| Main Features |
| Brand |
Canon |
| Product Line |
PowerShot |
| Model |
SD550 |
| Camera Type |
Compact / Small |
| Type of User |
Traveler, Beginner, Intermediate |
| Operating System Compatibility |
PC, Mac |
| Bundled Accessories |
AV Cable, Software, USB Cable, Viewfinder, Wrist strap, 32MB SD Card, SD Memory Card, Battery Charger, Li-ion Battery: 1 |
| Performance Features |
| Connectors |
USB: 1 |
| Connectors |
USB: 1 |
| Connectors |
USB: 1 |
| Connectors |
USB: 1 |
| Connectors |
USB: 1 |
| Connectors |
USB: 1 |
| Connectors |
USB: 1 |
| Connectors |
USB: 1 |
| Connectors |
USB: 1 |
| Connectors |
USB: 1 |
| Connectors |
USB: 1 |
| Connectors |
USB: 1 |
| Connectors |
USB: 1 |
| Playback Mode |
Index, Single, ThumbNail, Slideshow, Magnification |
| Playback Mode |
Index, Single, ThumbNail, Slideshow, Magnification |
| Playback Mode |
Index, Single, ThumbNail, Slideshow, Magnification |
| Playback Mode |
Index, Single, ThumbNail, Slideshow, Magnification |
| Playback Mode |
Index, Single, ThumbNail, Slideshow, Magnification |
| Playback Mode |
Index, Single, ThumbNail, Slideshow, Magnification |
| Playback Mode |
Index, Single, ThumbNail, Slideshow, Magnification |
| Playback Mode |
Index, Single, ThumbNail, Slideshow, Magnification |
| Playback Mode |
Index, Single, ThumbNail, Slideshow, Magnification |
| Playback Mode |
Index, Single, ThumbNail, Slideshow, Magnification |
| Playback Mode |
Index, Single, ThumbNail, Slideshow, Magnification |
| Playback Mode |
Index, Single, ThumbNail, Slideshow, Magnification |
| Playback Mode |
Index, Single, ThumbNail, Slideshow, Magnification |
| Playback Magnification |
10 X |
| Playback Magnification |
10 X |
| Playback Magnification |
10 X |
| Playback Magnification |
10 X |
| Playback Magnification |
10 X |
| Playback Magnification |
10 X |
| Playback Magnification |
10 X |
| Playback Magnification |
10 X |
| Playback Magnification |
10 X |
| Playback Magnification |
10 X |
| Playback Magnification |
10 X |
| Playback Magnification |
10 X |
| Playback Magnification |
10 X |
| Erase Mode |
All Movie, All Images, Single Image, Part of movie |
| Erase Mode |
All Movie, All Images, Single Image, Part of movie |
| Erase Mode |
All Movie, All Images, Single Image, Part of movie |
| Erase Mode |
All Movie, All Images, Single Image, Part of movie |
| Erase Mode |
All Movie, All Images, Single Image, Part of movie |
| Erase Mode |
All Movie, All Images, Single Image, Part of movie |
| Erase Mode |
All Movie, All Images, Single Image, Part of movie |
| Erase Mode |
All Movie, All Images, Single Image, Part of movie |
| Erase Mode |
All Movie, All Images, Single Image, Part of movie |
| Erase Mode |
All Movie, All Images, Single Image, Part of movie |
| Erase Mode |
All Movie, All Images, Single Image, Part of movie |
| Erase Mode |
All Movie, All Images, Single Image, Part of movie |
| Erase Mode |
All Movie, All Images, Single Image, Part of movie |
| Self Timer |
10 Sec |
| Self Timer |
10 Sec |
| Self Timer |
10 Sec |
