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Canon A1100 IS vs Kodak M550

Portability
93
Imaging
34
Features
17
Overall
27
Canon PowerShot A1100 IS front
 
Kodak EasyShare M550 front
Portability
95
Imaging
35
Features
20
Overall
29

Canon A1100 IS vs Kodak M550 Key Specs

Canon A1100 IS
(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
Kodak M550
(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
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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").

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The 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.

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Reasons to pick Canon A1100 IS over the Kodak M550

 A1100 IS M550 

Reasons to pick Kodak M550 over the Canon A1100 IS

 M550 A1100 IS 
AnnouncedJanuary 2010February 2009More modern by 10 months
Display dimensions2.7"2.5"Larger display (+0.2")
Display resolution230k115kClearer display (+115k dot)

Common features in the Canon A1100 IS and Kodak M550

 A1100 IS M550 
Manual focus No manual focus
Display typeFixed 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. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

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.

Canon A1100 IS vs Kodak M550 size comparison

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 top view buttons comparison

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.

Canon A1100 IS vs Kodak M550 sensor size comparison

Canon A1100 IS vs Kodak M550 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon A1100 IS vs Kodak M550 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Canon A1100 IS
Portrait photography with Kodak M550
26
comes with face detection autofocus
focusing manually not possible
no manual control
can't use external flash
low resolution (12 megapixels)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
21
no manual focus
manual mode not possible
cannot use external flash
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
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Street Comparison

Canon A1100 IS Street photography highlights
Kodak M550 Street photography highlights
56
image stabilization (Optical)
no articulating screen
small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
54
lighter than competition in class (125g)
fixed screen
no image stabilization
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
low maximum ISO (1,000)
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Sports Comparison

Canon A1100 IS as a Sports photography camera
Kodak M550 as a Sports photography camera
25
image stabilization (Optical)
continuous shooting slow (1.0 fps)
lack of shutter priority mode
low resolution (12 megapixels)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect autofocus
17
low maximum shutter speed (1/1,400 seconds)
no shutter priority mode
no image stabilization
megapixel count low (12MP)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Canon A1100 IS
Travel photography with Kodak M550
50
flash built-in
missing Time Lapse mode
low resolution (12MP)
doesn't contain selfie friendly display
wide angle not fantastic (35mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.7)
67
lighter than competition in class (125g)
flash built-in
pretty wide (28mm)
great maximum aperture (f)
does not have Time Lapse recording
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
screen isn't selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Canon A1100 IS Landscape photography information
Kodak M550 Landscape photography information
27
image stabilization (Optical)
focusing manually not possible
can't switch lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not fantastic (35mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.7)
screen is somewhat small (2.5")
no manual control
low resolution (12MP)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
missing Time Lapse mode
31
pretty wide (28mm)
great maximum aperture (f)
no manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
tiny screen (2.7 inches)
manual mode not possible
no image stabilization
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
low maximum ISO (1,000)
lack of RAW format
does not have Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon A1100 IS Vlogging info
Kodak M550 Vlogging info
27
image stabilization (Optical)
comes with face detection autofocus
wide angle not fantastic (35mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.7)
doesn't contain selfie friendly display
video quality not great (640 x 480 pixels)
missing external mic port
31
pretty wide (28mm)
great maximum aperture (f)
lighter than competition in class (125g)
screen isn't selfie friendly
no image stabilization
low res video (640 x 480 resolution)
does not have external mic support
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Canon A1100 IS vs Kodak M550 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon A1100 IS and Kodak M550
 Canon PowerShot A1100 ISKodak EasyShare M550
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