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Canon G12 vs Kodak Sport

Portability
83
Imaging
35
Features
50
Overall
41
Canon PowerShot G12 front
 
Kodak EasyShare Sport front
Portability
92
Imaging
35
Features
13
Overall
26

Canon G12 vs Kodak Sport Key Specs

Canon G12
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/1.7" Sensor
  • 2.8" Fully Articulated Screen
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-140mm (F2.8-4.5) lens
  • 401g - 112 x 76 x 48mm
  • Introduced January 2011
  • Old Model is Canon G11
  • New Model is Canon G15
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
  • Launched January 2011
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Canon G12 vs Kodak Sport Overview

Below is a comprehensive comparison of the Canon G12 versus Kodak Sport, former being a Small Sensor Compact while the latter is a Waterproof by rivals Canon and Kodak. The image resolution of the G12 (10MP) and the Sport (12MP) is pretty comparable but the G12 (1/1.7") and Sport (1/2.3") provide different sensor dimensions.

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The G12 was brought out around the same time to the Sport which means that they are both of a similar age. Each of these cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before we go into a step-by-step comparison, here is a simple summary of how the G12 grades against the Sport for portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Canon G12 over the Kodak Sport

 G12 Sport 
Focus manually More exact focusing
Screen typeFully ArticulatedFixed Fully Articulating screen
Screen dimensions2.8"2.4"Bigger screen (+0.4")
Screen resolution461k112kClearer screen (+349k dot)
Selfie screen Take selfies

Reasons to pick Kodak Sport over the Canon G12

 Sport G12 

Common features in the Canon G12 and Kodak Sport

 G12 Sport 
LaunchedJanuary 2011January 2011Same age
Touch friendly screen Neither offers Touch friendly screen

Canon G12 vs Kodak Sport Physical Comparison

For anyone who is intending to lug around your camera frequently, you should factor in its weight and dimensions. The Canon G12 offers physical measurements of 112mm x 76mm x 48mm (4.4" x 3.0" x 1.9") having a weight of 401 grams (0.88 lbs) whilst the Kodak Sport has dimensions of 147mm x 58mm x 23mm (5.8" x 2.3" x 0.9") having a weight of 175 grams (0.39 lbs).

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Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you have chosen at that moment. Following is a front view proportions comparison of the G12 compared to the Sport.

Canon G12 vs Kodak Sport size comparison

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability score of the G12 and Sport is 83 and 92 respectively.

Canon G12 vs Kodak Sport top view buttons comparison

Canon G12 vs Kodak Sport Sensor Comparison

Sometimes, it can be tough to visualize the difference in sensor measurements purely by going through a spec sheet. The visual below might provide you a better sense of the sensor sizing in the G12 and Sport.

As you can see, the 2 cameras have different megapixel count and different sensor measurements. The G12 due to its bigger sensor is going to make getting bokeh simpler and the Kodak Sport will show more detail having its extra 2MP. Higher resolution will let you crop shots a bit more aggressively.

Canon G12 vs Kodak Sport sensor size comparison

Canon G12 vs Kodak Sport Screen and ViewFinder

Canon G12 vs Kodak Sport Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Canon G12
Portrait photography with Kodak Sport
47
you can focus manually
flash sync is higher than normal (1/2,000s)
supports face detection focusing
saves RAW files
megapixel count low (10MP)
sensor is small (1/1.7")
26
provides face detection focus
lack of manual focus
no manual control
can't use external flash
megapixel count low (12MP)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
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Street Comparison

Canon G12 Street photography information
Kodak Sport Street photography information
64
screen articulates
has image stabilization (Optical)
saves RAW files
sensor is small (1/1.7")
heavier than competition (401 grams)
52
weather proof
no articulating screen
lack of image stabilization
very small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
low max ISO (1,250)
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Sports Comparison

Canon G12 Sports photography highlights
Kodak Sport Sports photography highlights
34
has image stabilization (Optical)
good battery (370 shots)
continuous shooting slow (1.0 frames per second)
megapixel count low (10MP)
sensor is small (1/1.7")
no phase detect AF
23
weather proof
focal length is fixed (35mm)
low max shutter speed (1/1,400s)
lack of shutter priority mode
lack of image stabilization
megapixel count low (12MP)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Canon G12 Travel photography details
Kodak Sport Travel photography details
60
good battery (370 per charge)
flash built-in
selfie friendly display
quite wide (28mm)
missing Time Lapse mode
heavier than competition (401 grams)
megapixel count low (10 megapixels)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
57
weather proof
has built in flash
lack of Timelapse recording
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
screen isn't selfie friendly
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.0)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon G12 as a Landscape photography camera
Kodak Sport as a Landscape photography camera
49
you can focus manually
quite wide (28mm)
screen is a good size (2.8 inches)
has image stabilization (Optical)
saves RAW files
good battery (370 CIPA)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
megapixel count low (10MP)
sensor is small (1/1.7")
missing Time Lapse mode
27
weather proof
lack of manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
focal length is fixed (35mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.0)
small screen (2.4")
no manual control
lack of image stabilization
megapixel count low (12MP)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
low max ISO (1,250)
doesn't have RAW format
lack of Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon G12 Vlogging factors
Kodak Sport Vlogging factors
60
quite wide (28mm)
selfie friendly display
has image stabilization (Optical)
supports face detection focusing
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
low quality video (1280 x 720 pixels)
missing external mic support
heavier than competition (401g)
25
provides face detection focus
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.0)
screen isn't selfie friendly
lack of image stabilization
video quality not great (640 x 480 pxls)
lack of external microphone socket
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Canon G12 vs Kodak Sport Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon G12 and Kodak Sport
 Canon PowerShot G12Kodak EasyShare Sport
General Information
Make Canon Kodak
Model Canon PowerShot G12 Kodak EasyShare Sport
Category Small Sensor Compact Waterproof
Introduced 2011-01-19 2011-01-04
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Powered by Digic 4 -
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/1.7" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 7.44 x 5.58mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 41.5mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 10MP 12MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 5:4, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Peak resolution 3648 x 2736 4000 x 3000
Highest native ISO 3200 1250
Lowest native ISO 80 80
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
AF continuous
AF single
Tracking AF
AF selectice
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
Number of focus points 9 -
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 28-140mm (5.0x) 35mm (1x)
Maximum aperture f/2.8-4.5 f/3.0
Macro focus distance 1cm -
Crop factor 4.8 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fully Articulated Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 2.8 inch 2.4 inch
Screen resolution 461k dots 112k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Screen tech - TFT color LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Optical (tunnel) None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 15 seconds 8 seconds
Fastest shutter speed 1/4000 seconds 1/1400 seconds
Continuous shutter rate 1.0 frames per second -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes -
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 7.00 m 2.40 m (@ ISO 360)
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync, Second Curtain Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Fastest flash synchronize 1/2000 seconds -
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
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 H.264 Motion JPEG
Microphone port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless Eye-Fi Connected None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 401 gr (0.88 pounds) 175 gr (0.39 pounds)
Physical dimensions 112 x 76 x 48mm (4.4" x 3.0" x 1.9") 147 x 58 x 23mm (5.8" x 2.3" x 0.9")
DXO scores
DXO Overall score 47 not tested
DXO Color Depth score 20.4 not tested
DXO Dynamic range score 11.2 not tested
DXO Low light score 161 not tested
Other
Battery life 370 pictures -
Battery type Battery Pack -
Battery model NB-7L 2 x AA
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Custom) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC/MMC/MMCplus/HC MMCplus SD/SDHC card, Internal
Card slots One One
Price at release $600 $155