| Self Timer |
10 Sec |
| Self Timer |
10 Sec |
| Self Timer |
10 Sec |
| Self Timer |
10 Sec |
| Self Timer |
10 Sec |
| Self Timer |
10 Sec |
| Self Timer |
10 Sec |
| Self Timer |
10 Sec |
| Self Timer |
10 Sec |
| Self Timer |
10 Sec |
| Built-In Microphone |
With Built-In Microphone |
| Built-In Microphone |
With Built-In Microphone |
| Built-In Microphone |
With Built-In Microphone |
| Built-In Microphone |
With Built-In Microphone |
| Built-In Microphone |
With Built-In Microphone |
| Built-In Microphone |
With Built-In Microphone |
| Built-In Microphone |
With Built-In Microphone |
| Built-In Microphone |
With Built-In Microphone |
| Built-In Microphone |
With Built-In Microphone |
| Built-In Microphone |
With Built-In Microphone |
| Built-In Microphone |
With Built-In Microphone |
| Built-In Microphone |
With Built-In Microphone |
| Built-In Microphone |
With Built-In Microphone |
| Built-In Speaker |
With Built-In Speaker |
| Built-In Speaker |
With Built-In Speaker |
| Built-In Speaker |
With Built-In Speaker |
| Built-In Speaker |
With Built-In Speaker |
| Built-In Speaker |
With Built-In Speaker |
| Built-In Speaker |
With Built-In Speaker |
| Built-In Speaker |
With Built-In Speaker |
| Built-In Speaker |
With Built-In Speaker |
| Built-In Speaker |
With Built-In Speaker |
| Built-In Speaker |
With Built-In Speaker |
| Built-In Speaker |
With Built-In Speaker |
| Built-In Speaker |
With Built-In Speaker |
| Built-In Speaker |
With Built-In Speaker |
| Power Source |
Lithium Ion: 1 |
| Power Source |
Lithium Ion: 1 |
| Power Source |
Lithium Ion: 1 |
| Power Source |
Lithium Ion: 1 |
| Power Source |
Lithium Ion: 1 |
| Power Source |
Lithium Ion: 1 |
| Power Source |
Lithium Ion: 1 |
| Power Source |
Lithium Ion: 1 |
| Power Source |
Lithium Ion: 1 |
| Power Source |
Lithium Ion: 1 |
| Power Source |
Lithium Ion: 1 |
| Power Source |
Lithium Ion: 1 |
| Power Source |
Lithium Ion: 1 |
| Image Quality |
| Resolution |
7.4 Megapixels |
| Resolution |
7.4 Megapixels |
| Resolution |
7.4 Megapixels |
| Resolution |
7.4 Megapixels |
| Resolution |
7.4 Megapixels |
| Resolution |
7.4 Megapixels |
| Resolution |
7.4 Megapixels |
| Resolution |
7.4 Megapixels |
| Resolution |
7.4 Megapixels |
| Resolution |
7.4 Megapixels |
| Resolution |
7.4 Megapixels |
| Resolution |
7.4 Megapixels |
| Image Sensor |
CCD |
| Image Sensor |
CCD |
| Image Sensor |
CCD |
| Image Sensor |
CCD |
| Image Sensor |
CCD |
| Image Sensor |
CCD |
| Image Sensor |
CCD |
| Image Sensor |
CCD |
| Image Sensor |
CCD |
| Image Sensor |
CCD |
| Image Sensor |
CCD |
| Image Sensor |
CCD |
| Image Sensor Size |
1/1.8 in |
| Image Sensor Size |
1/1.8 in |
| Image Sensor Size |
1/1.8 in |
| Image Sensor Size |
1/1.8 in |
| Image Sensor Size |
1/1.8 in |
| Image Sensor Size |
1/1.8 in |
| Image Sensor Size |
1/1.8 in |
| Image Sensor Size |
1/1.8 in |
| Image Sensor Size |
1/1.8 in |
| Image Sensor Size |
1/1.8 in |
| Image Sensor Size |
1/1.8 in |
| Image Sensor Size |
1/1.8 in |
| Still Image Capture Resolution |
