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Canon A2200 vs Kodak M550

Portability
95
Imaging
37
Features
28
Overall
33
Canon PowerShot A2200 front
 
Kodak EasyShare M550 front
Portability
95
Imaging
35
Features
20
Overall
29

Canon A2200 vs Kodak M550 Key Specs

Canon A2200
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 1600
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-112mm (F2.8-5.9) lens
  • 135g - 93 x 57 x 24mm
  • Revealed January 2011
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
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Canon A2200 vs Kodak M550 Overview

Here is a complete assessment of the Canon A2200 and Kodak M550, both Small Sensor Compact cameras by manufacturers Canon and Kodak. The resolution of the A2200 (14MP) and the M550 (12MP) is relatively comparable and they feature the same exact sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The A2200 was unveiled 13 months later than the M550 which makes the cameras a generation apart from each other. Both of these cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before getting straight into a in-depth comparison, below is a brief introduction of how the A2200 scores versus the M550 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Canon A2200 over the Kodak M550

 A2200 M550 
IntroducedJanuary 2011January 2010Fresher by 13 months

Reasons to pick Kodak M550 over the Canon A2200

 M550 A2200 

Common features in the Canon A2200 and Kodak M550

 A2200 M550 
Manual focus Lack of manual focusing
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen sizing2.7"2.7"Equivalent screen measurement
Screen resolution230k230kEqual screen resolution
Selfie screen Neither offers selfie screen
Touch screen Missing Touch screen

Canon A2200 vs Kodak M550 Physical Comparison

For those who are going to carry your camera frequently, you'll have to factor its weight and size. The Canon A2200 offers outside measurements of 93mm x 57mm x 24mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9") with a weight of 135 grams (0.30 lbs) while the Kodak M550 has specifications 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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Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you have attached at the time. The following is the front view proportions comparison of the A2200 compared to the M550.

Canon A2200 vs Kodak M550 size comparison

Using size and weight, the portability grade of the A2200 and M550 is 95 and 95 respectively.

Canon A2200 vs Kodak M550 top view buttons comparison

Canon A2200 vs Kodak M550 Sensor Comparison

Oftentimes, it is very tough to visualize the difference in sensor sizing merely by seeing specifications. The graphic here will help provide you a far better sense of the sensor sizing in the A2200 and M550.

To sum up, both of the cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing albeit different resolution. You should count on the Canon A2200 to provide extra detail having an extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also make it easier to crop shots a little more aggressively. The fresher A2200 should have an edge with regard to sensor tech.

Canon A2200 vs Kodak M550 sensor size comparison

Canon A2200 vs Kodak M550 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon A2200 vs Kodak M550 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon A2200 Portrait photography advice
Kodak M550 Portrait photography advice
33
decent MP (14 megapixels)
has face detection focusing
lack of manual focus
manual mode not available
can't use external flash
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
21
lack of manual focus
manual mode not available
cannot use external flash
low resolution sensor (12 megapixels)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
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Street Comparison

Canon A2200 Street photography information
Kodak M550 Street photography information
55
lighter than competition (135g)
screen does not articulate
does not have image stabilization
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
54
lighter than competitors (125 grams)
screen is fixed
does not have image stabilization
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
low max ISO (1,000)
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Sports Comparison

Canon A2200 Sports photography features
Kodak M550 Sports photography features
37
decent MP (14MP)
has tracking autofocus
better than average battery pack (280 per charge)
very slow continuous shooting (1.0 fps)
lack of shutter priority mode
does not have image stabilization
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
has no phase detect AF
17
maximum shutter speed is a little low (1/1,400 seconds)
no shutter priority
does not have image stabilization
low resolution sensor (12 megapixels)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Canon A2200 as a Travel photography camera
Kodak M550 as a Travel photography camera
70
better than average battery pack (280 CIPA)
lighter than competition (135 grams)
decent MP (14MP)
has built in flash
reasonably wide (28mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
does not offer selfie friendly screen
slow max aperture (f2.8)
67
lighter than competitors (125g)
has built in flash
really wide (28mm)
fast maximum aperture (f)
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
low resolution sensor (12MP)
does not have a selfie friendly screen
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Landscape Comparison

Canon A2200 Landscape photography info
Kodak M550 Landscape photography info
36
reasonably wide (28mm)
decent MP (14MP)
better than average battery pack (280 CIPA)
lack of manual focus
can't swap lenses (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f2.8)
screen is somewhat small (2.7 inches)
manual mode not available
does not have image stabilization
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
31
really wide (28mm)
fast maximum aperture (f)
lack of manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
tiny screen (2.7")
manual mode not available
does not have image stabilization
low resolution sensor (12 megapixels)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
low max ISO (1,000)
lack of RAW format
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon A2200 Vlogging advice
Kodak M550 Vlogging advice
30
reasonably wide (28mm)
has face detection focusing
lighter than competition (135g)
slow max aperture (f2.8)
does not offer selfie friendly screen
does not have image stabilization
low res video (1280 x 720 pixels)
doesn't have external mic support
31
really wide (28mm)
fast maximum aperture (f)
lighter than competitors (125 grams)
does not have a selfie friendly screen
does not have image stabilization
video quality not great (640 x 480 pixels)
doesn't have mic socket
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Canon A2200 vs Kodak M550 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon A2200 and Kodak M550
 Canon PowerShot A2200Kodak EasyShare M550
General Information
Manufacturer Canon Kodak
Model Canon PowerShot A2200 Kodak EasyShare M550
Type Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Revealed 2011-01-05 2010-01-05
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Chip DIGIC 4 with iSAPS technology -
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 14MP 12MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Peak resolution 4320 x 3240 4000 x 3000
Highest native ISO 1600 1000
Lowest native ISO 80 64
RAW format
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
AF continuous
Single AF
Tracking AF
AF selectice
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
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 28-112mm (4.0x) 28-140mm (5.0x)
Maximum aperture f/2.8-5.9 -
Macro focus range 3cm 10cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 2.7 inches 2.7 inches
Resolution of screen 230 thousand dots 230 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Screen technology TFT LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 15s 30s
Fastest shutter speed 1/1600s 1/1400s
Continuous shutter rate 1.0 frames per second -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Set 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
AEB
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Highest video resolution 1280x720 640x480
Video format MPEG-4 -
Mic port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 135g (0.30 pounds) 125g (0.28 pounds)
Dimensions 93 x 57 x 24mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9") 98 x 58 x 23mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.9")
DXO scores
DXO Overall 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 280 shots -
Battery type Battery Pack -
Battery model NB-8L 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
Card slots One One
Price at release $139 $119