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Canon A2400 IS vs Kodak M550

Portability
96
Imaging
39
Features
28
Overall
34
Canon PowerShot A2400 IS front
 
Kodak EasyShare M550 front
Portability
95
Imaging
35
Features
20
Overall
29

Canon A2400 IS vs Kodak M550 Key Specs

Canon A2400 IS
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 1600
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-140mm (F2.8-6.9) lens
  • 126g - 94 x 54 x 20mm
  • Announced February 2012
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
  • Launched January 2010
Photography Glossary

Canon A2400 IS vs Kodak M550 Overview

Here is a extended comparison of the Canon A2400 IS versus Kodak M550, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras by competitors Canon and Kodak. There exists a substantial gap between the sensor resolutions of the A2400 IS (16MP) and M550 (12MP) but they enjoy the same exact sensor size (1/2.3").

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The A2400 IS was brought out 2 years later than the M550 and that is quite a big difference as far as technology is concerned. The two cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before we go straight into a more detailed comparison, below is a short summary of how the A2400 IS grades versus the M550 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Canon A2400 IS over the Kodak M550

 A2400 IS M550 
LaunchedFebruary 2012January 2010Fresher by 26 months

Reasons to pick Kodak M550 over the Canon A2400 IS

 M550 A2400 IS 

Common features in the Canon A2400 IS and Kodak M550

 A2400 IS M550 
Manual focus No manual focusing
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen sizing2.7"2.7"Equivalent screen size
Screen resolution230k230kEqual screen resolution
Selfie screen Neither features selfie screen
Touch screen Neither features Touch screen

Canon A2400 IS vs Kodak M550 Physical Comparison

If you are looking to carry your camera regularly, you will have to take into account its weight and measurements. The Canon A2400 IS enjoys exterior dimensions of 94mm x 54mm x 20mm (3.7" x 2.1" x 0.8") and a weight of 126 grams (0.28 lbs) whilst the Kodak M550 has proportions 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 ILC will change depending on the lens you have attached during that time. Here is the front view over all size comparison of the A2400 IS compared to the M550.

Canon A2400 IS vs Kodak M550 size comparison

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the A2400 IS and M550 is 96 and 95 respectively.

Canon A2400 IS vs Kodak M550 top view buttons comparison

Canon A2400 IS vs Kodak M550 Sensor Comparison

Typically, it is hard to see the difference between sensor sizing just by reading technical specs. The photograph underneath will provide you a clearer sense of the sensor dimensions in the A2400 IS and M550.

As you have seen, each of these cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing albeit not the same resolution. You can count on the Canon A2400 IS to deliver greater detail having its extra 4MP. Higher resolution can also make it easier to crop photographs far more aggressively. The more recent A2400 IS will have an edge with regard to sensor technology.

Canon A2400 IS vs Kodak M550 sensor size comparison

Canon A2400 IS vs Kodak M550 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon A2400 IS vs Kodak M550 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon A2400 IS Portrait photography information
Kodak M550 Portrait photography information
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resolution is good (16MP)
includes face detection autofocus
lack of manual focus
manual exposure not possible
external flash not possible
very small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW format
21
focusing manually not possible
no manual mode
can't use external flash
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
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Street Comparison

Canon A2400 IS Street photography information
Kodak M550 Street photography information
63
has image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than others (126g)
no moving screen
very small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW format
54
lighter than competition (125g)
fixed screen
does not have image stabilization
very small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
max ISO too low (1,000)
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Sports Comparison

Canon A2400 IS as a Sports photography camera
Kodak M550 as a Sports photography camera
38
has image stabilization (Optical)
resolution is good (16MP)
includes tracking autofocus
low frames per second (1.0 frames/s)
lack of shutter priority mode
very small sensor (1/2.3")
low battery life (190 shots)
no phase detect autofocus
17
maximum shutter speed is a little low (1/1,400 seconds)
no shutter priority
does not have image stabilization
sensor resolution low (12MP)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Canon A2400 IS Travel photography details
Kodak M550 Travel photography details
66
lighter than others (126g)
resolution is good (16 megapixels)
built-in flash
quite wide (28mm)
does not have Time Lapse function
low battery life (190 per charge)
does not posses selfie friendly display
slow max aperture (f2.8)
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lighter than competition (125 grams)
flash built-in
pretty wide (28mm)
great maximum aperture (f)
doesn't have Time Lapse function
sensor resolution low (12MP)
screen isn't selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Canon A2400 IS
Landscape photography with Kodak M550
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quite wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
resolution is good (16MP)
lack of manual focus
can't change lens (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f2.8)
screen is somewhat small (2.7")
manual exposure not possible
very small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW format
low battery life (190 shots)
does not have Time Lapse function
31
pretty wide (28mm)
great maximum aperture (f)
focusing manually not possible
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
small screen (2.7 inches)
no manual mode
does not have image stabilization
sensor resolution low (12MP)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
max ISO too low (1,000)
doesn't have RAW format
doesn't have Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon A2400 IS Vlogging info
Kodak M550 Vlogging info
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quite wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
includes face detection autofocus
lighter than others (126g)
slow max aperture (f2.8)
does not posses selfie friendly display
video res low (1280 x 720 pxls)
does not have external mic support
31
pretty wide (28mm)
great maximum aperture (f)
lighter than competition (125 grams)
screen isn't selfie friendly
does not have image stabilization
video resolution low (640 x 480 pixels)
doesn't have mic support
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Canon A2400 IS vs Kodak M550 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon A2400 IS and Kodak M550
 Canon PowerShot A2400 ISKodak EasyShare M550
General Information
Brand Name Canon Kodak
Model Canon PowerShot A2400 IS Kodak EasyShare M550
Class Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Announced 2012-02-07 2010-01-05
Physical type 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 16 megapixels 12 megapixels
Anti aliasing 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 format
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
Number of focus points 9 -
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 28-140mm (5.0x) 28-140mm (5.0x)
Max aperture f/2.8-6.9 -
Macro focus range 3cm 10cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Type of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 2.7 inches 2.7 inches
Screen resolution 230k dots 230k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Min shutter speed 15 seconds 30 seconds
Max shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/1400 seconds
Continuous shutter rate 1.0 frames per second -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 3.00 m 3.50 m
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync Auto, Fill-in, Red-Eye reduction, Off
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Video resolutions 1280 x 720 (25 fps) 640 x 480 (30 fps) 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Max video resolution 1280x720 640x480
Video data format H.264 -
Mic support
Headphone support
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 sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 126 grams (0.28 pounds) 125 grams (0.28 pounds)
Dimensions 94 x 54 x 20mm (3.7" x 2.1" x 0.8") 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 190 photos -
Style of battery Battery Pack -
Battery model NB-11L KLIC-7006
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Custom) Yes (2 or 10 sec, double)
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC card, Internal
Card slots Single Single
Launch cost $149 $119