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Kodak M550 vs Olympus VR-330

Portability
95
Imaging
34
Features
20
Overall
28
Kodak EasyShare M550 front
 
Olympus VR-330 front
Portability
94
Imaging
36
Features
38
Overall
36

Kodak M550 vs Olympus VR-330 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
  • Launched January 2010
Olympus VR-330
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 1600
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 24-300mm (F3.0-5.9) lens
  • 158g - 101 x 58 x 29mm
  • Revealed February 2011
  • Earlier Model is Olympus VR-320
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Kodak M550 vs Olympus VR-330 Overview

Below, we are evaluating the Kodak M550 vs Olympus VR-330, former being a Small Sensor Compact while the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom by brands Kodak and Olympus. The image resolution of the M550 (12MP) and the VR-330 (14MP) is very well matched and they possess the exact same sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The M550 was revealed 13 months prior to the VR-330 making the cameras a generation apart from each other. Both of the cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before we go in to a full comparison, below is a quick view of how the M550 grades versus the VR-330 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Kodak M550 over the Olympus VR-330

 M550 VR-330 

Reasons to pick Olympus VR-330 over the Kodak M550

 VR-330 M550 
RevealedFebruary 2011January 2010More recent by 13 months
Display dimension3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution460k230kClearer display (+230k dot)

Common features in the Kodak M550 and Olympus VR-330

 M550 VR-330 
Manually focus No manual focusing
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Lack of selfie screen
Touch display Lack of Touch display

Kodak M550 vs Olympus VR-330 Physical Comparison

If you are going to lug around your camera often, you are going to need to factor its weight and proportions. The Kodak M550 offers outside dimensions of 98mm x 58mm x 23mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.9") along with a weight of 125 grams (0.28 lbs) whilst the Olympus VR-330 has measurements of 101mm x 58mm x 29mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.1") and a weight of 158 grams (0.35 lbs).

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Always remember, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you are employing at that time. Below is the front view over all size comparison of the M550 and the VR-330.

Kodak M550 vs Olympus VR-330 size comparison

Looking at size and weight, the portability rating of the M550 and VR-330 is 95 and 94 respectively.

Kodak M550 vs Olympus VR-330 top view buttons comparison

Kodak M550 vs Olympus VR-330 Sensor Comparison

Oftentimes, its hard to see the contrast between sensor measurements only by checking specifications. The graphic underneath will help provide you a greater sense of the sensor dimensions in the M550 and VR-330.

To sum up, both of these cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements but not the same MP. You can expect to see the Olympus VR-330 to give greater detail because of its extra 2MP. Greater resolution will also let you crop photos much more aggressively. The older M550 is going to be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor technology.

Kodak M550 vs Olympus VR-330 sensor size comparison

Kodak M550 vs Olympus VR-330 Screen and ViewFinder

Kodak M550 vs Olympus VR-330 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Kodak M550 Portrait photography highlights
Olympus VR-330 Portrait photography highlights
20
lack of manual focus
no manual control
cannot use external flash
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
33
decent MP (14MP)
has face detect focusing
manual focus not available
no manual control
external flash not possible
sensor is small (1/2.3")
no RAW files
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Street Comparison

Kodak M550 Street photography details
Olympus VR-330 Street photography details
53
lighter than competitors in class (125g)
no articulating screen
no image stabilization
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
low max ISO (1,000)
62
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lighter than competitors (158g)
fixed screen
sensor is small (1/2.3")
no RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Kodak M550 Sports photography highlights
Olympus VR-330 Sports photography highlights
17
maximum shutter speed is a little low (1/1,400 seconds)
lack of shutter priority mode
no image stabilization
megapixel count low (12MP)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect auto focus
46
long zoom range (24-300mm 12.5 x zoom)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
decent MP (14 megapixels)
has tracking focus
no shutter priority
sensor is small (1/2.3")
no phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Kodak M550
Travel photography with Olympus VR-330
67
lighter than competitors in class (125g)
has built in flash
really wide (28mm)
fast maximum aperture (f)
lack of Time Lapse function
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
screen is not selfie friendly
69
lighter than competitors (158 grams)
decent MP (14 megapixels)
built-in flash
reasonably wide (24mm)
very long reach (300mm)
no Time Lapse recording
screen is not selfie friendly
slow maximum aperture (f3.0)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Kodak M550
Landscape photography with Olympus VR-330
31
really wide (28mm)
fast maximum aperture (f)
lack of manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
small screen (2.7")
no manual control
no image stabilization
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
low max ISO (1,000)
does not have RAW files
lack of Time Lapse function
41
reasonably wide (24mm)
nice screen size (3")
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
decent MP (14MP)
manual focus not available
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.0)
no manual control
sensor is small (1/2.3")
no RAW files
no Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Kodak M550 Vlogging information
Olympus VR-330 Vlogging information
30
really wide (28mm)
fast maximum aperture (f)
lighter than competitors in class (125g)
screen is not selfie friendly
no image stabilization
video quality not great (640 x 480 pxls)
lack of mic socket
32
reasonably wide (24mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
has face detect focusing
lighter than competitors (158 grams)
slow maximum aperture (f3.0)
screen is not selfie friendly
video res low (1280 x 720 pxls)
no mic support
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Kodak M550 vs Olympus VR-330 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Kodak M550 and Olympus VR-330
 Kodak EasyShare M550Olympus VR-330
General Information
Brand Kodak Olympus
Model type Kodak EasyShare M550 Olympus VR-330
Category Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Superzoom
Launched 2010-01-05 2011-02-08
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor - TruePic III
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixels 14 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Peak resolution 4000 x 3000 4288 x 3216
Highest native ISO 1000 1600
Min native ISO 64 80
RAW images
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch focus
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 28-140mm (5.0x) 24-300mm (12.5x)
Maximal aperture - f/3.0-5.9
Macro focusing range 10cm 1cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Type of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 2.7 inch 3 inch
Screen resolution 230k dots 460k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Screen technology - TFT Color LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Min shutter speed 30 secs 4 secs
Max shutter speed 1/1400 secs 1/2000 secs
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 3.50 m 4.70 m
Flash modes Auto, Fill-in, Red-Eye reduction, Off Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Supported video resolutions 640 x 480 (30 fps) 1280 x 720 (30, 15fps), 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (30, 15fps)
Highest video resolution 640x480 1280x720
Video file format - Motion JPEG
Mic support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 125 gr (0.28 pounds) 158 gr (0.35 pounds)
Dimensions 98 x 58 x 23mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.9") 101 x 58 x 29mm (4.0" x 2.3" 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 ID KLIC-7006 LI-42B
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, double) Yes (2 or 12 sec)
Time lapse recording
Storage type SD/SDHC card, Internal SD/SDHC
Card slots Single Single
Pricing at release $119 $220