Canon A2100 IS vs Kodak M550
92 Imaging
34 Features
20 Overall
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95 Imaging
35 Features
20 Overall
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Canon A2100 IS vs Kodak M550 Key Specs
(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
(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

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").

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.

Canon A2100 IS vs Kodak M550 Gallery
This is a preview of the gallery images for Canon PowerShot A2100 IS & Kodak EasyShare M550. The whole galleries are viewable at Canon A2100 IS Gallery & Kodak M550 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Canon A2100 IS over the Kodak M550
A2100 IS | M550 | |||
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Screen dimensions | 3" | ![]() | 2.7" | Bigger screen (+0.3") |
Reasons to pick Kodak M550 over the Canon A2100 IS
M550 | A2100 IS | |||
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Introduced | January 2010 | ![]() | February 2009 | Fresher by 10 months |
Common features in the Canon A2100 IS and Kodak M550
A2100 IS | M550 | |||
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Manually focus | ![]() | No manual focusing | ||
Screen type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed screen |
Screen resolution | 230k | ![]() | 230k | Equal 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).
See the Canon A2100 IS and Kodak M550 in our newest Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.
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.

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

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.

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Canon A2100 IS vs Kodak M550 Specifications
Canon PowerShot A2100 IS | Kodak EasyShare M550 | |
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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 |