Canon A490 vs Kodak Sport
93 Imaging
33 Features
10 Overall
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92 Imaging
35 Features
13 Overall
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Canon A490 vs Kodak Sport Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 10MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 2.5" Fixed Display
- ISO 80 - 1600
- 640 x 480 video
- 37-122mm (F3.0-5.8) lens
- 175g - 94 x 62 x 31mm
- Introduced January 2010
(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
- Announced January 2011

Canon A490 vs Kodak Sport Overview
Its time to look a little more closely at the Canon A490 and Kodak Sport, one is a Small Sensor Compact and the other is a Waterproof by competitors Canon and Kodak. The image resolution of the A490 (10MP) and the Sport (12MP) is fairly similar and both cameras have the same sensor sizes (1/2.3").

The A490 was unveiled 12 months prior to the Sport so they are of a similar generation. Each of the cameras have the same body design (Compact).
Before diving right into a complete comparison, here is a quick overview of how the A490 matches up versus the Sport in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Canon A490 vs Kodak Sport Gallery
This is a sample of the gallery pictures for Canon PowerShot A490 and Kodak EasyShare Sport. The full galleries are available at Canon A490 Gallery and Kodak Sport Gallery.
Reasons to pick Canon A490 over the Kodak Sport
A490 | Sport | |||
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Display dimensions | 2.5" | ![]() | 2.4" | Larger display (+0.1") |
Display resolution | 115k | ![]() | 112k | Clearer display (+3k dot) |
Reasons to pick Kodak Sport over the Canon A490
Sport | A490 | |||
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Announced | January 2011 | ![]() | January 2010 | More modern by 12 months |
Common features in the Canon A490 and Kodak Sport
A490 | Sport | |||
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Manually focus | ![]() | No manual focus | ||
Display type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed display |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Neither comes with selfie screen | ||
Touch friendly display | ![]() | Neither comes with Touch friendly display |
Canon A490 vs Kodak Sport Physical Comparison
For anybody who is looking to carry around your camera frequently, you'll have to consider its weight and proportions. The Canon A490 comes with outer measurements of 94mm x 62mm x 31mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 1.2") along with a weight of 175 grams (0.39 lbs) whilst the Kodak Sport has measurements of 147mm x 58mm x 23mm (5.8" x 2.3" x 0.9") along with a weight of 175 grams (0.39 lbs).
Compare the Canon A490 and Kodak Sport in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you select during that time. Following is a front view overall size comparison of the A490 vs the Sport.

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability score of the A490 and Sport is 93 and 92 respectively.

Canon A490 vs Kodak Sport Sensor Comparison
Quite often, it is very tough to envision the difference between sensor sizes purely by reviewing a spec sheet. The picture here may offer you a stronger sense of the sensor measurements in the A490 and Sport.
Clearly, the two cameras provide the same sensor dimensions but not the same resolution. You should anticipate the Kodak Sport to offer extra detail having an extra 2MP. Greater resolution will allow you to crop photos more aggressively. The more aged A490 is going to be behind with regard to sensor innovation.

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Canon A490 vs Kodak Sport Specifications
Canon PowerShot A490 | Kodak EasyShare Sport | |
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General Information | ||
Manufacturer | Canon | Kodak |
Model type | Canon PowerShot A490 | Kodak EasyShare Sport |
Class | Small Sensor Compact | Waterproof |
Introduced | 2010-01-05 | 2011-01-04 |
Body design | 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 | 10MP | 12MP |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3 and 16:9 | 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 |
Highest resolution | 3648 x 2736 | 4000 x 3000 |
Highest native ISO | 1600 | 1250 |
Lowest native ISO | 80 | 80 |
RAW images | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
Touch to focus | ||
Continuous autofocus | ||
Single autofocus | ||
Tracking autofocus | ||
Autofocus selectice | ||
Center weighted autofocus | ||
Autofocus multi area | ||
Live view autofocus | ||
Face detect autofocus | ||
Contract detect autofocus | ||
Phase detect autofocus | ||
Total focus points | 5 | - |
Lens | ||
Lens support | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens zoom range | 37-122mm (3.3x) | 35mm (1x) |
Maximal aperture | f/3.0-5.8 | f/3.0 |
Macro focusing range | 1cm | - |
Focal length multiplier | 5.8 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Range of display | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Display sizing | 2.5 inch | 2.4 inch |
Display resolution | 115 thousand dot | 112 thousand dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch capability | ||
Display tech | - | TFT color LCD |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | None | None |
Features | ||
Slowest shutter speed | 15 seconds | 8 seconds |
Maximum shutter speed | 1/2000 seconds | 1/1400 seconds |
Continuous shooting speed | 1.0 frames per sec | - |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manually set exposure | ||
Change white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Integrated flash | ||
Flash distance | 3.00 m | 2.40 m (@ ISO 360) |
Flash settings | Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in |
External flash | ||
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) |
Highest video resolution | 640x480 | 640x480 |
Video format | Motion JPEG | 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 | ||
Environmental seal | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 175 gr (0.39 lbs) | 175 gr (0.39 lbs) |
Physical dimensions | 94 x 62 x 31mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 1.2") | 147 x 58 x 23mm (5.8" x 2.3" x 0.9") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO All around 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 or 10 sec, Custom, Face) | Yes (2 or 10 sec) |
Time lapse recording | ||
Type of storage | SC/SDHC/MMC/MMCplus/HC MMCplus | SD/SDHC card, Internal |
Storage slots | 1 | 1 |
Retail cost | $99 | $155 |