Kodak M550 vs Olympus TG-4
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Kodak M550 vs Olympus TG-4 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
- Announced January 2010
(Full Review)
- 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Display
- ISO 100 - 6400
- Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 25-100mm (F2.0-4.9) lens
- 247g - 112 x 66 x 31mm
- Launched April 2015
- Superseded the Olympus TG-3
- Refreshed by Olympus TG-5

Kodak M550 vs Olympus TG-4 Overview
Following is a in-depth overview of the Kodak M550 versus Olympus TG-4, one is a Small Sensor Compact and the other is a Waterproof by brands Kodak and Olympus. There is a crucial difference between the resolutions of the M550 (12MP) and TG-4 (16MP) but they enjoy the same exact sensor measurements (1/2.3").

The M550 was unveiled 6 years before the TG-4 which is quite a serious gap as far as tech is concerned. Both cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).
Before we go through a comprehensive comparison, below is a short summary of how the M550 matches up versus the TG-4 for portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Kodak M550 vs Olympus TG-4 Gallery
Below is a sample of the gallery pictures for Kodak EasyShare M550 and Olympus Tough TG-4. The full galleries are viewable at Kodak M550 Gallery and Olympus TG-4 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Kodak M550 over the Olympus TG-4
M550 | TG-4 |
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Reasons to pick Olympus TG-4 over the Kodak M550
TG-4 | M550 | |||
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Launched | April 2015 | ![]() | January 2010 | More modern by 64 months |
Manual focus | ![]() | More exact focus | ||
Display sizing | 3" | ![]() | 2.7" | Larger display (+0.3") |
Display resolution | 460k | ![]() | 230k | Sharper display (+230k dot) |
Common features in the Kodak M550 and Olympus TG-4
M550 | TG-4 | |||
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Display type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed display |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Neither features selfie screen | ||
Touch friendly display | ![]() | No Touch friendly display |
Kodak M550 vs Olympus TG-4 Physical Comparison
When you are planning to carry around your camera, you'll have to think about its weight and size. The Kodak M550 enjoys exterior measurements of 98mm x 58mm x 23mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.9") having a weight of 125 grams (0.28 lbs) whilst the Olympus TG-4 has specifications of 112mm x 66mm x 31mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.2") along with a weight of 247 grams (0.54 lbs).
Check out the Kodak M550 versus Olympus TG-4 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you are using at the time. The following is the front view overall size comparison of the M550 vs the TG-4.

Using size and weight, the portability rating of the M550 and TG-4 is 95 and 90 respectively.

Kodak M550 vs Olympus TG-4 Sensor Comparison
Oftentimes, it is very difficult to visualise the difference between sensor sizes purely by reviewing a spec sheet. The image here will give you a more clear sense of the sensor measurements in the M550 and TG-4.
Clearly, each of these cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing but not the same resolution. You should anticipate the Olympus TG-4 to offer you more detail having an extra 4 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also allow you to crop pics far more aggressively. The more aged M550 is going to be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor technology.

Kodak M550 vs Olympus TG-4 Screen and ViewFinder


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Kodak M550 vs Olympus TG-4 Specifications
Kodak EasyShare M550 | Olympus Tough TG-4 | |
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General Information | ||
Brand Name | Kodak | Olympus |
Model type | Kodak EasyShare M550 | Olympus Tough TG-4 |
Type | Small Sensor Compact | Waterproof |
Announced | 2010-01-05 | 2015-04-13 |
Body design | Compact | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Powered by | - | TruePic VII |
Sensor type | CCD | BSI-CMOS |
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 | 12 megapixel | 16 megapixel |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 |
Highest Possible resolution | 4000 x 3000 | 4608 x 3456 |
Maximum native ISO | 1000 | 6400 |
Minimum native ISO | 64 | 100 |
RAW data | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focusing | ||
Touch to focus | ||
AF continuous | ||
AF single | ||
Tracking AF | ||
AF selectice | ||
Center weighted AF | ||
Multi area AF | ||
Live view AF | ||
Face detection AF | ||
Contract detection AF | ||
Phase detection AF | ||
Total focus points | - | 25 |
Lens | ||
Lens support | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens zoom range | 28-140mm (5.0x) | 25-100mm (4.0x) |
Maximum aperture | - | f/2.0-4.9 |
Macro focusing range | 10cm | 1cm |
Crop factor | 5.8 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Range of screen | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Screen diagonal | 2.7 inches | 3 inches |
Resolution of screen | 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 | - | 5.0fps |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Expose Manually | ||
Set WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Integrated flash | ||
Flash distance | 3.50 m | 7.90 m (at ISO 1600) |
Flash modes | Auto, Fill-in, Red-Eye reduction, Off | Auto, redeye reduction, fill-in, off, LED |
External flash | ||
AEB | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment | ||
Average | ||
Spot | ||
Partial | ||
AF area | ||
Center weighted | ||
Video features | ||
Supported video resolutions | 640 x 480 (30 fps) | 1920 x 1080 (30p), 1280 x 720 (30p), 640 x 480 (30 fps) |
Maximum video resolution | 640x480 | 1920x1080 |
Video format | - | H.264, Motion JPEG |
Microphone input | ||
Headphone input | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | None | Built-In |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
GPS | None | BuiltIn |
Physical | ||
Environment seal | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 125 grams (0.28 pounds) | 247 grams (0.54 pounds) |
Dimensions | 98 x 58 x 23mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.9") | 112 x 66 x 31mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.2") |
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 | - | 380 photos |
Form of battery | - | Battery Pack |
Battery ID | KLIC-7006 | LI-92B |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec, double) | Yes (2 or 12 sec, custom) |
Time lapse shooting | ||
Storage media | SD/SDHC card, Internal | SD, SDHC, SDXC, Internal Memory |
Storage slots | 1 | 1 |
Cost at release | $119 | $379 |