Kodak M550 vs Olympus TG-830 iHS
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Kodak M550 vs Olympus TG-830 iHS Key Specs
(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
(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
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").
Apple Innovates by Creating Next-Level Optical Stabilization for iPhoneThe 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.
Kodak M550 vs Olympus TG-830 iHS Gallery
Below is a sample of the gallery pics for Kodak EasyShare M550 and Olympus TG-830 iHS. The whole galleries are provided at Kodak M550 Gallery and Olympus TG-830 iHS Gallery.
Reasons to pick Kodak M550 over the Olympus TG-830 iHS
M550 | TG-830 iHS |
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Reasons to pick Olympus TG-830 iHS over the Kodak M550
TG-830 iHS | M550 | |||
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Announced | January 2013 | January 2010 | More modern by 36 months | |
Display sizing | 3" | 2.7" | Larger display (+0.3") | |
Display resolution | 460k | 230k | Crisper display (+230k dot) |
Common features in the Kodak M550 and Olympus TG-830 iHS
M550 | TG-830 iHS | |||
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Manually focus | Lack of manual focus | |||
Display type | Fixed | 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.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.
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 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.
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Kodak M550 vs Olympus TG-830 iHS Specifications
Kodak EasyShare M550 | Olympus TG-830 iHS | |
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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 |