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Canon SX720 HS vs Kodak M550

Portability
89
Imaging
46
Features
51
Overall
48
Canon PowerShot SX720 HS front
 
Kodak EasyShare M550 front
Portability
95
Imaging
34
Features
20
Overall
28

Canon SX720 HS vs Kodak M550 Key Specs

Canon SX720 HS
(Full Review)
  • 20.3MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-960mm (F3.3-6.9) lens
  • 270g - 110 x 64 x 36mm
  • Introduced February 2016
  • Old Model is Canon SX710 HS
  • Updated by Canon SX730 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
  • Introduced January 2010
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Canon SX720 HS vs Kodak M550 Overview

Lets look more in depth at the Canon SX720 HS vs Kodak M550, former being a Small Sensor Superzoom while the other is a Small Sensor Compact by competitors Canon and Kodak. There is a sizable difference among the image resolutions of the SX720 HS (20.3MP) and M550 (12MP) but both cameras posses the same sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The SX720 HS was announced 6 years later than the M550 and that is a fairly significant difference as far as camera tech is concerned. The two cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before we go into a complete comparison, here is a quick overview of how the SX720 HS matches up versus the M550 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Canon SX720 HS over the Kodak M550

 SX720 HS M550 
IntroducedFebruary 2016January 2010Fresher by 75 months
Manually focus Very precise focus
Display dimensions3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution922k230kClearer display (+692k dot)

Reasons to pick Kodak M550 over the Canon SX720 HS

 M550 SX720 HS 

Common features in the Canon SX720 HS and Kodak M550

 SX720 HS M550 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Missing selfie screen
Touch display Missing Touch display

Canon SX720 HS vs Kodak M550 Physical Comparison

For anyone who is looking to carry your camera frequently, you are going to need to factor in its weight and size. The Canon SX720 HS comes with exterior measurements of 110mm x 64mm x 36mm (4.3" x 2.5" x 1.4") having a weight of 270 grams (0.60 lbs) whilst 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).

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Remember, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you are employing at that moment. Here is a front view sizing comparison of the SX720 HS versus the M550.

Canon SX720 HS vs Kodak M550 size comparison

Using size and weight, the portability score of the SX720 HS and M550 is 89 and 95 respectively.

Canon SX720 HS vs Kodak M550 top view buttons comparison

Canon SX720 HS vs Kodak M550 Sensor Comparison

In many cases, it is difficult to visualize the difference in sensor sizing only by researching specifications. The graphic below might give you a stronger sense of the sensor sizing in the SX720 HS and M550.

To sum up, both of those cameras have the same sensor dimensions but different resolution. You can expect to see the Canon SX720 HS to result in extra detail with its extra 8.3MP. Greater resolution will help you crop images a bit more aggressively. The younger SX720 HS provides an edge with regard to sensor innovation.

Canon SX720 HS vs Kodak M550 sensor size comparison

Canon SX720 HS vs Kodak M550 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon SX720 HS vs Kodak M550 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon SX720 HS as a Portrait photography camera
Kodak M550 as a Portrait photography camera
47
manual focus
decent sensor resolution (20.3 megapixels)
has face detection autofocus
cannot use external flash
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
20
lack of manual focus
manual exposure not available
cannot use external flash
low resolution sensor (12 megapixels)
small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
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Street Comparison

Canon SX720 HS Street photography information
Kodak M550 Street photography information
62
has image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competitors (270g)
no moving screen
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
53
lighter than competition in class (125 grams)
no articulating screen
lack of image stabilization
small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
low max ISO (1,000)
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Canon SX720 HS
Sports photography with Kodak M550
48
amazing zoom range (24-960mm 40.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Optical)
decent sensor resolution (20.3 megapixels)
has tracking autofocus
continuous shooting slow (5.9 frames/s)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
bad battery (250 per charge)
lack of phase detect autofocus
17
low maximum shutter speed (1/1,400 seconds)
lack of shutter priority mode
lack of image stabilization
low resolution sensor (12MP)
small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Canon SX720 HS Travel photography information
Kodak M550 Travel photography information
67
lighter than competitors (270g)
decent sensor resolution (20.3 megapixels)
flash built-in
pretty wide (24mm)
long reach (960mm)
missing Time Lapse mode
bad battery (250 per charge)
doesn't have a selfie friendly screen
slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
67
lighter than competition in class (125 grams)
flash built-in
reasonably wide (28mm)
great maximum aperture (f)
does not have Time Lapse mode
low resolution sensor (12 megapixels)
doesn't posses selfie friendly screen
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Landscape Comparison

Canon SX720 HS Landscape photography highlights
Kodak M550 Landscape photography highlights
50
manual focus
pretty wide (24mm)
screen size is good (3")
has image stabilization (Optical)
decent sensor resolution (20.3MP)
can't swap lenses (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
bad battery (250 shots)
missing Time Lapse mode
31
reasonably wide (28mm)
great maximum aperture (f)
lack of manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
screen is somewhat small (2.7 inch)
manual exposure not available
lack of image stabilization
low resolution sensor (12MP)
small sensor (1/2.3")
low max ISO (1,000)
doesn't have RAW support
does not have Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon SX720 HS Vlogging factors
Kodak M550 Vlogging factors
34
pretty wide (24mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
has face detection autofocus
high res video (1920 x 1080 pxls)
lighter than competitors (270g)
slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
doesn't have a selfie friendly screen
missing external mic support
30
reasonably wide (28mm)
great maximum aperture (f)
lighter than competition in class (125g)
doesn't posses selfie friendly screen
lack of image stabilization
video quality not great (640 x 480 pxls)
does not have mic support
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Canon SX720 HS vs Kodak M550 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon SX720 HS and Kodak M550
 Canon PowerShot SX720 HSKodak EasyShare M550
General Information
Manufacturer Canon Kodak
Model Canon PowerShot SX720 HS Kodak EasyShare M550
Category Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Compact
Introduced 2016-02-18 2010-01-05
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor 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 20.3 megapixel 12 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Full resolution 5184 x 3888 4000 x 3000
Max native ISO 3200 1000
Lowest native ISO 80 64
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Manual focus
AF touch
AF continuous
Single AF
Tracking AF
Selective AF
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
Number of focus points 9 -
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 24-960mm (40.0x) 28-140mm (5.0x)
Largest aperture f/3.3-6.9 -
Macro focus distance 1cm 10cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Type of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 3 inches 2.7 inches
Screen resolution 922k dots 230k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 15 seconds 30 seconds
Highest shutter speed 1/3200 seconds 1/1400 seconds
Continuous shooting rate 5.9fps -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes -
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 4.00 m 3.50 m
Flash settings Auto, on, off, slow synchro Auto, Fill-in, Red-Eye reduction, Off
Hot shoe
AEB
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (60p, 30p), 1280 x 720 (30p), 640 x 480 (30 fps) 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Max video resolution 1920x1080 640x480
Video file format MPEG-4, H.264 -
Mic support
Headphone support
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 proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 270g (0.60 lbs) 125g (0.28 lbs)
Physical dimensions 110 x 64 x 36mm (4.3" x 2.5" x 1.4") 98 x 58 x 23mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.9")
DXO scores
DXO All around 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 250 photos -
Type of battery Battery Pack -
Battery model NB-13L KLIC-7006
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 secs, custom) Yes (2 or 10 sec, double)
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC card SD/SDHC card, Internal
Card slots One One
Price at launch $379 $119