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Canon SX130 IS vs Kodak M550

Portability
85
Imaging
35
Features
33
Overall
34
Canon PowerShot SX130 IS front
 
Kodak EasyShare M550 front
Portability
95
Imaging
35
Features
20
Overall
29

Canon SX130 IS vs Kodak M550 Key Specs

Canon SX130 IS
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 1600
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-336mm (F3.4-5.6) lens
  • 308g - 113 x 73 x 46mm
  • Released August 2010
  • Replacement is Canon SX150 IS
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 SX130 IS vs Kodak M550 Overview

Below is a comprehensive review of the Canon SX130 IS versus Kodak M550, one being a Small Sensor Superzoom and the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by manufacturers Canon and Kodak. The image resolution of the SX130 IS (12MP) and the M550 (12MP) is relatively close and they use the same exact sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The SX130 IS was launched 8 months later than the M550 so they are both of a similar generation. The two cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before getting through a full comparison, below is a quick view of how the SX130 IS grades versus the M550 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Canon SX130 IS over the Kodak M550

 SX130 IS M550 
IntroducedAugust 2010January 2010More recent by 8 months
Manual focus Very precise focusing
Screen sizing3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")

Reasons to pick Kodak M550 over the Canon SX130 IS

 M550 SX130 IS 

Common features in the Canon SX130 IS and Kodak M550

 SX130 IS M550 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen resolution230k230kEqual screen resolution
Selfie screen Neither provides selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Neither provides Touch friendly screen

Canon SX130 IS vs Kodak M550 Physical Comparison

If you're looking to lug around your camera frequently, you should factor its weight and proportions. The Canon SX130 IS provides outside dimensions of 113mm x 73mm x 46mm (4.4" x 2.9" x 1.8") and a weight of 308 grams (0.68 lbs) and the Kodak M550 has measurements of 98mm x 58mm x 23mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.9") accompanied by a weight of 125 grams (0.28 lbs).

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Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you are employing at that moment. Following is the front view physical size comparison of the SX130 IS compared to the M550.

Canon SX130 IS vs Kodak M550 size comparison

Using size and weight, the portability score of the SX130 IS and M550 is 85 and 95 respectively.

Canon SX130 IS vs Kodak M550 top view buttons comparison

Canon SX130 IS vs Kodak M550 Sensor Comparison

In many cases, it is very tough to picture the difference in sensor measurements just by researching specs. The graphic underneath will help give you a greater sense of the sensor sizes in the SX130 IS and M550.

All in all, the 2 cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing and the exact same megapixels so you should expect comparable quality of photos though you should take the production date of the cameras into account. The more recent SX130 IS provides an advantage in sensor innovation.

Canon SX130 IS vs Kodak M550 sensor size comparison

Canon SX130 IS vs Kodak M550 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon SX130 IS vs Kodak M550 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon SX130 IS as a Portrait photography camera
Kodak M550 as a Portrait photography camera
29
focusing manually
no external flash support
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
21
lack of manual focus
manual mode not possible
external flash not possible
low MP (12MP)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
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Street Comparison

Canon SX130 IS Street photography advice
Kodak M550 Street photography advice
58
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than others in class (308g)
screen does not articulate
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
54
lighter than average in class (125 grams)
no articulating screen
does not have image stabilization
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
low max ISO (1,000)
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Sports Comparison

Canon SX130 IS Sports photography highlights
Kodak M550 Sports photography highlights
27
built in image stabilization (Optical)
low fps (1.0 fps)
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect auto focus
17
maximum shutter speed is a little low (1/1,400s)
lack of shutter priority mode
does not have image stabilization
low MP (12 megapixels)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Canon SX130 IS Travel photography info
Kodak M550 Travel photography info
61
lighter than others in class (308g)
has built in flash
really wide (28mm)
long reach (336mm)
lack of Time Lapse mode
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
doesn't contain selfie friendly screen
slow maximum aperture (f3.4)
67
lighter than average in class (125 grams)
built-in flash
really wide (28mm)
good maximum aperture (f)
doesn't have Timelapse mode
low MP (12MP)
doesn't feature selfie friendly screen
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Landscape Comparison

Canon SX130 IS Landscape photography advice
Kodak M550 Landscape photography advice
42
focusing manually
really wide (28mm)
screen size is good (3 inch)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.4)
megapixel count low (12MP)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
lack of Time Lapse mode
31
really wide (28mm)
good maximum aperture (f)
lack of manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
screen is somewhat small (2.7")
manual mode not possible
does not have image stabilization
low MP (12 megapixels)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
low max ISO (1,000)
does not have RAW files
doesn't have Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon SX130 IS Vlogging features
Kodak M550 Vlogging features
29
really wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than others in class (308g)
slow maximum aperture (f3.4)
doesn't contain selfie friendly screen
low res video (1280 x 720 pixels)
lack of mic port
31
really wide (28mm)
good maximum aperture (f)
lighter than average in class (125g)
doesn't feature selfie friendly screen
does not have image stabilization
video quality not great (640 x 480 pixels)
doesn't have external microphone jack
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Canon SX130 IS vs Kodak M550 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon SX130 IS and Kodak M550
 Canon PowerShot SX130 ISKodak EasyShare M550
General Information
Company Canon Kodak
Model type Canon PowerShot SX130 IS Kodak EasyShare M550
Category Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Compact
Released 2010-08-19 2010-01-05
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Chip 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 area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixel 12 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 3:2 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Full resolution 4000 x 3000 4000 x 3000
Max native ISO 1600 1000
Min native ISO 80 64
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 28-336mm (12.0x) 28-140mm (5.0x)
Highest aperture f/3.4-5.6 -
Macro focusing range 1cm 10cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 3 inch 2.7 inch
Screen resolution 230 thousand dot 230 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 15s 30s
Highest shutter speed 1/2500s 1/1400s
Continuous shooting speed 1.0 frames/s -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation Yes -
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 3.00 m 3.50 m
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync Auto, Fill-in, Red-Eye reduction, Off
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps), 160 x 120 (15 fps) 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Max video resolution 1280x720 640x480
Video file format H.264 -
Microphone input
Headphone input
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 seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 308 gr (0.68 lb) 125 gr (0.28 lb)
Dimensions 113 x 73 x 46mm (4.4" x 2.9" x 1.8") 98 x 58 x 23mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.9")
DXO scores
DXO All around rating not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth rating not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested not tested
DXO Low light rating not tested not tested
Other
Battery ID 2 x AA KLIC-7006
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Custom) Yes (2 or 10 sec, double)
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC/MMC/MMCplus/HC MMCplus SD/SDHC card, Internal
Storage slots Single Single
Launch cost $250 $119