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Canon SX260 HS vs Kodak M550

Portability
91
Imaging
36
Features
44
Overall
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Canon PowerShot SX260 HS front
 
Kodak EasyShare M550 front
Portability
95
Imaging
35
Features
20
Overall
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Canon SX260 HS vs Kodak M550 Key Specs

Canon SX260 HS
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 25-500mm (F3.5-6.8) lens
  • 231g - 106 x 61 x 33mm
  • Introduced June 2012
  • Succeeded the Canon SX240 HS
  • Later Model is Canon SX270 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
  • Announced January 2010
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Canon SX260 HS vs Kodak M550 Overview

In this write-up, we are looking at the Canon SX260 HS and Kodak M550, former being a Small Sensor Superzoom while the other is a Small Sensor Compact by brands Canon and Kodak. The sensor resolution of the SX260 HS (12MP) and the M550 (12MP) is fairly well matched and they use the same exact sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The SX260 HS was introduced 2 years later than the M550 and that is quite a serious difference as far as tech is concerned. Both the cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before going through a detailed comparison, below is a quick synopsis of how the SX260 HS matches up versus the M550 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Canon SX260 HS over the Kodak M550

 SX260 HS M550 
AnnouncedJune 2012January 2010Fresher by 30 months
Manual focus Very accurate focus
Display sizing3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution461k230kClearer display (+231k dot)

Reasons to pick Kodak M550 over the Canon SX260 HS

 M550 SX260 HS 

Common features in the Canon SX260 HS and Kodak M550

 SX260 HS M550 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Neither includes selfie screen
Touch friendly display Neither includes Touch friendly display

Canon SX260 HS vs Kodak M550 Physical Comparison

If you are aiming to carry your camera regularly, you'll have to consider its weight and proportions. The Canon SX260 HS features physical dimensions of 106mm x 61mm x 33mm (4.2" x 2.4" x 1.3") with a weight of 231 grams (0.51 lbs) while 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).

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Remember, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you have attached at the time. Underneath is the front view overall size comparison of the SX260 HS versus the M550.

Canon SX260 HS vs Kodak M550 size comparison

Factoring in size and weight, the portability rating of the SX260 HS and M550 is 91 and 95 respectively.

Canon SX260 HS vs Kodak M550 top view buttons comparison

Canon SX260 HS vs Kodak M550 Sensor Comparison

Oftentimes, it is hard to imagine the difference between sensor sizing only by checking specs. The graphic here should offer you a far better sense of the sensor sizes in the SX260 HS and M550.

As you can plainly see, both of those cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing and the exact same megapixels and you can expect similar quality of files but you will want to factor the launch date of the products into consideration. The newer SX260 HS provides an edge with regard to sensor technology.

Canon SX260 HS vs Kodak M550 sensor size comparison

Canon SX260 HS vs Kodak M550 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon SX260 HS vs Kodak M550 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon SX260 HS as a Portrait photography camera
Kodak M550 as a Portrait photography camera
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focusing manually
offers face detect autofocus
low resolution sensor (12 megapixels)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
21
focusing manually not possible
manual mode not available
external flash not possible
low MP (12MP)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
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Street Comparison

Canon SX260 HS as a Street photography camera
Kodak M550 as a Street photography camera
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has image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition in class (231 grams)
screen is fixed
very small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
54
lighter than competitors (125 grams)
screen does not articulate
no image stabilization
very small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
max ISO too low (1,000)
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Sports Comparison

Canon SX260 HS as a Sports photography camera
Kodak M550 as a Sports photography camera
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excellent zoom range (25-500mm 20.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Optical)
offers tracking focus
slow continuous shooting (2.0 frames per second)
low resolution sensor (12MP)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
terrible battery life (230 per charge)
has no phase detect autofocus
17
max shutter speed is low (1/1,400 seconds)
no shutter priority mode
no image stabilization
low MP (12 megapixels)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Canon SX260 HS as a Travel photography camera
Kodak M550 as a Travel photography camera
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lighter than competition in class (231 grams)
flash built-in
pretty wide (25mm)
great reach (500mm)
missing Timelapse mode
terrible battery life (230 shots)
low resolution sensor (12 megapixels)
screen is not selfie friendly
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
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lighter than competitors (125 grams)
built-in flash
relatively wide (28mm)
great max aperture (f)
missing Timelapse function
low MP (12MP)
display is not selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Canon SX260 HS
Landscape photography with Kodak M550
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focusing manually
pretty wide (25mm)
decent sized screen (3 inches)
has image stabilization (Optical)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
low resolution sensor (12 megapixels)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
terrible battery life (230 shots)
missing Timelapse mode
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relatively wide (28mm)
great max aperture (f)
focusing manually not possible
can't switch lens (fixed lens mount)
screen is somewhat small (2.7")
manual mode not available
no image stabilization
low MP (12 megapixels)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
max ISO too low (1,000)
does not have RAW support
missing Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon SX260 HS Vlogging features
Kodak M550 Vlogging features
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pretty wide (25mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
offers face detect autofocus
video res high (1920 x 1080 pxls)
lighter than competition in class (231 grams)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
screen is not selfie friendly
missing microphone socket
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relatively wide (28mm)
great max aperture (f)
lighter than competitors (125 grams)
display is not selfie friendly
no image stabilization
video res low (640 x 480 pixels)
missing external microphone support
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Canon SX260 HS vs Kodak M550 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon SX260 HS and Kodak M550
 Canon PowerShot SX260 HSKodak EasyShare M550
General Information
Make Canon Kodak
Model type Canon PowerShot SX260 HS Kodak EasyShare M550
Class Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Compact
Introduced 2012-06-04 2010-01-05
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Chip 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 12 megapixel 12 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Highest Possible resolution 4000 x 3000 4000 x 3000
Maximum native ISO 3200 1000
Min native ISO 100 64
RAW support
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Total focus points 9 -
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 25-500mm (20.0x) 28-140mm (5.0x)
Maximum aperture f/3.5-6.8 -
Macro focusing range 5cm 10cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 3" 2.7"
Resolution of display 461k dots 230k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Display tech PureColor II TFT LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Min shutter speed 15s 30s
Max shutter speed 1/3200s 1/1400s
Continuous shutter rate 2.0 frames/s -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes -
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 3.50 m 3.50 m
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync Auto, Fill-in, Red-Eye reduction, Off
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
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)
Maximum video resolution 1920x1080 640x480
Video file format H.264 -
Microphone support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS BuiltIn None
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 231g (0.51 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 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 life 230 photographs -
Style of battery Battery Pack -
Battery ID NB-6L KLIC-7006
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Custom) Yes (2 or 10 sec, double)
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC card, Internal
Card slots Single Single
Retail price $349 $119