Canon G11 vs Kodak M550
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Canon G11 vs Kodak M550 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 10MP - 1/1.7" Sensor
- 2.8" Fully Articulated Screen
- ISO 80 - 3200
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 640 x 480 video
- 28-140mm (F2.8-4.5) lens
- 375g - 112 x 76 x 48mm
- Introduced December 2009
- New Model is Canon G12
(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
- Announced January 2010
Canon G11 vs Kodak M550 Overview
On this page, we will be matching up the Canon G11 and Kodak M550, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras by manufacturers Canon and Kodak. The image resolution of the G11 (10MP) and the M550 (12MP) is pretty similar but the G11 (1/1.7") and M550 (1/2.3") have totally different sensor measurements.
Japan-exclusive Leica Leitz Phone 3 features big sensor and new modesThe G11 was brought out at a similar time to the M550 and they are of a similar age. The two cameras have the same body design (Compact).
Before diving into a full comparison, here is a brief summary of how the G11 matches up vs the M550 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.
Canon G11 vs Kodak M550 Gallery
This is a preview of the gallery images for Canon PowerShot G11 & Kodak EasyShare M550. The entire galleries are available at Canon G11 Gallery & Kodak M550 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Canon G11 over the Kodak M550
G11 | M550 | |||
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Focus manually | More exact focusing | |||
Screen type | Fully Articulated | Fixed | Fully Articulating screen | |
Screen dimensions | 2.8" | 2.7" | Bigger screen (+0.1") | |
Screen resolution | 461k | 230k | Sharper screen (+231k dot) | |
Selfie screen | Take selfies |
Reasons to pick Kodak M550 over the Canon G11
M550 | G11 |
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Common features in the Canon G11 and Kodak M550
G11 | M550 | |||
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Announced | December 2009 | January 2010 | Similar age | |
Touch screen | Neither includes Touch screen |
Canon G11 vs Kodak M550 Physical Comparison
When you are aiming to carry around your camera frequently, you will want to factor in its weight and volume. The Canon G11 features external measurements of 112mm x 76mm x 48mm (4.4" x 3.0" x 1.9") along with a weight of 375 grams (0.83 lbs) while the Kodak M550 has sizing of 98mm x 58mm x 23mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.9") with a weight of 125 grams (0.28 lbs).
Examine the Canon G11 and Kodak M550 in our completely new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you have attached during that time. Here is a front view dimension comparison of the G11 vs the M550.
Considering size and weight, the portability rating of the G11 and M550 is 83 and 95 respectively.
Canon G11 vs Kodak M550 Sensor Comparison
In many cases, it is very tough to see the contrast between sensor sizes just by going over specifications. The image below will help offer you a clearer sense of the sensor sizing in the G11 and M550.
To sum up, the two cameras have different resolutions and different sensor sizes. The G11 featuring a bigger sensor will make getting shallower depth of field easier and the Kodak M550 will deliver more detail having its extra 2MP. Higher resolution will also let you crop shots a bit more aggressively.
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Canon G11 vs Kodak M550 Specifications
Canon PowerShot G11 | Kodak EasyShare M550 | |
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General Information | ||
Company | Canon | Kodak |
Model type | Canon PowerShot G11 | Kodak EasyShare M550 |
Class | Small Sensor Compact | Small Sensor Compact |
Introduced | 2009-12-16 | 2010-01-05 |
Physical type | Compact | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Processor | Digic 4 | - |
Sensor type | CCD | CCD |
Sensor size | 1/1.7" | 1/2.3" |
Sensor measurements | 7.44 x 5.58mm | 6.17 x 4.55mm |
Sensor area | 41.5mm² | 28.1mm² |
Sensor resolution | 10 megapixels | 12 megapixels |
Anti alias 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 | 3200 | 1000 |
Lowest native ISO | 80 | 64 |
RAW data | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
Touch to focus | ||
Continuous AF | ||
Single AF | ||
Tracking AF | ||
Selective AF | ||
AF center weighted | ||
AF multi area | ||
AF live view | ||
Face detection focusing | ||
Contract detection focusing | ||
Phase detection focusing | ||
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/2.8-4.5 | - |
Macro focusing distance | 1cm | 10cm |
Crop factor | 4.8 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Screen type | Fully Articulated | Fixed Type |
Screen diagonal | 2.8 inch | 2.7 inch |
Screen resolution | 461k dots | 230k dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch capability | ||
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | Optical (tunnel) | None |
Features | ||
Slowest shutter speed | 15 seconds | 30 seconds |
Maximum shutter speed | 1/4000 seconds | 1/1400 seconds |
Continuous shooting rate | 1.0fps | - |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manually set exposure | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | - |
Custom WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Integrated flash | ||
Flash distance | 7.00 m | 3.50 m |
Flash modes | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync, Second Curtain | Auto, Fill-in, Red-Eye reduction, Off |
External flash | ||
AE bracketing | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Maximum flash synchronize | 1/2000 seconds | - |
Exposure | ||
Multisegment metering | ||
Average metering | ||
Spot metering | ||
Partial metering | ||
AF area metering | ||
Center weighted metering | ||
Video features | ||
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 | H.264 | - |
Microphone 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 | 375g (0.83 lbs) | 125g (0.28 lbs) |
Physical dimensions | 112 x 76 x 48mm (4.4" x 3.0" x 1.9") | 98 x 58 x 23mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.9") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO All around rating | 47 | not tested |
DXO Color Depth rating | 20.4 | not tested |
DXO Dynamic range rating | 11.1 | not tested |
DXO Low light rating | 169 | not tested |
Other | ||
Battery ID | NB-7L | KLIC-7006 |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec, Custom) | Yes (2 or 10 sec, double) |
Time lapse recording | ||
Type of storage | SD, SDHC, MMC, MMCplus, HC MMCplus card | SD/SDHC card, Internal |
Card slots | Single | Single |
Cost at launch | $600 | $119 |