Canon G12 vs Kodak M550
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Canon G12 vs Kodak M550 Key Specs
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- 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
- Launched January 2010
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On this page, we are comparing the Canon G12 vs Kodak M550, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras by competitors Canon and Kodak. The sensor resolution of the G12 (10MP) and the M550 (12MP) is very well matched but the G12 (1/1.7") and M550 (1/2.3") offer different sensor dimensions.
Photography GlossaryThe G12 was brought out 13 months later than the M550 making them a generation apart from each other. Both cameras have the same body design (Compact).
Before diving into a comprehensive comparison, here is a brief summation of how the G12 matches up vs the M550 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.
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Reasons to pick Canon G12 over the Kodak M550
| G12 | M550 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Launched | January 2011 |  | January 2010 | More recent by 13 months |
| Focus manually |  | Dial exact focusing | ||
| Display type | Fully Articulated |  | Fixed | Fully Articulating display |
| Display dimensions | 2.8" |  | 2.7" | Larger display (+0.1") |
| Display resolution | 461k |  | 230k | Crisper display (+231k dot) |
| Selfie screen |  | Take selfies |
Reasons to pick Kodak M550 over the Canon G12
| M550 | G12 |
|---|
Common features in the Canon G12 and Kodak M550
| G12 | M550 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Touch friendly display |  | Neither has Touch friendly display |
Canon G12 vs Kodak M550 Physical Comparison
If you're looking to lug around your camera often, you should factor its weight and size. The Canon G12 has physical dimensions of 112mm x 76mm x 48mm (4.4" x 3.0" x 1.9") with a weight of 401 grams (0.88 lbs) whilst the Kodak M550 has specifications of 98mm x 58mm x 23mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.9") and a weight of 125 grams (0.28 lbs).
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Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you have at that moment. Following is a front view physical size comparison of the G12 compared to the M550.
Looking at size and weight, the portability rating of the G12 and M550 is 83 and 95 respectively.
Canon G12 vs Kodak M550 Sensor Comparison
Usually, it's difficult to visualize the difference between sensor measurements just by reading through specs. The graphic below may give you a greater sense of the sensor sizes in the G12 and M550.
As you can plainly see, both of those cameras provide different megapixels and different sensor measurements. The G12 due to its larger sensor is going to make shooting shallower depth of field easier and the Kodak M550 will give extra detail having its extra 2MP. Greater resolution will also help you crop images more aggressively. The younger G12 should have an edge when it comes to sensor innovation.
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Canon G12 vs Kodak M550 Specifications
| Canon PowerShot G12 | Kodak EasyShare M550 | |
|---|---|---|
| General Information | ||
| Make | Canon | Kodak |
| Model type | Canon PowerShot G12 | Kodak EasyShare M550 |
| Type | Small Sensor Compact | Small Sensor Compact |
| Introduced | 2011-01-19 | 2010-01-05 |
| Physical type | Compact | Compact |
| Sensor Information | ||
| Processor Chip | Digic 4 | - |
| Sensor type | CCD | CCD |
| Sensor size | 1/1.7" | 1/2.3" |
| Sensor dimensions | 7.44 x 5.58mm | 6.17 x 4.55mm |
| Sensor area | 41.5mm² | 28.1mm² |
| Sensor resolution | 10 megapixel | 12 megapixel |
| Anti alias filter | ||
| Aspect ratio | 1:1, 5:4, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 |
| Peak resolution | 3648 x 2736 | 4000 x 3000 |
| Highest native ISO | 3200 | 1000 |
| Lowest native ISO | 80 | 64 |
| RAW files | ||
| Autofocusing | ||
| Manual focusing | ||
| AF touch | ||
| AF continuous | ||
| Single AF | ||
| AF tracking | ||
| Selective AF | ||
| AF center weighted | ||
| Multi area AF | ||
| AF live view | ||
| Face detect AF | ||
| Contract detect AF | ||
| Phase detect AF | ||
| 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 |
| Focal length multiplier | 4.8 | 5.8 |
| Screen | ||
| Type of display | Fully Articulated | Fixed Type |
| Display sizing | 2.8 inch | 2.7 inch |
| Resolution of display | 461 thousand dots | 230 thousand dots |
| Selfie friendly | ||
| Liveview | ||
| Touch capability | ||
| Viewfinder Information | ||
| Viewfinder | Optical (tunnel) | None |
| Features | ||
| Minimum shutter speed | 15 secs | 30 secs |
| Fastest shutter speed | 1/4000 secs | 1/1400 secs |
| Continuous shutter rate | 1.0 frames per second | - |
| Shutter priority | ||
| Aperture priority | ||
| Expose Manually | ||
| Exposure compensation | Yes | - |
| Set WB | ||
| Image stabilization | ||
| Inbuilt flash | ||
| Flash distance | 7.00 m | 3.50 m |
| Flash options | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync, Second Curtain | Auto, Fill-in, Red-Eye reduction, Off |
| Hot shoe | ||
| AEB | ||
| WB bracketing | ||
| Fastest flash synchronize | 1/2000 secs | - |
| Exposure | ||
| Multisegment exposure | ||
| Average exposure | ||
| Spot exposure | ||
| Partial exposure | ||
| AF area exposure | ||
| Center weighted exposure | ||
| Video features | ||
| Supported video resolutions | 1280 x 720 (24 fps) 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) | 640 x 480 (30 fps) |
| Highest video resolution | 1280x720 | 640x480 |
| Video format | H.264 | - |
| Mic support | ||
| Headphone support | ||
| Connectivity | ||
| Wireless | Eye-Fi Connected | None |
| Bluetooth | ||
| NFC | ||
| HDMI | ||
| USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
| GPS | None | None |
| Physical | ||
| Environmental sealing | ||
| Water proofing | ||
| Dust proofing | ||
| Shock proofing | ||
| Crush proofing | ||
| Freeze proofing | ||
| Weight | 401 gr (0.88 lbs) | 125 gr (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 Overall rating | 47 | not tested |
| DXO Color Depth rating | 20.4 | not tested |
| DXO Dynamic range rating | 11.2 | not tested |
| DXO Low light rating | 161 | not tested |
| Other | ||
| Battery life | 370 photos | - |
| Style of battery | Battery Pack | - |
| Battery ID | NB-7L | KLIC-7006 |
| Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec, Custom) | Yes (2 or 10 sec, double) |
| Time lapse recording | ||
| Storage type | SD/SDHC/SDXC/MMC/MMCplus/HC MMCplus | SD/SDHC card, Internal |
| Card slots | One | One |
| Retail cost | $600 | $119 |
