Canon SD4000 IS vs Kodak M550
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Canon SD4000 IS vs Kodak M550 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 10MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Screen
- ISO 100 - 3200
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 28-105mm (F2.0-5.3) lens
- 175g - 100 x 54 x 23mm
- Introduced August 2010
- Alternate Name is IXUS 300 HS / IXY 30S
(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
- Introduced January 2010

Canon SD4000 IS vs Kodak M550 Overview
Let's examine more in depth at the Canon SD4000 IS versus Kodak M550, both Small Sensor Compact cameras by companies Canon and Kodak. The resolution of the SD4000 IS (10MP) and the M550 (12MP) is pretty comparable and they come with the exact same sensor sizes (1/2.3").

The SD4000 IS was manufactured 7 months after the M550 so they are of a similar generation. Both of these cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).
Before we go through a more detailed comparison, below is a concise view of how the SD4000 IS matches up versus the M550 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Canon SD4000 IS vs Kodak M550 Gallery
This is a preview of the gallery images for Canon PowerShot SD4000 IS and Kodak EasyShare M550. The entire galleries are available at Canon SD4000 IS Gallery and Kodak M550 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Canon SD4000 IS over the Kodak M550
SD4000 IS | M550 | |||
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Introduced | August 2010 | ![]() | January 2010 | Newer by 7 months |
Screen dimension | 3" | ![]() | 2.7" | Bigger screen (+0.3") |
Reasons to pick Kodak M550 over the Canon SD4000 IS
M550 | SD4000 IS |
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Common features in the Canon SD4000 IS and Kodak M550
SD4000 IS | M550 | |||
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Focus manually | ![]() | No manual focus | ||
Screen type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed screen |
Screen resolution | 230k | ![]() | 230k | Equal screen resolution |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Absent selfie screen | ||
Touch friendly screen | ![]() | Neither includes Touch friendly screen |
Canon SD4000 IS vs Kodak M550 Physical Comparison
For anyone who is looking to travel with your camera often, you will need to take into account its weight and proportions. The Canon SD4000 IS features outside dimensions of 100mm x 54mm x 23mm (3.9" x 2.1" x 0.9") and a weight of 175 grams (0.39 lbs) and 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).
Check out the Canon SD4000 IS versus Kodak M550 in the new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you have chosen at the time. Here is the front view scale comparison of the SD4000 IS versus the M550.

Factoring in size and weight, the portability rating of the SD4000 IS and M550 is 94 and 95 respectively.

Canon SD4000 IS vs Kodak M550 Sensor Comparison
In many cases, it is very hard to picture the contrast in sensor dimensions simply by seeing a spec sheet. The image here should provide you a clearer sense of the sensor dimensions in the SD4000 IS and M550.
Clearly, the 2 cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements albeit different resolution. You should expect the Kodak M550 to show more detail due to its extra 2MP. Higher resolution will also let you crop shots somewhat more aggressively. The younger SD4000 IS should have a benefit with regard to sensor tech.

Canon SD4000 IS vs Kodak M550 Screen and ViewFinder


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Canon SD4000 IS vs Kodak M550 Specifications
Canon PowerShot SD4000 IS | Kodak EasyShare M550 | |
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General Information | ||
Company | Canon | Kodak |
Model | Canon PowerShot SD4000 IS | Kodak EasyShare M550 |
Other name | IXUS 300 HS / IXY 30S | - |
Type | Small Sensor Compact | Small Sensor Compact |
Introduced | 2010-08-02 | 2010-01-05 |
Body design | Compact | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Processor | Digic 4 | - |
Sensor type | BSI-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 | 10 megapixel | 12 megapixel |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3 and 16:9 | 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 |
Max resolution | 3648 x 2736 | 4000 x 3000 |
Max native ISO | 3200 | 1000 |
Minimum native ISO | 100 | 64 |
RAW format | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
AF touch | ||
Continuous AF | ||
Single AF | ||
Tracking AF | ||
AF selectice | ||
Center weighted AF | ||
AF multi area | ||
Live view AF | ||
Face detection focusing | ||
Contract detection focusing | ||
Phase detection focusing | ||
Lens | ||
Lens mount | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens focal range | 28-105mm (3.8x) | 28-140mm (5.0x) |
Largest aperture | f/2.0-5.3 | - |
Macro focus range | 3cm | 10cm |
Crop factor | 5.8 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Range of screen | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Screen sizing | 3 inches | 2.7 inches |
Screen resolution | 230 thousand dot | 230 thousand dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch operation | ||
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | None | None |
Features | ||
Minimum shutter speed | 15 seconds | 30 seconds |
Fastest shutter speed | 1/2500 seconds | 1/1400 seconds |
Continuous shutter speed | 4.0 frames per second | - |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Expose Manually | ||
Set WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Integrated flash | ||
Flash range | 6.00 m | 3.50 m |
Flash modes | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in, Slow Syncro | Auto, Fill-in, Red-Eye reduction, Off |
Hot shoe | ||
AEB | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment exposure | ||
Average exposure | ||
Spot exposure | ||
Partial exposure | ||
AF area exposure | ||
Center weighted exposure | ||
Video features | ||
Supported video resolutions | 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (240 fps) | 640 x 480 (30 fps) |
Max video resolution | 1280x720 | 640x480 |
Video format | Motion JPEG | - |
Microphone jack | ||
Headphone jack | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | Eye-Fi Connected | None |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
GPS | None | None |
Physical | ||
Environment seal | ||
Water proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 175 grams (0.39 pounds) | 125 grams (0.28 pounds) |
Dimensions | 100 x 54 x 23mm (3.9" x 2.1" x 0.9") | 98 x 58 x 23mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.9") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO Overall 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 model | NB-6L | KLIC-7006 |
Self timer | Yes (2 sec or 10 sec, Custom) | Yes (2 or 10 sec, double) |
Time lapse shooting | ||
Storage media | SD/SDHC/SDXC/MMC/MMCplus/MMCplus HC | SD/SDHC card, Internal |
Storage slots | Single | Single |
Pricing at release | $300 | $119 |