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Canon SX740 HS vs Kodak M550

Portability
88
Imaging
48
Features
63
Overall
54
Canon PowerShot SX740 HS front
 
Kodak EasyShare M550 front
Portability
95
Imaging
35
Features
20
Overall
29

Canon SX740 HS vs Kodak M550 Key Specs

Canon SX740 HS
(Full Review)
  • 21MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Screen
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • 24-960mm (F3.3-6.9) lens
  • 299g - 110 x 64 x 40mm
  • Announced July 2018
  • Older Model is 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
  • Revealed January 2010
Photography Glossary

Canon SX740 HS vs Kodak M550 Overview

On this page, we are looking at the Canon SX740 HS and Kodak M550, former being a Small Sensor Superzoom while the other is a Small Sensor Compact by competitors Canon and Kodak. There exists a large gap between the sensor resolutions of the SX740 HS (21MP) and M550 (12MP) but both cameras have the same sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The SX740 HS was launched 8 years later than the M550 and that is quite a serious difference as far as technology is concerned. Both cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before going straight to a in depth comparison, here is a simple synopsis of how the SX740 HS grades vs the M550 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Canon SX740 HS over the Kodak M550

 SX740 HS M550 
RevealedJuly 2018January 2010More recent by 105 months
Manually focus More precise focusing
Display typeTiltingFixed Tilting display
Display dimensions3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution922k230kSharper display (+692k dot)
Selfie screen Take selfies

Reasons to pick Kodak M550 over the Canon SX740 HS

 M550 SX740 HS 

Common features in the Canon SX740 HS and Kodak M550

 SX740 HS M550 
Touch display Neither contains Touch display

Canon SX740 HS vs Kodak M550 Physical Comparison

If you're intending to lug around your camera, you will want to factor its weight and volume. The Canon SX740 HS has got external dimensions of 110mm x 64mm x 40mm (4.3" x 2.5" x 1.6") with a weight of 299 grams (0.66 lbs) whilst the Kodak M550 has sizing of 98mm x 58mm x 23mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.9") along with a weight of 125 grams (0.28 lbs).

Look at the Canon SX740 HS and Kodak M550 in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you have at the time. Below is a front view scale comparison of the SX740 HS vs the M550.

Canon SX740 HS vs Kodak M550 size comparison

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability score of the SX740 HS and M550 is 88 and 95 respectively.

Canon SX740 HS vs Kodak M550 top view buttons comparison

Canon SX740 HS vs Kodak M550 Sensor Comparison

Typically, it can be tough to visualise the difference between sensor measurements purely by reviewing technical specs. The visual underneath will help offer you a stronger sense of the sensor dimensions in the SX740 HS and M550.

As you have seen, both the cameras have the same sensor dimensions but not the same resolution. You can expect to see the Canon SX740 HS to offer you extra detail utilizing its extra 9 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also allow you to crop images a bit more aggressively. The more modern SX740 HS is going to have a benefit with regard to sensor innovation.

Canon SX740 HS vs Kodak M550 sensor size comparison

Canon SX740 HS vs Kodak M550 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon SX740 HS vs Kodak M550 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon SX740 HS as a Portrait photography camera
Kodak M550 as a Portrait photography camera
48
has manual focus
good MP (21MP)
supports face detection focus
cannot use external flash
sensor is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
21
no manual focus
no manual control
can't use external flash
MP count low (12 megapixels)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
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Street Comparison

Canon SX740 HS as a Street photography camera
Kodak M550 as a Street photography camera
69
screen tilts
image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than average in class (299 grams)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
54
lighter than competition in class (125 grams)
no articulating screen
no image stabilization
very small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
low maximum ISO (1,000)
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Sports Comparison

Canon SX740 HS Sports photography info
Kodak M550 Sports photography info
52
great zoom range (24-960mm 40.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Optical)
good MP (21MP)
supports tracking autofocus
sensor is small (1/2.3")
not so great battery (265 per charge)
doesn't have phase detect auto focus
17
low maximum shutter speed (1/1,400s)
no shutter priority mode
no image stabilization
MP count low (12MP)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
has no phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Canon SX740 HS Travel photography highlights
Kodak M550 Travel photography highlights
75
lighter than average in class (299g)
connects via bluetooth
good MP (21 megapixels)
flash built-in
selfie friendly screen
quite wide (24mm)
long reach (960mm)
not so great battery (265 per charge)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.3)
67
lighter than competition in class (125g)
built-in flash
rather wide (28mm)
great max aperture (f)
doesn't have Timelapse recording
MP count low (12 megapixels)
screen is not selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Canon SX740 HS Landscape photography information
Kodak M550 Landscape photography information
53
has manual focus
quite wide (24mm)
screen is a good size (3")
image stabilization (Optical)
good MP (21MP)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.3)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
not so great battery (265 shots)
31
rather wide (28mm)
great max aperture (f)
no manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
screen is somewhat small (2.7 inches)
no manual control
no image stabilization
MP count low (12 megapixels)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
low maximum ISO (1,000)
has no RAW files
doesn't have Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon SX740 HS as a Vlogging camera
Kodak M550 as a Vlogging camera
74
quite wide (24mm)
selfie friendly screen
image stabilization (Optical)
supports face detection focus
video resolution high (3840 x 2160 pixels)
lighter than average in class (299g)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.3)
missing external microphone socket
31
rather wide (28mm)
great max aperture (f)
lighter than competition in class (125g)
screen is not selfie friendly
no image stabilization
video res low (640 x 480 pixels)
doesn't have microphone support
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Canon SX740 HS vs Kodak M550 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon SX740 HS and Kodak M550
 Canon PowerShot SX740 HSKodak EasyShare M550
General Information
Make Canon Kodak
Model type Canon PowerShot SX740 HS Kodak EasyShare M550
Category Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Compact
Announced 2018-07-31 2010-01-05
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Chip DIGIC 8 -
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 area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 21 megapixels 12 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Max resolution 5184 x 3888 4000 x 3000
Max native ISO 3200 1000
Minimum native ISO 100 64
RAW data
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
AF touch
AF continuous
Single AF
AF tracking
Selective AF
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detection AF
Contract detection AF
Phase detection AF
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 24-960mm (40.0x) 28-140mm (5.0x)
Highest aperture f/3.3-6.9 -
Macro focusing distance 1cm 10cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Type of screen Tilting Fixed Type
Screen sizing 3" 2.7"
Resolution of screen 922k dots 230k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Min shutter speed 15s 30s
Max shutter speed 1/3200s 1/1400s
Continuous shutter rate 10.0 frames per sec -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation Yes -
Change WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 5.00 m 3.50 m
Flash settings Auto, on, slow synchro, off 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
Supported video resolutions 3840 x 2160 @ 30p, MP4, H.264, AAC 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Max video resolution 3840x2160 640x480
Video file format MPEG-4, H.264 -
Microphone 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
Environmental sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 299g (0.66 lb) 125g (0.28 lb)
Physical dimensions 110 x 64 x 40mm (4.3" x 2.5" x 1.6") 98 x 58 x 23mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.9")
DXO scores
DXO Overall 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 265 photographs -
Battery style Battery Pack -
Battery ID - KLIC-7006
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 secs, custom self-timer) Yes (2 or 10 sec, double)
Time lapse feature
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC card (UHS-I compatible) SD/SDHC card, Internal
Card slots 1 1
Launch cost $400 $119