Canon SX600 HS vs Kodak M550
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Canon SX600 HS vs Kodak M550 Key Specs
(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
(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

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").

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.

Canon SX600 HS vs Kodak M550 Gallery
The following is a preview of the gallery images for Canon PowerShot SX600 HS & Kodak EasyShare M550. The entire galleries are viewable at Canon SX600 HS Gallery & Kodak M550 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Canon SX600 HS over the Kodak M550
SX600 HS | M550 | |||
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Announced | January 2014 | ![]() | January 2010 | More recent by 49 months |
Manual focus | ![]() | More exact focusing | ||
Screen sizing | 3" | ![]() | 2.7" | Bigger screen (+0.3") |
Screen resolution | 461k | ![]() | 230k | Crisper screen (+231k dot) |
Reasons to pick Kodak M550 over the Canon SX600 HS
M550 | SX600 HS |
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Common features in the Canon SX600 HS and Kodak M550
SX600 HS | M550 | |||
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Screen type | Fixed | ![]() | 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.
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.

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

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 Screen and ViewFinder


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Canon SX600 HS vs Kodak M550 Specifications
Canon PowerShot SX600 HS | Kodak EasyShare M550 | |
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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 |
Pricing at launch | $249 | $119 |