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Canon SD4000 IS vs Kodak M550

Portability
94
Imaging
33
Features
30
Overall
31
Canon PowerShot SD4000 IS front
 
Kodak EasyShare M550 front
Portability
95
Imaging
35
Features
20
Overall
29

Canon SD4000 IS vs Kodak M550 Key Specs

Canon SD4000 IS
(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
Kodak M550
(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
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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").

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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.

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Reasons to pick Canon SD4000 IS over the Kodak M550

 SD4000 IS M550 
IntroducedAugust 2010January 2010Newer by 7 months
Screen dimension3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")

Reasons to pick Kodak M550 over the Canon SD4000 IS

 M550 SD4000 IS 

Common features in the Canon SD4000 IS and Kodak M550

 SD4000 IS M550 
Focus manually No manual focus
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen resolution230k230kEqual 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).

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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.

Canon SD4000 IS vs Kodak M550 size comparison

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 top view buttons comparison

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 sensor size comparison

Canon SD4000 IS vs Kodak M550 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon SD4000 IS vs Kodak M550 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Canon SD4000 IS
Portrait photography with Kodak M550
19
focusing manually not possible
manual mode not possible
can't use external flash
low megapixels (10 megapixels)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW files
21
manual focus not available
lack of manual mode
external flash not possible
megapixel count low (12MP)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
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Street Comparison

Canon SD4000 IS as a Street photography camera
Kodak M550 as a Street photography camera
56
has image stabilization (Optical)
no moving screen
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW files
54
lighter than average in class (125g)
screen does not articulate
does not have image stabilization
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
maximum ISO low (1,000)
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Sports Comparison

Canon SD4000 IS Sports photography features
Kodak M550 Sports photography features
26
has image stabilization (Optical)
slow continuous shooting (4.0 frames/s)
low megapixels (10 megapixels)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
no phase detect autofocus
17
low max shutter speed (1/1,400s)
no shutter priority
does not have image stabilization
megapixel count low (12MP)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
has no phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Canon SD4000 IS Travel photography factors
Kodak M550 Travel photography factors
64
flash built-in
decently wide (28mm)
fast maximum aperture (f2.0)
lack of Time Lapse mode
low megapixels (10MP)
doesn't posses selfie friendly display
67
lighter than average in class (125g)
has built in flash
reasonably wide (28mm)
very good maximum aperture (f)
missing Timelapse recording
megapixel count low (12MP)
screen isn't selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Canon SD4000 IS as a Landscape photography camera
Kodak M550 as a Landscape photography camera
40
decently wide (28mm)
fast maximum aperture (f2.0)
screen is a good size (3 inches)
has image stabilization (Optical)
focusing manually not possible
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
manual mode not possible
low megapixels (10 megapixels)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW files
lack of Time Lapse mode
31
reasonably wide (28mm)
very good maximum aperture (f)
manual focus not available
cannot switch lenses (fixed lens mount)
tiny screen (2.7 inch)
lack of manual mode
does not have image stabilization
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
maximum ISO low (1,000)
has no RAW format
missing Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon SD4000 IS Vlogging advice
Kodak M550 Vlogging advice
32
decently wide (28mm)
fast maximum aperture (f2.0)
has image stabilization (Optical)
doesn't posses selfie friendly display
video resolution low (1280 x 720 resolution)
lack of external mic socket
31
reasonably wide (28mm)
very good maximum aperture (f)
lighter than average in class (125 grams)
screen isn't selfie friendly
does not have image stabilization
low video resolution (640 x 480 pixels)
missing microphone port
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Canon SD4000 IS vs Kodak M550 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon SD4000 IS and Kodak M550
 Canon PowerShot SD4000 ISKodak EasyShare M550
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