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Canon D30 vs Kodak M550

Portability
91
Imaging
36
Features
38
Overall
36
Canon PowerShot D30 front
 
Kodak EasyShare M550 front
Portability
95
Imaging
34
Features
20
Overall
28

Canon D30 vs Kodak M550 Key Specs

Canon D30
(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
Kodak M550
(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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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").

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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.

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Reasons to pick Canon D30 over the Kodak M550

 D30 M550 
AnnouncedFebruary 2014January 2010Fresher by 50 months
Manual focus Very precise focusing
Display size3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution461k230kCrisper display (+231k dot)

Reasons to pick Kodak M550 over the Canon D30

 M550 D30 

Common features in the Canon D30 and Kodak M550

 D30 M550 
Display typeFixed 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. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

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.

Canon D30 vs Kodak M550 size comparison

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

Canon D30 vs Kodak M550 top view buttons comparison

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 sensor size comparison

Canon D30 vs Kodak M550 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon D30 vs Kodak M550 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon D30 Portrait photography features
Kodak M550 Portrait photography features
33
focusing manually
supports face detect focus
manual exposure not possible
can't use external flash
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
20
no manual focus
no manual control
can't use external flash
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
no RAW files
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Street Comparison

Canon D30 Street photography features
Kodak M550 Street photography features
61
has image stabilization (Optical)
weather sealing
fixed screen
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
53
lighter than others in class (125g)
screen is fixed
does not have image stabilization
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
no RAW files
low maximum ISO (1,000)
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Sports Comparison

Canon D30 Sports photography features
Kodak M550 Sports photography features
36
has image stabilization (Optical)
supports tracking focus
weather sealing
painfully slow continuous shooting (2.0 fps)
no shutter priority
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect auto focus
17
max shutter speed is low (1/1,400 seconds)
lack of shutter priority mode
does not have image stabilization
low megapixels (12MP)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
no phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Canon D30 as a Travel photography camera
Kodak M550 as a Travel photography camera
60
weather sealing
flash built-in
relatively wide (28mm)
no Time Lapse recording
low megapixels (12MP)
doesn't offer selfie friendly display
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.9)
67
lighter than others in class (125g)
built-in flash
reasonably wide (28mm)
very good maximum aperture (f)
lack of Timelapse mode
low megapixels (12MP)
screen isn't selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Canon D30 as a Landscape photography camera
Kodak M550 as a Landscape photography camera
44
focusing manually
relatively wide (28mm)
screen is a good size (3 inch)
has image stabilization (Optical)
weather sealing
can't change lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.9)
manual exposure not possible
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
no Time Lapse recording
31
reasonably wide (28mm)
very good maximum aperture (f)
no manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
screen is somewhat small (2.7 inch)
no manual control
does not have image stabilization
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
low maximum ISO (1,000)
no RAW files
lack of Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon D30 Vlogging info
Kodak M550 Vlogging info
33
relatively wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
supports face detect focus
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 pixels)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.9)
doesn't offer selfie friendly display
no mic socket
30
reasonably wide (28mm)
very good maximum aperture (f)
lighter than others in class (125 grams)
screen isn't selfie friendly
does not have image stabilization
video resolution low (640 x 480 pixels)
lack of external microphone port
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Canon D30 vs Kodak M550 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon D30 and Kodak M550
 Canon PowerShot D30Kodak EasyShare M550
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