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Kodak M550 vs Olympus TG-6

Portability
95 Imaging
34 Features
20 Overall
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Kodak EasyShare M550 front
 
Olympus Tough TG-6 front
Portability
90 Imaging
38 Features
54 Overall
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Kodak M550 vs Olympus TG-6 Key Specs

Kodak M550
(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
  • Introduced January 2010
Olympus TG-6
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 12800
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • 25-100mm (F2.0-4.9) lens
  • 253g - 113 x 66 x 32mm
  • Launched May 2019
  • Succeeded the Olympus TG-5
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Kodak M550 vs Olympus TG-6 Overview

Below, we are evaluating the Kodak M550 versus Olympus TG-6, former is a Small Sensor Compact while the other is a Waterproof by manufacturers Kodak and Olympus. The resolution of the M550 (12MP) and the TG-6 (12MP) is fairly similar and they enjoy the exact same sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The M550 was announced 10 years prior to the TG-6 which is quite a large difference as far as tech is concerned. The two cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before getting straight into a comprehensive comparison, below is a short view of how the M550 matches up against the TG-6 for portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Kodak M550 over the Olympus TG-6

          

          

            
 M550 TG-6 
          

        


        

          

            
Reasons to pick Olympus TG-6 over the Kodak M550

          

          

            
 TG-6 M550 
LaunchedMay 2019January 2010Newer by 114 months
Manually focus  Very exact focus
Display dimension3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution1040k230kSharper display (+810k dot)
          

        


        

          

            
Common features in the Kodak M550 and Olympus TG-6

          

          

            
 M550 TG-6 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen  Neither provides selfie screen
Touch display  Neither provides Touch display
          

        

        

	
	
	
	

        

          

            
Kodak M550 vs Olympus TG-6 Physical Comparison

          

          

            
If you're aiming to travel with your camera frequently, you will want to think about its weight and size. The Kodak M550 provides exterior dimensions 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-6 has specifications of 113mm x 66mm x 32mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.3") accompanied by a weight of 253 grams (0.56 lbs).
Contrast the Kodak M550 versus Olympus TG-6 in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses
Remember, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you are utilising at the time. Here is the front view measurement comparison of the M550 and the TG-6.
Kodak M550 vs Olympus TG-6 size comparison
Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability rating of the M550 and TG-6 is 95 and 90 respectively.
Kodak M550 vs Olympus TG-6 top view buttons comparison          

        


        

          

            
Kodak M550 vs Olympus TG-6 Sensor Comparison

          

          

            
Often, it can be tough to visualize the contrast between sensor dimensions only by reading specifications. The picture below will help offer you a stronger sense of the sensor sizes in the M550 and TG-6.
To sum up, each of the cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements and the same exact megapixels and you can expect similar quality of pictures but you should factor the launch date  of the products into consideration. The more aged M550 is going to be behind when it comes to sensor technology.

            Kodak M550 vs Olympus TG-6 sensor size comparison
          

        


        

          

            
Kodak M550 vs Olympus TG-6 Screen and ViewFinder

          

          

                      

          Kodak M550 vs Olympus TG-6 Screen and Viewfinder comparison        


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Photography Type Scores

          

        

