Canon A1300 vs Kodak M550
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Canon A1300 vs Kodak M550 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 2.7" Fixed Display
- ISO 100 - 1600
- 1280 x 720 video
- 28-140mm (F2.8-6.9) lens
- 174g - 95 x 62 x 30mm
- Released February 2012
(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
- Released January 2010
Photography Glossary Canon A1300 vs Kodak M550 Overview
Lets look much closer at the Canon A1300 versus Kodak M550, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras by rivals Canon and Kodak. There exists a significant gap between the image resolutions of the A1300 (16MP) and M550 (12MP) but both cameras offer the same sensor size (1/2.3").
Samsung Releases Faster Versions of EVO MicroSD CardsThe A1300 was released 2 years later than the M550 and that is quite a sizable gap as far as technology is concerned. Both the cameras have the same body design (Compact).
Before we go into a thorough comparison, here is a short summation of how the A1300 matches up versus the M550 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.
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Reasons to pick Canon A1300 over the Kodak M550
| A1300 | M550 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Released | February 2012 |  | January 2010 | More recent by 26 months |
Reasons to pick Kodak M550 over the Canon A1300
| M550 | A1300 |
|---|
Common features in the Canon A1300 and Kodak M550
| A1300 | M550 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Focus manually |  | Lack of manual focusing | ||
| Display type | Fixed |  | Fixed | Fixed display |
| Display dimensions | 2.7" |  | 2.7" | Equal display size |
| Display resolution | 230k |  | 230k | Equal display resolution |
| Selfie screen |  | Neither features selfie screen | ||
| Touch display |  | Neither features Touch display |
Canon A1300 vs Kodak M550 Physical Comparison
In case you're going to lug around your camera, you will need to take into account its weight and volume. The Canon A1300 enjoys external measurements of 95mm x 62mm x 30mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 1.2") and a weight of 174 grams (0.38 lbs) while the Kodak M550 has sizing of 98mm x 58mm x 23mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.9") having a weight of 125 grams (0.28 lbs).
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Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you use at that moment. Here is a front view size comparison of the A1300 versus the M550.
Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability score of the A1300 and M550 is 93 and 95 respectively.
Canon A1300 vs Kodak M550 Sensor Comparison
Normally, it's hard to picture the gap between sensor measurements merely by checking technical specs. The visual underneath will help offer you a more clear sense of the sensor measurements in the A1300 and M550.
As you can tell, both cameras provide the same sensor dimensions but different megapixels. You should expect to see the Canon A1300 to resolve greater detail as a result of its extra 4 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also enable you to crop pics more aggressively. The newer A1300 should have an advantage with regard to sensor tech.
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Canon A1300 vs Kodak M550 Specifications
| Canon PowerShot A1300 | Kodak EasyShare M550 | |
|---|---|---|
| General Information | ||
| Brand | Canon | Kodak |
| Model type | Canon PowerShot A1300 | Kodak EasyShare M550 |
| Type | Small Sensor Compact | Small Sensor Compact |
| Released | 2012-02-07 | 2010-01-05 |
| Body design | Compact | Compact |
| Sensor Information | ||
| 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 surface area | 28.1mm² | 28.1mm² |
| Sensor resolution | 16 megapixel | 12 megapixel |
| Anti alias filter | ||
| Aspect ratio | 4:3 and 16:9 | 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 |
| Max resolution | 4608 x 3456 | 4000 x 3000 |
| Max native ISO | 1600 | 1000 |
| Min native ISO | 100 | 64 |
| RAW data | ||
| Autofocusing | ||
| Manual focusing | ||
| Touch to focus | ||
| Autofocus continuous | ||
| Autofocus single | ||
| Tracking autofocus | ||
| Autofocus selectice | ||
| Center weighted autofocus | ||
| Multi area autofocus | ||
| Live view autofocus | ||
| Face detect autofocus | ||
| Contract detect autofocus | ||
| Phase detect autofocus | ||
| Total focus points | 9 | - |
| Lens | ||
| Lens mount type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
| Lens zoom range | 28-140mm (5.0x) | 28-140mm (5.0x) |
| Highest aperture | f/2.8-6.9 | - |
| Macro focusing distance | 3cm | 10cm |
| Focal length multiplier | 5.8 | 5.8 |
| Screen | ||
| Display type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
| Display sizing | 2.7 inch | 2.7 inch |
| Display resolution | 230 thousand dot | 230 thousand dot |
| Selfie friendly | ||
| Liveview | ||
| Touch function | ||
| Viewfinder Information | ||
| Viewfinder type | Optical (tunnel) | None |
| Features | ||
| Min shutter speed | 15s | 30s |
| Max shutter speed | 1/2000s | 1/1400s |
| Continuous shutter speed | 1.0 frames/s | - |
| Shutter priority | ||
| Aperture priority | ||
| Expose Manually | ||
| Change white balance | ||
| Image stabilization | ||
| Integrated flash | ||
| Flash distance | 3.00 m | 3.50 m |
| Flash options | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync | Auto, Fill-in, Red-Eye reduction, Off |
| External flash | ||
| Auto exposure bracketing | ||
| White balance bracketing | ||
| Exposure | ||
| Multisegment | ||
| Average | ||
| Spot | ||
| Partial | ||
| AF area | ||
| Center weighted | ||
| Video features | ||
| Supported video resolutions | 1280 x 720 (25 fps) 640 x 480 (30 fps) | 640 x 480 (30 fps) |
| Max video resolution | 1280x720 | 640x480 |
| Video file format | H.264 | - |
| Microphone jack | ||
| Headphone jack | ||
| 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 proofing | ||
| Dust proofing | ||
| Shock proofing | ||
| Crush proofing | ||
| Freeze proofing | ||
| Weight | 174g (0.38 pounds) | 125g (0.28 pounds) |
| Physical dimensions | 95 x 62 x 30mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 1.2") | 98 x 58 x 23mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.9") |
| DXO scores | ||
| DXO Overall rating | not tested | not tested |
| DXO Color Depth rating | not tested | not tested |
| DXO Dynamic range rating | not tested | not tested |
| DXO Low light rating | not tested | not tested |
| Other | ||
| Battery life | 220 shots | - |
| Battery form | AA | - |
| Battery ID | 2 x AA | KLIC-7006 |
| Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec, Custom) | Yes (2 or 10 sec, double) |
| Time lapse feature | ||
| Storage media | SD/SDHC/SDXC | SD/SDHC card, Internal |
| Storage slots | One | One |
| Retail cost | $119 | $119 |