Canon 1000D vs Kodak M550

In this article, we will be analyzing the Canon 1000D and Kodak M550, one being a Entry-Level DSLR and the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by manufacturers Canon and Kodak. The image resolution of the 1000D (10MP) and the M550 (12MP) is pretty close but the 1000D (APS-C) and M550 (1/2.3") enjoy totally different sensor sizes.

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The 1000D was unveiled 17 months prior to the M550 which makes the cameras a generation apart from one another. Both cameras offer different body type with the Canon 1000D being a Compact SLR camera and the Kodak M550 being a Compact camera.

Before going through a thorough comparison, below is a brief summary of how the 1000D grades against the M550 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

This is a preview of the gallery images for Canon EOS 1000D and Kodak EasyShare M550. The full galleries are provided at Canon 1000D Gallery and Kodak M550 Gallery.

When you are looking to lug around your camera frequently, you will need to consider its weight and size. The Canon 1000D has physical measurements of 126mm x 98mm x 65mm (5.0" x 3.9" x 2.6") accompanied by a weight of 502 grams (1.11 lbs) whilst the Kodak M550 has specifications of 98mm x 58mm x 23mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.9") accompanied by a weight of 125 grams (0.28 lbs).

Look at the Canon 1000D and Kodak M550 in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you have attached at that moment. Below is the front view dimension comparison of the 1000D against the M550.

Using dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the 1000D and M550 is 70 and 95 respectively.

Sometimes, it's tough to envision the gap in sensor measurements only by viewing a spec sheet. The graphic below should give you a better sense of the sensor sizing in the 1000D and M550.

Clearly, both the cameras enjoy different megapixel count and different sensor measurements. The 1000D having a bigger sensor will make achieving shallower depth of field easier and the Kodak M550 will provide you with greater detail having an extra 2MP. Higher resolution can also enable you to crop shots far more aggressively. The older 1000D will be disadvantaged with regard to sensor tech.