Kodak M550 vs Olympus VR-340
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Kodak M550 vs Olympus VR-340 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 - 3200
- Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 24-240mm (F3.0-5.7) lens
- 125g - 96 x 57 x 19mm
- Announced January 2012

Kodak M550 vs Olympus VR-340 Overview
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").

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.

Kodak M550 vs Olympus VR-340 Gallery
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.
Reasons to pick Kodak M550 over the Olympus VR-340
M550 | VR-340 |
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Reasons to pick Olympus VR-340 over the Kodak M550
VR-340 | M550 | |||
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Announced | January 2012 | ![]() | January 2010 | Newer by 24 months |
Display size | 3" | ![]() | 2.7" | Larger display (+0.3") |
Display resolution | 460k | ![]() | 230k | Clearer display (+230k dot) |
Common features in the Kodak M550 and Olympus VR-340
M550 | VR-340 | |||
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Focus manually | ![]() | No manual focus | ||
Display type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed display |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Neither provides selfie screen | ||
Touch display | ![]() | Neither provides Touch display |
Kodak M550 vs Olympus VR-340 Physical Comparison
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.

Kodak M550 vs Olympus VR-340 Sensor Comparison
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.

Kodak M550 vs Olympus VR-340 Screen and ViewFinder


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Kodak M550 vs Olympus VR-340 Specifications
Kodak EasyShare M550 | Olympus VR-340 | |
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General Information | ||
Company | Kodak | Olympus |
Model type | Kodak EasyShare M550 | Olympus VR-340 |
Class | Small Sensor Compact | Small Sensor Compact |
Announced | 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 | 12MP | 16MP |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 4:3 and 16:9 |
Highest resolution | 4000 x 3000 | 4608 x 3456 |
Highest native ISO | 1000 | 3200 |
Minimum native ISO | 64 | 100 |
RAW pictures | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
AF touch | ||
Continuous AF | ||
Single AF | ||
AF tracking | ||
Selective AF | ||
AF center weighted | ||
AF multi area | ||
AF live view | ||
Face detection AF | ||
Contract detection AF | ||
Phase detection AF | ||
Cross type focus points | - | - |
Lens | ||
Lens support | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens zoom range | 28-140mm (5.0x) | 24-240mm (10.0x) |
Highest aperture | - | f/3.0-5.7 |
Macro focusing distance | 10cm | - |
Focal length multiplier | 5.8 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Type of screen | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Screen size | 2.7" | 3" |
Screen resolution | 230 thousand dots | 460 thousand dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch screen | ||
Screen tech | - | TFT Color LCD |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | None | None |
Features | ||
Slowest shutter speed | 30s | 4s |
Maximum shutter speed | 1/1400s | 1/2000s |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Expose Manually | ||
Set WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Inbuilt flash | ||
Flash distance | 3.50 m | 4.80 m |
Flash options | Auto, Fill-in, Red-Eye reduction, Off | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in |
Hot shoe | ||
AEB | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment | ||
Average | ||
Spot | ||
Partial | ||
AF area | ||
Center weighted | ||
Video features | ||
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) |
Highest video resolution | 640x480 | 1280x720 |
Video data format | - | Motion JPEG |
Microphone support | ||
Headphone support | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | None | Eye-Fi Connected |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
GPS | None | None |
Physical | ||
Environmental sealing | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 125g (0.28 lbs) | 125g (0.28 lbs) |
Physical 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 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-50B |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec, double) | Yes (2 or 12 sec) |
Time lapse feature | ||
Type of storage | SD/SDHC card, Internal | SD/SDHC/SDXC |
Card slots | 1 | 1 |
Launch cost | $119 | $130 |