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Canon A2100 IS vs Kodak M550

Portability
92
Imaging
35
Features
20
Overall
29
Canon PowerShot A2100 IS front
 
Kodak EasyShare M550 front
Portability
95
Imaging
35
Features
20
Overall
29

Canon A2100 IS vs Kodak M550 Key Specs

Canon A2100 IS
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 1600
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 36-216mm (F3.2-5.9) lens
  • 185g - 102 x 64 x 32mm
  • Introduced February 2009
Kodak M550
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 64 - 1000
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 28-140mm (F) lens
  • 125g - 98 x 58 x 23mm
  • Introduced January 2010
Photography Glossary

Canon A2100 IS vs Kodak M550 Overview

On this page, we will be matching up the Canon A2100 IS and Kodak M550, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras by companies Canon and Kodak. The resolution of the A2100 IS (12MP) and the M550 (12MP) is pretty similar and both cameras have the same sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The A2100 IS was introduced 10 months before the M550 which means that they are both of a similar age. Each of these cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before going straight to a in-depth comparison, here is a concise synopsis of how the A2100 IS grades versus the M550 for portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Canon A2100 IS over the Kodak M550

 A2100 IS M550 
Screen dimensions3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")

Reasons to pick Kodak M550 over the Canon A2100 IS

 M550 A2100 IS 
IntroducedJanuary 2010February 2009Fresher by 10 months

Common features in the Canon A2100 IS and Kodak M550

 A2100 IS M550 
Manually focus No manual focusing
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen resolution230k230kEqual screen resolution
Selfie screen Neither comes with selfie screen
Touch screen No Touch screen

Canon A2100 IS vs Kodak M550 Physical Comparison

In case you're aiming to carry your camera regularly, you should think about its weight and measurements. The Canon A2100 IS comes with external dimensions of 102mm x 64mm x 32mm (4.0" x 2.5" x 1.3") with a weight of 185 grams (0.41 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).

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Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you are employing at that moment. Below is a front view size comparison of the A2100 IS against the M550.

Canon A2100 IS vs Kodak M550 size comparison

Considering size and weight, the portability rating of the A2100 IS and M550 is 92 and 95 respectively.

Canon A2100 IS vs Kodak M550 top view buttons comparison

Canon A2100 IS vs Kodak M550 Sensor Comparison

Oftentimes, it is very tough to visualise the gap between sensor sizing only by reading specifications. The photograph underneath might offer you a clearer sense of the sensor sizes in the A2100 IS and M550.

Plainly, each of the cameras have the same sensor dimensions and the same exact MP therefore you can expect similar quality of photos but you need to consider the age of the products into consideration. The older A2100 IS is going to be behind when it comes to sensor technology.

Canon A2100 IS vs Kodak M550 sensor size comparison

Canon A2100 IS vs Kodak M550 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon A2100 IS vs Kodak M550 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon A2100 IS Portrait photography highlights
Kodak M550 Portrait photography highlights
26
includes face detection focusing
manual focus not available
no manual mode
external flash not possible
low MP (12MP)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW files
21
focusing manually not possible
manual exposure not available
cannot use external flash
low MP (12 megapixels)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
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Street Comparison

Canon A2100 IS Street photography factors
Kodak M550 Street photography factors
55
has image stabilization (Optical)
screen is fixed
very small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW files
54
lighter than others (125g)
screen is fixed
lack of image stabilization
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
max ISO too low (1,000)
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Sports Comparison

Canon A2100 IS Sports photography features
Kodak M550 Sports photography features
25
has image stabilization (Optical)
slow continuous shooting (1.0 frames per second)
lack of shutter priority mode
low MP (12MP)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
no phase detect AF
17
low max shutter speed (1/1,400s)
no shutter priority
lack of image stabilization
low MP (12 megapixels)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Canon A2100 IS Travel photography advice
Kodak M550 Travel photography advice
50
has built in flash
missing Time Lapse mode
low MP (12MP)
display is not selfie friendly
wide angle not the best (36mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.2)
67
lighter than others (125 grams)
built-in flash
really wide (28mm)
very good maximum aperture (f)
missing Time Lapse mode
low MP (12 megapixels)
screen is not selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Canon A2100 IS as a Landscape photography camera
Kodak M550 as a Landscape photography camera
32
nice screen size (3 inch)
has image stabilization (Optical)
manual focus not available
can't change lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not the best (36mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.2)
no manual mode
low MP (12MP)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW files
missing Time Lapse mode
31
really wide (28mm)
very good maximum aperture (f)
focusing manually not possible
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
small screen (2.7 inch)
manual exposure not available
lack of image stabilization
low MP (12MP)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
max ISO too low (1,000)
doesn't have RAW format
missing Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Canon A2100 IS
Vlogging with Kodak M550
27
has image stabilization (Optical)
includes face detection focusing
wide angle not the best (36mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.2)
display is not selfie friendly
video res low (640 x 480 pxls)
missing external mic socket
31
really wide (28mm)
very good maximum aperture (f)
lighter than others (125g)
screen is not selfie friendly
lack of image stabilization
video quality not great (640 x 480 pxls)
missing mic port
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Canon A2100 IS vs Kodak M550 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon A2100 IS and Kodak M550
 Canon PowerShot A2100 ISKodak EasyShare M550
General Information
Make Canon Kodak
Model type Canon PowerShot A2100 IS Kodak EasyShare M550
Class Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Introduced 2009-02-18 2010-01-05
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
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 12MP 12MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Max resolution 4000 x 3000 4000 x 3000
Max native ISO 1600 1000
Min native ISO 80 64
RAW files
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
Continuous AF
Single AF
AF tracking
AF selectice
AF center weighted
AF multi area
Live view AF
Face detection AF
Contract detection AF
Phase detection AF
Total focus points 9 -
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 36-216mm (6.0x) 28-140mm (5.0x)
Max aperture f/3.2-5.9 -
Macro focusing distance 1cm 10cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 3 inches 2.7 inches
Screen resolution 230 thousand dot 230 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 15s 30s
Fastest shutter speed 1/1600s 1/1400s
Continuous shutter speed 1.0 frames/s -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Set WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 3.50 m 3.50 m
Flash modes Auto, Fill-in, Red-Eye reduction, Slow Sync, Off Auto, Fill-in, Red-Eye reduction, Off
External flash
AEB
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Video resolutions 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Max video resolution 640x480 640x480
Video data format Motion JPEG -
Mic 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 185g (0.41 pounds) 125g (0.28 pounds)
Physical dimensions 102 x 64 x 32mm (4.0" x 2.5" x 1.3") 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 ID 2 x AA KLIC-7006
Self timer Yes (2, 10, Custom, Face) Yes (2 or 10 sec, double)
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SD/SDHC/MMC/MMCplus/HD MMCplus SD/SDHC card, Internal
Storage slots Single Single
Pricing at release $220 $119