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Canon G9 X vs Kodak M550

Portability
92
Imaging
52
Features
63
Overall
56
Canon PowerShot G9 X front
 
Kodak EasyShare M550 front
Portability
95
Imaging
35
Features
20
Overall
29

Canon G9 X vs Kodak M550 Key Specs

Canon G9 X
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - 1" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 125 - 12800
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 28-84mm (F2.0-4.9) lens
  • 209g - 98 x 58 x 31mm
  • Launched October 2015
  • Successor is Canon G9 X II
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
  • Introduced January 2010
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Canon G9 X vs Kodak M550 Overview

Here, we are reviewing the Canon G9 X vs Kodak M550, former is a Large Sensor Compact while the other is a Small Sensor Compact by competitors Canon and Kodak. There is a considerable difference among the image resolutions of the G9 X (20MP) and M550 (12MP) and the G9 X (1") and M550 (1/2.3") provide different sensor size.

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The G9 X was introduced 5 years after the M550 which is a fairly large difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Each of these cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before getting straight to a detailed comparison, here is a short introduction of how the G9 X scores against the M550 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Canon G9 X over the Kodak M550

 G9 X M550 
IntroducedOctober 2015January 2010More modern by 71 months
Manually focus More exact focus
Display size3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution1040k230kSharper display (+810k dot)
Touch display Easily navigate

Reasons to pick Kodak M550 over the Canon G9 X

 M550 G9 X 

Common features in the Canon G9 X and Kodak M550

 G9 X M550 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Lacking selfie screen

Canon G9 X vs Kodak M550 Physical Comparison

For anybody who is going to carry around your camera often, you will need to factor in its weight and measurements. The Canon G9 X provides outside dimensions of 98mm x 58mm x 31mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 1.2") having a weight of 209 grams (0.46 lbs) and the Kodak M550 has proportions of 98mm x 58mm x 23mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.9") having a weight of 125 grams (0.28 lbs).

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Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you are utilising at that time. Following is a front view measurement comparison of the G9 X compared to the M550.

Canon G9 X vs Kodak M550 size comparison

Looking at size and weight, the portability rating of the G9 X and M550 is 92 and 95 respectively.

Canon G9 X vs Kodak M550 top view buttons comparison

Canon G9 X vs Kodak M550 Sensor Comparison

Oftentimes, its difficult to visualize the difference in sensor sizes just by looking through technical specs. The image below may give you a clearer sense of the sensor dimensions in the G9 X and M550.

As you have seen, both of these cameras feature different megapixels and different sensor sizes. The G9 X using its larger sensor is going to make achieving shallower DOF less difficult and the Canon G9 X will render extra detail using its extra 8MP. Greater resolution will enable you to crop images way more aggressively. The more modern G9 X provides a benefit in sensor tech.

Canon G9 X vs Kodak M550 sensor size comparison

Canon G9 X vs Kodak M550 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon G9 X vs Kodak M550 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
Photography Glossary

Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon G9 X Portrait photography info
Kodak M550 Portrait photography info
64
manual focus
resolution is good (20 megapixels)
sensor size is decent (1")
comes with face detect autofocus
saves RAW formats
cannot use external flash
21
manual focus not available
no manual control
external flash not possible
low resolution (12 megapixels)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
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Street Comparison

Canon G9 X Street photography features
Kodak M550 Street photography features
80
built in image stabilization (Optical)
sensor size is decent (1")
saves RAW formats
includes focus via touch
lighter than competition (209 grams)
no articulating screen
54
lighter than competitors in class (125 grams)
no articulating screen
lack of image stabilization
very small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
maximum ISO low (1,000)
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Sports Comparison

Canon G9 X Sports photography features
Kodak M550 Sports photography features
54
built in image stabilization (Optical)
resolution is good (20 megapixels)
sensor size is decent (1")
comes with tracking focus
slow continuous shooting (6.0 fps)
low battery (220 CIPA)
no phase detect autofocus
17
low maximum shutter speed (1/1,400 seconds)
no shutter priority mode
lack of image stabilization
low resolution (12 megapixels)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Canon G9 X as a Travel photography camera
Kodak M550 as a Travel photography camera
77
lighter than competition (209g)
includes focus via touch
resolution is good (20MP)
built-in flash
decently wide (28mm)
great maximum aperture (f2.0)
low battery (220 CIPA)
display is not selfie friendly
67
lighter than competitors in class (125 grams)
flash built-in
relatively wide (28mm)
great maximum aperture (f)
doesn't have Time Lapse function
low resolution (12 megapixels)
does not posses selfie friendly display
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Landscape Comparison

Canon G9 X as a Landscape photography camera
Kodak M550 as a Landscape photography camera
70
manual focus
decently wide (28mm)
great maximum aperture (f2.0)
screen size is good (3 inch)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
resolution is good (20 megapixels)
sensor size is decent (1")
saves RAW formats
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
low battery (220 per charge)
31
relatively wide (28mm)
great maximum aperture (f)
manual focus not available
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
small screen (2.7 inch)
no manual control
lack of image stabilization
low resolution (12MP)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
maximum ISO low (1,000)
does not have RAW support
doesn't have Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon G9 X Vlogging information
Kodak M550 Vlogging information
39
decently wide (28mm)
great maximum aperture (f2.0)
screen is touchscreen
built in image stabilization (Optical)
comes with face detect autofocus
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 pxls)
lighter than competition (209g)
display is not selfie friendly
lack of mic support
31
relatively wide (28mm)
great maximum aperture (f)
lighter than competitors in class (125 grams)
does not posses selfie friendly display
lack of image stabilization
low quality video (640 x 480 resolution)
doesn't have mic support
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Canon G9 X vs Kodak M550 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon G9 X and Kodak M550
 Canon PowerShot G9 XKodak EasyShare M550
General Information
Brand Name Canon Kodak
Model Canon PowerShot G9 X Kodak EasyShare M550
Category Large Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Launched 2015-10-12 2010-01-05
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor DIGIC 6 -
Sensor type BSI-CMOS CCD
Sensor size 1" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 13.2 x 8.8mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 116.2mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 20 megapixels 12 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Max resolution 5472 x 3648 4000 x 3000
Max native ISO 12800 1000
Lowest native ISO 125 64
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 28-84mm (3.0x) 28-140mm (5.0x)
Highest aperture f/2.0-4.9 -
Macro focus distance 5cm 10cm
Crop factor 2.7 5.8
Screen
Type of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 3 inches 2.7 inches
Resolution of display 1,040 thousand dots 230 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Min shutter speed 30s 30s
Max shutter speed 1/2000s 1/1400s
Continuous shutter rate 6.0 frames/s -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation Yes -
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 6.00 m (at Auto ISO) 3.50 m
Flash modes Auto, on, slow synchro, off Auto, Fill-in, Red-Eye reduction, Off
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (60p, 30p), 1280 x 720 (30p), 640 x 480 (30p) 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Max video resolution 1920x1080 640x480
Video data format MPEG-4, H.264 -
Mic support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 209 grams (0.46 lb) 125 grams (0.28 lb)
Physical dimensions 98 x 58 x 31mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 1.2") 98 x 58 x 23mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.9")
DXO scores
DXO Overall score 63 not tested
DXO Color Depth score 21.5 not tested
DXO Dynamic range score 12.3 not tested
DXO Low light score 495 not tested
Other
Battery life 220 shots -
Battery style Battery Pack -
Battery model NB-13L KLIC-7006
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 secs, custom) Yes (2 or 10 sec, double)
Time lapse shooting
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC card, Internal
Card slots One One
Cost at release $399 $119