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Canon A495 vs Kodak M550

Portability
93
Imaging
33
Features
10
Overall
23
Canon PowerShot A495 front
 
Kodak EasyShare M550 front
Portability
95
Imaging
35
Features
20
Overall
29

Canon A495 vs Kodak M550 Key Specs

Canon A495
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.5" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 1600
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 37-122mm (F3.0-5.8) lens
  • 175g - 94 x 62 x 31mm
  • Introduced 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
  • Launched January 2010
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Canon A495 vs Kodak M550 Overview

Here, we will be evaluating the Canon A495 versus Kodak M550, both Small Sensor Compact cameras by rivals Canon and Kodak. The image resolution of the A495 (10MP) and the M550 (12MP) is pretty comparable and both cameras posses the identical sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The A495 was introduced at a similar time to the M550 and they are both of a similar age. The two cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before going right into a full comparison, here is a simple synopsis of how the A495 grades versus the M550 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Canon A495 over the Kodak M550

 A495 M550 

Reasons to pick Kodak M550 over the Canon A495

 M550 A495 
Screen size2.7"2.5"Bigger screen (+0.2")
Screen resolution230k115kSharper screen (+115k dot)

Common features in the Canon A495 and Kodak M550

 A495 M550 
LaunchedJanuary 2010January 2010Same age
Focus manually Lack of manual focusing
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen No selfie screen
Touch screen No Touch screen

Canon A495 vs Kodak M550 Physical Comparison

For those who are looking to lug around your camera often, you're going to have to factor its weight and volume. The Canon A495 has exterior measurements of 94mm x 62mm x 31mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 1.2") with a weight of 175 grams (0.39 lbs) while the Kodak M550 has sizing of 98mm x 58mm x 23mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.9") and a weight of 125 grams (0.28 lbs).

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Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you choose at that moment. Here is a front view measurement comparison of the A495 and the M550.

Canon A495 vs Kodak M550 size comparison

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability score of the A495 and M550 is 93 and 95 respectively.

Canon A495 vs Kodak M550 top view buttons comparison

Canon A495 vs Kodak M550 Sensor Comparison

Typically, it's tough to visualize the difference in sensor measurements purely by checking out technical specs. The photograph below should offer you a more clear sense of the sensor measurements in the A495 and M550.

As you can tell, both of these cameras feature the identical sensor size albeit different megapixels. You can expect the Kodak M550 to produce greater detail using its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also let you crop shots way more aggressively.

Canon A495 vs Kodak M550 sensor size comparison

Canon A495 vs Kodak M550 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon A495 vs Kodak M550 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon A495 as a Portrait photography camera
Kodak M550 as a Portrait photography camera
19
lack of manual focus
lack of manual exposure
external flash not possible
sensor resolution low (10MP)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW support
21
manual focus not available
no manual control
no external flash support
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Canon A495
Street photography with Kodak M550
46
no articulating screen
lack of image stabilization
small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW support
54
lighter than competition in class (125 grams)
no moving screen
does not have image stabilization
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
maximum ISO low (1,000)
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Sports Comparison

Canon A495 Sports photography details
Kodak M550 Sports photography details
16
slow fps (1.0 fps)
no shutter priority mode
lack of image stabilization
sensor resolution low (10MP)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
no phase detect auto focus
17
low max shutter speed (1/1,400s)
no shutter priority mode
does not have image stabilization
sensor resolution low (12MP)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Canon A495
Travel photography with Kodak M550
50
built-in flash
doesn't have Timelapse mode
sensor resolution low (10MP)
doesn't contain selfie friendly screen
wide angle not the best (37mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.0)
67
lighter than competition in class (125g)
built-in flash
decently wide (28mm)
good max aperture (f)
missing Time Lapse recording
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
doesn't have selfie friendly display
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Landscape Comparison

Canon A495 Landscape photography features
Kodak M550 Landscape photography features
22
lack of manual focus
can't swap lenses (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not the best (37mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.0)
screen is somewhat small (2.5 inch)
lack of manual exposure
lack of image stabilization
sensor resolution low (10MP)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW support
doesn't have Timelapse mode
31
decently wide (28mm)
good max aperture (f)
manual focus not available
cannot switch lens (fixed lens mount)
small screen (2.7 inch)
no manual control
does not have image stabilization
sensor resolution low (12MP)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
maximum ISO low (1,000)
lacks RAW support
missing Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon A495 as a Vlogging camera
Kodak M550 as a Vlogging camera
21
wide angle not the best (37mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.0)
doesn't contain selfie friendly screen
lack of image stabilization
low video resolution (640 x 480 resolution)
doesn't have microphone port
31
decently wide (28mm)
good max aperture (f)
lighter than competition in class (125g)
doesn't have selfie friendly display
does not have image stabilization
video res low (640 x 480 resolution)
missing mic jack
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Canon A495 vs Kodak M550 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon A495 and Kodak M550
 Canon PowerShot A495Kodak EasyShare M550
General Information
Make Canon Kodak
Model Canon PowerShot A495 Kodak EasyShare M550
Category Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Introduced 2010-01-05 2010-01-05
Body design 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 surface area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 10 megapixel 12 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Highest resolution 3648 x 2736 4000 x 3000
Highest native ISO 1600 1000
Minimum native ISO 80 64
RAW images
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Number of focus points 9 -
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 37-122mm (3.3x) 28-140mm (5.0x)
Maximum aperture f/3.0-5.8 -
Macro focus range 1cm 10cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display diagonal 2.5 inch 2.7 inch
Resolution of display 115k dot 230k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 15 secs 30 secs
Highest shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/1400 secs
Continuous shooting speed 1.0fps -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 3.00 m 3.50 m
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, 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 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Highest video resolution 640x480 640x480
Video data format Motion JPEG -
Mic input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 175 grams (0.39 lb) 125 grams (0.28 lb)
Physical dimensions 94 x 62 x 31mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 1.2") 98 x 58 x 23mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.9")
DXO scores
DXO All around 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 2 x AA KLIC-7006
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Custom, Face) Yes (2 or 10 sec, double)
Time lapse recording
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC/MMC/MMCplus/HC MMCplus SD/SDHC card, Internal
Storage slots 1 1
Retail pricing $109 $119