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Kodak M550 vs Olympus VG-160

Portability
95
Imaging
34
Features
20
Overall
28
Kodak EasyShare M550 front
 
Olympus VG-160 front
Portability
96
Imaging
37
Features
26
Overall
32

Kodak M550 vs Olympus VG-160 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
  • Released January 2010
Olympus VG-160
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 1600
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 26-130mm (F2.8-6.5) lens
  • 125g - 96 x 57 x 19mm
  • Announced January 2012
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Kodak M550 vs Olympus VG-160 Overview

Below, we will be analyzing the Kodak M550 vs Olympus VG-160, both Small Sensor Compact cameras by manufacturers Kodak and Olympus. The resolution of the M550 (12MP) and the VG-160 (14MP) is pretty close and they enjoy the exact same sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The M550 was manufactured 24 months before the VG-160 which makes the cameras a generation apart from each other. Both the cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before delving through a thorough comparison, below is a brief summary of how the M550 matches up against the VG-160 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Kodak M550 over the Olympus VG-160

 M550 VG-160 

Reasons to pick Olympus VG-160 over the Kodak M550

 VG-160 M550 
AnnouncedJanuary 2012January 2010More recent by 24 months
Screen dimension3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")

Common features in the Kodak M550 and Olympus VG-160

 M550 VG-160 
Manually focus Lack of manual focusing
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen resolution230k230kEqual screen resolution
Selfie screen No selfie screen
Touch screen Neither includes Touch screen

Kodak M550 vs Olympus VG-160 Physical Comparison

In case you're intending to lug around your camera often, you will have to factor its weight and dimensions. The Kodak M550 features external 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 VG-160 has dimensions of 96mm x 57mm x 19mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.7") having a weight of 125 grams (0.28 lbs).

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Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you use at the time. Following is the front view measurements comparison of the M550 against the VG-160.

Kodak M550 vs Olympus VG-160 size comparison

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability rating of the M550 and VG-160 is 95 and 96 respectively.

Kodak M550 vs Olympus VG-160 top view buttons comparison

Kodak M550 vs Olympus VG-160 Sensor Comparison

Often, its difficult to imagine the gap in sensor measurements only by researching specifications. The visual underneath may provide you a far better sense of the sensor measurements in the M550 and VG-160.

Plainly, each of these cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements albeit different MP. You can expect the Olympus VG-160 to render extra detail due to its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also make it easier to crop shots somewhat more aggressively. The older M550 will be behind when it comes to sensor technology.

Kodak M550 vs Olympus VG-160 sensor size comparison

Kodak M550 vs Olympus VG-160 Screen and ViewFinder

Kodak M550 vs Olympus VG-160 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Kodak M550 Portrait photography information
Olympus VG-160 Portrait photography information
20
no manual focus
no manual control
cannot use external flash
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
33
good MP (14MP)
comes with face detection focus
manual focus not available
no manual exposure
cannot use external flash
very small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
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Street Comparison

Kodak M550 Street photography factors
Olympus VG-160 Street photography factors
53
lighter than competition (125 grams)
fixed screen
lack of image stabilization
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
low maximum ISO (1,000)
56
lighter than competition (125g)
screen does not articulate
lack of image stabilization
very small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Kodak M550 Sports photography info
Olympus VG-160 Sports photography info
17
low maximum shutter speed (1/1,400s)
no shutter priority mode
lack of image stabilization
megapixel count low (12MP)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect AF
26
good MP (14MP)
lack of shutter priority mode
lack of image stabilization
very small sensor (1/2.3")
bad battery (165 shots)
does not have phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Kodak M550 Travel photography features
Olympus VG-160 Travel photography features
67
lighter than competition (125 grams)
has built in flash
decently wide (28mm)
fast maximum aperture (f)
lack of Timelapse mode
megapixel count low (12MP)
does not have a selfie friendly display
65
lighter than competition (125 grams)
good MP (14 megapixels)
has built in flash
decently wide (26mm)
no Timelapse mode
bad battery (165 CIPA)
doesn't have a selfie friendly display
slow max aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Kodak M550 Landscape photography information
Olympus VG-160 Landscape photography information
31
decently wide (28mm)
fast maximum aperture (f)
no manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
screen is small (2.7 inch)
no manual control
lack of image stabilization
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
low maximum ISO (1,000)
lack of RAW support
lack of Timelapse mode
36
decently wide (26mm)
screen size is good (3")
good MP (14MP)
manual focus not available
cannot change lens (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f2.8)
no manual exposure
lack of image stabilization
very small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
bad battery (165 CIPA)
no Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Kodak M550 as a Vlogging camera
Olympus VG-160 as a Vlogging camera
30
decently wide (28mm)
fast maximum aperture (f)
lighter than competition (125 grams)
does not have a selfie friendly display
lack of image stabilization
video res low (640 x 480 pxls)
lack of microphone socket
30
decently wide (26mm)
comes with face detection focus
lighter than competition (125 grams)
slow max aperture (f2.8)
doesn't have a selfie friendly display
lack of image stabilization
video quality not great (1280 x 720 resolution)
no external microphone socket
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Kodak M550 vs Olympus VG-160 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Kodak M550 and Olympus VG-160
 Kodak EasyShare M550Olympus VG-160
General Information
Brand Name Kodak Olympus
Model Kodak EasyShare M550 Olympus VG-160
Class Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Released 2010-01-05 2012-01-10
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
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 area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixels 14 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3
Full resolution 4000 x 3000 4288 x 3216
Max native ISO 1000 1600
Lowest native ISO 64 80
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 28-140mm (5.0x) 26-130mm (5.0x)
Highest aperture - f/2.8-6.5
Macro focus distance 10cm 7cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Type of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display diagonal 2.7 inch 3 inch
Resolution of display 230k dots 230k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Display tech - TFT Color LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 30 secs 4 secs
Maximum shutter speed 1/1400 secs 1/2000 secs
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 3.50 m 4.80 m
Flash modes Auto, Fill-in, Red-Eye reduction, Off Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in
External flash
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Supported video resolutions 640 x 480 (30 fps) 1280 x 720 (30,15 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 180 (30,15 fps)
Max video resolution 640x480 1280x720
Video format - Motion JPEG
Microphone 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 None
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 125 grams (0.28 lb) 125 grams (0.28 lb)
Dimensions 98 x 58 x 23mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.9") 96 x 57 x 19mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.7")
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 - 165 images
Battery type - Battery Pack
Battery model KLIC-7006 LI-70B
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, double) Yes (2 or 12 sec)
Time lapse feature
Storage type SD/SDHC card, Internal SD/SDHC
Card slots 1 1
Retail price $119 $90