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Canon SX210 IS vs Kodak M550

Portability
90
Imaging
37
Features
40
Overall
38
Canon PowerShot SX210 IS front
 
Kodak EasyShare M550 front
Portability
95
Imaging
35
Features
20
Overall
29

Canon SX210 IS vs Kodak M550 Key Specs

Canon SX210 IS
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 1600
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-392mm (F3.1-5.9) lens
  • 220g - 103 x 61 x 38mm
  • Announced June 2010
  • Older Model is Canon SX200 IS
  • Replacement is Canon SX230 HS
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 SX210 IS vs Kodak M550 Overview

Its time to look more closely at the Canon SX210 IS vs Kodak M550, one being a Small Sensor Superzoom and the other is a Small Sensor Compact by brands Canon and Kodak. The image resolution of the SX210 IS (14MP) and the M550 (12MP) is very well matched and both cameras boast the identical sensor size (1/2.3").

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The SX210 IS was brought out 6 months later than the M550 and they are both of a similar generation. Both the cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before we go right into a full comparison, here is a simple introduction of how the SX210 IS grades versus the M550 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Canon SX210 IS over the Kodak M550

 SX210 IS M550 
Focus manually Dial exact focusing
Display size3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")

Reasons to pick Kodak M550 over the Canon SX210 IS

 M550 SX210 IS 

Common features in the Canon SX210 IS and Kodak M550

 SX210 IS M550 
ReleasedJune 2010January 2010Similar generation
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display resolution230k230kSame display resolution
Selfie screen Neither provides selfie screen
Touch friendly display Neither provides Touch friendly display

Canon SX210 IS vs Kodak M550 Physical Comparison

For anyone who is planning to carry your camera frequently, you will need to take into account its weight and proportions. The Canon SX210 IS provides external dimensions of 103mm x 61mm x 38mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.5") along with a weight of 220 grams (0.49 lbs) while the Kodak M550 has measurements 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 SX210 IS vs Kodak M550 in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you are employing during that time. Here is a front view measurement comparison of the SX210 IS vs the M550.

Canon SX210 IS vs Kodak M550 size comparison

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability score of the SX210 IS and M550 is 90 and 95 respectively.

Canon SX210 IS vs Kodak M550 top view buttons comparison

Canon SX210 IS vs Kodak M550 Sensor Comparison

Normally, its difficult to picture the contrast between sensor sizing purely by looking at specs. The photograph below might provide you a clearer sense of the sensor dimensions in the SX210 IS and M550.

As you can plainly see, both of those cameras feature the identical sensor size but different resolution. You should expect to see the Canon SX210 IS to resolve extra detail having its extra 2MP. Greater resolution will let you crop images way more aggressively.

Canon SX210 IS vs Kodak M550 sensor size comparison

Canon SX210 IS vs Kodak M550 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon SX210 IS vs Kodak M550 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Canon SX210 IS
Portrait photography with Kodak M550
38
focusing manually
MP count good (14 megapixels)
no external flash support
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
21
lack of manual focus
no manual control
no external flash support
MP count low (12MP)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
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Street Comparison

Canon SX210 IS Street photography factors
Kodak M550 Street photography factors
60
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition in class (220 grams)
no articulating screen
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
54
lighter than competition (125g)
fixed screen
does not have image stabilization
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
low max ISO (1,000)
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Sports Comparison

Canon SX210 IS Sports photography features
Kodak M550 Sports photography features
43
long zoom range (28-392mm 14.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
MP count good (14MP)
low fps (1.0 fps)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect auto focus
17
low maximum shutter speed (1/1,400s)
lack of shutter priority mode
does not have image stabilization
MP count low (12 megapixels)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Canon SX210 IS Travel photography information
Kodak M550 Travel photography information
68
lighter than competition in class (220 grams)
MP count good (14 megapixels)
built-in flash
fairly wide (28mm)
long zoom (392mm)
does not have Time Lapse function
does not contain selfie friendly display
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
67
lighter than competition (125 grams)
flash built-in
really wide (28mm)
great maximum aperture (f)
no Time Lapse recording
MP count low (12MP)
doesn't posses selfie friendly screen
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Landscape Comparison

Canon SX210 IS Landscape photography highlights
Kodak M550 Landscape photography highlights
48
focusing manually
fairly wide (28mm)
screen size is good (3 inches)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
MP count good (14MP)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
does not have Time Lapse function
31
really wide (28mm)
great maximum aperture (f)
lack of manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
screen is somewhat small (2.7 inch)
no manual control
does not have image stabilization
MP count low (12 megapixels)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
low max ISO (1,000)
lacks RAW format
no Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon SX210 IS Vlogging info
Kodak M550 Vlogging info
30
fairly wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition in class (220 grams)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
does not contain selfie friendly display
video quality not great (1280 x 720 pxls)
does not have mic port
31
really wide (28mm)
great maximum aperture (f)
lighter than competition (125 grams)
doesn't posses selfie friendly screen
does not have image stabilization
video res low (640 x 480 pxls)
no external mic support
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Canon SX210 IS vs Kodak M550 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon SX210 IS and Kodak M550
 Canon PowerShot SX210 ISKodak EasyShare M550
General Information
Manufacturer Canon Kodak
Model type Canon PowerShot SX210 IS Kodak EasyShare M550
Class Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Compact
Announced 2010-06-16 2010-01-05
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Chip Digic 4 -
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 14 megapixel 12 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Maximum resolution 4320 x 3240 4000 x 3000
Maximum native ISO 1600 1000
Lowest native ISO 80 64
RAW data
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Total focus points 9 -
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 28-392mm (14.0x) 28-140mm (5.0x)
Max aperture f/3.1-5.9 -
Macro focusing distance 5cm 10cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Type of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 3 inch 2.7 inch
Screen resolution 230 thousand dots 230 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 15s 30s
Highest shutter speed 1/3200s 1/1400s
Continuous shooting rate 1.0 frames per second -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes -
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 3.50 m 3.50 m
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in, Slow Syncro, Manual (3 levels) Auto, Fill-in, Red-Eye reduction, Off
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
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 H.264 -
Mic support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless Eye-Fi Connected None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 220 gr (0.49 lbs) 125 gr (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 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 NB-5L KLIC-7006
Self timer Yes (2 sec or 10 sec, Custom) Yes (2 or 10 sec, double)
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC/MMC/MMCplus/MMCplus HC SD/SDHC card, Internal
Card slots One One
Launch price $226 $119