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Canon SX270 HS vs Kodak M550

Portability
91 Imaging
36 Features
43 Overall
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Canon PowerShot SX270 HS front
 
Kodak EasyShare M550 front
Portability
95 Imaging
35 Features
20 Overall
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Canon SX270 HS vs Kodak M550 Key Specs

Canon SX270 HS
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 25-500mm (F3.5-6.8) lens
  • 233g - 106 x 63 x 33mm
  • Launched March 2013
  • Superseded the Canon SX260 HS
  • Newer Model is Canon SX280 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
  • Introduced January 2010
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Canon SX270 HS vs Kodak M550 Overview

The following is a extended comparison of the Canon SX270 HS and Kodak M550, former is a Small Sensor Superzoom while the other is a Small Sensor Compact by brands Canon and Kodak. The sensor resolution of the SX270 HS (12MP) and the M550 (12MP) is fairly comparable and they feature the same exact sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The SX270 HS was brought out 3 years after the M550 which is a fairly significant difference as far as camera technology is concerned. Each of the cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before delving through a step-by-step comparison, below is a quick summation of how the SX270 HS matches up against the M550 for portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Canon SX270 HS over the Kodak M550

					

					

						
 SX270 HS M550 
IntroducedMarch 2013January 2010Newer by 40 months
Manual focus  Dial exact focusing
Display sizing3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution461k230kCrisper display (+231k dot)
					

				


				

					

						
Reasons to pick Kodak M550 over the Canon SX270 HS

					

					

						
 M550 SX270 HS 
					

				


				

					

						
Common features in the Canon SX270 HS and Kodak M550

					

					

						
 SX270 HS M550 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen  Neither contains selfie screen
Touch friendly display  Missing Touch friendly display
					

				

				

	
	
	
	

				

					

						
Canon SX270 HS vs Kodak M550 Physical Comparison

					

					

						
For anybody who is planning to travel with your camera, you'll have to think about its weight and measurements. The Canon SX270 HS has got physical dimensions of 106mm x 63mm x 33mm (4.2" x 2.5" x 1.3") along with a weight of 233 grams (0.51 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).
Contrast the Canon SX270 HS and Kodak M550 in our brand new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses
Remember that, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you are using at the time. The following is the front view sizing comparison of the SX270 HS vs the M550.
Canon SX270 HS vs Kodak M550 size comparison
Considering dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the SX270 HS and M550 is 91 and 95 respectively.
Canon SX270 HS vs Kodak M550 top view buttons comparison					

				


				

					

						
Canon SX270 HS vs Kodak M550 Sensor Comparison

					

					

						
Normally, it is very tough to envision the contrast in sensor dimensions only by checking out a spec sheet. The image below may offer you a clearer sense of the sensor sizes in the SX270 HS and M550.
Clearly, both cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing and the same MP therefore you can expect comparable quality of images however you really should consider the age  of the cameras into account. The younger SX270 HS will have a benefit when it comes to sensor tech.

						Canon SX270 HS vs Kodak M550 sensor size comparison
					

				


				

					

						
Canon SX270 HS vs Kodak M550 Screen and ViewFinder

					

					

											

					Canon SX270 HS vs Kodak M550 Screen and Viewfinder comparison				


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Photography Type Scores

					

				

