Canon SX240 HS vs Kodak M550
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Canon SX240 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
- 25-500mm (F3.5-6.8) lens
- 224g - 106 x 61 x 33mm
- Released February 2012
- Superseded the Canon SX230 HS
- Updated by Canon SX260 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
- Revealed January 2010
Canon SX240 HS vs Kodak M550 Overview
Below is a extended review of the Canon SX240 HS vs Kodak M550, former being a Small Sensor Superzoom while the other is a Small Sensor Compact by manufacturers Canon and Kodak. The sensor resolution of the SX240 HS (12MP) and the M550 (12MP) is fairly similar and they possess the same exact sensor measurements (1/2.3").
Japan-exclusive Leica Leitz Phone 3 features big sensor and new modesThe SX240 HS was revealed 2 years later than the M550 and that is quite a large difference as far as tech is concerned. Both cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).
Before diving through a detailed comparison, below is a brief view of how the SX240 HS matches up versus the M550 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.
Canon SX240 HS vs Kodak M550 Gallery
Following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Canon PowerShot SX240 HS & Kodak EasyShare M550. The full galleries are viewable at Canon SX240 HS Gallery & Kodak M550 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Canon SX240 HS over the Kodak M550
SX240 HS | M550 | |||
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Revealed | February 2012 | January 2010 | More recent by 26 months | |
Manually focus | More exact focus | |||
Display sizing | 3" | 2.7" | Larger display (+0.3") | |
Display resolution | 461k | 230k | Clearer display (+231k dot) |
Reasons to pick Kodak M550 over the Canon SX240 HS
M550 | SX240 HS |
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Common features in the Canon SX240 HS and Kodak M550
SX240 HS | M550 | |||
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Display type | Fixed | Fixed | Fixed display | |
Selfie screen | Lacking selfie screen | |||
Touch display | Lacking Touch display |
Canon SX240 HS vs Kodak M550 Physical Comparison
When you are looking to lug around your camera, you're going to have to take into account its weight and proportions. The Canon SX240 HS comes with external dimensions of 106mm x 61mm x 33mm (4.2" x 2.4" x 1.3") having a weight of 224 grams (0.49 lbs) and the Kodak M550 has measurements of 98mm x 58mm x 23mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.9") along with a weight of 125 grams (0.28 lbs).
Check out the Canon SX240 HS vs Kodak M550 in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you are using at that time. Following is the front view measurements comparison of the SX240 HS compared to the M550.
Factoring in size and weight, the portability rating of the SX240 HS and M550 is 91 and 95 respectively.
Canon SX240 HS vs Kodak M550 Sensor Comparison
Often, it is hard to see the difference between sensor measurements simply by reviewing specifications. The graphic here might give you a stronger sense of the sensor sizes in the SX240 HS and M550.
Plainly, both of the cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing and the same exact MP and you can expect similar quality of photographs although you need to factor the launch date of the products into consideration. The more modern SX240 HS will have an advantage with regard to sensor technology.
Canon SX240 HS vs Kodak M550 Screen and ViewFinder
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Canon SX240 HS vs Kodak M550 Specifications
Canon PowerShot SX240 HS | Kodak EasyShare M550 | |
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General Information | ||
Brand Name | Canon | Kodak |
Model | Canon PowerShot SX240 HS | Kodak EasyShare M550 |
Category | Small Sensor Superzoom | Small Sensor Compact |
Released | 2012-02-07 | 2010-01-05 |
Body design | Compact | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Processor | Digic 5 | - |
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 | 12MP | 12MP |
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 pictures | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focus | ||
Touch to focus | ||
AF continuous | ||
Single AF | ||
AF tracking | ||
Selective AF | ||
AF center weighted | ||
Multi area AF | ||
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 | 25-500mm (20.0x) | 28-140mm (5.0x) |
Max aperture | f/3.5-6.8 | - |
Macro focus range | 5cm | 10cm |
Focal length multiplier | 5.8 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Range of screen | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Screen diagonal | 3" | 2.7" |
Resolution of screen | 461 thousand dot | 230 thousand dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch function | ||
Screen tech | PureColor II TFT LCD | - |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | None | None |
Features | ||
Minimum shutter speed | 15 seconds | 30 seconds |
Fastest shutter speed | 1/3200 seconds | 1/1400 seconds |
Continuous shutter speed | 2.0 frames per sec | - |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Expose Manually | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | - |
Set WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Built-in flash | ||
Flash range | 3.50 m | 3.50 m |
Flash settings | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync | Auto, Fill-in, Red-Eye reduction, Off |
External flash | ||
Auto exposure bracketing | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment metering | ||
Average metering | ||
Spot metering | ||
Partial metering | ||
AF area metering | ||
Center weighted metering | ||
Video features | ||
Supported video resolutions | 1920 x 1080 (24 fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps) 640 x 480 (30, 120 fps), 320 x 240 (240 fps) | 640 x 480 (30 fps) |
Highest video resolution | 1920x1080 | 640x480 |
Video data format | H.264 | - |
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 | ||
Environmental seal | ||
Water proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 224g (0.49 pounds) | 125g (0.28 pounds) |
Dimensions | 106 x 61 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 | 230 photos | - |
Style of battery | Battery Pack | - |
Battery model | NB-6L | KLIC-7006 |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec, Custom) | Yes (2 or 10 sec, double) |
Time lapse shooting | ||
Storage media | SD/SDHC/SDXC | SD/SDHC card, Internal |
Storage slots | One | One |
Launch price | $0 | $119 |