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Canon A3000 IS vs Kodak M550

Portability
94
Imaging
33
Features
14
Overall
25
Canon PowerShot A3000 IS front
 
Kodak EasyShare M550 front
Portability
95
Imaging
35
Features
20
Overall
29

Canon A3000 IS vs Kodak M550 Key Specs

Canon A3000 IS
(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
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
  • Released January 2010
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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").

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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.

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Reasons to pick Canon A3000 IS over the Kodak M550

 A3000 IS M550 

Reasons to pick Kodak M550 over the Canon A3000 IS

 M550 A3000 IS 

Common features in the Canon A3000 IS and Kodak M550

 A3000 IS M550 
ReleasedJanuary 2010January 2010Similar generation
Manually focus No manual focus
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen sizing2.7"2.7"Equivalent screen sizing
Screen resolution230k230kThe 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).

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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.

Canon A3000 IS vs Kodak M550 size comparison

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

Canon A3000 IS vs Kodak M550 top view buttons comparison

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 sensor size comparison

Canon A3000 IS vs Kodak M550 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon A3000 IS vs Kodak M550 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon A3000 IS Portrait photography advice
Kodak M550 Portrait photography advice
19
lack of manual focus
manual exposure not possible
no external flash support
sensor resolution low (10 megapixels)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
21
focusing manually not possible
manual mode not possible
cannot use external flash
sensor resolution low (12MP)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
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Street Comparison

Canon A3000 IS Street photography info
Kodak M550 Street photography info
56
image stabilization (Optical)
no articulating screen
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
54
lighter than average in class (125g)
no moving screen
lack of image stabilization
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
max ISO too low (1,000)
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Sports Comparison

Canon A3000 IS Sports photography info
Kodak M550 Sports photography info
24
image stabilization (Optical)
slow continuous shooting (1.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority
sensor resolution low (10 megapixels)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect auto focus
17
maximum shutter speed is a little low (1/1,400s)
no shutter priority mode
lack of image stabilization
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Canon A3000 IS
Travel photography with Kodak M550
50
built-in flash
lack of Time Lapse function
sensor resolution low (10MP)
doesn't posses selfie friendly display
wide angle not good (35mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.7)
67
lighter than average in class (125 grams)
has built in flash
relatively wide (28mm)
great maximum aperture (f)
does not have Timelapse mode
sensor resolution low (12MP)
display isn't selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Canon A3000 IS Landscape photography features
Kodak M550 Landscape photography features
27
image stabilization (Optical)
lack of manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not good (35mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.7)
screen is somewhat small (2.7")
manual exposure not possible
sensor resolution low (10MP)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
lack of Time Lapse function
31
relatively wide (28mm)
great maximum aperture (f)
focusing manually not possible
cannot switch lens (fixed lens mount)
tiny screen (2.7 inches)
manual mode not possible
lack of image stabilization
sensor resolution low (12MP)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
max ISO too low (1,000)
lack of RAW format
does not have Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon A3000 IS as a Vlogging camera
Kodak M550 as a Vlogging camera
25
image stabilization (Optical)
wide angle not good (35mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.7)
doesn't posses selfie friendly display
video resolution low (640 x 480 pixels)
lack of external mic support
31
relatively wide (28mm)
great maximum aperture (f)
lighter than average in class (125 grams)
display isn't selfie friendly
lack of image stabilization
low res video (640 x 480 pxls)
does not have microphone support
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Canon A3000 IS vs Kodak M550 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon A3000 IS and Kodak M550
 Canon PowerShot A3000 ISKodak EasyShare M550
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