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Canon N100 vs Kodak M550

Portability
89
Imaging
37
Features
51
Overall
42
Canon PowerShot N100 front
 
Kodak EasyShare M550 front
Portability
95
Imaging
34
Features
20
Overall
28

Canon N100 vs Kodak M550 Key Specs

Canon N100
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/1.7" Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Screen
  • ISO 80 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 24-120mm (F1.8-5.7) lens
  • 289g - 105 x 68 x 36mm
  • Released January 2014
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
  • Revealed January 2010
Photography Glossary

Canon N100 vs Kodak M550 Overview

Here, we are contrasting the Canon N100 and Kodak M550, both Small Sensor Compact cameras by companies Canon and Kodak. The image resolution of the N100 (12MP) and the M550 (12MP) is very comparable but the N100 (1/1.7") and M550 (1/2.3") posses totally different sensor size.

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The N100 was introduced 4 years later than the M550 and that is a fairly significant difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Both of these cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before delving into a step-by-step comparison, here is a concise synopsis of how the N100 matches up against the M550 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Canon N100 over the Kodak M550

 N100 M550 
RevealedJanuary 2014January 2010More recent by 49 months
Manually focus Dial precise focus
Display typeTiltingFixed Tilting display
Display size3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution922k230kSharper display (+692k dot)
Touch friendly display Easily navigate

Reasons to pick Kodak M550 over the Canon N100

 M550 N100 

Common features in the Canon N100 and Kodak M550

 N100 M550 
Selfie screen Lacking selfie screen

Canon N100 vs Kodak M550 Physical Comparison

When you are looking to lug around your camera, you will need to consider its weight and dimensions. The Canon N100 features exterior dimensions of 105mm x 68mm x 36mm (4.1" x 2.7" x 1.4") along with a weight of 289 grams (0.64 lbs) and the Kodak M550 has dimensions 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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Remember that, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you are using at the time. Following is a front view proportions comparison of the N100 compared to the M550.

Canon N100 vs Kodak M550 size comparison

Taking into account size and weight, the portability rating of the N100 and M550 is 89 and 95 respectively.

Canon N100 vs Kodak M550 top view buttons comparison

Canon N100 vs Kodak M550 Sensor Comparison

In many cases, it can be hard to envision the gap in sensor measurements merely by seeing specs. The graphic underneath might offer you a clearer sense of the sensor sizes in the N100 and M550.

All in all, both the cameras come with the identical resolution but not the same sensor measurements. The N100 has the larger sensor which should make achieving bokeh simpler. The younger N100 will have a benefit in sensor innovation.

Canon N100 vs Kodak M550 sensor size comparison

Canon N100 vs Kodak M550 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon N100 vs Kodak M550 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon N100 Portrait photography highlights
Kodak M550 Portrait photography highlights
33
focusing manually
provides face detect autofocus
manual mode not possible
external flash not possible
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
tiny sensor size (1/1.7")
lack of RAW files
20
no manual focus
lack of manual exposure
external flash not possible
sensor resolution not great (12 megapixels)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW files
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Street Comparison

Canon N100 Street photography advice
Kodak M550 Street photography advice
64
screen tilts up and down
has image stabilization (Optical)
provides touch to focus
tiny sensor size (1/1.7")
lack of RAW files
heavier than competitors (289g)
53
lighter than competition in class (125 grams)
no moving screen
lack of image stabilization
very small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW files
low maximum ISO (1,000)
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Sports Comparison

Canon N100 Sports photography details
Kodak M550 Sports photography details
35
has image stabilization (Optical)
good battery power (330 CIPA)
no shutter priority mode
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
tiny sensor size (1/1.7")
lack of phase detect autofocus
17
low maximum shutter speed (1/1,400s)
no shutter priority
lack of image stabilization
sensor resolution not great (12MP)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
no phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Canon N100 Travel photography info
Kodak M550 Travel photography info
65
good battery power (330 shots)
provides touch to focus
built-in flash
decently wide (24mm)
very good maximum aperture (f1.8)
lack of Time Lapse mode
heavier than competitors (289g)
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
display isn't selfie friendly
67
lighter than competition in class (125 grams)
flash built-in
really wide (28mm)
fast maximum aperture (f)
does not have Time Lapse mode
sensor resolution not great (12 megapixels)
screen isn't selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Canon N100 as a Landscape photography camera
Kodak M550 as a Landscape photography camera
48
focusing manually
decently wide (24mm)
very good maximum aperture (f1.8)
screen size is good (3")
has image stabilization (Optical)
good battery power (330 CIPA)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
manual mode not possible
megapixel count low (12MP)
tiny sensor size (1/1.7")
lack of RAW files
lack of Time Lapse mode
31
really wide (28mm)
fast maximum aperture (f)
no manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
screen is somewhat small (2.7")
lack of manual exposure
lack of image stabilization
sensor resolution not great (12 megapixels)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
low maximum ISO (1,000)
no RAW files
does not have Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon N100 Vlogging factors
Kodak M550 Vlogging factors
34
decently wide (24mm)
very good maximum aperture (f1.8)
touchscreen
has image stabilization (Optical)
provides face detect autofocus
does have mic port
display isn't selfie friendly
video resolution low (1280 x 720 pixels)
heavier than competitors (289 grams)
30
really wide (28mm)
fast maximum aperture (f)
lighter than competition in class (125g)
screen isn't selfie friendly
lack of image stabilization
video resolution low (640 x 480 resolution)
does not have external mic socket
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Canon N100 vs Kodak M550 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon N100 and Kodak M550
 Canon PowerShot N100Kodak EasyShare M550
General Information
Manufacturer Canon Kodak
Model Canon PowerShot N100 Kodak EasyShare M550
Category Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Released 2014-01-06 2010-01-05
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Chip DIGIC 6 -
Sensor type CMOS 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 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
Highest resolution 4000 x 3000 4000 x 3000
Highest native ISO 6400 1000
Lowest native ISO 80 64
RAW images
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch to focus
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Number of focus points 9 -
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 24-120mm (5.0x) 28-140mm (5.0x)
Largest aperture f/1.8-5.7 -
Macro focus distance - 10cm
Focal length multiplier 4.8 5.8
Screen
Screen type Tilting Fixed Type
Screen sizing 3" 2.7"
Resolution of screen 922 thousand dots 230 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Screen technology TFT PureColor II G Touch screen LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 15 secs 30 secs
Highest shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/1400 secs
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 7.00 m 3.50 m
Flash settings Auto, Flash On, Slow Synchro, Flash Off Auto, Fill-in, Red-Eye reduction, Off
External flash
Auto exposure 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 1280 (30 fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Highest video resolution 1280x720 640x480
Video data format H.264 -
Mic port
Headphone port
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
Environmental sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 289 gr (0.64 lb) 125 gr (0.28 lb)
Physical dimensions 105 x 68 x 36mm (4.1" x 2.7" x 1.4") 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 330 photos -
Form of battery Battery Pack -
Battery model NB-12L KLIC-7006
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, custom) Yes (2 or 10 sec, double)
Time lapse feature
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC card, Internal
Card slots One One
Launch cost $349 $119