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Canon SD1300 IS vs Kodak M550

Portability
95
Imaging
35
Features
17
Overall
27
Canon PowerShot SD1300 IS front
 
Kodak EasyShare M550 front
Portability
95
Imaging
35
Features
20
Overall
29

Canon SD1300 IS vs Kodak M550 Key Specs

Canon SD1300 IS
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 1600
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 28-112mm (F2.8-5.9) lens
  • 140g - 91 x 56 x 22mm
  • Revealed February 2010
  • Alternate Name is IXUS 105 / IXY 200F
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
  • Launched January 2010
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Canon SD1300 IS vs Kodak M550 Overview

On this page, we are contrasting the Canon SD1300 IS vs Kodak M550, both Small Sensor Compact cameras by brands Canon and Kodak. The resolution of the SD1300 IS (12MP) and the M550 (12MP) is fairly close and both cameras boast the same sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The SD1300 IS was released 2 months after the M550 so they are of a similar age. Both the cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before delving straight to a full comparison, here is a brief synopsis of how the SD1300 IS grades against the M550 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Canon SD1300 IS over the Kodak M550

 SD1300 IS M550 

Reasons to pick Kodak M550 over the Canon SD1300 IS

 M550 SD1300 IS 

Common features in the Canon SD1300 IS and Kodak M550

 SD1300 IS M550 
LaunchedFebruary 2010January 2010Same age
Manual focus No manual focus
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display dimensions2.7"2.7"Equal display sizing
Display resolution230k230kSame display resolution
Selfie screen Neither features selfie screen
Touch friendly display Missing Touch friendly display

Canon SD1300 IS vs Kodak M550 Physical Comparison

If you are aiming to carry around your camera frequently, you need to factor in its weight and proportions. The Canon SD1300 IS enjoys outside measurements of 91mm x 56mm x 22mm (3.6" x 2.2" x 0.9") along with a weight of 140 grams (0.31 lbs) while the Kodak M550 has measurements 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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Take into account, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you choose at that moment. Underneath is a front view scale comparison of the SD1300 IS against the M550.

Canon SD1300 IS vs Kodak M550 size comparison

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability rating of the SD1300 IS and M550 is 95 and 95 respectively.

Canon SD1300 IS vs Kodak M550 top view buttons comparison

Canon SD1300 IS vs Kodak M550 Sensor Comparison

In many cases, its tough to picture the contrast in sensor sizes purely by viewing specs. The picture underneath should provide you a far better sense of the sensor measurements in the SD1300 IS and M550.

All in all, both of those cameras provide the same sensor dimensions and the exact same megapixels so you can expect comparable quality of photos though you should always take the launch date of the cameras into account.

Canon SD1300 IS vs Kodak M550 sensor size comparison

Canon SD1300 IS vs Kodak M550 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon SD1300 IS vs Kodak M550 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon SD1300 IS Portrait photography highlights
Kodak M550 Portrait photography highlights
21
no manual focus
manual exposure not available
cannot use external flash
MP count low (12MP)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
21
lack of manual focus
manual exposure not possible
external flash not possible
low resolution (12MP)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
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Street Comparison

Canon SD1300 IS Street photography features
Kodak M550 Street photography features
57
image stabilization (Optical)
no articulating screen
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
54
lighter than average (125g)
no articulating screen
lack of image stabilization
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
low max ISO (1,000)
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Sports Comparison

Canon SD1300 IS Sports photography features
Kodak M550 Sports photography features
25
image stabilization (Optical)
max frames per second very slow (1.0 fps)
no shutter priority mode
MP count low (12MP)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect AF
17
max shutter speed is low (1/1,400s)
no shutter priority
lack of image stabilization
low resolution (12MP)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Canon SD1300 IS Travel photography advice
Kodak M550 Travel photography advice
58
flash built-in
quite wide (28mm)
does not have Timelapse function
MP count low (12 megapixels)
display isn't selfie friendly
slow max aperture (f2.8)
67
lighter than average (125g)
flash built-in
decently wide (28mm)
great max aperture (f)
lack of Time Lapse function
low resolution (12MP)
doesn't offer selfie friendly display
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Landscape Comparison

Canon SD1300 IS Landscape photography information
Kodak M550 Landscape photography information
32
quite wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
no manual focus
cannot switch lens (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f2.8)
tiny screen (2.7")
manual exposure not available
MP count low (12 megapixels)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
does not have Timelapse function
31
decently wide (28mm)
great max aperture (f)
lack of manual focus
can't switch lens (fixed lens mount)
small screen (2.7")
manual exposure not possible
lack of image stabilization
low resolution (12 megapixels)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
low max ISO (1,000)
lacks RAW files
lack of Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Canon SD1300 IS
Vlogging with Kodak M550
29
quite wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
slow max aperture (f2.8)
display isn't selfie friendly
low quality video (640 x 480 pixels)
does not have microphone socket
31
decently wide (28mm)
great max aperture (f)
lighter than average (125 grams)
doesn't offer selfie friendly display
lack of image stabilization
low video resolution (640 x 480 pxls)
lack of external mic support
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Canon SD1300 IS vs Kodak M550 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon SD1300 IS and Kodak M550
 Canon PowerShot SD1300 ISKodak EasyShare M550
General Information
Brand Canon Kodak
Model type Canon PowerShot SD1300 IS Kodak EasyShare M550
Also referred to as IXUS 105 / IXY 200F -
Category Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Revealed 2010-02-08 2010-01-05
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Chip Digic 4 -
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixels 12 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Maximum resolution 4000 x 3000 4000 x 3000
Maximum native ISO 1600 1000
Min native ISO 80 64
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 28-112mm (4.0x) 28-140mm (5.0x)
Maximal aperture f/2.8-5.9 -
Macro focusing distance 3cm 10cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 2.7 inch 2.7 inch
Resolution of display 230k dots 230k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 15 seconds 30 seconds
Highest shutter speed 1/1500 seconds 1/1400 seconds
Continuous shooting rate 1.0 frames per sec -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 4.00 m 3.50 m
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in, Slow Syncro Auto, Fill-in, Red-Eye reduction, Off
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Video resolutions 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Maximum video resolution 640x480 640x480
Video format Motion JPEG -
Mic support
Headphone support
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 sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 140g (0.31 lb) 125g (0.28 lb)
Physical dimensions 91 x 56 x 22mm (3.6" 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 ID NB-6L KLIC-7006
Self timer Yes (2 sec or 10 sec, Custom) Yes (2 or 10 sec, double)
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC/MMC/MMCplus/MMCplus HC SD/SDHC card, Internal
Card slots One One
Cost at launch - $119