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Canon N vs Kodak M550

Portability
93
Imaging
36
Features
33
Overall
34
Canon PowerShot N front
 
Kodak EasyShare M550 front
Portability
95
Imaging
35
Features
20
Overall
29

Canon N vs Kodak M550 Key Specs

Canon N
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.8" Tilting Screen
  • ISO 80 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 28-224mm (F3.0-5.9) lens
  • 195g - 79 x 60 x 29mm
  • Introduced January 2013
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
  • Released January 2010
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Canon N vs Kodak M550 Overview

Let's examine more in depth at the Canon N and Kodak M550, both Small Sensor Compact cameras by companies Canon and Kodak. The image resolution of the N (12MP) and the M550 (12MP) is very close and they possess the same exact sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The N was introduced 3 years after the M550 which is a fairly sizable difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Each of these cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before diving through a full comparison, below is a simple highlight of how the N matches up versus the M550 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Canon N over the Kodak M550

 N M550 
ReleasedJanuary 2013January 2010More modern by 37 months
Display typeTiltingFixed Tilting display
Display sizing2.8"2.7"Larger display (+0.1")
Display resolution461k230kCrisper display (+231k dot)
Selfie screen Easy selfies
Touch display Easily navigate

Reasons to pick Kodak M550 over the Canon N

 M550 N 

Common features in the Canon N and Kodak M550

 N M550 
Focus manually Lack of manual focus

Canon N vs Kodak M550 Physical Comparison

For anyone who is going to carry around your camera regularly, you'll have to think about its weight and proportions. The Canon N features exterior measurements of 79mm x 60mm x 29mm (3.1" x 2.4" x 1.1") along with a weight of 195 grams (0.43 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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Remember that, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you are utilising at that moment. Underneath is the front view over all size comparison of the N and the M550.

Canon N vs Kodak M550 size comparison

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability rating of the N and M550 is 93 and 95 respectively.

Canon N vs Kodak M550 top view buttons comparison

Canon N vs Kodak M550 Sensor Comparison

In many cases, it's hard to see the difference in sensor sizes merely by looking through technical specs. The picture below might offer you a far better sense of the sensor measurements in the N and M550.

As you can tell, both of these cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing and the same exact megapixels so you can expect comparable quality of pictures but you should really take the launch date of the cameras into account. The more modern N is going to have an edge with regard to sensor tech.

Canon N vs Kodak M550 sensor size comparison

Canon N vs Kodak M550 Screen and ViewFinder

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

Portrait Comparison

Canon N as a Portrait photography camera
Kodak M550 as a Portrait photography camera
21
lack of manual focus
manual mode not possible
cannot use external flash
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
21
focusing manually not possible
manual mode not available
cannot use external flash
low resolution sensor (12 megapixels)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
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Street Comparison

Canon N as a Street photography camera
Kodak M550 as a Street photography camera
65
screen tilts up and down
built in image stabilization (Optical)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
54
lighter than competition in class (125 grams)
fixed screen
lack of image stabilization
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
max ISO too low (1,000)
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Sports Comparison

Canon N Sports photography advice
Kodak M550 Sports photography advice
25
built in image stabilization (Optical)
very slow continuous shooting (2.0 fps)
no shutter priority mode
megapixel count low (12MP)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
low battery (200 CIPA)
lack of phase detect AF
17
low maximum shutter speed (1/1,400s)
no shutter priority mode
lack of image stabilization
low resolution sensor (12 megapixels)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Canon N Travel photography features
Kodak M550 Travel photography features
61
flash built-in
display is selfie friendly
rather wide (28mm)
missing Timelapse mode
low battery (200 per charge)
megapixel count low (12MP)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.0)
67
lighter than competition in class (125g)
built-in flash
pretty wide (28mm)
good max aperture (f)
does not have Timelapse mode
low resolution sensor (12MP)
screen isn't selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Canon N as a Landscape photography camera
Kodak M550 as a Landscape photography camera
36
rather wide (28mm)
screen is a decent size (2.8 inches)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lack of manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.0)
manual mode not possible
megapixel count low (12MP)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
low battery (200 shots)
missing Timelapse mode
31
pretty wide (28mm)
good max aperture (f)
focusing manually not possible
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
tiny screen (2.7")
manual mode not available
lack of image stabilization
low resolution sensor (12 megapixels)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
max ISO too low (1,000)
lack of RAW format
does not have Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon N Vlogging factors
Kodak M550 Vlogging factors
72
rather wide (28mm)
display is selfie friendly
touchscreen functionality
built in image stabilization (Optical)
high video quality (1920 x 1080 pixels)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.0)
missing external microphone support
31
pretty wide (28mm)
good max aperture (f)
lighter than competition in class (125 grams)
screen isn't selfie friendly
lack of image stabilization
low video resolution (640 x 480 pxls)
does not have microphone jack
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Canon N vs Kodak M550 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon N and Kodak M550
 Canon PowerShot NKodak EasyShare M550
General Information
Make Canon Kodak
Model Canon PowerShot N Kodak EasyShare M550
Type Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Introduced 2013-01-07 2010-01-05
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Chip Digic 5 -
Sensor type CMOS CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixels 12 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Full resolution 4000 x 2248 4000 x 3000
Max native ISO 6400 1000
Minimum native ISO 80 64
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
AF continuous
Single AF
Tracking AF
AF selectice
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detection AF
Contract detection AF
Phase detection AF
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 28-224mm (8.0x) 28-140mm (5.0x)
Maximal aperture f/3.0-5.9 -
Macro focus range 1cm 10cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Screen type Tilting Fixed Type
Screen sizing 2.8 inches 2.7 inches
Resolution of screen 461 thousand dot 230 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Screen tech PureColor II G touch -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 15s 30s
Highest shutter speed 1/2000s 1/1400s
Continuous shooting speed 2.0 frames per sec -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Set WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range - 3.50 m
Flash options - Auto, Fill-in, Red-Eye reduction, Off
External flash
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (24 fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 120 fps), 320 x 240 ( 240 fps) 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Max video resolution 1920x1080 640x480
Video file format H.264 -
Microphone input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS Optional None
Physical
Environment seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 195 grams (0.43 pounds) 125 grams (0.28 pounds)
Dimensions 79 x 60 x 29mm (3.1" x 2.4" x 1.1") 98 x 58 x 23mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.9")
DXO scores
DXO All around score not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth score not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range score not tested not tested
DXO Low light score not tested not tested
Other
Battery life 200 photos -
Battery format Battery Pack -
Battery model NB-9L KLIC-7006
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec, double)
Time lapse feature
Type of storage microSD/microSDHC/microSDXC SD/SDHC card, Internal
Storage slots Single Single
Launch pricing $299 $119