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Canon A3200 IS vs Kodak M550

Portability
95
Imaging
37
Features
31
Overall
34
Canon PowerShot A3200 IS front
 
Kodak EasyShare M550 front
Portability
95
Imaging
35
Features
20
Overall
29

Canon A3200 IS vs Kodak M550 Key Specs

Canon A3200 IS
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 1600
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-140mm (F) lens
  • 149g - 95 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
  • Launched January 2010
Photography Glossary

Canon A3200 IS vs Kodak M550 Overview

Below, we will be analyzing the Canon A3200 IS vs Kodak M550, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras by brands Canon and Kodak. The sensor resolution of the A3200 IS (14MP) and the M550 (12MP) is pretty similar and they feature the exact same sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The A3200 IS was released 13 months after the M550 which makes the cameras a generation away from one another. Both of these cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before diving in to a in-depth comparison, below is a short overview of how the A3200 IS grades against the M550 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Canon A3200 IS over the Kodak M550

 A3200 IS M550 
LaunchedJanuary 2011January 2010Newer by 13 months

Reasons to pick Kodak M550 over the Canon A3200 IS

 M550 A3200 IS 

Common features in the Canon A3200 IS and Kodak M550

 A3200 IS M550 
Focus manually No manual focus
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen dimension2.7"2.7"Identical screen measurements
Screen resolution230k230kThe same screen resolution
Selfie screen Neither features selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Neither features Touch friendly screen

Canon A3200 IS vs Kodak M550 Physical Comparison

In case you're intending to travel with your camera frequently, you should factor in its weight and volume. The Canon A3200 IS enjoys physical dimensions of 95mm x 57mm x 24mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9") along with a weight of 149 grams (0.33 lbs) and the Kodak M550 has sizing of 98mm x 58mm x 23mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.9") along with a weight of 125 grams (0.28 lbs).

Compare the Canon A3200 IS vs Kodak M550 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you are working with during that time. Following is the front view measurement comparison of the A3200 IS against the M550.

Canon A3200 IS vs Kodak M550 size comparison

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability score of the A3200 IS and M550 is 95 and 95 respectively.

Canon A3200 IS vs Kodak M550 top view buttons comparison

Canon A3200 IS vs Kodak M550 Sensor Comparison

Typically, it's hard to visualize the gap between sensor dimensions just by going over specs. The picture here will help provide you a stronger sense of the sensor sizes in the A3200 IS and M550.

All in all, each of the cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements albeit different resolution. You should expect the Canon A3200 IS to deliver greater detail as a result of its extra 2MP. Higher resolution can also let you crop photographs much more aggressively. The newer A3200 IS provides a benefit in sensor tech.

Canon A3200 IS vs Kodak M550 sensor size comparison

Canon A3200 IS vs Kodak M550 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon A3200 IS vs Kodak M550 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon A3200 IS Portrait photography info
Kodak M550 Portrait photography info
33
decent sensor resolution (14 megapixels)
has face detection autofocus
no manual focus
manual mode not possible
no external flash support
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW format
21
lack of manual focus
no manual control
no external flash support
low MP (12 megapixels)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
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Street Comparison

Canon A3200 IS Street photography highlights
Kodak M550 Street photography highlights
57
has image stabilization (Optical)
no articulating screen
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW format
54
lighter than competition (125g)
no articulating screen
does not have image stabilization
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
low max ISO (1,000)
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Sports Comparison

Canon A3200 IS Sports photography details
Kodak M550 Sports photography details
39
has image stabilization (Optical)
decent sensor resolution (14 megapixels)
has tracking autofocus
very slow continuous shooting (1.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority mode
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
no phase detect autofocus
17
low max shutter speed (1/1,400s)
lack of shutter priority mode
does not have image stabilization
low MP (12MP)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
has no phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Canon A3200 IS Travel photography features
Kodak M550 Travel photography features
72
decent sensor resolution (14MP)
flash built-in
pretty wide (28mm)
great max aperture (f)
doesn't have Timelapse mode
screen is not selfie friendly
67
lighter than competition (125g)
has built in flash
fairly wide (28mm)
very good max aperture (f)
lack of Timelapse function
low MP (12MP)
does not feature selfie friendly display
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Landscape Comparison

Canon A3200 IS Landscape photography factors
Kodak M550 Landscape photography factors
42
pretty wide (28mm)
great max aperture (f)
has image stabilization (Optical)
decent sensor resolution (14MP)
no manual focus
can't switch lenses (fixed lens mount)
tiny screen (2.7 inch)
manual mode not possible
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW format
doesn't have Timelapse mode
31
fairly wide (28mm)
very good max aperture (f)
lack of manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
screen is small (2.7")
no manual control
does not have image stabilization
low MP (12MP)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
low max ISO (1,000)
has no RAW support
lack of Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Canon A3200 IS
Vlogging with Kodak M550
34
pretty wide (28mm)
great max aperture (f)
has image stabilization (Optical)
has face detection autofocus
screen is not selfie friendly
low res video (1280 x 720 pixels)
doesn't have external microphone support
31
fairly wide (28mm)
very good max aperture (f)
lighter than competition (125g)
does not feature selfie friendly display
does not have image stabilization
low res video (640 x 480 pxls)
lack of microphone port
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Canon A3200 IS vs Kodak M550 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon A3200 IS and Kodak M550
 Canon PowerShot A3200 ISKodak EasyShare M550
General Information
Company Canon Kodak
Model type Canon PowerShot A3200 IS Kodak EasyShare M550
Class Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Revealed 2011-01-05 2010-01-05
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor DIGIC 4 with iSAPS technology -
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 area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 14 megapixels 12 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Max resolution 4320 x 3240 4000 x 3000
Max native ISO 1600 1000
Lowest native ISO 80 64
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
AF continuous
Single AF
Tracking AF
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect AF
Total focus points 9 -
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 28-140mm (5.0x) 28-140mm (5.0x)
Macro focusing distance 3cm 10cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Range of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display diagonal 2.7 inches 2.7 inches
Display resolution 230 thousand dot 230 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Min shutter speed 15 secs 30 secs
Max shutter speed 1/1600 secs 1/1400 secs
Continuous shutter speed 1.0 frames/s -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Set WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 4.00 m 3.50 m
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync, Smart Auto, Fill-in, Red-Eye reduction, Off
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Video resolutions 1280 x 720 (24 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Max video resolution 1280x720 640x480
Video file format H.264 -
Microphone 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
Environment seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 149g (0.33 lbs) 125g (0.28 lbs)
Dimensions 95 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 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 NB-8L KLIC-7006
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Custom) Yes (2 or 10 sec, double)
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC/MMC/MMCplus/HCMMCplus SD/SDHC card, Internal
Storage slots 1 1
Retail price $230 $119