Canon A1100 IS vs Kodak M550
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Canon A1100 IS vs Kodak M550 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 2.5" Fixed Screen
- ISO 80 - 1600
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 640 x 480 video
- 35-140mm (F2.7-5.6) lens
- 150g - 95 x 62 x 31mm
- Released February 2009
(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
- Announced January 2010
Canon A1100 IS vs Kodak M550 Overview
Let's take a more detailed look at the Canon A1100 IS vs Kodak M550, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras by companies Canon and Kodak. The sensor resolution of the A1100 IS (12MP) and the M550 (12MP) is very similar and both cameras offer the same sensor sizes (1/2.3").
Meta to Introduce 'AI-Generated' Labels for Media starting next monthThe A1100 IS was brought out 10 months prior to the M550 so they are of a similar generation. Both cameras have the same body design (Compact).
Before going straight to a step-by-step comparison, here is a quick synopsis of how the A1100 IS grades versus the M550 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.
Canon A1100 IS vs Kodak M550 Gallery
Following is a sample of the gallery pics for Canon PowerShot A1100 IS and Kodak EasyShare M550. The entire galleries are available at Canon A1100 IS Gallery and Kodak M550 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Canon A1100 IS over the Kodak M550
A1100 IS | M550 |
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Reasons to pick Kodak M550 over the Canon A1100 IS
M550 | A1100 IS | |||
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Announced | January 2010 | February 2009 | More modern by 10 months | |
Display dimensions | 2.7" | 2.5" | Larger display (+0.2") | |
Display resolution | 230k | 115k | Clearer display (+115k dot) |
Common features in the Canon A1100 IS and Kodak M550
A1100 IS | M550 | |||
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Manual focus | No manual focus | |||
Display type | Fixed | Fixed | Fixed display | |
Selfie screen | Neither contains selfie screen | |||
Touch friendly display | Neither contains Touch friendly display |
Canon A1100 IS vs Kodak M550 Physical Comparison
When you are intending to carry around your camera, you need to factor its weight and volume. The Canon A1100 IS has got exterior measurements of 95mm x 62mm x 31mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 1.2") and a weight of 150 grams (0.33 lbs) whilst the Kodak M550 has sizing of 98mm x 58mm x 23mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.9") with a weight of 125 grams (0.28 lbs).
Examine the Canon A1100 IS vs Kodak M550 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you are utilising at the time. Below is a front view over all size comparison of the A1100 IS against the M550.
Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability grade of the A1100 IS and M550 is 93 and 95 respectively.
Canon A1100 IS vs Kodak M550 Sensor Comparison
Usually, it is tough to visualize the difference between sensor sizes only by reviewing specs. The pic below will help give you a more clear sense of the sensor sizing in the A1100 IS and M550.
All in all, both cameras provide the same sensor dimensions and the same exact MP so you should expect similar quality of files however you should always consider the release date of the products into consideration. The more aged A1100 IS is going to be disadvantaged in sensor innovation.
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Canon A1100 IS vs Kodak M550 Specifications
Canon PowerShot A1100 IS | Kodak EasyShare M550 | |
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General Information | ||
Company | Canon | Kodak |
Model | Canon PowerShot A1100 IS | Kodak EasyShare M550 |
Class | Small Sensor Compact | Small Sensor Compact |
Released | 2009-02-18 | 2010-01-05 |
Physical type | Compact | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Powered by | Digic 4 | - |
Sensor type | CCD | CCD |
Sensor size | 1/2.3" | 1/2.3" |
Sensor dimensions | 6.17 x 4.55mm | 6.17 x 4.55mm |
Sensor surface area | 28.1mm² | 28.1mm² |
Sensor resolution | 12 megapixels | 12 megapixels |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3 and 16:9 | 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 |
Highest resolution | 4000 x 3000 | 4000 x 3000 |
Highest native ISO | 1600 | 1000 |
Lowest native ISO | 80 | 64 |
RAW images | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
AF touch | ||
Continuous AF | ||
AF single | ||
AF tracking | ||
AF selectice | ||
Center weighted AF | ||
AF multi area | ||
Live view AF | ||
Face detection AF | ||
Contract detection AF | ||
Phase detection AF | ||
Number of focus points | 9 | - |
Lens | ||
Lens mount | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens focal range | 35-140mm (4.0x) | 28-140mm (5.0x) |
Maximum aperture | f/2.7-5.6 | - |
Macro focus range | 3cm | 10cm |
Focal length multiplier | 5.8 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Type of screen | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Screen sizing | 2.5 inches | 2.7 inches |
Screen resolution | 115k dots | 230k dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch function | ||
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | Optical (tunnel) | None |
Features | ||
Lowest shutter speed | 15 seconds | 30 seconds |
Highest shutter speed | 1/1600 seconds | 1/1400 seconds |
Continuous shooting rate | 1.0fps | - |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manual mode | ||
Custom WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Inbuilt flash | ||
Flash range | 4.00 m | 3.50 m |
Flash options | Auto, Fill-in, Red-Eye reduction, Slow Sync, Off | Auto, Fill-in, Red-Eye reduction, Off |
Hot shoe | ||
Auto exposure bracketing | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment exposure | ||
Average exposure | ||
Spot exposure | ||
Partial exposure | ||
AF area exposure | ||
Center weighted exposure | ||
Video features | ||
Supported video resolutions | 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) | 640 x 480 (30 fps) |
Highest video resolution | 640x480 | 640x480 |
Video data format | Motion JPEG | - |
Mic support | ||
Headphone support | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | None | None |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
GPS | None | None |
Physical | ||
Environmental sealing | ||
Water proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 150 grams (0.33 lb) | 125 grams (0.28 lb) |
Physical dimensions | 95 x 62 x 31mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 1.2") | 98 x 58 x 23mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.9") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO All around 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 model | 2 x AA | KLIC-7006 |
Self timer | Yes (2, 10, Custom, Face) | Yes (2 or 10 sec, double) |
Time lapse feature | ||
Storage type | SD/SDHC/MMC/MMCplus/HD MMCplus | SD/SDHC card, Internal |
Card slots | One | One |
Pricing at launch | $160 | $119 |