Canon A3200 IS vs Kodak M550
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Canon A3200 IS vs Kodak M550 Key Specs
(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
(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
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").
Apple Innovates by Creating Next-Level Optical Stabilization for iPhoneThe 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.
Canon A3200 IS vs Kodak M550 Gallery
This is a preview of the gallery images for Canon PowerShot A3200 IS and Kodak EasyShare M550. The complete galleries are provided at Canon A3200 IS Gallery and Kodak M550 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Canon A3200 IS over the Kodak M550
A3200 IS | M550 | |||
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Launched | January 2011 | January 2010 | Newer by 13 months |
Reasons to pick Kodak M550 over the Canon A3200 IS
M550 | A3200 IS |
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Common features in the Canon A3200 IS and Kodak M550
A3200 IS | M550 | |||
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Focus manually | No manual focus | |||
Screen type | Fixed | Fixed | Fixed screen | |
Screen dimension | 2.7" | 2.7" | Identical screen measurements | |
Screen resolution | 230k | 230k | The 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.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.
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 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.
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Canon A3200 IS vs Kodak M550 Specifications
Canon PowerShot A3200 IS | Kodak EasyShare M550 | |
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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 |