Canon R50 vs Kodak M550
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Canon R50 vs Kodak M550 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 24MP - APS-C Sensor
- 3.00" Fully Articulated Screen
- ISO 100 - 32000 (Raise to 51200)
- 3840 x 2160 video
- Canon RF Mount
- 375g - 116 x 86 x 69mm
- Revealed February 2023
(Full Review)
- 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 2.7" Fixed Display
- ISO 64 - 1000
- 640 x 480 video
- 28-140mm (F) lens
- 125g - 98 x 58 x 23mm
- Launched January 2010

Canon R50 vs Kodak M550 Overview
Let's look closer at the Canon R50 and Kodak M550, one is a Entry-Level Mirrorless and the other is a Small Sensor Compact by manufacturers Canon and Kodak. There exists a big gap among the image resolutions of the R50 (24MP) and M550 (12MP) and the R50 (APS-C) and M550 (1/2.3") posses totally different sensor dimensions.

The R50 was manufactured 13 years after the M550 which is a fairly big gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Each of the cameras feature different body design with the Canon R50 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Kodak M550 being a Compact camera.
Before we go right into a detailed comparison, here is a simple synopsis of how the R50 grades vs the M550 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Canon R50 vs Kodak M550 Gallery
Here is a sample of the gallery pics for Canon EOS R50 and Kodak EasyShare M550. The entire galleries are provided at Canon R50 Gallery and Kodak M550 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Canon R50 over the Kodak M550
R50 | M550 | |||
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Launched | February 2023 | ![]() | January 2010 | More modern by 160 months |
Focus manually | ![]() | More exact focusing | ||
Display type | Fully Articulated | ![]() | Fixed | Fully Articulating display |
Display size | 3.00" | ![]() | 2.7" | Larger display (+0.3") |
Display resolution | 1040k | ![]() | 230k | Sharper display (+810k dot) |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Take selfies | ||
Touch display | ![]() | Easily navigate |
Reasons to pick Kodak M550 over the Canon R50
M550 | R50 |
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Common features in the Canon R50 and Kodak M550
R50 | M550 |
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Canon R50 vs Kodak M550 Physical Comparison
In case you're planning to carry around your camera regularly, you are going to need to think about its weight and measurements. The Canon R50 comes with outside dimensions of 116mm x 86mm x 69mm (4.6" x 3.4" x 2.7") accompanied by a weight of 375 grams (0.83 lbs) while the Kodak M550 has proportions of 98mm x 58mm x 23mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.9") and a weight of 125 grams (0.28 lbs).
Take a look at the Canon R50 and Kodak M550 in the all new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you are working with at the time. The following is a front view size comparison of the R50 against the M550.

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the R50 and M550 is 75 and 95 respectively.

Canon R50 vs Kodak M550 Sensor Comparison
Normally, its hard to envision the gap in sensor sizes only by looking through technical specs. The pic underneath should offer you a clearer sense of the sensor dimensions in the R50 and M550.
As you can tell, both of the cameras come with different megapixels and different sensor sizes. The R50 because of its larger sensor will make shooting shallow depth of field simpler and the Canon R50 will result in extra detail due to its extra 12 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also help you crop photos a good deal more aggressively. The newer R50 will have a benefit when it comes to sensor innovation.