1600 x 1200 Pixels |
| Still Image Capture Resolution |
1600 x 1200 Pixels |
| Still Image Capture Resolution |
1600 x 1200 Pixels |
| Still Image Capture Resolution |
1600 x 1200 Pixels |
| Still Image Capture Resolution |
1600 x 1200 Pixels |
| Still Image Capture Resolution |
1600 x 1200 Pixels |
| Still Image Capture Resolution |
1600 x 1200 Pixels |
| Still Image Capture Resolution |
1600 x 1200 Pixels |
| Still Image Capture Resolution |
1600 x 1200 Pixels |
| Still Image Capture Resolution |
1600 x 1200 Pixels |
| Still Image Capture Resolution |
1600 x 1200 Pixels |
| Still Image Capture Resolution |
1600 x 1200 Pixels |
| Still Image Capture Speed |
2 Frames per second |
| Still Image Capture Speed |
2 Frames per second |
| Still Image Capture Speed |
2 Frames per second |
| Still Image Capture Speed |
2 Frames per second |
| Still Image Capture Speed |
2 Frames per second |
| Still Image Capture Speed |
2 Frames per second |
| Still Image Capture Speed |
2 Frames per second |
| Still Image Capture Speed |
2 Frames per second |
| Still Image Capture Speed |
2 Frames per second |
| Still Image Capture Speed |
2 Frames per second |
| Still Image Capture Speed |
2 Frames per second |
| Still Image Capture Speed |
2 Frames per second |
| Still Image Format |
JPEG, DPOF, EXIF 2.2 |
| Still Image Format |
JPEG, DPOF, EXIF 2.2 |
| Still Image Format |
JPEG, DPOF, EXIF 2.2 |
| Still Image Format |
JPEG, DPOF, EXIF 2.2 |
| Still Image Format |
JPEG, DPOF, EXIF 2.2 |
| Still Image Format |
JPEG, DPOF, EXIF 2.2 |
| Still Image Format |
JPEG, DPOF, EXIF 2.2 |
| Still Image Format |
JPEG, DPOF, EXIF 2.2 |
| Still Image Format |
JPEG, DPOF, EXIF 2.2 |
| Still Image Format |
JPEG, DPOF, EXIF 2.2 |
| Still Image Format |
JPEG, DPOF, EXIF 2.2 |
| Still Image Format |
JPEG, DPOF, EXIF 2.2 |
| Photo Quality Print |
Up to 11 X 14" |
| Photo Quality Print |
Up to 11 X 14" |
| Photo Quality Print |
Up to 11 X 14" |
| Photo Quality Print |
Up to 11 X 14" |
| Photo Quality Print |
Up to 11 X 14" |
| Photo Quality Print |
Up to 11 X 14" |
| Photo Quality Print |
Up to 11 X 14" |
| Photo Quality Print |
Up to 11 X 14" |
| Photo Quality Print |
Up to 11 X 14" |
| Photo Quality Print |
Up to 11 X 14" |
| Photo Quality Print |
Up to 11 X 14" |
| Photo Quality Print |
Up to 11 X 14" |
| Shooting Modes |
Indoor, Foliage, Portrait, Continuous |
| Shooting Modes |
Indoor, Foliage, Portrait, Continuous |
| Shooting Modes |
Indoor, Foliage, Portrait, Continuous |
| Shooting Modes |
Indoor, Foliage, Portrait, Continuous |
| Shooting Modes |
Indoor, Foliage, Portrait, Continuous |
| Shooting Modes |
Indoor, Foliage, Portrait, Continuous |
| Shooting Modes |
Indoor, Foliage, Portrait, Continuous |
| Shooting Modes |
Indoor, Foliage, Portrait, Continuous |
| Shooting Modes |
Indoor, Foliage, Portrait, Continuous |
| Shooting Modes |
Indoor, Foliage, Portrait, Continuous |
| Shooting Modes |
Indoor, Foliage, Portrait, Continuous |
| Shooting Modes |
Indoor, Foliage, Portrait, Continuous |
