Canon G1 X vs Kodak M550

Let's take a closer look at the Canon G1 X versus Kodak M550, former is a Large Sensor Compact while the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by companies Canon and Kodak. The resolution of the G1 X (14MP) and the M550 (12MP) is relatively close but the G1 X (1.5") and M550 (1/2.3") provide totally different sensor measurements.

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The G1 X was introduced 2 years after the M550 which is a fairly serious difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Each of the cameras have different body design with the Canon G1 X being a Large Sensor Compact camera and the Kodak M550 being a Compact camera.

Before diving right into a in depth comparison, here is a concise introduction of how the G1 X matches up versus the M550 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

The following is a preview of the gallery photos for Canon PowerShot G1 X & Kodak EasyShare M550. The whole galleries are provided at Canon G1 X Gallery & Kodak M550 Gallery.

When you are aiming to carry around your camera, you'll need to factor its weight and proportions. The Canon G1 X has got outer dimensions of 117mm x 81mm x 65mm (4.6" x 3.2" x 2.6") with a weight of 534 grams (1.18 lbs) while the Kodak M550 has measurements of 98mm x 58mm x 23mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.9") along with a weight of 125 grams (0.28 lbs).

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Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you are employing at the time. Underneath is a front view dimension comparison of the G1 X and the M550.

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability score of the G1 X and M550 is 75 and 95 respectively.

Often, it can be difficult to see the contrast in sensor sizes purely by researching specs. The picture below will help provide you a far better sense of the sensor sizes in the G1 X and M550.

All in all, both the cameras provide different resolutions and different sensor sizes. The G1 X with its bigger sensor will make getting shallower depth of field simpler and the Canon G1 X will provide you with extra detail using its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution will let you crop photographs more aggressively. The more modern G1 X will have an edge in sensor technology.