not possible
small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
lack of Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Kodak M550 Vlogging features
Olympus TG-830 iHS Vlogging features
31
decently wide (28mm)
fast max aperture (f)
lighter than average in class (125 grams)
display isn't selfie friendly
no image stabilization
low video resolution (640 x 480 pixels)
no microphone socket
33
really wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
features face detection focus
high quality video (1920 x 1080 pixels)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.9)
does not have a selfie friendly screen
lack of external mic socket
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Kodak M550 vs Olympus TG-830 iHS Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Kodak M550 and Olympus TG-830 iHS
 Kodak EasyShare M550Olympus TG-830 iHS
General Information
Brand Name Kodak Olympus
Model type Kodak EasyShare M550 Olympus TG-830 iHS
Category Small Sensor Compact Waterproof
Introduced 2010-01-05 2013-01-08
Physical type 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 surface area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixels 16 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Max resolution 4000 x 3000 4608 x 3456
Max native ISO 1000 6400
Min native ISO 64 100
RAW data
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
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 range 10cm 1cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Type of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 2.7 inches 3 inches
Resolution of screen 230k dots 460k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Min shutter speed 30s 4s
Max shutter speed 1/1400s 1/2000s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 3.50 m -
Flash modes 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
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 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 BuiltIn
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 125g (0.28 lbs) 214g (0.47 lbs)
Dimensions 98 x 58 x 23mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.9") 109 x 67 x 28mm (4.3" x 2.6" x 1.1")
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 - 300 shots
Style 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 shooting
Type of storage SD/SDHC card, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC
Card slots 1 1
Cost at release $119 $0