Canon D30 vs Kodak M550
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Canon D30 vs Kodak M550 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Screen
- ISO 100 - 3200
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 28-140mm (F3.9-4.8) lens
- 218g - 109 x 68 x 28mm
- Revealed February 2014
(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

Canon D30 vs Kodak M550 Overview
Here is a thorough review of the Canon D30 vs Kodak M550, one being a Waterproof and the other is a Small Sensor Compact by brands Canon and Kodak. The resolution of the D30 (12MP) and the M550 (12MP) is fairly close and both cameras boast the identical sensor size (1/2.3").

The D30 was launched 4 years later than the M550 and that is a fairly significant gap as far as camera technology is concerned. The two cameras feature the same body design (Compact).
Before delving straight to a in depth comparison, here is a simple highlight of how the D30 scores against the M550 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Canon D30 vs Kodak M550 Gallery
The following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Canon PowerShot D30 and Kodak EasyShare M550. The complete galleries are viewable at Canon D30 Gallery and Kodak M550 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Canon D30 over the Kodak M550
D30 | M550 | |||
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Announced | February 2014 | ![]() | January 2010 | Fresher by 50 months |
Manual focus | ![]() | Very precise focusing | ||
Display size | 3" | ![]() | 2.7" | Larger display (+0.3") |
Display resolution | 461k | ![]() | 230k | Crisper display (+231k dot) |
Reasons to pick Kodak M550 over the Canon D30
M550 | D30 |
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Common features in the Canon D30 and Kodak M550
D30 | M550 | |||
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Display type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed display |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Neither includes selfie screen | ||
Touch display | ![]() | Neither includes Touch display |
Canon D30 vs Kodak M550 Physical Comparison
For anybody who is looking to carry your camera, you will want to think about its weight and dimensions. The Canon D30 features outer dimensions of 109mm x 68mm x 28mm (4.3" x 2.7" x 1.1") having a weight of 218 grams (0.48 lbs) whilst 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).
Look at the Canon D30 vs Kodak M550 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you use at that moment. The following is a front view over all size comparison of the D30 vs the M550.

Using dimensions and weight, the portability score of the D30 and M550 is 91 and 95 respectively.

Canon D30 vs Kodak M550 Sensor Comparison
Sometimes, it is difficult to see the contrast in sensor sizing only by researching technical specs. The photograph underneath will provide you a greater sense of the sensor sizes in the D30 and M550.
As you can tell, both of these cameras come with the identical sensor size and the identical resolution and you should expect comparable quality of files though you should really factor the release date of the cameras into account. The more modern D30 is going to have an edge when it comes to sensor technology.

Canon D30 vs Kodak M550 Screen and ViewFinder


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Canon D30 vs Kodak M550 Specifications
Canon PowerShot D30 | Kodak EasyShare M550 | |
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General Information | ||
Brand | Canon | Kodak |
Model | Canon PowerShot D30 | Kodak EasyShare M550 |
Type | Waterproof | Small Sensor Compact |
Revealed | 2014-02-12 | 2010-01-05 |
Body design | Compact | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Chip | DIGIC 4 | - |
Sensor type | BSI-CMOS | 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 | 12MP | 12MP |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 |
Full resolution | 4000 x 3000 | 4000 x 3000 |
Max native ISO | 3200 | 1000 |
Min native ISO | 100 | 64 |
RAW format | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focus | ||
Autofocus touch | ||
Autofocus continuous | ||
Single autofocus | ||
Tracking autofocus | ||
Autofocus selectice | ||
Center weighted autofocus | ||
Multi area autofocus | ||
Live view autofocus | ||
Face detection focus | ||
Contract detection focus | ||
Phase detection focus | ||
Number of focus points | 9 | - |
Lens | ||
Lens mounting type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens focal range | 28-140mm (5.0x) | 28-140mm (5.0x) |
Maximal aperture | f/3.9-4.8 | - |
Macro focus range | 1cm | 10cm |
Crop factor | 5.8 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Range of screen | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Screen size | 3 inch | 2.7 inch |
Screen resolution | 461k dot | 230k dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch screen | ||
Screen tech | PureColor II LCD | - |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | None | None |
Features | ||
Slowest shutter speed | 15 seconds | 30 seconds |
Maximum shutter speed | 1/1600 seconds | 1/1400 seconds |
Continuous shooting speed | 2.0 frames/s | - |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manually set exposure | ||
Change white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Built-in flash | ||
Flash range | 3.50 m | 3.50 m |
Flash options | Auto, on, slow sync, off | Auto, Fill-in, Red-Eye reduction, Off |
Hot shoe | ||
Auto exposure bracketing | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment | ||
Average | ||
Spot | ||
Partial | ||
AF area | ||
Center weighted | ||
Video features | ||
Supported video resolutions | 1920 x 1080 (24p), 1280 x 720 (30p), 640 x 480 (30p) | 640 x 480 (30 fps) |
Max video resolution | 1920x1080 | 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 | BuiltIn | None |
Physical | ||
Environment seal | ||
Water proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 218g (0.48 lbs) | 125g (0.28 lbs) |
Physical dimensions | 109 x 68 x 28mm (4.3" x 2.7" x 1.1") | 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 life | 300 pictures | - |
Form of battery | Battery Pack | - |
Battery model | NB-6LH | KLIC-7006 |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec, custom, face, wink) | Yes (2 or 10 sec, double) |
Time lapse recording | ||
Storage media | SD/SDHC/SDXC | SD/SDHC card, Internal |
Storage slots | One | One |
Launch price | $329 | $119 |