Canon SX120 IS vs Kodak M550
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Canon SX120 IS vs Kodak M550 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 10MP - 1/2.5" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Screen
- ISO 80 - 1600
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 640 x 480 video
- 36-360mm (F2.8-4.3) lens
- 285g - 111 x 71 x 45mm
- Introduced August 2009
(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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Following is a in depth analysis of the Canon SX120 IS versus Kodak M550, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras by companies Canon and Kodak. The image resolution of the SX120 IS (10MP) and the M550 (12MP) is relatively similar but the SX120 IS (1/2.5") and M550 (1/2.3") possess totally different sensor sizing.
Cutting-edge AI developed by Apple deciphers subtle nuances in pixelsThe SX120 IS was revealed 4 months before the M550 which means that they are of a similar generation. Both the cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).
Before delving through a detailed comparison, below is a quick introduction of how the SX120 IS scores versus the M550 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.
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Below is a preview of the gallery photos for Canon PowerShot SX120 IS and Kodak EasyShare M550. The full galleries are available at Canon SX120 IS Gallery and Kodak M550 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Canon SX120 IS over the Kodak M550
| SX120 IS | M550 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Focus manually |  | Very precise focus | ||
| Screen sizing | 3" |  | 2.7" | Bigger screen (+0.3") |
Reasons to pick Kodak M550 over the Canon SX120 IS
| M550 | SX120 IS |
|---|
Common features in the Canon SX120 IS and Kodak M550
| SX120 IS | M550 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Introduced | August 2009 |  | January 2010 | Similar generation |
| Screen type | Fixed |  | Fixed | Fixed screen |
| Screen resolution | 230k |  | 230k | Exact same screen resolution |
| Selfie screen |  | Neither includes selfie screen | ||
| Touch friendly screen |  | Lack of Touch friendly screen |
Canon SX120 IS vs Kodak M550 Physical Comparison
For anyone who is going to carry around your camera often, you will want to factor in its weight and proportions. The Canon SX120 IS features outer dimensions of 111mm x 71mm x 45mm (4.4" x 2.8" x 1.8") along with a weight of 285 grams (0.63 lbs) and the Kodak M550 has measurements of 98mm x 58mm x 23mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.9") having a weight of 125 grams (0.28 lbs).
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Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you have attached at that moment. Underneath is the front view overall size comparison of the SX120 IS and the M550.
Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the SX120 IS and M550 is 87 and 95 respectively.
Canon SX120 IS vs Kodak M550 Sensor Comparison
More often than not, its difficult to visualise the difference between sensor sizes simply by reading a spec sheet. The picture here might provide you a better sense of the sensor sizes in the SX120 IS and M550.
As you can see, both of the cameras offer different resolutions and different sensor sizes. The SX120 IS with its tinier sensor will make getting shallower DOF harder and the Kodak M550 will offer you extra detail because of its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution will let you crop photographs a little more aggressively.
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Canon SX120 IS vs Kodak M550 Specifications
| Canon PowerShot SX120 IS | Kodak EasyShare M550 | |
|---|---|---|
| General Information | ||
| Manufacturer | Canon | Kodak |
| Model | Canon PowerShot SX120 IS | Kodak EasyShare M550 |
| Class | Small Sensor Compact | Small Sensor Compact |
| Introduced | 2009-08-19 | 2010-01-05 |
| Physical type | Compact | Compact |
| Sensor Information | ||
| Chip | Digic 4 | - |
| Sensor type | CCD | CCD |
| Sensor size | 1/2.5" | 1/2.3" |
| Sensor dimensions | 5.744 x 4.308mm | 6.17 x 4.55mm |
| Sensor area | 24.7mm² | 28.1mm² |
| Sensor resolution | 10 megapixels | 12 megapixels |
| Anti aliasing filter | ||
| Aspect ratio | 4:3 and 3:2 | 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 |
| Max resolution | 3648 x 2736 | 4000 x 3000 |
| Max native ISO | 1600 | 1000 |
| Min native ISO | 80 | 64 |
| RAW images | ||
| Autofocusing | ||
| Manual focus | ||
| Touch focus | ||
| Continuous autofocus | ||
| Single autofocus | ||
| Tracking autofocus | ||
| Selective autofocus | ||
| Center weighted autofocus | ||
| Autofocus multi area | ||
| Autofocus live view | ||
| Face detection autofocus | ||
| Contract detection autofocus | ||
| Phase detection autofocus | ||
| Lens | ||
| Lens mounting type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
| Lens focal range | 36-360mm (10.0x) | 28-140mm (5.0x) |
| Maximum aperture | f/2.8-4.3 | - |
| Macro focus range | 1cm | 10cm |
| Crop factor | 6.3 | 5.8 |
| Screen | ||
| Type of screen | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
| Screen diagonal | 3 inch | 2.7 inch |
| Resolution of screen | 230k dots | 230k dots |
| Selfie friendly | ||
| Liveview | ||
| Touch friendly | ||
| Viewfinder Information | ||
| Viewfinder | None | None |
| Features | ||
| Min shutter speed | 15 seconds | 30 seconds |
| Max shutter speed | 1/2500 seconds | 1/1400 seconds |
| Continuous shutter rate | 1.0fps | - |
| Shutter priority | ||
| Aperture priority | ||
| Manually set exposure | ||
| Exposure compensation | Yes | - |
| Custom white balance | ||
| Image stabilization | ||
| Inbuilt flash | ||
| Flash range | 3.00 m | 3.50 m |
| Flash modes | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync, Fill-in | Auto, Fill-in, Red-Eye reduction, Off |
| Hot shoe | ||
| AE bracketing | ||
| White balance bracketing | ||
| Max flash synchronize | 1/500 seconds | - |
| Exposure | ||
| Multisegment metering | ||
| Average metering | ||
| Spot metering | ||
| Partial metering | ||
| AF area metering | ||
| Center weighted metering | ||
| Video features | ||
| Supported video resolutions | 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps), 160 x 120 (15 fps) | 640 x 480 (30 fps) |
| Max video resolution | 640x480 | 640x480 |
| Video file format | Motion JPEG | - |
| Mic port | ||
| Headphone port | ||
| 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 proof | ||
| Dust proof | ||
| Shock proof | ||
| Crush proof | ||
| Freeze proof | ||
| Weight | 285g (0.63 pounds) | 125g (0.28 pounds) |
| Dimensions | 111 x 71 x 45mm (4.4" x 2.8" x 1.8") | 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 | 2 x AA | KLIC-7006 |
| Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec, Custom) | Yes (2 or 10 sec, double) |
| Time lapse shooting | ||
| Storage type | SD, SDHC, MMC, MMCplus, HC MMCplus | SD/SDHC card, Internal |
| Card slots | Single | Single |
| Launch price | $249 | $119 |
