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Canon SX700 HS vs Kodak M550

Portability
89
Imaging
39
Features
51
Overall
43
Canon PowerShot SX700 HS front
 
Kodak EasyShare M550 front
Portability
95
Imaging
34
Features
20
Overall
28

Canon SX700 HS vs Kodak M550 Key Specs

Canon SX700 HS
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 25-750mm (F3.2-6.9) lens
  • 269g - 113 x 66 x 35mm
  • Launched February 2014
  • Replacement is Canon SX710 HS
Kodak M550
(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
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Canon SX700 HS vs Kodak M550 Overview

On this page, we are evaluating the Canon SX700 HS and Kodak M550, former being a Small Sensor Superzoom while the other is a Small Sensor Compact by brands Canon and Kodak. There is a substantial difference among the sensor resolutions of the SX700 HS (16MP) and M550 (12MP) but both cameras boast the same sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The SX700 HS was unveiled 4 years later than the M550 and that is a fairly big difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Each of these cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before going straight to a in depth comparison, here is a simple view of how the SX700 HS scores versus the M550 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Canon SX700 HS over the Kodak M550

 SX700 HS M550 
RevealedFebruary 2014January 2010More recent by 50 months
Focus manually Dial accurate focus
Display dimensions3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution922k230kCrisper display (+692k dot)

Reasons to pick Kodak M550 over the Canon SX700 HS

 M550 SX700 HS 

Common features in the Canon SX700 HS and Kodak M550

 SX700 HS M550 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Neither provides selfie screen
Touch friendly display Neither provides Touch friendly display

Canon SX700 HS vs Kodak M550 Physical Comparison

For anybody who is going to lug around your camera often, you need to take into account its weight and size. The Canon SX700 HS provides exterior measurements of 113mm x 66mm x 35mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.4") along with a weight of 269 grams (0.59 lbs) and the Kodak M550 has specifications of 98mm x 58mm x 23mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.9") and a weight of 125 grams (0.28 lbs).

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Take into account, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you choose during that time. Following is a front view measurement comparison of the SX700 HS and the M550.

Canon SX700 HS vs Kodak M550 size comparison

Taking into account size and weight, the portability score of the SX700 HS and M550 is 89 and 95 respectively.

Canon SX700 HS vs Kodak M550 top view buttons comparison

Canon SX700 HS vs Kodak M550 Sensor Comparison

Oftentimes, it is difficult to envision the gap in sensor measurements merely by checking out specs. The photograph underneath might offer you a much better sense of the sensor sizing in the SX700 HS and M550.

All in all, both of those cameras have the same sensor dimensions but not the same resolution. You can expect to see the Canon SX700 HS to provide more detail having an extra 4MP. Greater resolution can also let you crop pics a bit more aggressively. The younger SX700 HS will have an advantage with regard to sensor tech.

Canon SX700 HS vs Kodak M550 sensor size comparison

Canon SX700 HS vs Kodak M550 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon SX700 HS vs Kodak M550 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Canon SX700 HS
Portrait photography with Kodak M550
43
focusing manually
good megapixels (16MP)
includes face detect autofocus
cannot use external flash
small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
20
manual focus not available
no manual exposure
external flash not possible
low megapixels (12MP)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
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Street Comparison

Canon SX700 HS Street photography advice
Kodak M550 Street photography advice
60
has image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competitors (269 grams)
no moving screen
small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
53
lighter than competition (125 grams)
screen does not articulate
does not have image stabilization
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
maximum ISO low (1,000)
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Canon SX700 HS
Sports photography with Kodak M550
44
amazing zoom range (25-750mm 30.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Optical)
good megapixels (16 megapixels)
small sensor (1/2.3")
terrible battery life (250 per charge)
doesn't have phase detect autofocus
17
low maximum shutter speed (1/1,400 seconds)
lack of shutter priority mode
does not have image stabilization
low megapixels (12MP)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Canon SX700 HS Travel photography factors
Kodak M550 Travel photography factors
65
lighter than competitors (269 grams)
good megapixels (16MP)
flash built-in
fairly wide (25mm)
long reach (750mm)
lack of Time Lapse function
terrible battery life (250 shots)
display is not selfie friendly
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.2)
67
lighter than competition (125g)
built-in flash
relatively wide (28mm)
very good maximum aperture (f)
no Time Lapse mode
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
display is not selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Canon SX700 HS Landscape photography information
Kodak M550 Landscape photography information
47
focusing manually
fairly wide (25mm)
nice screen size (3 inches)
has image stabilization (Optical)
good megapixels (16 megapixels)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.2)
small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
terrible battery life (250 per charge)
lack of Time Lapse function
31
relatively wide (28mm)
very good maximum aperture (f)
manual focus not available
can't swap lens (fixed lens mount)
screen is somewhat small (2.7")
no manual exposure
does not have image stabilization
low megapixels (12MP)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
maximum ISO low (1,000)
does not have RAW files
no Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon SX700 HS Vlogging details
Kodak M550 Vlogging details
34
fairly wide (25mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
includes face detect autofocus
great video quality (1920 x 1080 resolution)
lighter than competitors (269 grams)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.2)
display is not selfie friendly
lack of mic socket
30
relatively wide (28mm)
very good maximum aperture (f)
lighter than competition (125g)
display is not selfie friendly
does not have image stabilization
video quality not great (640 x 480 pxls)
no external mic port
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Canon SX700 HS vs Kodak M550 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon SX700 HS and Kodak M550
 Canon PowerShot SX700 HSKodak EasyShare M550
General Information
Make Canon Kodak
Model type Canon PowerShot SX700 HS Kodak EasyShare M550
Class Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Compact
Launched 2014-02-12 2010-01-05
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Chip 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 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
Full resolution 4608 x 3456 4000 x 3000
Max native ISO 3200 1000
Lowest native ISO 100 64
RAW files
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch focus
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Total focus points 9 -
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 25-750mm (30.0x) 28-140mm (5.0x)
Highest aperture f/3.2-6.9 -
Macro focusing distance 1cm 10cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Range of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 3" 2.7"
Resolution of display 922 thousand dot 230 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Display technology PureColor II G TFT -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 15 secs 30 secs
Maximum shutter speed 1/3200 secs 1/1400 secs
Continuous shooting speed 9.0 frames per second -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation Yes -
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 3.50 m 3.50 m
Flash settings Auto, on, slow synchro, off Auto, Fill-in, Red-Eye reduction, Off
External flash
AE bracketing
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 (60p, 30p), 1280 x 720 (30p), 640 x 480 (30p) 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Max video resolution 1920x1080 640x480
Video format 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 None None
Physical
Environment seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 269g (0.59 pounds) 125g (0.28 pounds)
Physical dimensions 113 x 66 x 35mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.4") 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 250 pictures -
Battery form Battery Pack -
Battery ID NB-6LH KLIC-7006
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 secs, custom) Yes (2 or 10 sec, double)
Time lapse feature
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC card, Internal
Storage slots Single Single
Price at launch $349 $119