        
Portrait Comparison
 Kodak M550 as a Portrait photography camera
 Olympus TG-6 as a Portrait photography camera
20
 manual focus not available
 no manual mode
 cannot use external flash
 low resolution (12MP)
 small sensor size (1/2.3")
 does not have RAW support
39
 focusing manually
 includes face detect focus
 saves RAW files
 manual exposure not available
 cannot use external flash
 low MP (12 megapixels)
 sensor  is tiny (1/2.3")
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Street Comparison
Street photography with Kodak M550
Street photography with Olympus TG-6
53
 lighter than others in class (125g)
 screen is fixed
 lack of image stabilization
 small sensor size (1/2.3")
 does not have RAW support
 maximum ISO low (1,000)
64
 has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 saves RAW files
 environment proof
 no moving screen
 sensor  is tiny (1/2.3")
 heavier than others (253 grams)
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Sports Comparison
Kodak M550 Sports photography highlights
Olympus TG-6 Sports photography highlights
17
 low maximum shutter speed (1/1,400s)
 lack of shutter priority mode
 lack of image stabilization
 low resolution (12MP)
 small sensor size (1/2.3")
 does not have phase detect auto focus
46
 high fps (20.0 fps)
 has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 includes tracking focus
 environment proof
 better than average battery (340 shots)
 no shutter priority mode
 low MP (12MP)
 sensor  is tiny (1/2.3")
 does not have phase detect auto focus
Photography Glossary
Travel Comparison
Kodak M550 Travel photography highlights
Olympus TG-6 Travel photography highlights
67
 lighter than others in class (125 grams)
 has built in flash
 quite wide (28mm)
 good maximum aperture (f)
 lack of Time Lapse function
 low resolution (12MP)
 does not contain selfie friendly display
68
 better than average battery (340 CIPA)
 environment proof
 built-in flash
 decently wide (25mm)
 fast maximum aperture (f2.0)
 heavier than others (253 grams)
 low MP (12MP)
 doesn't offer selfie friendly display
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Landscape Comparison
 Kodak M550 as a Landscape photography camera
 Olympus TG-6 as a Landscape photography camera
31
 quite wide (28mm)
 good maximum aperture (f)
 manual focus not available
 fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
 screen is somewhat small (2.7 inches)
 no manual mode
 lack of image stabilization
 low resolution (12 megapixels)
 small sensor size (1/2.3")
 maximum ISO low (1,000)
 does not have RAW support
 lack of Time Lapse function
57
 focusing manually
 decently wide (25mm)
 fast maximum aperture (f2.0)
 screen is a good size (3 inch)
 has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 saves RAW files
 environment proof
 better than average battery (340 CIPA)
 cannot change lens (fixed lens mount)
 manual exposure not available
 low MP (12MP)
 sensor  is tiny (1/2.3")
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Vlogging Comparison
Vlogging with Kodak M550
Vlogging with Olympus TG-6
30
 quite wide (28mm)
 good maximum aperture (f)
 lighter than others in class (125 grams)
 does not contain selfie friendly display
 lack of image stabilization
 video res low (640 x 480 pxls)
 lack of mic jack
34
 decently wide (25mm)
 fast maximum aperture (f2.0)
 has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 includes face detect focus
 high quality video (3840 x 2160 pixels)
 doesn't offer selfie friendly display
 missing mic socket
 heavier than others (253 grams)
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Kodak M550 vs Olympus TG-6 Specifications

          

          

                      


          

            Detailed spec comparison table for Kodak M550 and Olympus TG-6
 Kodak EasyShare M550Olympus Tough TG-6
General Information
Brand Kodak Olympus
Model Kodak EasyShare M550 Olympus Tough TG-6
Class Small Sensor Compact Waterproof
Introduced 2010-01-05 2019-05-22
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor - TruePic VIII
Sensor type CCD BSI-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 megapixel 12 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter    
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and  16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and  16:9
Maximum resolution 4000 x 3000 4000 x 3000
Maximum native ISO 1000 12800
Minimum native ISO 64 100
RAW pictures    
Autofocusing
Focus manually    
Autofocus touch    
Continuous autofocus    
Single autofocus    
Autofocus tracking    
Selective autofocus    
Autofocus center weighted    
Autofocus multi area    
Autofocus live view    
Face detect autofocus    
Contract detect autofocus    
Phase detect autofocus    
Number of focus points - 25
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 28-140mm (5.0x) 25-100mm (4.0x)
Largest aperture - f/2.0-4.9
Macro focus distance 10cm 1cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display diagonal 2.7" 3"
Resolution of display 230 thousand dots 1,040 thousand dots
Selfie friendly    
Liveview    
Touch display    
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 30 seconds 4 seconds
Maximum shutter speed 1/1400 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Continuous shooting rate - 20.0 frames/s
Shutter priority    
Aperture priority    
Manually set exposure    
Change white balance    
Image stabilization    
Integrated flash    
Flash range 3.50 m -
Flash settings Auto, Fill-in, Red-Eye reduction, Off Auto, Red Eye Reduction, Slow sync. (1st curtain), Red-eye Slow sync. (1st curtain), Fill- in, Manual, Flash Off
External flash    
Auto exposure bracketing    
White balance bracketing    
Exposure
Multisegment    
Average    
Spot    
Partial    
AF area    
Center weighted    
Video features
Video resolutions 640 x 480 (30 fps) 3840 x 2160 @ 30p / 102 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PC
Maximum video resolution 640x480 3840x2160
Video file format - MPEG-4, H.264
Mic port    
Headphone port    
Connectivity
Wireless None Built-In
Bluetooth    
NFC    
HDMI    
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None Built-in
Physical
Environmental sealing    
Water proof    
Dust proof    
Shock proof    
Crush proof    
Freeze proof    
Weight 125g (0.28 lb) 253g (0.56 lb)
Dimensions 98 x 58 x 23mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.9") 113 x 66 x 32mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.3")
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 - 340 shots
Battery type - Battery Pack
Battery model KLIC-7006 LI-92B
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, double) Yes
Time lapse shooting    
Type of storage SD/SDHC card, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC card (UHS-I support)
Card slots Single Single
Price at launch $119 $449