Canon A3000 IS vs Kodak M550
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Canon A3000 IS vs Kodak M550 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 10MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 2.7" Fixed Display
- ISO 100 - 1600
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 640 x 480 video
- 35-140mm (F2.7-5.6) lens
- 165g - 97 x 58 x 28mm
- Revealed January 2010
(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
- Released January 2010

Canon A3000 IS vs Kodak M550 Overview
The following is a complete review of the Canon A3000 IS versus Kodak M550, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras by rivals Canon and Kodak. The resolution of the A3000 IS (10MP) and the M550 (12MP) is relatively well matched and they possess the same exact sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

The A3000 IS was introduced very close to the M550 and they are of a similar generation. Both of these cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).
Before diving in to a full comparison, below is a brief summary of how the A3000 IS matches up against the M550 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Canon A3000 IS vs Kodak M550 Gallery
This is a preview of the gallery photos for Canon PowerShot A3000 IS and Kodak EasyShare M550. The whole galleries are available at Canon A3000 IS Gallery and Kodak M550 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Canon A3000 IS over the Kodak M550
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Reasons to pick Kodak M550 over the Canon A3000 IS
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Common features in the Canon A3000 IS and Kodak M550
A3000 IS | M550 | |||
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Released | January 2010 | ![]() | January 2010 | Similar generation |
Manually focus | ![]() | No manual focus | ||
Screen type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed screen |
Screen sizing | 2.7" | ![]() | 2.7" | Equivalent screen sizing |
Screen resolution | 230k | ![]() | 230k | The same screen resolution |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Lacking selfie screen | ||
Touch friendly screen | ![]() | Neither includes Touch friendly screen |
Canon A3000 IS vs Kodak M550 Physical Comparison
For anyone who is planning to travel with your camera regularly, you are going to need to take into account its weight and dimensions. The Canon A3000 IS features outside measurements of 97mm x 58mm x 28mm (3.8" x 2.3" x 1.1") with a weight of 165 grams (0.36 lbs) while the Kodak M550 has dimensions of 98mm x 58mm x 23mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.9") with a weight of 125 grams (0.28 lbs).
Examine the Canon A3000 IS versus Kodak M550 in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you have attached during that time. Following is the front view dimensions comparison of the A3000 IS versus the M550.

Using size and weight, the portability score of the A3000 IS and M550 is 94 and 95 respectively.

Canon A3000 IS vs Kodak M550 Sensor Comparison
Usually, its tough to picture the difference between sensor dimensions only by reading through a spec sheet. The picture underneath should provide you a clearer sense of the sensor sizing in the A3000 IS and M550.
As you can see, both of the cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing albeit different MP. You should count on the Kodak M550 to give greater detail using its extra 2MP. Higher resolution will allow you to crop photographs far more aggressively.

Canon A3000 IS vs Kodak M550 Screen and ViewFinder


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Canon A3000 IS vs Kodak M550 Specifications
Canon PowerShot A3000 IS | Kodak EasyShare M550 | |
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General Information | ||
Brand | Canon | Kodak |
Model | Canon PowerShot A3000 IS | Kodak EasyShare M550 |
Class | Small Sensor Compact | Small Sensor Compact |
Revealed | 2010-01-05 | 2010-01-05 |
Physical type | 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 | 10MP | 12MP |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3 and 3:2 | 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 |
Highest Possible resolution | 3648 x 2736 | 4000 x 3000 |
Maximum native ISO | 1600 | 1000 |
Min native ISO | 100 | 64 |
RAW photos | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
Touch to focus | ||
Continuous AF | ||
Single AF | ||
Tracking AF | ||
AF selectice | ||
Center weighted AF | ||
AF multi area | ||
Live view AF | ||
Face detect focusing | ||
Contract detect focusing | ||
Phase detect focusing | ||
Number of focus points | 9 | - |
Lens | ||
Lens mount | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens focal range | 35-140mm (4.0x) | 28-140mm (5.0x) |
Largest aperture | f/2.7-5.6 | - |
Macro focus range | 3cm | 10cm |
Crop factor | 5.8 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Display type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Display sizing | 2.7 inch | 2.7 inch |
Display resolution | 230k dots | 230k dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch display | ||
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | None | None |
Features | ||
Min shutter speed | 15 seconds | 30 seconds |
Max shutter speed | 1/1600 seconds | 1/1400 seconds |
Continuous shutter rate | 1.0 frames per second | - |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manual mode | ||
Set WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Integrated flash | ||
Flash range | 3.00 m | 3.50 m |
Flash modes | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in, Slow Sync | Auto, Fill-in, Red-Eye reduction, Off |
External flash | ||
AE bracketing | ||
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) |
Maximum video resolution | 640x480 | 640x480 |
Video format | Motion JPEG | - |
Microphone 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 | ||
Environment sealing | ||
Water proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 165g (0.36 pounds) | 125g (0.28 pounds) |
Dimensions | 97 x 58 x 28mm (3.8" x 2.3" x 1.1") | 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 model | NB-8L | KLIC-7006 |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec, Custom, Face) | Yes (2 or 10 sec, double) |
Time lapse recording | ||
Type of storage | SD/SDHC/SDXC/MMC/MMCplus/HD MMCplus | SD/SDHC card, Internal |
Card slots | One | One |
Pricing at release | $240 | $119 |