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Canon SD980 IS vs Kodak M550

Portability
95
Imaging
35
Features
28
Overall
32
Canon PowerShot SD980 IS front
 
Kodak EasyShare M550 front
Portability
95
Imaging
35
Features
20
Overall
29

Canon SD980 IS vs Kodak M550 Key Specs

Canon SD980 IS
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 1600
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 24-120mm (F2.8-5.9) lens
  • 150g - 100 x 53 x 23mm
  • Released August 2009
  • Additionally referred to as Digital IXUS 200 IS
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
  • Released January 2010
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Canon SD980 IS vs Kodak M550 Overview

Let's take a more detailed look at the Canon SD980 IS and Kodak M550, both Small Sensor Compact cameras by brands Canon and Kodak. The resolution of the SD980 IS (12MP) and the M550 (12MP) is very close and they enjoy the same exact sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The SD980 IS was announced 4 months prior to the M550 so they are of a similar generation. Both of these cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before going straight into a full comparison, below is a quick introduction of how the SD980 IS grades against the M550 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Canon SD980 IS over the Kodak M550

 SD980 IS M550 
Display sizing3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Touch friendly display Easily navigate

Reasons to pick Kodak M550 over the Canon SD980 IS

 M550 SD980 IS 

Common features in the Canon SD980 IS and Kodak M550

 SD980 IS M550 
ReleasedAugust 2009January 2010Same generation
Manual focus Lack of manual focus
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display resolution230k230kEqual display resolution
Selfie screen Neither includes selfie screen

Canon SD980 IS vs Kodak M550 Physical Comparison

If you're aiming to travel with your camera frequently, you are going to need to factor its weight and measurements. The Canon SD980 IS features outside measurements of 100mm x 53mm x 23mm (3.9" x 2.1" x 0.9") with a weight of 150 grams (0.33 lbs) while the Kodak M550 has proportions of 98mm x 58mm x 23mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.9") with a weight of 125 grams (0.28 lbs).

Take a look at the Canon SD980 IS and Kodak M550 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you choose during that time. Underneath is the front view measurement comparison of the SD980 IS against the M550.

Canon SD980 IS vs Kodak M550 size comparison

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability score of the SD980 IS and M550 is 95 and 95 respectively.

Canon SD980 IS vs Kodak M550 top view buttons comparison

Canon SD980 IS vs Kodak M550 Sensor Comparison

More often than not, it's difficult to imagine the difference in sensor dimensions purely by looking through a spec sheet. The picture underneath will give you a clearer sense of the sensor measurements in the SD980 IS and M550.

As you can see, each of the cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing and the identical megapixels so you should expect comparable quality of photographs but you really should consider the release date of the cameras into account.

Canon SD980 IS vs Kodak M550 sensor size comparison

Canon SD980 IS vs Kodak M550 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon SD980 IS vs Kodak M550 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon SD980 IS Portrait photography advice
Kodak M550 Portrait photography advice
21
manual focus not available
can't use external flash
low resolution sensor (12 megapixels)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
21
lack of manual focus
manual exposure not available
can't use external flash
low MP (12 megapixels)
small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW files
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Street Comparison

Canon SD980 IS Street photography features
Kodak M550 Street photography features
57
image stabilization (Optical)
fixed screen
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
54
lighter than competition in class (125g)
screen is fixed
does not have image stabilization
small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW files
low max ISO (1,000)
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Canon SD980 IS
Sports photography with Kodak M550
25
image stabilization (Optical)
low fps (1.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority mode
low resolution sensor (12 megapixels)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect auto focus
17
low maximum shutter speed (1/1,400 seconds)
no shutter priority mode
does not have image stabilization
low MP (12MP)
small sensor (1/2.3")
no phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Canon SD980 IS
Travel photography with Kodak M550
58
flash built-in
pretty wide (24mm)
doesn't have Timelapse function
low resolution sensor (12MP)
doesn't have a selfie friendly screen
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
67
lighter than competition in class (125 grams)
flash built-in
quite wide (28mm)
great max aperture (f)
no Timelapse mode
low MP (12 megapixels)
display isn't selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Canon SD980 IS Landscape photography info
Kodak M550 Landscape photography info
38
pretty wide (24mm)
screen size is decent (3")
image stabilization (Optical)
manual focus not available
cannot change lenses (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
low resolution sensor (12MP)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
doesn't have Timelapse function
31
quite wide (28mm)
great max aperture (f)
lack of manual focus
cannot swap lens (fixed lens mount)
small screen (2.7 inch)
manual exposure not available
does not have image stabilization
low MP (12MP)
small sensor (1/2.3")
low max ISO (1,000)
no RAW files
no Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon SD980 IS Vlogging details
Kodak M550 Vlogging details
31
pretty wide (24mm)
screen is touchscreen
image stabilization (Optical)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
doesn't have a selfie friendly screen
low quality video (1280 x 720 pixels)
doesn't have microphone socket
31
quite wide (28mm)
great max aperture (f)
lighter than competition in class (125g)
display isn't selfie friendly
does not have image stabilization
low video resolution (640 x 480 pixels)
no external microphone support
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Canon SD980 IS vs Kodak M550 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon SD980 IS and Kodak M550
 Canon PowerShot SD980 ISKodak EasyShare M550
General Information
Brand Canon Kodak
Model Canon PowerShot SD980 IS Kodak EasyShare M550
Also called as Digital IXUS 200 IS -
Type Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Released 2009-08-19 2010-01-05
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Powered by Digic 4 -
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 surface area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixel 12 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Peak resolution 4000 x 3000 4000 x 3000
Highest native ISO 1600 1000
Minimum native ISO 80 64
RAW data
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Number of focus points 9 -
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 24-120mm (5.0x) 28-140mm (5.0x)
Max aperture f/2.8-5.9 -
Macro focus distance 3cm 10cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display diagonal 3 inches 2.7 inches
Display resolution 230 thousand dots 230 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 15 secs 30 secs
Fastest shutter speed 1/3000 secs 1/1400 secs
Continuous shutter rate 1.0 frames per sec -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation Yes -
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 6.50 m 3.50 m
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync Auto, Fill-in, Red-Eye reduction, Off
Hot shoe
AEB
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30 fps) 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30, 15 fps) 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Highest video resolution 1280x720 640x480
Video format H.264 -
Microphone 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
Environmental sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 150 gr (0.33 lbs) 125 gr (0.28 lbs)
Dimensions 100 x 53 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 or 10 sec, Custom) Yes (2 or 10 sec, double)
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SD, SDHC, MMC, MMCplus, HC MMCplus SD/SDHC card, Internal
Card slots Single Single
Retail cost - $119