Canon SX230 HS vs Kodak M550
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Canon SX230 HS vs Kodak M550 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Screen
- ISO 100 - 3200
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 28-392mm (F3.1-5.9) lens
- 223g - 106 x 62 x 33mm
- Revealed July 2011
- Old Model is Canon SX210 IS
- Later Model is Canon SX240 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 SX230 HS vs Kodak M550 Overview
In this write-up, we are looking at the Canon SX230 HS vs Kodak M550, former is a Small Sensor Superzoom while the other is a Small Sensor Compact by companies Canon and Kodak. The image resolution of the SX230 HS (12MP) and the M550 (12MP) is fairly similar and they use the same exact sensor size (1/2.3").

The SX230 HS was announced 19 months after the M550 making the cameras a generation away from each other. Each of these cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).
Before diving through a detailed comparison, below is a brief view of how the SX230 HS scores against the M550 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Canon SX230 HS vs Kodak M550 Gallery
Here is a sample of the gallery pictures for Canon PowerShot SX230 HS & Kodak EasyShare M550. The whole galleries are available at Canon SX230 HS Gallery & Kodak M550 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Canon SX230 HS over the Kodak M550
SX230 HS | M550 | |||
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Released | July 2011 | ![]() | January 2010 | Newer by 19 months |
Focus manually | ![]() | More accurate focus | ||
Display sizing | 3" | ![]() | 2.7" | Larger display (+0.3") |
Display resolution | 461k | ![]() | 230k | Sharper display (+231k dot) |
Reasons to pick Kodak M550 over the Canon SX230 HS
M550 | SX230 HS |
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Common features in the Canon SX230 HS and Kodak M550
SX230 HS | M550 | |||
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Display type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed display |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Missing selfie screen | ||
Touch display | ![]() | Missing Touch display |
Canon SX230 HS vs Kodak M550 Physical Comparison
In case you're intending to travel with your camera often, you're going to have to factor in its weight and measurements. The Canon SX230 HS offers physical measurements of 106mm x 62mm x 33mm (4.2" x 2.4" x 1.3") along with a weight of 223 grams (0.49 lbs) and the Kodak M550 has proportions of 98mm x 58mm x 23mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.9") having a weight of 125 grams (0.28 lbs).
Take a look at the Canon SX230 HS vs Kodak M550 in our brand new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you are utilising during that time. Here is the front view measurements comparison of the SX230 HS against the M550.

Looking at size and weight, the portability score of the SX230 HS and M550 is 91 and 95 respectively.

Canon SX230 HS vs Kodak M550 Sensor Comparison
Oftentimes, it is hard to envision the gap between sensor dimensions only by reading specifications. The picture below may offer you a greater sense of the sensor measurements in the SX230 HS and M550.
Plainly, both the cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing and the same exact MP therefore you can expect similar quality of pictures but you should really consider the age of the products into consideration. The more recent SX230 HS is going to have a benefit in sensor tech.

Canon SX230 HS vs Kodak M550 Screen and ViewFinder


Photography Type Scores
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Canon SX230 HS vs Kodak M550 Specifications
Canon PowerShot SX230 HS | Kodak EasyShare M550 | |
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General Information | ||
Company | Canon | Kodak |
Model | Canon PowerShot SX230 HS | Kodak EasyShare M550 |
Type | Small Sensor Superzoom | Small Sensor Compact |
Revealed | 2011-07-19 | 2010-01-05 |
Physical type | Compact | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Processor Chip | DIGIC 4 with iSAPS technology | - |
Sensor type | BSI-CMOS | 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 aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 |
Peak resolution | 4000 x 3000 | 4000 x 3000 |
Highest native ISO | 3200 | 1000 |
Lowest native ISO | 100 | 64 |
RAW images | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focus | ||
AF touch | ||
Continuous AF | ||
Single AF | ||
AF tracking | ||
Selective AF | ||
AF center weighted | ||
AF multi area | ||
AF live view | ||
Face detection AF | ||
Contract detection AF | ||
Phase detection AF | ||
Number of focus points | 9 | - |
Lens | ||
Lens mounting type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens focal range | 28-392mm (14.0x) | 28-140mm (5.0x) |
Maximal aperture | f/3.1-5.9 | - |
Macro focus range | 5cm | 10cm |
Focal length multiplier | 5.8 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Type of screen | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Screen sizing | 3 inches | 2.7 inches |
Resolution of screen | 461k dots | 230k dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch display | ||
Screen tech | PureColor II TG TFT LCD | - |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | None | None |
Features | ||
Minimum shutter speed | 15s | 30s |
Fastest shutter speed | 1/3200s | 1/1400s |
Continuous shutter rate | 3.0 frames per sec | - |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manual mode | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | - |
Set WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Integrated flash | ||
Flash range | 3.50 m | 3.50 m |
Flash options | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync | Auto, Fill-in, Red-Eye reduction, Off |
Hot shoe | ||
Auto exposure bracketing | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment exposure | ||
Average exposure | ||
Spot exposure | ||
Partial exposure | ||
AF area exposure | ||
Center weighted exposure | ||
Video features | ||
Supported video resolutions | 1920 x 1080 (24fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 120 fps), 320 x 240 (30, 240 fps) | 640 x 480 (30 fps) |
Highest video resolution | 1920x1080 | 640x480 |
Video data format | H.264 | - |
Microphone 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 | BuiltIn | None |
Physical | ||
Environmental sealing | ||
Water proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 223g (0.49 lb) | 125g (0.28 lb) |
Dimensions | 106 x 62 x 33mm (4.2" x 2.4" x 1.3") | 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 life | 210 photos | - |
Style of battery | Battery Pack | - |
Battery model | NB-5L | KLIC-7006 |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec, Custom) | Yes (2 or 10 sec, double) |
Time lapse feature | ||
Storage type | SD/SDHC/SDXC/MMC/MMCplus/HC MMCplus | SD/SDHC card, Internal |
Card slots | 1 | 1 |
Pricing at release | $399 | $119 |