Canon SD1200 IS vs Kodak M550
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Canon SD1200 IS vs Kodak M550 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 10MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 2.5" Fixed Screen
- ISO 80 - 1600
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 640 x 480 video
- 35-105mm (F2.8-4.9) lens
- 160g - 86 x 55 x 22mm
- Released February 2009
- Other Name is Digital IXUS 95 IS
(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
- Revealed January 2010
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In this write-up, we will be looking at the Canon SD1200 IS versus Kodak M550, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras by companies Canon and Kodak. The image resolution of the SD1200 IS (10MP) and the M550 (12MP) is relatively well matched and they use the same exact sensor dimensions (1/2.3").
Photobucket discusses licensing 13 billion images with AI firmsThe SD1200 IS was introduced 10 months before the M550 so they are of a similar age. Both of these cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).
Before going in to a step-by-step comparison, below is a brief summation of how the SD1200 IS matches up vs the M550 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall score.
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The following is a preview of the gallery photos for Canon PowerShot SD1200 IS & Kodak EasyShare M550. The whole galleries are available at Canon SD1200 IS Gallery & Kodak M550 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Canon SD1200 IS over the Kodak M550
| SD1200 IS | M550 |
|---|
Reasons to pick Kodak M550 over the Canon SD1200 IS
| M550 | SD1200 IS | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Revealed | January 2010 |  | February 2009 | More modern by 10 months |
| Screen sizing | 2.7" |  | 2.5" | Bigger screen (+0.2") |
Common features in the Canon SD1200 IS and Kodak M550
| SD1200 IS | M550 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Manually focus |  | No manual focus | ||
| Screen type | Fixed |  | Fixed | Fixed screen |
| Screen resolution | 230k |  | 230k | Same screen resolution |
| Selfie screen |  | No selfie screen | ||
| Touch screen |  | Neither includes Touch screen |
Canon SD1200 IS vs Kodak M550 Physical Comparison
For anybody who is going to carry around your camera, you will have to think about its weight and volume. The Canon SD1200 IS features physical dimensions of 86mm x 55mm x 22mm (3.4" x 2.2" x 0.9") along with a weight of 160 grams (0.35 lbs) whilst 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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Always remember, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you select at that moment. Here is the front view proportions comparison of the SD1200 IS and the M550.
Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability grade of the SD1200 IS and M550 is 95 and 95 respectively.
Canon SD1200 IS vs Kodak M550 Sensor Comparison
Oftentimes, it can be difficult to see the gap between sensor sizes merely by reading through technical specs. The picture here should offer you a better sense of the sensor sizes in the SD1200 IS and M550.
As you can tell, the two cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing albeit not the same resolution. You can count on the Kodak M550 to give you greater detail using its extra 2MP. Higher resolution will enable you to crop pictures far more aggressively. The more aged SD1200 IS is going to be behind with regard to sensor innovation.
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Canon SD1200 IS vs Kodak M550 Specifications
| Canon PowerShot SD1200 IS | Kodak EasyShare M550 | |
|---|---|---|
| General Information | ||
| Manufacturer | Canon | Kodak |
| Model type | Canon PowerShot SD1200 IS | Kodak EasyShare M550 |
| Otherwise known as | Digital IXUS 95 IS | - |
| Type | Small Sensor Compact | Small Sensor Compact |
| Released | 2009-02-18 | 2010-01-05 |
| Body design | Compact | Compact |
| Sensor Information | ||
| Sensor type | CCD | CCD |
| Sensor size | 1/2.3" | 1/2.3" |
| Sensor measurements | 6.17 x 4.55mm | 6.17 x 4.55mm |
| Sensor area | 28.1mm² | 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 |
| Maximum resolution | 3648 x 2736 | 4000 x 3000 |
| Maximum native ISO | 1600 | 1000 |
| Min native ISO | 80 | 64 |
| RAW images | ||
| Autofocusing | ||
| Manual focusing | ||
| Touch to focus | ||
| Continuous AF | ||
| Single AF | ||
| Tracking AF | ||
| Selective AF | ||
| AF center weighted | ||
| AF multi area | ||
| AF live view | ||
| Face detection AF | ||
| Contract detection AF | ||
| Phase detection AF | ||
| Total focus points | 9 | - |
| Lens | ||
| Lens support | fixed lens | fixed lens |
| Lens zoom range | 35-105mm (3.0x) | 28-140mm (5.0x) |
| Highest aperture | f/2.8-4.9 | - |
| Macro focusing distance | 3cm | 10cm |
| Crop factor | 5.8 | 5.8 |
| Screen | ||
| Range of screen | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
| Screen sizing | 2.5" | 2.7" |
| Screen resolution | 230k dot | 230k dot |
| Selfie friendly | ||
| Liveview | ||
| Touch functionality | ||
| Viewfinder Information | ||
| Viewfinder type | Optical (tunnel) | None |
| Features | ||
| Slowest shutter speed | 15 secs | 30 secs |
| Maximum shutter speed | 1/1500 secs | 1/1400 secs |
| Continuous shooting speed | 1.0fps | - |
| Shutter priority | ||
| Aperture priority | ||
| Manual exposure | ||
| Change WB | ||
| Image stabilization | ||
| Built-in flash | ||
| Flash distance | 3.50 m | 3.50 m |
| Flash options | Auto, Fill-in, Red-Eye reduction, Slow Sync, Off | Auto, Fill-in, Red-Eye reduction, Off |
| External flash | ||
| AE bracketing | ||
| White balance bracketing | ||
| Exposure | ||
| Multisegment | ||
| Average | ||
| Spot | ||
| Partial | ||
| AF area | ||
| Center weighted | ||
| Video features | ||
| Supported video resolutions | 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) | 640 x 480 (30 fps) |
| Maximum video resolution | 640x480 | 640x480 |
| Video data format | Motion JPEG | - |
| Microphone input | ||
| Headphone input | ||
| 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 seal | ||
| Water proofing | ||
| Dust proofing | ||
| Shock proofing | ||
| Crush proofing | ||
| Freeze proofing | ||
| Weight | 160g (0.35 pounds) | 125g (0.28 pounds) |
| Dimensions | 86 x 55 x 22mm (3.4" x 2.2" x 0.9") | 98 x 58 x 23mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.9") |
| DXO scores | ||
| DXO All around rating | not tested | not tested |
| DXO Color Depth rating | not tested | not tested |
| DXO Dynamic range rating | not tested | not tested |
| DXO Low light rating | not tested | not tested |
| Other | ||
| Battery life | 260 pictures | - |
| Battery format | Battery Pack | - |
| Battery ID | NB-6L | KLIC-7006 |
| Self timer | Yes (2, 10, Custom, Face) | Yes (2 or 10 sec, double) |
| Time lapse feature | ||
| Storage media | SD/SDHC/MMC/MMCplus/HD MMCplus | SD/SDHC card, Internal |
| Storage slots | One | One |
| Launch pricing | $250 | $119 |
