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Canon SX600 HS vs Kodak M550

Portability
93
Imaging
40
Features
45
Overall
42
Canon PowerShot SX600 HS front
 
Kodak EasyShare M550 front
Portability
95
Imaging
35
Features
20
Overall
29

Canon SX600 HS vs Kodak M550 Key Specs

Canon SX600 HS
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1280 video
  • 25-450mm (F3.8-6.9) lens
  • 188g - 104 x 61 x 26mm
  • Revealed January 2014
  • Updated by Canon SX610 HS
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
  • Announced January 2010
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Canon SX600 HS vs Kodak M550 Overview

Let's take a closer look at the Canon SX600 HS versus Kodak M550, former being a Small Sensor Superzoom while the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by competitors Canon and Kodak. There is a large difference between the resolutions of the SX600 HS (16MP) and M550 (12MP) but they enjoy the same exact sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The SX600 HS was brought out 4 years later than the M550 and that is quite a serious difference as far as tech is concerned. Both cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before getting through a complete comparison, below is a brief summation of how the SX600 HS scores vs the M550 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Canon SX600 HS over the Kodak M550

 SX600 HS M550 
AnnouncedJanuary 2014January 2010More recent by 49 months
Manual focus More exact focusing
Screen sizing3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Screen resolution461k230kCrisper screen (+231k dot)

Reasons to pick Kodak M550 over the Canon SX600 HS

 M550 SX600 HS 

Common features in the Canon SX600 HS and Kodak M550

 SX600 HS M550 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Neither provides selfie screen
Touch screen Neither provides Touch screen

Canon SX600 HS vs Kodak M550 Physical Comparison

If you are aiming to lug around your camera regularly, you will need to take into account its weight and size. The Canon SX600 HS provides outer dimensions of 104mm x 61mm x 26mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.0") and a weight of 188 grams (0.41 lbs) while the Kodak M550 has specifications of 98mm x 58mm x 23mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.9") along with a weight of 125 grams (0.28 lbs).

Analyze the Canon SX600 HS versus Kodak M550 in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember that, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you are using during that time. Below is the front view dimensions comparison of the SX600 HS and the M550.

Canon SX600 HS vs Kodak M550 size comparison

Considering size and weight, the portability rating of the SX600 HS and M550 is 93 and 95 respectively.

Canon SX600 HS vs Kodak M550 top view buttons comparison

Canon SX600 HS vs Kodak M550 Sensor Comparison

Oftentimes, it is difficult to imagine the gap between sensor measurements merely by going over technical specs. The photograph here will help give you a more clear sense of the sensor dimensions in the SX600 HS and M550.

As you can tell, both of those cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing albeit different megapixels. You can expect the Canon SX600 HS to offer more detail having its extra 4MP. Higher resolution can also let you crop shots a little more aggressively. The younger SX600 HS provides a benefit with regard to sensor innovation.

Canon SX600 HS vs Kodak M550 sensor size comparison

Canon SX600 HS vs Kodak M550 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon SX600 HS vs Kodak M550 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon SX600 HS Portrait photography features
Kodak M550 Portrait photography features
44
has manual focus
decent sensor resolution (16 megapixels)
includes face detection autofocus
no manual mode
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
21
focusing manually not possible
no manual control
external flash not possible
megapixel count low (12MP)
small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
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Street Comparison

Canon SX600 HS Street photography info
Kodak M550 Street photography info
62
image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition (188g)
screen does not articulate
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
54
lighter than competition in class (125g)
fixed screen
does not have image stabilization
small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
max ISO too low (1,000)
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Sports Comparison

Canon SX600 HS as a Sports photography camera
Kodak M550 as a Sports photography camera
41
excellent zoom range (25-450mm 18.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Optical)
decent sensor resolution (16MP)
max fps very slow (4.0 fps)
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
has no phase detect autofocus
17
low max shutter speed (1/1,400 seconds)
no shutter priority mode
does not have image stabilization
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
small sensor (1/2.3")
has no phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Canon SX600 HS
Travel photography with Kodak M550
70
lighter than competition (188g)
decent sensor resolution (16 megapixels)
built-in flash
rather wide (25mm)
very long reach (450mm)
missing Timelapse recording
screen is not selfie friendly
slow maximum aperture (f3.8)
67
lighter than competition in class (125g)
has built in flash
rather wide (28mm)
fast max aperture (f)
lack of Timelapse mode
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
screen is not selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Canon SX600 HS Landscape photography advice
Kodak M550 Landscape photography advice
48
has manual focus
rather wide (25mm)
screen size is decent (3 inch)
image stabilization (Optical)
decent sensor resolution (16MP)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.8)
no manual mode
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
missing Timelapse recording
31
rather wide (28mm)
fast max aperture (f)
focusing manually not possible
can't switch lenses (fixed lens mount)
small screen (2.7 inches)
no manual control
does not have image stabilization
megapixel count low (12MP)
small sensor (1/2.3")
max ISO too low (1,000)
has no RAW files
lack of Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon SX600 HS Vlogging info
Kodak M550 Vlogging info
35
rather wide (25mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
includes face detection autofocus
high res video (1920 x 1280 pixels)
lighter than competition (188 grams)
slow maximum aperture (f3.8)
screen is not selfie friendly
missing external microphone support
31
rather wide (28mm)
fast max aperture (f)
lighter than competition in class (125g)
screen is not selfie friendly
does not have image stabilization
video res low (640 x 480 resolution)
lack of microphone socket
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Canon SX600 HS vs Kodak M550 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon SX600 HS and Kodak M550
 Canon PowerShot SX600 HSKodak EasyShare M550
General Information
Brand Canon Kodak
Model type Canon PowerShot SX600 HS Kodak EasyShare M550
Type Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Compact
Revealed 2014-01-06 2010-01-05
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Chip DIGIC 4+ -
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 surface area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 16MP 12MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Highest resolution 4608 x 3456 4000 x 3000
Highest native ISO 3200 1000
Min native ISO 100 64
RAW format
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
AF continuous
Single AF
Tracking AF
AF selectice
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
Total focus points 9 -
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 25-450mm (18.0x) 28-140mm (5.0x)
Largest aperture f/3.8-6.9 -
Macro focusing distance 5cm 10cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Type of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 3 inches 2.7 inches
Screen resolution 461 thousand dots 230 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Screen tech PureColor II G (TFT) -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 15 secs 30 secs
Highest shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/1400 secs
Continuous shooting rate 4.0fps -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Set WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 3.50 m (50 cm � 3.5 m (W) / 1.0 m � 2.0 m (T)) 3.50 m
Flash modes Auto, Manual Flash On / Off, Slow Synchro Auto, Fill-in, Red-Eye reduction, Off
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Video resolutions 1920 x 1280 (30fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Highest video resolution 1920x1280 640x480
Video data format H.264 -
Microphone port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 188 gr (0.41 lb) 125 gr (0.28 lb)
Dimensions 104 x 61 x 26mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.0") 98 x 58 x 23mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.9")
DXO scores
DXO All around 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 290 photos -
Type of battery Battery Pack -
Battery ID NB-6LH 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 1 1
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