Canon R50 vs Kodak M550 Screen and ViewFinder


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Canon R50 vs Kodak M550 Specifications
Canon EOS R50 | Kodak EasyShare M550 | |
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General Information | ||
Manufacturer | Canon | Kodak |
Model | Canon EOS R50 | Kodak EasyShare M550 |
Class | Entry-Level Mirrorless | Small Sensor Compact |
Revealed | 2023-02-08 | 2010-01-05 |
Physical type | SLR-style mirrorless | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Sensor type | CMOS | CCD |
Sensor size | APS-C | 1/2.3" |
Sensor dimensions | 22.3 x 14.9mm | 6.17 x 4.55mm |
Sensor area | 332.3mm² | 28.1mm² |
Sensor resolution | 24 megapixel | 12 megapixel |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 |
Highest Possible resolution | 6000 x 4000 | 4000 x 3000 |
Maximum native ISO | 32000 | 1000 |
Maximum enhanced ISO | 51200 | - |
Lowest native ISO | 100 | 64 |
RAW format | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focus | ||
Touch to focus | ||
Continuous AF | ||
Single AF | ||
AF tracking | ||
Selective AF | ||
Center weighted AF | ||
AF multi area | ||
AF live view | ||
Face detection focusing | ||
Contract detection focusing | ||
Phase detection focusing | ||
Number of focus points | 651 | - |
Lens | ||
Lens mount | Canon RF | fixed lens |
Lens focal range | - | 28-140mm (5.0x) |
Macro focus distance | - | 10cm |
Total lenses | 37 | - |
Focal length multiplier | 1.6 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Screen type | Fully Articulated | Fixed Type |
Screen diagonal | 3.00 inches | 2.7 inches |
Resolution of screen | 1,040k dots | 230k dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch operation | ||
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | Electronic | None |
Viewfinder resolution | 2,360k dots | - |
Viewfinder coverage | 100 percent | - |
Viewfinder magnification | 0.59x | - |
Features | ||
Minimum shutter speed | 30s | 30s |
Fastest shutter speed | 1/4000s | 1/1400s |
Fastest silent shutter speed | 1/8000s | - |
Continuous shutter rate | 12.0fps | - |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manual mode | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | - |
Set WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Built-in flash | ||
Flash range | 6m at ISO 100 | 3.50 m |
Flash options | - | Auto, Fill-in, Red-Eye reduction, Off |
External flash | ||
AE bracketing | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Fastest flash synchronize | 1/200s | - |
Exposure | ||
Multisegment exposure | ||
Average exposure | ||
Spot exposure | ||
Partial exposure | ||
AF area exposure | ||
Center weighted exposure | ||
Video features | ||
Video resolutions | 3840 x 2160 @ 30p / 120 Mbps, MP4, H.264, AAC3840 x 2160 @ 24p / 120 Mbps, MP4, H.264, AAC3840 x 2160 @ 30p / 60 Mbps, MP4, H.264, AAC3840 x 2160 @ 24p / 60 Mbps, MP4, H.264, AAC3840 x 2160 @ 60p / 230 Mbps, MP4, H.264, AAC3840 x 2160 @ 60p / 120 Mbps, MP4, H.264, AAC3840 x 2160 @ 30p / 470 Mbps, MP4, H.264, AAC1920 x 1080 @ 120p / 120 Mbps, MP4, H.264, AAC1920 x 1080 @ 120p / 70 Mbps, MP4, H.264, AAC1920 x 1080 @ 60p / 60 Mbps, MP4, H.264, AAC1920 x 1080 @ 60p / 35 Mbps, MP4, H.264, AAC1920 x 1080 @ 30p / 30 Mbps, MP4, H.264, AAC1920 x 1080 @ 24p / 12 Mbps, MP4, H.264, AAC1920 x 1080 @ 30p / 90 Mbps, MP4, H.264, AAC3840 x 2160 @ 30p / 170 Mbps, MP4, H.265, AAC3840 x 2160 @ 24p / 170 Mbps, MP4, H.265, AAC3840 x 2160 @ 30p / 85 Mbps, MP4, H.265, AAC3840 x 2160 @ 24p / 85 Mbps, MP4, H.265, AAC3840 x 2160 @ 60p / 230 Mbps, MP4, H.265, AAC3840 x 2160 @ 60p / 120 Mbps, MP4, H.265, AAC3840 x 2160 @ 30p / 470 Mbps, MP4, H.265, AAC1920 x 1080 @ 120p / 120 Mbps, MP4, H.265, AAC1920 x 1080 @ 120p / 70 Mbps, MP4, H.265, AAC1920 x 1080 @ 60p / 60 Mbps, MP4, H.265, AAC1920 x 1080 @ 60p / 35 Mbps, MP4, H.265, AAC1920 x 1080 @ 30p / 30 Mbps, MP4, H.265, AAC1920 x 1080 @ 24p / 30 Mbps, MP4, H.265, AAC1920 x 1080 @ 30p / 12 Mbps, MP4, H.265, AAC1920 x 1080 @ 24p / 12 Mbps, MP4, H.265, AAC1920 x 1080 @ 30p / 90 Mbps, MP4, H.265, AAC | 640 x 480 (30 fps) |
Maximum video resolution | 3840x2160 | 640x480 |
Video data format | MPEG-4, H.264, H.265 | - |
Mic support | ||
Headphone support | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | Built-In | None |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 3.2 Gen 2 (10 GBit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
GPS | None | None |
Physical | ||
Environmental sealing | ||
Water proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 375 gr (0.83 lb) | 125 gr (0.28 lb) |
Physical dimensions | 116 x 86 x 69mm (4.6" x 3.4" x 2.7") | 98 x 58 x 23mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.9") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO Overall score | not tested | not tested |
DXO Color Depth score | not tested | not tested |
DXO Dynamic range score | not tested | not tested |
DXO Low light score | not tested | not tested |
Other | ||
Battery life | 370 photographs | - |
Type of battery | Battery Pack | - |
Battery model | LP-E17 | KLIC-7006 |
Self timer | Yes | Yes (2 or 10 sec, double) |
Time lapse shooting | ||
Type of storage | Single UHS-II SD card slot | SD/SDHC card, Internal |
Card slots | Single | Single |
Launch cost | $679 | $119 |