| Compression Modes |
Fine, Normal, SuperFine |
| Compression Modes |
Fine, Normal, SuperFine |
| Compression Modes |
Fine, Normal, SuperFine |
| Compression Modes |
Fine, Normal, SuperFine |
| Compression Modes |
Fine, Normal, SuperFine |
| Compression Modes |
Fine, Normal, SuperFine |
| Compression Modes |
Fine, Normal, SuperFine |
| Compression Modes |
Fine, Normal, SuperFine |
| Compression Modes |
Fine, Normal, SuperFine |
| Compression Modes |
Fine, Normal, SuperFine |
| Compression Modes |
Fine, Normal, SuperFine |
| Compression Modes |
Fine, Normal, SuperFine |
| Photo Effects |
Sepia, Vivid, Neutral, Black & White, Low Sharpening |
| Photo Effects |
Sepia, Vivid, Neutral, Black & White, Low Sharpening |
| Photo Effects |
Sepia, Vivid, Neutral, Black & White, Low Sharpening |
| Photo Effects |
Sepia, Vivid, Neutral, Black & White, Low Sharpening |
| Photo Effects |
Sepia, Vivid, Neutral, Black & White, Low Sharpening |
| Photo Effects |
Sepia, Vivid, Neutral, Black & White, Low Sharpening |
| Photo Effects |
Sepia, Vivid, Neutral, Black & White, Low Sharpening |
| Photo Effects |
Sepia, Vivid, Neutral, Black & White, Low Sharpening |
| Photo Effects |
Sepia, Vivid, Neutral, Black & White, Low Sharpening |
| Photo Effects |
Sepia, Vivid, Neutral, Black & White, Low Sharpening |
| Photo Effects |
Sepia, Vivid, Neutral, Black & White, Low Sharpening |
| Photo Effects |
Sepia, Vivid, Neutral, Black & White, Low Sharpening |
| Lens |
| Digital Zoom |
4 X |
| Digital Zoom |
4 X |
| Digital Zoom |
4 X |
| Digital Zoom |
4 X |
| Digital Zoom |
4 X |
| Digital Zoom |
4 X |
| Digital Zoom |
4 X |
| Digital Zoom |
4 X |
| Digital Zoom |
4 X |
| Optical Zoom |
3 X |
| Optical Zoom |
3 X |
| Optical Zoom |
3 X |
| Optical Zoom |
3 X |
| Optical Zoom |
3 X |
| Optical Zoom |
3 X |
| Optical Zoom |
3 X |
| Optical Zoom |
3 X |
| Optical Zoom |
3 X |
| Focus Type |
Auto, Single AF, Continuous AF |
| Focus Type |
Auto, Single AF, Continuous AF |
| Focus Type |
Auto, Single AF, Continuous AF |
| Focus Type |
Auto, Single AF, Continuous AF |
| Focus Type |
Auto, Single AF, Continuous AF |
| Focus Type |
Auto, Single AF, Continuous AF |
| Focus Type |
Auto, Single AF, Continuous AF |
| Focus Type |
Auto, Single AF, Continuous AF |
| Focus Type |
Auto, Single AF, Continuous AF |
| Max Focal Length |
23.1 Mm |
| Max Focal Length |
23.1 Mm |
| Max Focal Length |
23.1 Mm |
| Max Focal Length |
23.1 Mm |
| Max Focal Length |
23.1 Mm |
| Max Focal Length |
23.1 Mm |
| Max Focal Length |
23.1 Mm |
| Max Focal Length |
23.1 Mm |
| Max Focal Length |
23.1 Mm |
| Min. Focal Length |
7.7 Mm |
| Min. Focal Length |
7.7 Mm |
| Min. Focal Length |
7.7 Mm |
| Min. Focal Length |
7.7 Mm |
| Min. Focal Length |
7.7 Mm |
| Min. Focal Length |
7.7 Mm |
| Min. Focal Length |
7.7 Mm |
| Min. Focal Length |
7.7 Mm |
| Min. Focal Length |
7.7 Mm |
| Max Focus Range |
Infinity |
| Max Focus Range |
Infinity |
| Max Focus Range |
Infinity |
| Max Focus Range |
Infinity |
| Max Focus Range |
Infinity |
| Max Focus Range |
