Kodak M550 vs Olympus VR-340

Its time to take a more detailed look at the Kodak M550 and Olympus VR-340, both Small Sensor Compact cameras by companies Kodak and Olympus. There is a sizable difference among the sensor resolutions of the M550 (12MP) and VR-340 (16MP) but both cameras boast the identical sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The M550 was released 24 months before the VR-340 making them a generation away from each other. Each of the cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before we go right into a in-depth comparison, here is a quick overview of how the M550 matches up versus the VR-340 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Here is a sample of the gallery pics for Kodak EasyShare M550 & Olympus VR-340. The complete galleries are available at Kodak M550 Gallery & Olympus VR-340 Gallery.

If you're going to travel with your camera frequently, you need to factor in its weight and volume. The Kodak M550 provides physical measurements 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-340 has sizing of 96mm x 57mm x 19mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.7") and a weight of 125 grams (0.28 lbs).

Take a look at the Kodak M550 and Olympus VR-340 in our newest Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you have at that moment. Below is a front view physical size comparison of the M550 compared to the VR-340.

Factoring in size and weight, the portability score of the M550 and VR-340 is 95 and 96 respectively.

Oftentimes, it is difficult to picture the gap in sensor dimensions simply by going through specifications. The pic below should offer you a far better sense of the sensor sizing in the M550 and VR-340.

Plainly, the 2 cameras feature the identical sensor size but different MP. You can expect to see the Olympus VR-340 to show more detail as a result of its extra 4MP. Greater resolution will also make it easier to crop photos way more aggressively. The more aged M550 will be behind with regard to sensor tech.