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Canon SX610 HS vs Kodak M550

Portability
93
Imaging
46
Features
47
Overall
46
Canon PowerShot SX610 HS front
 
Kodak EasyShare M550 front
Portability
95
Imaging
35
Features
20
Overall
29

Canon SX610 HS vs Kodak M550 Key Specs

Canon SX610 HS
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 25-450mm (F3.8-6.9) lens
  • 191g - 105 x 61 x 27mm
  • Introduced January 2015
  • Superseded the Canon SX600 HS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 SX610 HS vs Kodak M550 Overview

Following is a in depth review of the Canon SX610 HS and Kodak M550, former is a Small Sensor Superzoom while the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by companies Canon and Kodak. There exists a substantial gap among the image resolutions of the SX610 HS (20MP) and M550 (12MP) but they possess the same exact sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The SX610 HS was introduced 5 years after the M550 which is a fairly big difference as far as camera technology is concerned. Each of these cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before diving through a detailed comparison, below is a simple overview of how the SX610 HS grades versus the M550 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Canon SX610 HS over the Kodak M550

 SX610 HS M550 
AnnouncedJanuary 2015January 2010More modern by 61 months
Manually focus More accurate focus
Screen sizing3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Screen resolution922k230kCrisper screen (+692k dot)

Reasons to pick Kodak M550 over the Canon SX610 HS

 M550 SX610 HS 

Common features in the Canon SX610 HS and Kodak M550

 SX610 HS M550 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Neither comes with selfie screen
Touch screen Neither comes with Touch screen

Canon SX610 HS vs Kodak M550 Physical Comparison

For anybody who is planning to carry around your camera, you need to take into account its weight and dimensions. The Canon SX610 HS comes with outer dimensions of 105mm x 61mm x 27mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.1") accompanied by a weight of 191 grams (0.42 lbs) and the Kodak M550 has dimensions of 98mm x 58mm x 23mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.9") with a weight of 125 grams (0.28 lbs).

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Always remember, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you have during that time. Following is the front view size comparison of the SX610 HS against the M550.

Canon SX610 HS vs Kodak M550 size comparison

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the SX610 HS and M550 is 93 and 95 respectively.

Canon SX610 HS vs Kodak M550 top view buttons comparison

Canon SX610 HS vs Kodak M550 Sensor Comparison

Quite often, it is hard to see the gap in sensor sizes just by researching specifications. The image here will help provide you a better sense of the sensor dimensions in the SX610 HS and M550.

Plainly, each of these cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing albeit not the same resolution. You can expect the Canon SX610 HS to render greater detail using its extra 8 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also enable you to crop photographs a little more aggressively. The more modern SX610 HS will have an advantage in sensor innovation.

Canon SX610 HS vs Kodak M550 sensor size comparison

Canon SX610 HS vs Kodak M550 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon SX610 HS vs Kodak M550 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon SX610 HS as a Portrait photography camera
Kodak M550 as a Portrait photography camera
44
has manual focus
decent MP (20 megapixels)
supports face detection autofocus
no manual exposure
external flash not possible
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW support
21
no manual focus
no manual exposure
no external flash support
low resolution sensor (12MP)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Canon SX610 HS
Street photography with Kodak M550
63
image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competitors (191g)
no moving screen
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW support
54
lighter than average (125 grams)
screen does not articulate
no image stabilization
small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
low maximum ISO (1,000)
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Sports Comparison

Canon SX610 HS Sports photography information
Kodak M550 Sports photography information
45
amazing zoom range (25-450mm 18.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Optical)
decent MP (20 megapixels)
supports tracking autofocus
slow fps (2.5 frames per second)
no shutter priority
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
bad battery pack (270 per charge)
no phase detect autofocus
17
low max shutter speed (1/1,400 seconds)
lack of shutter priority mode
no image stabilization
low resolution sensor (12MP)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Canon SX610 HS
Travel photography with Kodak M550
68
lighter than competitors (191 grams)
decent MP (20 megapixels)
flash built-in
rather wide (25mm)
long reach (450mm)
no Time Lapse function
bad battery pack (270 shots)
does not feature selfie friendly screen
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.8)
67
lighter than average (125g)
flash built-in
reasonably wide (28mm)
good maximum aperture (f)
no Time Lapse mode
low resolution sensor (12MP)
does not have selfie friendly screen
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Canon SX610 HS
Landscape photography with Kodak M550
48
has manual focus
rather wide (25mm)
screen size is decent (3 inch)
image stabilization (Optical)
decent MP (20 megapixels)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.8)
no manual exposure
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW support
bad battery pack (270 shots)
no Time Lapse function
31
reasonably wide (28mm)
good maximum aperture (f)
no manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
small screen (2.7")
no manual exposure
no image stabilization
low resolution sensor (12MP)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
low maximum ISO (1,000)
has no RAW format
no Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon SX610 HS Vlogging info
Kodak M550 Vlogging info
35
rather wide (25mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
supports face detection autofocus
high quality video (1920 x 1080 resolution)
lighter than competitors (191g)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.8)
does not feature selfie friendly screen
no external mic port
31
reasonably wide (28mm)
good maximum aperture (f)
lighter than average (125g)
does not have selfie friendly screen
no image stabilization
low quality video (640 x 480 pxls)
no mic jack
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Canon SX610 HS vs Kodak M550 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon SX610 HS and Kodak M550
 Canon PowerShot SX610 HSKodak EasyShare M550
General Information
Manufacturer Canon Kodak
Model Canon PowerShot SX610 HS Kodak EasyShare M550
Class Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Compact
Introduced 2015-01-06 2010-01-05
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Chip DIGIC 4+ -
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 20 megapixel 12 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Highest Possible resolution 5184 x 3888 4000 x 3000
Maximum native ISO 3200 1000
Minimum native ISO 80 64
RAW format
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
Continuous AF
Single AF
AF tracking
AF selectice
AF center weighted
AF multi area
Live view AF
Face detection AF
Contract detection AF
Phase detection AF
Number of focus points 9 -
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 25-450mm (18.0x) 28-140mm (5.0x)
Max aperture f/3.8-6.9 -
Macro focus distance 5cm 10cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Range of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 3" 2.7"
Resolution of screen 922k dot 230k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Min shutter speed 15s 30s
Max shutter speed 1/2000s 1/1400s
Continuous shutter speed 2.5fps -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Change WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 3.50 m 3.50 m
Flash modes Auto, on, slow synchro, off Auto, Fill-in, Red-Eye reduction, Off
External flash
AEB
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (30p), 1280 x 720 (30p), 640 x 480 (30 fps) 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Maximum video resolution 1920x1080 640x480
Video file format MPEG-4, H.264 -
Mic input
Headphone input
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
Environmental seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 191g (0.42 pounds) 125g (0.28 pounds)
Dimensions 105 x 61 x 27mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.1") 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 270 images -
Form of battery Battery Pack -
Battery model NB-6LH KLIC-7006
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 secs, custom) Yes (2 or 10 sec, double)
Time lapse shooting
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC card SD/SDHC card, Internal
Storage slots One One
Launch pricing $214 $119