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Canon A2100 IS vs Kodak Sport

Portability
92
Imaging
34
Features
20
Overall
28
Canon PowerShot A2100 IS front
 
Kodak EasyShare Sport front
Portability
92
Imaging
35
Features
13
Overall
26

Canon A2100 IS vs Kodak Sport Key Specs

Canon A2100 IS
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 1600
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 36-216mm (F3.2-5.9) lens
  • 185g - 102 x 64 x 32mm
  • Launched February 2009
Kodak Sport
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.4" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 1250
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 35mm (F3.0) lens
  • 175g - 147 x 58 x 23mm
  • Announced January 2011
Photography Glossary

Canon A2100 IS vs Kodak Sport Overview

Following is a extensive review of the Canon A2100 IS vs Kodak Sport, former is a Small Sensor Compact while the latter is a Waterproof by competitors Canon and Kodak. The image resolution of the A2100 IS (12MP) and the Sport (12MP) is relatively similar and both cameras have the identical sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The A2100 IS was revealed 22 months earlier than the Sport which makes them a generation away from one another. Both the cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before delving right into a in-depth comparison, here is a quick overview of how the A2100 IS scores vs the Sport when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Canon A2100 IS over the Kodak Sport

 A2100 IS Sport 
Screen size3"2.4"Bigger screen (+0.6")
Screen resolution230k112kSharper screen (+118k dot)

Reasons to pick Kodak Sport over the Canon A2100 IS

 Sport A2100 IS 
AnnouncedJanuary 2011February 2009More modern by 22 months

Common features in the Canon A2100 IS and Kodak Sport

 A2100 IS Sport 
Manually focus No manual focus
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Neither provides selfie screen
Touch screen Neither provides Touch screen

Canon A2100 IS vs Kodak Sport Physical Comparison

For anybody who is planning to carry around your camera regularly, you're going to have to consider its weight and measurements. The Canon A2100 IS provides external dimensions of 102mm x 64mm x 32mm (4.0" x 2.5" x 1.3") accompanied by a weight of 185 grams (0.41 lbs) while the Kodak Sport has proportions of 147mm x 58mm x 23mm (5.8" x 2.3" x 0.9") along with a weight of 175 grams (0.39 lbs).

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Take into account, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you are utilizing at that moment. Below is a front view overall size comparison of the A2100 IS and the Sport.

Canon A2100 IS vs Kodak Sport size comparison

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the A2100 IS and Sport is 92 and 92 respectively.

Canon A2100 IS vs Kodak Sport top view buttons comparison

Canon A2100 IS vs Kodak Sport Sensor Comparison

Normally, it is tough to imagine the gap between sensor sizes just by reading technical specs. The pic below will help provide you a clearer sense of the sensor sizes in the A2100 IS and Sport.

As you have seen, the 2 cameras feature the identical sensor size and the identical resolution therefore you can expect similar quality of pictures although you should always take the age of the products into consideration. The more aged A2100 IS is going to be behind with regard to sensor innovation.

Canon A2100 IS vs Kodak Sport sensor size comparison

Canon A2100 IS vs Kodak Sport Screen and ViewFinder

Canon A2100 IS vs Kodak Sport Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon A2100 IS as a Portrait photography camera
Kodak Sport as a Portrait photography camera
26
provides face detection focus
no manual focus
manual exposure not available
external flash not possible
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
26
has face detection autofocus
focusing manually not possible
no manual exposure
can't use external flash
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
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Street Comparison

Canon A2100 IS Street photography info
Kodak Sport Street photography info
55
image stabilization (Optical)
fixed screen
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
52
environment proof
screen is fixed
no image stabilization
very small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
max ISO too low (1,250)
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Canon A2100 IS
Sports photography with Kodak Sport
25
image stabilization (Optical)
slow continuous shooting (1.0 fps)
lack of shutter priority mode
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect auto focus
23
environment proof
can't change focal length (35mm)
maximum shutter speed is a little low (1/1,400s)
no shutter priority
no image stabilization
megapixel count low (12MP)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Canon A2100 IS
Travel photography with Kodak Sport
50
has built in flash
doesn't have Timelapse mode
low megapixels (12MP)
doesn't have selfie friendly display
wide angle not good (36mm)
slow max aperture (f3.2)
57
environment proof
built-in flash
no Timelapse function
megapixel count low (12MP)
screen is not selfie friendly
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.0)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon A2100 IS Landscape photography highlights
Kodak Sport Landscape photography highlights
31
pretty good screen size (3 inches)
image stabilization (Optical)
no manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not good (36mm)
slow max aperture (f3.2)
manual exposure not available
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
doesn't have Timelapse mode
27
environment proof
focusing manually not possible
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
can't change focal length (35mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.0)
screen is small (2.4 inches)
no manual exposure
no image stabilization
megapixel count low (12MP)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
max ISO too low (1,250)
doesn't have RAW files
no Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon A2100 IS Vlogging factors
Kodak Sport Vlogging factors
27
image stabilization (Optical)
provides face detection focus
wide angle not good (36mm)
slow max aperture (f3.2)
doesn't have selfie friendly display
video res low (640 x 480 resolution)
doesn't have external microphone jack
25
has face detection autofocus
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.0)
screen is not selfie friendly
no image stabilization
low res video (640 x 480 pxls)
no external microphone support
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Canon A2100 IS vs Kodak Sport Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon A2100 IS and Kodak Sport
 Canon PowerShot A2100 ISKodak EasyShare Sport
General Information
Company Canon Kodak
Model type Canon PowerShot A2100 IS Kodak EasyShare Sport
Type Small Sensor Compact Waterproof
Launched 2009-02-18 2011-01-04
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
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 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
Max resolution 4000 x 3000 4000 x 3000
Max native ISO 1600 1250
Minimum native ISO 80 80
RAW images
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
Continuous AF
AF single
AF tracking
Selective AF
AF center weighted
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detection AF
Contract detection AF
Phase detection AF
Total focus points 9 -
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 36-216mm (6.0x) 35mm (1x)
Highest aperture f/3.2-5.9 f/3.0
Macro focusing distance 1cm -
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Type of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 3 inch 2.4 inch
Screen resolution 230k dots 112k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Screen tech - TFT color LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 15 seconds 8 seconds
Fastest shutter speed 1/1600 seconds 1/1400 seconds
Continuous shutter rate 1.0 frames/s -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 3.50 m 2.40 m (@ ISO 360)
Flash settings Auto, Fill-in, Red-Eye reduction, Slow Sync, Off Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Video resolutions 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) 640 x 480 (30fps)
Max video resolution 640x480 640x480
Video format Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
Microphone support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless None 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 185g (0.41 lb) 175g (0.39 lb)
Physical dimensions 102 x 64 x 32mm (4.0" x 2.5" x 1.3") 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 ID 2 x AA 2 x AA
Self timer Yes (2, 10, Custom, Face) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SD/SDHC/MMC/MMCplus/HD MMCplus SD/SDHC card, Internal
Card slots Single Single
Launch price $220 $155