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Canon SX200 IS vs Kodak M550

Portability
90
Imaging
34
Features
37
Overall
35
Canon PowerShot SX200 IS front
 
Kodak EasyShare M550 front
Portability
95
Imaging
35
Features
20
Overall
29

Canon SX200 IS vs Kodak M550 Key Specs

Canon SX200 IS
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 1600
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-336mm (F3.4-5.3) lens
  • 247g - 103 x 61 x 38mm
  • Launched May 2009
  • New Model is Canon SX210 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
  • Revealed January 2010
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Canon SX200 IS vs Kodak M550 Overview

The following is a thorough review of the Canon SX200 IS vs Kodak M550, one is a Small Sensor Superzoom and the other is a Small Sensor Compact by brands Canon and Kodak. The sensor resolution of the SX200 IS (12MP) and the M550 (12MP) is very comparable and both cameras provide the identical sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The SX200 IS was introduced 7 months earlier than the M550 and they are of a similar generation. Each of the cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before we go into a complete comparison, here is a brief highlight of how the SX200 IS grades vs the M550 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Canon SX200 IS over the Kodak M550

 SX200 IS M550 
Manual focus Very exact focus
Display size3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")

Reasons to pick Kodak M550 over the Canon SX200 IS

 M550 SX200 IS 
RevealedJanuary 2010May 2009Newer by 7 months

Common features in the Canon SX200 IS and Kodak M550

 SX200 IS M550 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display resolution230k230kSame display resolution
Selfie screen Neither comes with selfie screen
Touch friendly display Neither comes with Touch friendly display

Canon SX200 IS vs Kodak M550 Physical Comparison

For anyone who is intending to travel with your camera often, you're going to have to take into account its weight and proportions. The Canon SX200 IS comes with outside dimensions of 103mm x 61mm x 38mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.5") along with a weight of 247 grams (0.54 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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Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you select during that time. The following is a front view physical size comparison of the SX200 IS vs the M550.

Canon SX200 IS vs Kodak M550 size comparison

Considering size and weight, the portability score of the SX200 IS and M550 is 90 and 95 respectively.

Canon SX200 IS vs Kodak M550 top view buttons comparison

Canon SX200 IS vs Kodak M550 Sensor Comparison

Oftentimes, it can be tough to visualise the difference in sensor dimensions only by going through a spec sheet. The pic underneath should give you a greater sense of the sensor dimensions in the SX200 IS and M550.

Clearly, both of those cameras feature the identical sensor size and the exact same resolution and you should expect comparable quality of pictures but you should always factor the release date of the cameras into account. The more aged SX200 IS will be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor innovation.

Canon SX200 IS vs Kodak M550 sensor size comparison

Canon SX200 IS vs Kodak M550 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon SX200 IS vs Kodak M550 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Canon SX200 IS
Portrait photography with Kodak M550
28
focusing manually
can't use external flash
low resolution (12 megapixels)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
no RAW support
21
manual focus not available
manual exposure not possible
external flash not possible
sensor resolution low (12MP)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW files
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Street Comparison

Canon SX200 IS Street photography info
Kodak M550 Street photography info
60
has image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition in class (247 grams)
no articulating screen
sensor is small (1/2.3")
no RAW support
54
lighter than competitors in class (125 grams)
screen is fixed
lack of image stabilization
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW files
maximum ISO low (1,000)
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Sports Comparison

Canon SX200 IS as a Sports photography camera
Kodak M550 as a Sports photography camera
27
has image stabilization (Optical)
continuous shooting slow (1.0 frames per second)
low resolution (12 megapixels)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
no phase detect auto focus
17
low maximum shutter speed (1/1,400s)
lack of shutter priority mode
lack of image stabilization
sensor resolution low (12MP)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
no phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Canon SX200 IS Travel photography information
Kodak M550 Travel photography information
62
lighter than competition in class (247g)
has built in flash
fairly wide (28mm)
very long zoom (336mm)
does not have Timelapse mode
low resolution (12 megapixels)
display isn't selfie friendly
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.4)
67
lighter than competitors in class (125 grams)
has built in flash
pretty wide (28mm)
very good max aperture (f)
lack of Timelapse function
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
screen isn't selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Canon SX200 IS
Landscape photography with Kodak M550
42
focusing manually
fairly wide (28mm)
pretty good screen size (3 inches)
has image stabilization (Optical)
cannot swap lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.4)
low resolution (12 megapixels)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
no RAW support
does not have Timelapse mode
31
pretty wide (28mm)
very good max aperture (f)
manual focus not available
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
screen is somewhat small (2.7")
manual exposure not possible
lack of image stabilization
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
maximum ISO low (1,000)
no RAW files
lack of Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon SX200 IS Vlogging factors
Kodak M550 Vlogging factors
29
fairly wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition in class (247g)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.4)
display isn't selfie friendly
low res video (1280 x 720 pxls)
does not have microphone support
31
pretty wide (28mm)
very good max aperture (f)
lighter than competitors in class (125 grams)
screen isn't selfie friendly
lack of image stabilization
low res video (640 x 480 pxls)
lack of external microphone port
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Canon SX200 IS vs Kodak M550 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon SX200 IS and Kodak M550
 Canon PowerShot SX200 ISKodak EasyShare M550
General Information
Make Canon Kodak
Model Canon PowerShot SX200 IS Kodak EasyShare M550
Class Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Compact
Launched 2009-05-14 2010-01-05
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
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 megapixels 12 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Highest Possible resolution 4000 x 3000 4000 x 3000
Maximum native ISO 1600 1000
Min native ISO 80 64
RAW support
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch to focus
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Number of focus points 9 -
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 28-336mm (12.0x) 28-140mm (5.0x)
Maximal aperture f/3.4-5.3 -
Macro focus distance 0cm 10cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Range of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 3" 2.7"
Resolution of screen 230k dot 230k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Min shutter speed 15s 30s
Max shutter speed 1/3200s 1/1400s
Continuous shutter speed 1.0 frames per sec -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes -
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 3.20 m 3.50 m
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in, Slow Syncro, Manual Auto, Fill-in, Red-Eye reduction, Off
External flash
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Maximum video resolution 1280x720 640x480
Video file format Motion JPEG -
Microphone jack
Headphone jack
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 seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 247g (0.54 lbs) 125g (0.28 lbs)
Physical dimensions 103 x 61 x 38mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.5") 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-5L KLIC-7006
Self timer Yes (2 sec or 10 sec, Custom) Yes (2 or 10 sec, double)
Time lapse shooting
Storage media SD/SDHC/MMC/MMCplus/MMCplus HC SD/SDHC card, Internal
Storage slots Single Single
Pricing at release $329 $119