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Canon G11 vs Kodak M550

Portability
83
Imaging
34
Features
48
Overall
39
Canon PowerShot G11 front
 
Kodak EasyShare M550 front
Portability
95
Imaging
35
Features
20
Overall
29

Canon G11 vs Kodak M550 Key Specs

Canon G11
(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
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
  • Announced January 2010
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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.

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The 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.

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Reasons to pick Canon G11 over the Kodak M550

 G11 M550 
Focus manually More exact focusing
Screen typeFully ArticulatedFixed Fully Articulating screen
Screen dimensions2.8"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.1")
Screen resolution461k230kSharper screen (+231k dot)
Selfie screen Take selfies

Reasons to pick Kodak M550 over the Canon G11

 M550 G11 

Common features in the Canon G11 and Kodak M550

 G11 M550 
AnnouncedDecember 2009January 2010Similar 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).

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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.

Canon G11 vs Kodak M550 size comparison

Considering size and weight, the portability rating of the G11 and M550 is 83 and 95 respectively.

Canon G11 vs Kodak M550 top view buttons comparison

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.

Canon G11 vs Kodak M550 sensor size comparison

Canon G11 vs Kodak M550 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon G11 vs Kodak M550 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon G11 Portrait photography details
Kodak M550 Portrait photography details
47
manual focus
flash sync speed is above average (1/2,000s)
offers face detection focus
exports RAW files
low megapixels (10MP)
sensor size is tiny (1/1.7")
21
lack of manual focus
manual exposure not possible
external flash not possible
sensor resolution not great (12MP)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
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Street Comparison

Canon G11 Street photography advice
Kodak M550 Street photography advice
64
fully articulated screen
image stabilization (Optical)
exports RAW files
sensor size is tiny (1/1.7")
more heavy than others (375g)
54
lighter than competition in class (125 grams)
screen is fixed
no image stabilization
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
low max ISO (1,000)
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Sports Comparison

Canon G11 Sports photography information
Kodak M550 Sports photography information
27
image stabilization (Optical)
max frames per second very slow (1.0 frames per second)
low megapixels (10MP)
sensor size is tiny (1/1.7")
lacks phase detect auto focus
17
low max shutter speed (1/1,400s)
no shutter priority mode
no image stabilization
sensor resolution not great (12MP)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
has no phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Canon G11 Travel photography features
Kodak M550 Travel photography features
57
flash built-in
selfie friendly display
really wide (28mm)
lack of Timelapse recording
more heavy than others (375 grams)
low megapixels (10MP)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
67
lighter than competition in class (125 grams)
built-in flash
reasonably wide (28mm)
fast max aperture (f)
does not have Timelapse function
sensor resolution not great (12MP)
screen is not selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Canon G11
Landscape photography with Kodak M550
46
manual focus
really wide (28mm)
decent sized screen (2.8")
image stabilization (Optical)
exports RAW files
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
low megapixels (10MP)
sensor size is tiny (1/1.7")
lack of Timelapse recording
31
reasonably wide (28mm)
fast max aperture (f)
lack of manual focus
can't change lenses (fixed lens mount)
screen is small (2.7 inches)
manual exposure not possible
no image stabilization
sensor resolution not great (12 megapixels)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
low max ISO (1,000)
has no RAW files
does not have Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon G11 Vlogging details
Kodak M550 Vlogging details
60
really wide (28mm)
selfie friendly display
image stabilization (Optical)
offers face detection focus
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
video res low (640 x 480 pixels)
lack of external microphone jack
more heavy than others (375g)
31
reasonably wide (28mm)
fast max aperture (f)
lighter than competition in class (125g)
screen is not selfie friendly
no image stabilization
low res video (640 x 480 pixels)
does not have microphone socket
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Canon G11 vs Kodak M550 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon G11 and Kodak M550
 Canon PowerShot G11Kodak EasyShare M550
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