Canon A1200 vs Kodak Easyshare M5370

In this write-up, we are reviewing the Canon A1200 versus Kodak Easyshare M5370, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras by competitors Canon and Kodak. There exists a sizeable gap between the image resolutions of the A1200 (12MP) and Easyshare M5370 (16MP) but they enjoy the same exact sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The A1200 was unveiled 8 months earlier than the Easyshare M5370 which means that they are both of a similar generation. Both cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before delving through a thorough comparison, below is a brief highlight of how the A1200 scores against the Easyshare M5370 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

This is a sample of the gallery pics for Canon PowerShot A1200 and Kodak Easyshare M5370. The full galleries are provided at Canon A1200 Gallery and Kodak Easyshare M5370 Gallery.

For those who are planning to carry your camera, you have to think about its weight and measurements. The Canon A1200 features outside dimensions of 98mm x 63mm x 31mm (3.9" x 2.5" x 1.2") accompanied by a weight of 185 grams (0.41 lbs) and the Kodak Easyshare M5370 has proportions of 101mm x 58mm x 19mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 0.7") and a weight of 150 grams (0.33 lbs).

Contrast the Canon A1200 versus Kodak Easyshare M5370 in the new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you are working with during that time. Here is the front view measurements comparison of the A1200 and the Easyshare M5370.

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the A1200 and Easyshare M5370 is 92 and 95 respectively.

Normally, it is very tough to visualize the contrast between sensor sizing simply by going over specifications. The visual underneath will provide you a stronger sense of the sensor sizes in the A1200 and Easyshare M5370.

Plainly, each of the cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing but different megapixels. You should expect to see the Kodak Easyshare M5370 to offer you more detail having an extra 4MP. Greater resolution will let you crop images far more aggressively. The older A1200 is going to be disadvantaged with regard to sensor innovation.