Canon A3400 IS vs Kodak M550
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Canon A3400 IS vs Kodak M550 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Screen
- ISO 100 - 1600
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 28-140mm (F2.8-6.9) lens
- 126g - 94 x 56 x 21mm
- Launched February 2012
(Full Review)
- 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 2.7" Fixed Display
- ISO 64 - 1000
- 640 x 480 video
- 28-140mm (F) lens
- 125g - 98 x 58 x 23mm
- Announced January 2010
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Let's look much closer at the Canon A3400 IS vs Kodak M550, both Small Sensor Compact cameras by manufacturers Canon and Kodak. There exists a huge gap among the image resolutions of the A3400 IS (16MP) and M550 (12MP) but they come with the same exact sensor sizes (1/2.3").
Photography GlossaryThe A3400 IS was unveiled 2 years after the M550 which is a fairly significant gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Both cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).
Before we go straight into a more detailed comparison, below is a quick view of how the A3400 IS scores against the M550 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.
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Reasons to pick Canon A3400 IS over the Kodak M550
| A3400 IS | M550 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Announced | February 2012 |  | January 2010 | Newer by 26 months |
| Display sizing | 3" |  | 2.7" | Larger display (+0.3") |
| Touch display |  | Easily navigate |
Reasons to pick Kodak M550 over the Canon A3400 IS
| M550 | A3400 IS |
|---|
Common features in the Canon A3400 IS and Kodak M550
| A3400 IS | M550 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Focus manually |  | No manual focus | ||
| Display type | Fixed |  | Fixed | Fixed display |
| Display resolution | 230k |  | 230k | Identical display resolution |
| Selfie screen |  | Missing selfie screen |
Canon A3400 IS vs Kodak M550 Physical Comparison
For those who are planning to travel with your camera often, you will have to take into account its weight and dimensions. The Canon A3400 IS enjoys exterior dimensions of 94mm x 56mm x 21mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.8") accompanied by a weight of 126 grams (0.28 lbs) while the Kodak M550 has dimensions of 98mm x 58mm x 23mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.9") accompanied by a weight of 125 grams (0.28 lbs).
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Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you are using at that moment. Following is the front view overall size comparison of the A3400 IS compared to the M550.
Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability score of the A3400 IS and M550 is 96 and 95 respectively.
Canon A3400 IS vs Kodak M550 Sensor Comparison
Typically, its difficult to visualise the difference in sensor dimensions merely by viewing technical specs. The picture underneath will offer you a clearer sense of the sensor sizes in the A3400 IS and M550.
As you have seen, both of these cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing but not the same MP. You should expect to see the Canon A3400 IS to render greater detail having an extra 4MP. Greater resolution will help you crop photos a little more aggressively. The more recent A3400 IS will have an edge in sensor technology.
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Canon A3400 IS vs Kodak M550 Specifications
| Canon PowerShot A3400 IS | Kodak EasyShare M550 | |
|---|---|---|
| General Information | ||
| Brand Name | Canon | Kodak |
| Model type | Canon PowerShot A3400 IS | Kodak EasyShare M550 |
| Type | Small Sensor Compact | Small Sensor Compact |
| Launched | 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 area | 28.1mm² | 28.1mm² |
| Sensor resolution | 16 megapixels | 12 megapixels |
| Anti alias filter | ||
| Aspect ratio | 4:3 and 16:9 | 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 |
| Peak resolution | 4608 x 3456 | 4000 x 3000 |
| Highest native ISO | 1600 | 1000 |
| Minimum native ISO | 100 | 64 |
| RAW support | ||
| Autofocusing | ||
| Manual focusing | ||
| Touch focus | ||
| Continuous autofocus | ||
| Autofocus single | ||
| Tracking autofocus | ||
| Selective autofocus | ||
| Center weighted autofocus | ||
| Autofocus multi area | ||
| Autofocus live view | ||
| Face detection focus | ||
| Contract detection focus | ||
| Phase detection focus | ||
| Total focus points | 9 | - |
| Lens | ||
| Lens support | fixed lens | fixed lens |
| Lens zoom range | 28-140mm (5.0x) | 28-140mm (5.0x) |
| Maximal aperture | f/2.8-6.9 | - |
| Macro focusing distance | 3cm | 10cm |
| Crop factor | 5.8 | 5.8 |
| Screen | ||
| Screen type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
| Screen size | 3" | 2.7" |
| Screen resolution | 230 thousand dots | 230 thousand 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 | 1.0fps | - |
| Shutter priority | ||
| Aperture priority | ||
| Expose Manually | ||
| Custom white balance | ||
| Image stabilization | ||
| Integrated flash | ||
| Flash distance | 3.00 m | 3.50 m |
| Flash options | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync | Auto, Fill-in, Red-Eye reduction, Off |
| External flash | ||
| Auto exposure bracketing | ||
| WB bracketing | ||
| Exposure | ||
| Multisegment exposure | ||
| Average exposure | ||
| Spot exposure | ||
| Partial exposure | ||
| AF area exposure | ||
| Center weighted exposure | ||
| Video features | ||
| Supported video resolutions | 1280 x 720 (25 fps) 640 x 480 (30 fps) | 640 x 480 (30 fps) |
| Highest video resolution | 1280x720 | 640x480 |
| Video data format | H.264 | - |
| Mic port | ||
| Headphone port | ||
| 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 proofing | ||
| Dust proofing | ||
| Shock proofing | ||
| Crush proofing | ||
| Freeze proofing | ||
| Weight | 126g (0.28 pounds) | 125g (0.28 pounds) |
| Dimensions | 94 x 56 x 21mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.8") | 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 life | 180 images | - |
| Style of battery | Battery Pack | - |
| Battery ID | NB-11L | KLIC-7006 |
| Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec, Custom) | Yes (2 or 10 sec, double) |
| Time lapse shooting | ||
| Storage type | SD/SDHC/SDXC | SD/SDHC card, Internal |
| Card slots | 1 | 1 |
| Launch price | $230 | $119 |
