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Canon G12 vs Kodak Easyshare M5370

Portability
83
Imaging
35
Features
50
Overall
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Canon PowerShot G12 front
 
Kodak Easyshare M5370 front
Portability
95
Imaging
39
Features
35
Overall
37

Canon G12 vs Kodak Easyshare M5370 Key Specs

Canon G12
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/1.7" Sensor
  • 2.8" Fully Articulated Display
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-140mm (F2.8-4.5) lens
  • 401g - 112 x 76 x 48mm
  • Released January 2011
  • Superseded the Canon G11
  • Replacement is Canon G15
Kodak Easyshare M5370
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 64 - 1600
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-140mm (F) lens
  • 150g - 101 x 58 x 19mm
  • Released September 2011
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Canon G12 vs Kodak Easyshare M5370 Overview

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.

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Reasons to pick Canon G12 over the Kodak Easyshare M5370

 G12 Easyshare M5370 
Manually focus More accurate focusing
Screen typeFully ArticulatedFixed Fully Articulating screen
Screen resolution461k230kCrisper screen (+231k dot)
Selfie screen Easy selfies

Reasons to pick Kodak Easyshare M5370 over the Canon G12

 Easyshare M5370 G12 
ReleasedSeptember 2011January 2011Fresher by 7 months
Screen dimension3"2.8"Bigger screen (+0.2")
Touch screen Quickly navigate

Common features in the Canon G12 and Kodak Easyshare M5370

 G12 Easyshare M5370 

Canon G12 vs Kodak Easyshare M5370 Physical Comparison

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.

Canon G12 vs Kodak Easyshare M5370 size comparison

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

Canon G12 vs Kodak Easyshare M5370 top view buttons comparison

Canon G12 vs Kodak Easyshare M5370 Sensor Comparison

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.

Canon G12 vs Kodak Easyshare M5370 sensor size comparison

Canon G12 vs Kodak Easyshare M5370 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon G12 vs Kodak Easyshare M5370 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon G12 Portrait photography highlights
Kodak Easyshare M5370 Portrait photography highlights
47
focusing manually
flash sync speed is above average (1/2,000s)
has face detect autofocus
exports RAW formats
sensor resolution low (10MP)
small sensor size (1/1.7")
34
resolution is good (16 megapixels)
includes face detection focusing
focusing manually not possible
manual exposure not available
cannot use external flash
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
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Street Comparison

Canon G12 as a Street photography camera
Kodak Easyshare M5370 as a Street photography camera
64
fully articulated screen
built in image stabilization (Optical)
exports RAW formats
small sensor size (1/1.7")
more heavy than competitors (401 grams)
48
screen does not articulate
lack of image stabilization
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Canon G12 Sports photography info
Kodak Easyshare M5370 Sports photography info
34
built in image stabilization (Optical)
great battery power (370 CIPA)
slow fps (1.0 fps)
sensor resolution low (10 megapixels)
small sensor size (1/1.7")
lacks phase detect autofocus
29
resolution is good (16MP)
no shutter priority mode
lack of image stabilization
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Canon G12
Travel photography with Kodak Easyshare M5370
60
great battery power (370 CIPA)
flash built-in
display is selfie friendly
fairly wide (28mm)
no Timelapse function
more heavy than competitors (401g)
sensor resolution low (10MP)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
72
resolution is good (16 megapixels)
flash built-in
fairly wide (28mm)
good max aperture (f)
missing Time Lapse mode
doesn't contain selfie friendly display
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Landscape Comparison

Canon G12 Landscape photography highlights
Kodak Easyshare M5370 Landscape photography highlights
49
focusing manually
fairly wide (28mm)
nice screen size (2.8")
built in image stabilization (Optical)
exports RAW formats
great battery power (370 shots)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
sensor resolution low (10 megapixels)
small sensor size (1/1.7")
no Timelapse function
43
fairly wide (28mm)
good max aperture (f)
screen size is good (3 inch)
resolution is good (16MP)
focusing manually not possible
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
manual exposure not available
lack of image stabilization
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
missing Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Canon G12
Vlogging with Kodak Easyshare M5370
60
fairly wide (28mm)
display is selfie friendly
built in image stabilization (Optical)
has face detect autofocus
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
video quality not great (1280 x 720 pxls)
no microphone jack
more heavy than competitors (401g)
32
fairly wide (28mm)
good max aperture (f)
has touchscreen
includes face detection focusing
doesn't contain selfie friendly display
lack of image stabilization
video res low (1280 x 720 pixels)
missing external mic jack
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Canon G12 vs Kodak Easyshare M5370 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon G12 and Kodak Easyshare M5370
 Canon PowerShot G12Kodak Easyshare M5370
General Information
Manufacturer Canon Kodak
Model Canon PowerShot G12 Kodak Easyshare M5370
Category Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Released 2011-01-19 2011-09-14
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Chip Digic 4 -
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/1.7" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 7.44 x 5.58mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 41.5mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 10 megapixel 16 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 5:4, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Highest resolution 3648 x 2736 4608 x 3456
Highest native ISO 3200 1600
Min native ISO 80 64
RAW format
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch to focus
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Number of focus points 9 -
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 28-140mm (5.0x) 28-140mm (5.0x)
Maximum aperture f/2.8-4.5 -
Macro focus distance 1cm 5cm
Focal length multiplier 4.8 5.8
Screen
Display type Fully Articulated Fixed Type
Display diagonal 2.8 inches 3 inches
Resolution of display 461k dot 230k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Display technology - TFT color LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Optical (tunnel) None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 15 secs 8 secs
Highest shutter speed 1/4000 secs 1/1600 secs
Continuous shooting speed 1.0 frames/s -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation Yes -
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 7.00 m 3.20 m
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync, Second Curtain Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in
External flash
AEB
White balance bracketing
Highest flash sync 1/2000 secs -
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Video resolutions 1280 x 720 (24 fps) 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Highest video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video file format H.264 MPEG-1, H.264
Mic input
Headphone input
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
Environmental seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 401 grams (0.88 lb) 150 grams (0.33 lb)
Dimensions 112 x 76 x 48mm (4.4" x 3.0" x 1.9") 101 x 58 x 19mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 0.7")
DXO scores
DXO All around 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 photographs -
Type of battery Battery Pack -
Battery model NB-7L KLIC-7006
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Custom) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC/MMC/MMCplus/HC MMCplus MicroSD/MicroSDHC card, Internal
Storage slots One One
Retail price $600 $160