Infinity |
| Max Focus Range |
Infinity |
| Max Focus Range |
Infinity |
| Max Focus Range |
Infinity |
| Min. Focus Range |
19.68 in |
| Min. Focus Range |
19.68 in |
| Min. Focus Range |
19.68 in |
| Min. Focus Range |
19.68 in |
| Min. Focus Range |
19.68 in |
| Min. Focus Range |
19.68 in |
| Min. Focus Range |
19.68 in |
| Min. Focus Range |
19.68 in |
| Min. Focus Range |
19.68 in |
| Max Macro Focus Range |
50 Cm |
| Max Macro Focus Range |
50 Cm |
| Max Macro Focus Range |
50 Cm |
| Max Macro Focus Range |
50 Cm |
| Max Macro Focus Range |
50 Cm |
| Max Macro Focus Range |
50 Cm |
| Max Macro Focus Range |
50 Cm |
| Max Macro Focus Range |
50 Cm |
| Max Macro Focus Range |
50 Cm |
| Min. Macro Focus Range |
2 in |
| Min. Macro Focus Range |
2 in |
| Min. Macro Focus Range |
2 in |
| Min. Macro Focus Range |
2 in |
| Min. Macro Focus Range |
2 in |
| Min. Macro Focus Range |
2 in |
| Min. Macro Focus Range |
2 in |
| Min. Macro Focus Range |
2 in |
| Min. Macro Focus Range |
2 in |
| Viewfinder |
| Viewfinder |
Optical |
| Viewfinder |
Optical |
| Viewfinder |
Optical |
| LCD Screen Size |
2.5 in |
| LCD Screen Size |
2.5 in |
| LCD Screen Size |
2.5 in |
| LCD Screen Resolution |
115000 Pixels |
| LCD Screen Resolution |
115000 Pixels |
| LCD Screen Resolution |
115000 Pixels |
| Exposure Control |
| ISO Rating |
50, 100, 400, 200, Auto |
| ISO Rating |
50, 100, 400, 200, Auto |
| ISO Rating |
50, 100, 400, 200, Auto |
| ISO Rating |
50, 100, 400, 200, Auto |
| ISO Rating |
50, 100, 400, 200, Auto |
| ISO Rating |
50, 100, 400, 200, Auto |
| ISO Rating |
50, 100, 400, 200, Auto |
| ISO Rating |
50, 100, 400, 200, Auto |
| Exposure Settings |
Auto Exposure, Exposure Compensation |
| Exposure Settings |
Auto Exposure, Exposure Compensation |
| Exposure Settings |
Auto Exposure, Exposure Compensation |
| Exposure Settings |
Auto Exposure, Exposure Compensation |
| Exposure Settings |
Auto Exposure, Exposure Compensation |
| Exposure Settings |
Auto Exposure, Exposure Compensation |
| Exposure Settings |
Auto Exposure, Exposure Compensation |
| Exposure Settings |
Auto Exposure, Exposure Compensation |
| Max Aperture |
F 2.8 |
| Max Aperture |
F 2.8 |
| Max Aperture |
F 2.8 |
| Max Aperture |
F 2.8 |
| Max Aperture |
F 2.8 |
| Max Aperture |
F 2.8 |
| Max Aperture |
F 2.8 |
| Max Aperture |
F 2.8 |
| Min. Aperture |
F 4.9 |
| Min. Aperture |
F 4.9 |
| Min. Aperture |
F 4.9 |
| Min. Aperture |
F 4.9 |
| Min. Aperture |
F 4.9 |
| Min. Aperture |
F 4.9 |
| Min. Aperture |
F 4.9 |
| Min. Aperture |
F 4.9 |
| Max Shutter Speed |
1/2000 Sec |
| Max Shutter Speed |
1/2000 Sec |
| Max Shutter Speed |
1/2000 Sec |
| Max Shutter Speed |
1/2000 Sec |
| Max Shutter Speed |
1/2000 Sec |
| Max Shutter Speed |
1/2000 Sec |
| Max Shutter Speed |
1/2000 Sec |
| Max Shutter Speed |
1/2000 Sec |
| Min. Shutter Speed |
15 Sec |
| Min. Shutter Speed |
15 Sec |
| Min. Shutter Speed |
15 Sec |
| Min. Shutter Speed |
15 Sec |
| Min. Shutter Speed |
15 Sec |
| Min. Shutter Speed |
15 Sec |
