Canon G12 vs Kodak Easyshare M5370

Below, we will be analyzing the Canon G12 versus Kodak Easyshare M5370, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras by competitors Canon and Kodak. There is a substantial difference between the image resolutions of the G12 (10MP) and Easyshare M5370 (16MP) and the G12 (1/1.7") and Easyshare M5370 (1/2.3") possess different sensor measurements.

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The G12 was brought out 7 months before the Easyshare M5370 and they are both of a similar age. Both of the cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before getting in to a step-by-step comparison, below is a brief introduction of how the G12 scores vs the Easyshare M5370 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Here is a preview of the gallery images for Canon PowerShot G12 & Kodak Easyshare M5370. The entire galleries are viewable at Canon G12 Gallery & Kodak Easyshare M5370 Gallery.

For anyone who is going to carry your camera regularly, you will want to consider its weight and measurements. The Canon G12 comes with exterior measurements of 112mm x 76mm x 48mm (4.4" x 3.0" x 1.9") having a weight of 401 grams (0.88 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).

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Remember that, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you are working with at that time. Below is the front view dimensions comparison of the G12 against the Easyshare M5370.

Factoring in size and weight, the portability grade of the G12 and Easyshare M5370 is 83 and 95 respectively.

Oftentimes, it is very hard to picture the difference between sensor sizing merely by looking at technical specs. The graphic below will offer you a stronger sense of the sensor measurements in the G12 and Easyshare M5370.

As you have seen, both of these cameras have got different megapixels and different sensor sizing. The G12 because of its bigger sensor is going to make achieving shallower depth of field simpler and the Kodak Easyshare M5370 will give extra detail having its extra 6MP. Higher resolution can also enable you to crop pictures much more aggressively. The older G12 is going to be behind when it comes to sensor technology.