Canon ELPH 500 HS vs Kodak M550

The following is a in depth assessment of the Canon ELPH 500 HS and Kodak M550, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras by competitors Canon and Kodak. The sensor resolution of the ELPH 500 HS (12MP) and the M550 (12MP) is pretty similar and both cameras offer the identical sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The ELPH 500 HS was released 14 months after the M550 which makes them a generation away from each other. Both cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before diving straight to a step-by-step comparison, here is a brief introduction of how the ELPH 500 HS grades vs the M550 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Below is a preview of the gallery images for Canon ELPH 500 HS and Kodak EasyShare M550. The complete galleries are viewable at Canon ELPH 500 HS Gallery and Kodak M550 Gallery.

If you're going to travel with your camera often, you should consider its weight and proportions. The Canon ELPH 500 HS enjoys outer measurements of 101mm x 56mm x 25mm (4.0" x 2.2" x 1.0") along with a weight of 185 grams (0.41 lbs) and the Kodak M550 has measurements of 98mm x 58mm x 23mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.9") and a weight of 125 grams (0.28 lbs).

See the Canon ELPH 500 HS and Kodak M550 in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you have chosen during that time. Here is a front view proportions comparison of the ELPH 500 HS and the M550.

Taking into account size and weight, the portability rating of the ELPH 500 HS and M550 is 94 and 95 respectively.

In many cases, it's tough to see the difference between sensor dimensions purely by going over specs. The picture below will give you a stronger sense of the sensor measurements in the ELPH 500 HS and M550.

As you can plainly see, the two cameras come with the identical sensor size and the same exact resolution therefore you should expect similar quality of images though you really should consider the production date of the products into consideration. The fresher ELPH 500 HS will have an advantage with regard to sensor technology.