Canon SD980 IS vs Kodak M550
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95 Imaging
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Canon SD980 IS vs Kodak M550 Key Specs
(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
(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
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").
TikTok Developing Photo App to Challenge Instagram's DominanceThe 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.
Canon SD980 IS vs Kodak M550 Gallery
Following is a sample of the gallery pics for Canon PowerShot SD980 IS and Kodak EasyShare M550. The whole galleries are viewable at Canon SD980 IS Gallery and Kodak M550 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Canon SD980 IS over the Kodak M550
SD980 IS | M550 | |||
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Display sizing | 3" | 2.7" | Larger display (+0.3") | |
Touch friendly display | Easily navigate |
Reasons to pick Kodak M550 over the Canon SD980 IS
M550 | SD980 IS |
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Common features in the Canon SD980 IS and Kodak M550
SD980 IS | M550 | |||
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Released | August 2009 | January 2010 | Same generation | |
Manual focus | Lack of manual focus | |||
Display type | Fixed | Fixed | Fixed display | |
Display resolution | 230k | 230k | Equal 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.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.
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 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.
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Canon SD980 IS vs Kodak M550 Specifications
Canon PowerShot SD980 IS | Kodak EasyShare M550 | |
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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 |