Canon A1200 vs Kodak M550
92 Imaging
35 Features
19 Overall
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95 Imaging
34 Features
20 Overall
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Canon A1200 vs Kodak M550 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 2.7" Fixed Screen
- ISO 80 - 1600
- 1280 x 720 video
- 28-112mm (F2.8-5.9) lens
- 185g - 98 x 63 x 31mm
- Announced January 2011
(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
- Revealed January 2010
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Below, we are reviewing the Canon A1200 vs Kodak M550, both Small Sensor Compact cameras by companies Canon and Kodak. The sensor resolution of the A1200 (12MP) and the M550 (12MP) is very comparable and they feature the exact same sensor dimensions (1/2.3").
Meta to Introduce 'AI-Generated' Labels for Media starting next monthThe A1200 was launched 13 months later than the M550 making the cameras a generation apart from each other. The two cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).
Before getting in to a thorough comparison, below is a quick summary of how the A1200 matches up vs the M550 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.
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Below is a sample of the gallery pics for Canon PowerShot A1200 & Kodak EasyShare M550. The complete galleries are viewable at Canon A1200 Gallery & Kodak M550 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Canon A1200 over the Kodak M550
| A1200 | M550 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Revealed | January 2011 |  | January 2010 | Fresher by 13 months |
Reasons to pick Kodak M550 over the Canon A1200
| M550 | A1200 |
|---|
Common features in the Canon A1200 and Kodak M550
| A1200 | M550 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Manual focus |  | No manual focusing | ||
| Display type | Fixed |  | Fixed | Fixed display |
| Display dimension | 2.7" |  | 2.7" | Identical display sizing |
| Display resolution | 230k |  | 230k | Equal display resolution |
| Selfie screen |  | No selfie screen | ||
| Touch display |  | No Touch display |
Canon A1200 vs Kodak M550 Physical Comparison
For anyone who is aiming to carry your camera regularly, you will have to think about its weight and proportions. The Canon A1200 has got outer dimensions of 98mm x 63mm x 31mm (3.9" x 2.5" x 1.2") accompanied by 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") with a weight of 125 grams (0.28 lbs).
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Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you are working with at that time. Here is the front view overall size comparison of the A1200 and the M550.
Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability score of the A1200 and M550 is 92 and 95 respectively.
Canon A1200 vs Kodak M550 Sensor Comparison
Often, it's tough to visualise the gap in sensor sizing merely by seeing technical specs. The visual here will provide you a stronger sense of the sensor dimensions in the A1200 and M550.
As you have seen, both of the cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements and the same exact resolution and you can expect comparable quality of images though you really should factor the launch date of the cameras into account. The newer A1200 is going to have an advantage with regard to sensor innovation.
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Canon A1200 vs Kodak M550 Specifications
| Canon PowerShot A1200 | Kodak EasyShare M550 | |
|---|---|---|
| General Information | ||
| Make | Canon | Kodak |
| Model | Canon PowerShot A1200 | Kodak EasyShare M550 |
| Category | Small Sensor Compact | Small Sensor Compact |
| Announced | 2011-01-05 | 2010-01-05 |
| Body design | Compact | Compact |
| Sensor Information | ||
| Processor | DIGIC 4 with iSAPS technology | - |
| Sensor type | CCD | CCD |
| Sensor size | 1/2.3" | 1/2.3" |
| Sensor measurements | 6.17 x 4.55mm | 6.17 x 4.55mm |
| Sensor 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 support | ||
| Autofocusing | ||
| Manual focus | ||
| Touch to focus | ||
| AF continuous | ||
| Single AF | ||
| AF tracking | ||
| Selective AF | ||
| AF center weighted | ||
| Multi area AF | ||
| AF live view | ||
| Face detection AF | ||
| Contract detection AF | ||
| Phase detection AF | ||
| Number of focus points | 9 | - |
| Lens | ||
| Lens mount | fixed lens | fixed lens |
| Lens focal range | 28-112mm (4.0x) | 28-140mm (5.0x) |
| Maximum aperture | f/2.8-5.9 | - |
| Macro focus distance | 3cm | 10cm |
| Focal length multiplier | 5.8 | 5.8 |
| Screen | ||
| Screen type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
| Screen sizing | 2.7 inch | 2.7 inch |
| Screen resolution | 230 thousand dot | 230 thousand dot |
| Selfie friendly | ||
| Liveview | ||
| Touch functionality | ||
| Screen tech | TFT LCD | - |
| Viewfinder Information | ||
| Viewfinder type | Optical (tunnel) | None |
| Features | ||
| Slowest shutter speed | 15 secs | 30 secs |
| Maximum shutter speed | 1/1600 secs | 1/1400 secs |
| Continuous shooting speed | 1.0 frames per sec | - |
| Shutter priority | ||
| Aperture priority | ||
| Expose Manually | ||
| Change WB | ||
| Image stabilization | ||
| Inbuilt flash | ||
| Flash range | 4.00 m | 3.50 m |
| Flash settings | Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync | Auto, Fill-in, Red-Eye reduction, Off |
| External flash | ||
| AE bracketing | ||
| WB bracketing | ||
| Exposure | ||
| Multisegment metering | ||
| Average metering | ||
| Spot metering | ||
| Partial metering | ||
| AF area metering | ||
| Center weighted metering | ||
| Video features | ||
| Video resolutions | 1280 x 720 (24 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) | 640 x 480 (30 fps) |
| Highest video resolution | 1280x720 | 640x480 |
| Video format | MPEG-4, H.264 | - |
| Microphone input | ||
| Headphone input | ||
| 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 seal | ||
| Water proof | ||
| Dust proof | ||
| Shock proof | ||
| Crush proof | ||
| Freeze proof | ||
| Weight | 185 gr (0.41 lbs) | 125 gr (0.28 lbs) |
| Dimensions | 98 x 63 x 31mm (3.9" x 2.5" 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 life | 200 pictures | - |
| Battery format | AA | - |
| Battery model | 2 x AA | KLIC-7006 |
| Self timer | Yes | Yes (2 or 10 sec, double) |
| Time lapse recording | ||
| Type of storage | SD/SDHC/SDXC/MMC/MMCplus/HCMMCplus | SD/SDHC card, Internal |
| Storage slots | One | One |
| Launch price | $109 | $119 |