Canon SX210 IS vs Kodak M550
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Canon SX210 IS vs Kodak M550 Key Specs
(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
(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 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").

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.

Canon SX210 IS vs Kodak M550 Gallery
Following is a sample of the gallery pics for Canon PowerShot SX210 IS and Kodak EasyShare M550. The entire galleries are provided at Canon SX210 IS Gallery and Kodak M550 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Canon SX210 IS over the Kodak M550
SX210 IS | M550 | |||
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Focus manually | ![]() | Dial exact focusing | ||
Display size | 3" | ![]() | 2.7" | Larger display (+0.3") |
Reasons to pick Kodak M550 over the Canon SX210 IS
M550 | SX210 IS |
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Common features in the Canon SX210 IS and Kodak M550
SX210 IS | M550 | |||
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Released | June 2010 | ![]() | January 2010 | Similar generation |
Display type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed display |
Display resolution | 230k | ![]() | 230k | Same 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.
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.

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 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 Screen and ViewFinder


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Canon SX210 IS vs Kodak M550 Specifications
Canon PowerShot SX210 IS | Kodak EasyShare M550 | |
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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 |