Canon A1200 vs Kodak Sport
92 Imaging
35 Features
19 Overall
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92 Imaging
35 Features
13 Overall
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Canon A1200 vs Kodak Sport Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 2.7" Fixed Display
- ISO 80 - 1600
- 1280 x 720 video
- 28-112mm (F2.8-5.9) lens
- 185g - 98 x 63 x 31mm
- Revealed January 2011
(Full Review)
- 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 2.4" Fixed Display
- ISO 80 - 1250
- 640 x 480 video
- 35mm (F3.0) lens
- 175g - 147 x 58 x 23mm
- Launched January 2011

Canon A1200 vs Kodak Sport Overview
Lets look a little more in depth at the Canon A1200 versus Kodak Sport, one being a Small Sensor Compact and the other is a Waterproof by competitors Canon and Kodak. The sensor resolution of the A1200 (12MP) and the Sport (12MP) is very close and both cameras posses the identical sensor measurements (1/2.3").

The A1200 was unveiled around the same time to the Sport and they are both of a similar generation. Both of these cameras feature the same body design (Compact).
Before getting into a step-by-step comparison, here is a brief summation of how the A1200 scores versus the Sport when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Canon A1200 vs Kodak Sport Gallery
Following is a sample of the gallery pics for Canon PowerShot A1200 and Kodak EasyShare Sport. The full galleries are provided at Canon A1200 Gallery and Kodak Sport Gallery.
Reasons to pick Canon A1200 over the Kodak Sport
A1200 | Sport | |||
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Display size | 2.7" | ![]() | 2.4" | Larger display (+0.3") |
Display resolution | 230k | ![]() | 112k | Clearer display (+118k dot) |
Reasons to pick Kodak Sport over the Canon A1200
Sport | A1200 |
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Common features in the Canon A1200 and Kodak Sport
A1200 | Sport | |||
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Launched | January 2011 | ![]() | January 2011 | Same generation |
Focus manually | ![]() | No manual focusing | ||
Display type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed display |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Absent selfie screen | ||
Touch friendly display | ![]() | Neither comes with Touch friendly display |
Canon A1200 vs Kodak Sport Physical Comparison
In case you're planning to lug around your camera often, you will want to consider its weight and proportions. The Canon A1200 comes with external dimensions of 98mm x 63mm x 31mm (3.9" x 2.5" x 1.2") with a weight of 185 grams (0.41 lbs) while the Kodak Sport has measurements of 147mm x 58mm x 23mm (5.8" x 2.3" x 0.9") and a weight of 175 grams (0.39 lbs).
See the Canon A1200 versus Kodak Sport in the new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you use at the time. Here is a front view overall size comparison of the A1200 compared to the Sport.

Looking at size and weight, the portability grade of the A1200 and Sport is 92 and 92 respectively.

Canon A1200 vs Kodak Sport Sensor Comparison
Oftentimes, it is tough to picture the gap in sensor measurements simply by looking through specs. The graphic here will help offer you a stronger sense of the sensor dimensions in the A1200 and Sport.
As you can plainly see, the 2 cameras feature the identical sensor size and the same exact MP and you should expect comparable quality of files although you should really consider the release date of the cameras into account.

Canon A1200 vs Kodak Sport Screen and ViewFinder


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Canon A1200 vs Kodak Sport Specifications
Canon PowerShot A1200 | Kodak EasyShare Sport | |
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General Information | ||
Brand Name | Canon | Kodak |
Model type | Canon PowerShot A1200 | Kodak EasyShare Sport |
Type | Small Sensor Compact | Waterproof |
Revealed | 2011-01-05 | 2011-01-04 |
Body design | Compact | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Processor | DIGIC 4 with iSAPS technology | - |
Sensor type | CCD | CCD |
Sensor size | 1/2.3" | 1/2.3" |
Sensor measurements | 6.17 x 4.55mm | 6.17 x 4.55mm |
Sensor surface area | 28.1mm² | 28.1mm² |
Sensor resolution | 12 megapixel | 12 megapixel |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3 and 16:9 | 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 |
Peak resolution | 4000 x 3000 | 4000 x 3000 |
Highest native ISO | 1600 | 1250 |
Min native ISO | 80 | 80 |
RAW format | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focusing | ||
Autofocus touch | ||
Autofocus continuous | ||
Autofocus single | ||
Tracking autofocus | ||
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 support | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens zoom range | 28-112mm (4.0x) | 35mm (1x) |
Maximal aperture | f/2.8-5.9 | f/3.0 |
Macro focusing distance | 3cm | - |
Crop factor | 5.8 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Display type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Display size | 2.7 inch | 2.4 inch |
Display resolution | 230k dot | 112k dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch capability | ||
Display tech | TFT LCD | TFT color LCD |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | Optical (tunnel) | None |
Features | ||
Min shutter speed | 15 secs | 8 secs |
Max shutter speed | 1/1600 secs | 1/1400 secs |
Continuous shutter speed | 1.0fps | - |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manual exposure | ||
Set white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Built-in flash | ||
Flash distance | 4.00 m | 2.40 m (@ ISO 360) |
Flash options | Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in |
Hot shoe | ||
AEB | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment exposure | ||
Average exposure | ||
Spot exposure | ||
Partial exposure | ||
AF area exposure | ||
Center weighted exposure | ||
Video features | ||
Supported video resolutions | 1280 x 720 (24 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) | 640 x 480 (30fps) |
Highest video resolution | 1280x720 | 640x480 |
Video format | MPEG-4, H.264 | Motion JPEG |
Microphone input | ||
Headphone input | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | None | 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 | 185 gr (0.41 lb) | 175 gr (0.39 lb) |
Physical dimensions | 98 x 63 x 31mm (3.9" x 2.5" x 1.2") | 147 x 58 x 23mm (5.8" 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 | 200 photos | - |
Style of battery | AA | - |
Battery ID | 2 x AA | 2 x AA |
Self timer | Yes | Yes (2 or 10 sec) |
Time lapse feature | ||
Storage media | SD/SDHC/SDXC/MMC/MMCplus/HCMMCplus | SD/SDHC card, Internal |
Storage slots | One | One |
Price at release | $109 | $155 |