Canon SX280 HS vs Kodak M550
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Canon SX280 HS vs Kodak M550 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Screen
- ISO 100 - 6400
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 25-500mm (F3.5-6.8) lens
- 233g - 106 x 63 x 33mm
- Released March 2013
- Previous Model is Canon SX270 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 SX280 HS vs Kodak M550 Overview
Here, we are analyzing the Canon SX280 HS vs Kodak M550, former being a Small Sensor Superzoom while the other is a Small Sensor Compact by brands Canon and Kodak. The image resolution of the SX280 HS (12MP) and the M550 (12MP) is fairly well matched and both cameras posses the identical sensor size (1/2.3").

The SX280 HS was manufactured 3 years later than the M550 and that is quite a serious difference as far as technology is concerned. Each of these cameras feature the same body design (Compact).
Before we go into a in-depth comparison, here is a quick highlight of how the SX280 HS grades vs the M550 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Canon SX280 HS vs Kodak M550 Gallery
This is a sample of the gallery pictures for Canon PowerShot SX280 HS & Kodak EasyShare M550. The entire galleries are viewable at Canon SX280 HS Gallery & Kodak M550 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Canon SX280 HS over the Kodak M550
SX280 HS | M550 | |||
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Revealed | March 2013 | ![]() | January 2010 | More recent by 40 months |
Manual focus | ![]() | Dial precise focusing | ||
Display size | 3" | ![]() | 2.7" | Larger display (+0.3") |
Display resolution | 461k | ![]() | 230k | Crisper display (+231k dot) |
Reasons to pick Kodak M550 over the Canon SX280 HS
M550 | SX280 HS |
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Common features in the Canon SX280 HS and Kodak M550
SX280 HS | M550 | |||
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Display type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed display |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Lack of selfie screen | ||
Touch friendly display | ![]() | Lack of Touch friendly display |
Canon SX280 HS vs Kodak M550 Physical Comparison
When you are intending to lug around your camera regularly, you'll have to factor in its weight and volume. The Canon SX280 HS features external 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) while the Kodak M550 has sizing of 98mm x 58mm x 23mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.9") along with a weight of 125 grams (0.28 lbs).
See the Canon SX280 HS vs Kodak M550 in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you have attached at that time. Following is a front view dimension comparison of the SX280 HS compared to the M550.

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the SX280 HS and M550 is 91 and 95 respectively.

Canon SX280 HS vs Kodak M550 Sensor Comparison
Sometimes, it's tough to picture the contrast between sensor measurements simply by checking specs. The photograph here might give you a clearer sense of the sensor dimensions in the SX280 HS and M550.
As you can plainly see, both of the cameras come with the identical sensor size and the identical megapixels and you can expect similar quality of pictures however you might want to consider the launch date of the products into consideration. The more recent SX280 HS provides a benefit when it comes to sensor tech.

Canon SX280 HS vs Kodak M550 Screen and ViewFinder


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Canon SX280 HS vs Kodak M550 Specifications
Canon PowerShot SX280 HS | Kodak EasyShare M550 | |
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General Information | ||
Brand | Canon | Kodak |
Model | Canon PowerShot SX280 HS | Kodak EasyShare M550 |
Type | Small Sensor Superzoom | Small Sensor Compact |
Released | 2013-03-21 | 2010-01-05 |
Body design | Compact | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Processor | 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 surface 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 |
Highest Possible resolution | 4000 x 3000 | 4000 x 3000 |
Maximum native ISO | 6400 | 1000 |
Lowest native ISO | 100 | 64 |
RAW format | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
Touch focus | ||
Autofocus continuous | ||
Single autofocus | ||
Autofocus tracking | ||
Autofocus selectice | ||
Center weighted autofocus | ||
Multi area autofocus | ||
Live view autofocus | ||
Face detection autofocus | ||
Contract detection autofocus | ||
Phase detection autofocus | ||
Cross focus points | - | - |
Lens | ||
Lens mount | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens focal range | 25-500mm (20.0x) | 28-140mm (5.0x) |
Maximum aperture | f/3.5-6.8 | - |
Macro focus distance | 5cm | 10cm |
Crop factor | 5.8 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Screen type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Screen diagonal | 3 inches | 2.7 inches |
Screen resolution | 461k dot | 230k dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch function | ||
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | None | None |
Features | ||
Min shutter speed | 15s | 30s |
Max shutter speed | 1/3200s | 1/1400s |
Continuous shutter speed | 4.0fps | - |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Expose Manually | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | - |
Set white balance | ||
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 |
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 (60, 30 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 data format | MPEG-4, H.264 | - |
Mic jack | ||
Headphone jack | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | Built-In | None |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
GPS | BuiltIn | None |
Physical | ||
Environment seal | ||
Water proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 233 gr (0.51 lbs) | 125 gr (0.28 lbs) |
Physical 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 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 shots | - |
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 | ||
Type of storage | SD/SDHC/SDXC | SD/SDHC card, Internal |
Storage slots | One | One |
Cost at release | $325 | $119 |