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Canon SX400 IS vs Kodak M550

Portability
81
Imaging
40
Features
31
Overall
36
Canon PowerShot SX400 IS front
 
Kodak EasyShare M550 front
Portability
95
Imaging
34
Features
20
Overall
28

Canon SX400 IS vs Kodak M550 Key Specs

Canon SX400 IS
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 1600
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 24-720mm (F3.4-5.8) lens
  • 313g - 104 x 69 x 80mm
  • Launched July 2014
Kodak M550
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 64 - 1000
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 28-140mm (F) lens
  • 125g - 98 x 58 x 23mm
  • Launched January 2010
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Canon SX400 IS vs Kodak M550 Overview

On this page, we will be reviewing the Canon SX400 IS and Kodak M550, one is a Small Sensor Superzoom and the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by competitors Canon and Kodak. There is a big difference between the image resolutions of the SX400 IS (16MP) and M550 (12MP) but both cameras provide the same sensor size (1/2.3").

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The SX400 IS was brought out 4 years after the M550 which is quite a big gap as far as tech is concerned. Both of the cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before getting right into a thorough comparison, here is a concise synopsis of how the SX400 IS scores vs the M550 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Canon SX400 IS over the Kodak M550

 SX400 IS M550 
LaunchedJuly 2014January 2010Newer by 56 months
Screen dimensions3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")

Reasons to pick Kodak M550 over the Canon SX400 IS

 M550 SX400 IS 

Common features in the Canon SX400 IS and Kodak M550

 SX400 IS M550 
Manually focus Lack of manual focus
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen resolution230k230kEqual screen resolution
Selfie screen Neither contains selfie screen
Touch screen Neither contains Touch screen

Canon SX400 IS vs Kodak M550 Physical Comparison

For those who are aiming to travel with your camera frequently, you are going to need to think about its weight and proportions. The Canon SX400 IS has got exterior dimensions of 104mm x 69mm x 80mm (4.1" x 2.7" x 3.1") having a weight of 313 grams (0.69 lbs) while the Kodak M550 has measurements of 98mm x 58mm x 23mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.9") and a weight of 125 grams (0.28 lbs).

Look at the Canon SX400 IS and Kodak M550 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you are utilizing at that moment. The following is a front view overall size comparison of the SX400 IS compared to the M550.

Canon SX400 IS vs Kodak M550 size comparison

Factoring in size and weight, the portability grade of the SX400 IS and M550 is 81 and 95 respectively.

Canon SX400 IS vs Kodak M550 top view buttons comparison

Canon SX400 IS vs Kodak M550 Sensor Comparison

Often, it is hard to visualize the gap between sensor dimensions only by looking at specifications. The image underneath might provide you a clearer sense of the sensor dimensions in the SX400 IS and M550.

Plainly, the 2 cameras provide the same sensor dimensions albeit different MP. You should expect the Canon SX400 IS to resolve greater detail having its extra 4 Megapixels. Higher resolution will allow you to crop photographs more aggressively. The more modern SX400 IS should have an edge in sensor technology.

Canon SX400 IS vs Kodak M550 sensor size comparison

Canon SX400 IS vs Kodak M550 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon SX400 IS vs Kodak M550 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Canon SX400 IS
Portrait photography with Kodak M550
35
good MP (16MP)
features face detection focusing
no manual focus
manual exposure not possible
can't use external flash
small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
20
lack of manual focus
manual exposure not possible
cannot use external flash
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
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Street Comparison

Canon SX400 IS Street photography features
Kodak M550 Street photography features
52
has image stabilization (Optical)
screen does not articulate
small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
53
lighter than competition in class (125g)
no articulating screen
no image stabilization
small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
low max ISO (1,000)
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Sports Comparison

Canon SX400 IS Sports photography advice
Kodak M550 Sports photography advice
42
great zoom range (24-720mm 30.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Optical)
good MP (16MP)
features tracking autofocus
painfully slow continuous shooting (1.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority
small sensor (1/2.3")
low battery (190 per charge)
has no phase detect AF
17
low max shutter speed (1/1,400 seconds)
lack of shutter priority mode
no image stabilization
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Canon SX400 IS Travel photography info
Kodak M550 Travel photography info
60
good MP (16 megapixels)
built-in flash
decently wide (24mm)
very long reach (720mm)
doesn't have Timelapse mode
low battery (190 shots)
doesn't posses selfie friendly display
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.4)
67
lighter than competition in class (125g)
has built in flash
quite wide (28mm)
fast max aperture (f)
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
megapixel count low (12MP)
does not offer selfie friendly display
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Landscape Comparison

Canon SX400 IS Landscape photography features
Kodak M550 Landscape photography features
40
decently wide (24mm)
screen size is good (3 inch)
has image stabilization (Optical)
good MP (16MP)
no manual focus
can't change lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.4)
manual exposure not possible
small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
low battery (190 shots)
doesn't have Timelapse mode
31
quite wide (28mm)
fast max aperture (f)
lack of manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
screen is somewhat small (2.7 inches)
manual exposure not possible
no image stabilization
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
small sensor (1/2.3")
low max ISO (1,000)
doesn't have RAW support
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon SX400 IS Vlogging details
Kodak M550 Vlogging details
28
decently wide (24mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
features face detection focusing
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.4)
doesn't posses selfie friendly display
low video resolution (1280 x 720 pixels)
doesn't have external microphone support
30
quite wide (28mm)
fast max aperture (f)
lighter than competition in class (125 grams)
does not offer selfie friendly display
no image stabilization
low video resolution (640 x 480 pxls)
doesn't have mic socket
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Canon SX400 IS vs Kodak M550 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon SX400 IS and Kodak M550
 Canon PowerShot SX400 ISKodak EasyShare M550
General Information
Make Canon Kodak
Model Canon PowerShot SX400 IS Kodak EasyShare M550
Class Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Compact
Launched 2014-07-29 2010-01-05
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Chip Digic 4+ -
Sensor type CCD 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 16 megapixels 12 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Peak resolution 4608 x 3456 4000 x 3000
Highest native ISO 1600 1000
Minimum native ISO 100 64
RAW images
Autofocusing
Manual focus
AF touch
AF continuous
Single AF
Tracking AF
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect AF
Number of focus points 9 -
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 24-720mm (30.0x) 28-140mm (5.0x)
Maximal aperture f/3.4-5.8 -
Macro focus distance 0cm 10cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 3 inches 2.7 inches
Display resolution 230k dots 230k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Min shutter speed 15 seconds 30 seconds
Max shutter speed 1/1600 seconds 1/1400 seconds
Continuous shutter rate 1.0fps -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Change WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 5.00 m 3.50 m
Flash modes Auto, on, off, slow synchro Auto, Fill-in, Red-Eye reduction, Off
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Video resolutions 1280 x 720 (25 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Highest video resolution 1280x720 640x480
Video format MPEG-4, H.264 -
Mic port
Headphone port
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 sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 313 grams (0.69 pounds) 125 grams (0.28 pounds)
Physical dimensions 104 x 69 x 80mm (4.1" x 2.7" x 3.1") 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 190 pictures -
Type of battery Battery Pack -
Battery model NB-11LH 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 $229 $119