				
Portrait Comparison
Canon SX270 HS Portrait photography highlights
Kodak M550 Portrait photography highlights
34
 focusing manually
 includes face detect autofocus
 external flash not possible
 low resolution sensor (12 megapixels)
 tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
 does not have RAW files
21
 no manual focus
 lack of manual mode
 no external flash support
 low megapixels (12MP)
 sensor size is small (1/2.3")
 does not have RAW support
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Street Comparison
Street photography with Canon SX270 HS
Street photography with Kodak M550
61
 image stabilization (Optical)
 lighter than competition in class (233 grams)
 screen is fixed
 tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
 does not have RAW files
54
 lighter than competition in class (125g)
 no articulating screen
 does not have image stabilization
 sensor size is small (1/2.3")
 does not have RAW support
 low maximum ISO (1,000)
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Sports Comparison
Canon SX270 HS Sports photography features
Kodak M550 Sports photography features
36
 long zoom range (25-500mm  20.0 x zoom)
 image stabilization (Optical)
 includes tracking focus
 continuous shooting slow (4.0 frames per second)
 low resolution sensor (12 megapixels)
 tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
 low battery power (210 shots)
 does not have phase detect autofocus
17
 max shutter speed is low (1/1,400 seconds)
 no shutter priority
 does not have image stabilization
 low megapixels (12MP)
 sensor size is small (1/2.3")
 does not have phase detect AF
Photography Glossary
Travel Comparison
Travel photography with Canon SX270 HS
Travel photography with Kodak M550
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 lighter than competition in class (233g)
 has built in flash
 pretty wide (25mm)
 long reach (500mm)
 lack of Time Lapse function
 low battery power (210 CIPA)
 low resolution sensor (12 megapixels)
 doesn't feature selfie friendly screen
 sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
67
 lighter than competition in class (125 grams)
 built-in flash
 fairly wide (28mm)
 very good maximum aperture (f)
 does not have Time Lapse mode
 low megapixels (12 megapixels)
 display isn't selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison
Canon SX270 HS Landscape photography advice
Kodak M550 Landscape photography advice
41
 focusing manually
 pretty wide (25mm)
 decent sized screen (3 inch)
 image stabilization (Optical)
 fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
 sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
 low resolution sensor (12MP)
 tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
 does not have RAW files
 low battery power (210 CIPA)
 lack of Time Lapse function
31
 fairly wide (28mm)
 very good maximum aperture (f)
 no manual focus
 cannot switch lens (fixed lens mount)
 screen is somewhat small (2.7")
 lack of manual mode
 does not have image stabilization
 low megapixels (12 megapixels)
 sensor size is small (1/2.3")
 low maximum ISO (1,000)
 does not have RAW support
 does not have Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison
Canon SX270 HS Vlogging details
Kodak M550 Vlogging details
34
 pretty wide (25mm)
 image stabilization (Optical)
 includes face detect autofocus
 video resolution high (1920 x 1080 resolution)
 lighter than competition in class (233g)
 sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
 doesn't feature selfie friendly screen
 lack of mic jack
31
 fairly wide (28mm)
 very good maximum aperture (f)
 lighter than competition in class (125 grams)
 display isn't selfie friendly
 does not have image stabilization
 low video resolution (640 x 480 pixels)
 does not have external mic port
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Canon SX270 HS vs Kodak M550 Specifications

					

					

											


					

						Detailed spec comparison table for Canon SX270 HS and Kodak M550
 Canon PowerShot SX270 HSKodak EasyShare M550
General Information
Brand Canon Kodak
Model Canon PowerShot SX270 HS Kodak EasyShare M550
Type Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Compact
Launched 2013-03-21 2010-01-05
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Chip Digic 6 -
Sensor type BSI-CMOS 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 12 megapixels 12 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter    
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and  16:9 4:3, 3:2 and  16:9
Full resolution 4000 x 3000 4000 x 3000
Max native ISO 6400 1000
Minimum native ISO 100 64
RAW pictures    
Autofocusing
Manual focus    
Touch to focus    
Continuous autofocus    
Single autofocus    
Autofocus tracking    
Selective autofocus    
Center weighted autofocus    
Autofocus multi area    
Autofocus live view    
Face detect focus    
Contract detect focus    
Phase detect focus    
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 25-500mm (20.0x) 28-140mm (5.0x)
Maximal aperture f/3.5-6.8 -
Macro focus range 5cm 10cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Range of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 3" 2.7"
Resolution of display 461 thousand dot 230 thousand dot
Selfie friendly    
Liveview    
Touch capability    
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 15 secs 30 secs
Highest shutter speed 1/3200 secs 1/1400 secs
Continuous shooting speed 4.0fps -
Shutter priority    
Aperture priority    
Manual exposure    
Exposure compensation Yes -
Custom white balance    
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
External flash    
AEB    
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 (60, 30 fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps) 640 x 480 (30, 120 fps), 320 x 240 (240 fps) 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Max video resolution 1920x1080 640x480
Video format MPEG-4, H.264 -
Mic 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
Environment seal    
Water proof    
Dust proof    
Shock proof    
Crush proof    
Freeze proof    
Weight 233 gr (0.51 lb) 125 gr (0.28 lb)
Dimensions 106 x 63 x 33mm (4.2" x 2.5" x 1.3") 98 x 58 x 23mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.9")
DXO scores
DXO All around 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 -
Battery form Battery Pack -
Battery model NB-6L KLIC-7006
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Custom) Yes (2 or 10 sec, double)
Time lapse feature    
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC card, Internal
Storage slots One One
Price at launch $284 $119