| Min. Shutter Speed |
15 Sec |
| Min. Shutter Speed |
15 Sec |
| METERING |
Spot, Evaluative, Center Weighted |
| METERING |
Spot, Evaluative, Center Weighted |
| METERING |
Spot, Evaluative, Center Weighted |
| METERING |
Spot, Evaluative, Center Weighted |
| METERING |
Spot, Evaluative, Center Weighted |
| METERING |
Spot, Evaluative, Center Weighted |
| METERING |
Spot, Evaluative, Center Weighted |
| METERING |
Spot, Evaluative, Center Weighted |
| White Balance |
Preset, Custom, Automatic |
| White Balance |
Preset, Custom, Automatic |
| White Balance |
Preset, Custom, Automatic |
| White Balance |
Preset, Custom, Automatic |
| White Balance |
Preset, Custom, Automatic |
| White Balance |
Preset, Custom, Automatic |
| White Balance |
Preset, Custom, Automatic |
| White Balance |
Preset, Custom, Automatic |
| Flash |
| Flash |
Built In |
| Flash |
Built In |
| Flash |
Built In |
| Flash |
Built In |
| Flash Modes |
On, Off, Auto, Slow Sync |
| Flash Modes |
On, Off, Auto, Slow Sync |
| Flash Modes |
On, Off, Auto, Slow Sync |
| Flash Modes |
On, Off, Auto, Slow Sync |
| Flash Sync Mode |
Slow Sync, Red-Eye Reduction |
| Flash Sync Mode |
Slow Sync, Red-Eye Reduction |
| Flash Sync Mode |
Slow Sync, Red-Eye Reduction |
| Flash Sync Mode |
Slow Sync, Red-Eye Reduction |
| Red Eye Reduction |
With Red Eye Reduction |
| Red Eye Reduction |
With Red Eye Reduction |
| Red Eye Reduction |
With Red Eye Reduction |
| Red Eye Reduction |
With Red Eye Reduction |
| Memory |
| Storage Type |
SD/MMC Card |
| Storage Type |
SD/MMC Card |
| Installed Memory |
32 MB |
| Installed Memory |
32 MB |
| Video |
| Video Capability |
With Video Capability |
| Video Capability |
With Video Capability |
| Video Capability |
With Video Capability |
| Video Capability |
With Video Capability |
| Video Capability |
With Video Capability |
| Digital Video Format |
AVI, MJPEG |
| Digital Video Format |
AVI, MJPEG |
| Digital Video Format |
AVI, MJPEG |
| Digital Video Format |
AVI, MJPEG |
| Digital Video Format |
AVI, MJPEG |
| Video Capture Resolution |
640 X 480 Pixels |
| Video Capture Resolution |
640 X 480 Pixels |
| Video Capture Resolution |
640 X 480 Pixels |
| Video Capture Resolution |
640 X 480 Pixels |
| Video Capture Resolution |
640 X 480 Pixels |
| Video Capture Speed |
15 Frames per second |
| Video Capture Speed |
15 Frames per second |
| Video Capture Speed |
15 Frames per second |
| Video Capture Speed |
15 Frames per second |
| Video Capture Speed |
15 Frames per second |
| Video Standard Type |
PAL, NTSC |
| Video Standard Type |
PAL, NTSC |
| Video Standard Type |
PAL, NTSC |
| Video Standard Type |
PAL, NTSC |
| Video Standard Type |
PAL, NTSC |
| Dimensions |
| Height |
2.24 in |
| Height |
2.24 in |
| Height |
2.24 in |
| Height |
2.24 in |
| Width |
3.52 in |
| Width |
3.52 in |
| Width |
3.52 in |
| Width |
3.52 in |
| Depth |
1.08 in |
| Depth |
1.08 in |
| Depth |
1.08 in |
| Depth |
1.08 in |
| Weight |
6 Oz |
| Weight |
6 Oz |
| Weight |
6 Oz |
| Weight |
6 Oz |