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Canon G15 vs Kodak Sport

Portability
86
Imaging
37
Features
58
Overall
45
Canon PowerShot G15 front
 
Kodak EasyShare Sport front
Portability
92
Imaging
36
Features
13
Overall
26

Canon G15 vs Kodak Sport Key Specs

Canon G15
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/1.7" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 12800
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 28-140mm (F1.8-2.8) lens
  • 352g - 107 x 76 x 40mm
  • Released September 2012
  • Replaced the Canon G12
  • Newer Model is Canon G16
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 G15 vs Kodak Sport Overview

Here, we will be reviewing the Canon G15 versus Kodak Sport, former being a Small Sensor Compact while the latter is a Waterproof by companies Canon and Kodak. The sensor resolution of the G15 (12MP) and the Sport (12MP) is relatively comparable but the G15 (1/1.7") and Sport (1/2.3") offer different sensor measurements.

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The G15 was announced 21 months later than the Sport which makes them a generation apart from one another. The two cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before getting into a detailed comparison, here is a simple highlight of how the G15 grades against the Sport when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Canon G15 over the Kodak Sport

 G15 Sport 
LaunchedSeptember 2012January 2011Fresher by 21 months
Focus manually More accurate focus
Screen size3"2.4"Bigger screen (+0.6")
Screen resolution922k112kCrisper screen (+810k dot)

Reasons to pick Kodak Sport over the Canon G15

 Sport G15 

Common features in the Canon G15 and Kodak Sport

 G15 Sport 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Neither comes with selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Missing Touch friendly screen

Canon G15 vs Kodak Sport Physical Comparison

If you're planning to carry your camera frequently, you'll need to think about its weight and volume. The Canon G15 comes with external measurements of 107mm x 76mm x 40mm (4.2" x 3.0" x 1.6") with a weight of 352 grams (0.78 lbs) whilst the Kodak Sport has sizing of 147mm x 58mm x 23mm (5.8" x 2.3" x 0.9") accompanied by a weight of 175 grams (0.39 lbs).

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Remember that, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you have chosen at the time. Underneath is a front view proportions comparison of the G15 compared to the Sport.

Canon G15 vs Kodak Sport size comparison

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the G15 and Sport is 86 and 92 respectively.

Canon G15 vs Kodak Sport top view buttons comparison

Canon G15 vs Kodak Sport Sensor Comparison

Typically, its hard to picture the contrast in sensor sizing only by checking out specs. The graphic here will provide you a far better sense of the sensor measurements in the G15 and Sport.

As you can plainly see, each of these cameras come with the identical megapixels albeit different sensor sizing. The G15 features the bigger sensor which is going to make obtaining shallower depth of field less difficult. The fresher G15 provides a benefit with regard to sensor tech.

Canon G15 vs Kodak Sport sensor size comparison

Canon G15 vs Kodak Sport Screen and ViewFinder

Canon G15 vs Kodak Sport Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon G15 Portrait photography information
Kodak Sport Portrait photography information
48
you can focus manually
high flash sync speed (1/2,000 seconds)
has face detect autofocus
supports RAW formats
low resolution sensor (12MP)
sensor is small (1/1.7")
27
provides face detection focus
lack of manual focus
no manual control
can't use external flash
low resolution sensor (12 megapixels)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Canon G15
Street photography with Kodak Sport
59
has image stabilization (Optical)
supports RAW formats
screen does not articulate
sensor is small (1/1.7")
more heavy than average (352 grams)
52
weather proof
no moving screen
lack of image stabilization
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
low max ISO (1,250)
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Sports Comparison

Canon G15 as a Sports photography camera
Kodak Sport as a Sports photography camera
39
has image stabilization (Optical)
has tracking focus
great battery pack (350 shots)
very slow continuous shooting (2.0 fps)
low resolution sensor (12 megapixels)
sensor is small (1/1.7")
doesn't have phase detect autofocus
24
weather proof
focal length is fixed (35mm)
maximum shutter speed is a little low (1/1,400 seconds)
lack of shutter priority mode
lack of image stabilization
low resolution sensor (12 megapixels)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Canon G15 Travel photography advice
Kodak Sport Travel photography advice
61
great battery pack (350 per charge)
built-in flash
really wide (28mm)
great max aperture (f1.8)
does not have Timelapse recording
more heavy than average (352 grams)
low resolution sensor (12MP)
does not have a selfie friendly screen
57
weather proof
built-in flash
does not have Timelapse mode
low resolution sensor (12 megapixels)
screen isn't selfie friendly
sluggish max aperture (f3.0)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon G15 Landscape photography factors
Kodak Sport Landscape photography factors
55
you can focus manually
really wide (28mm)
great max aperture (f1.8)
screen size is decent (3 inch)
has image stabilization (Optical)
supports RAW formats
great battery pack (350 CIPA)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
low resolution sensor (12MP)
sensor is small (1/1.7")
does not have Timelapse recording
27
weather proof
lack of manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
focal length is fixed (35mm)
sluggish max aperture (f3.0)
tiny screen (2.4 inch)
no manual control
lack of image stabilization
low resolution sensor (12 megapixels)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
low max ISO (1,250)
lacks RAW format
does not have Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Canon G15
Vlogging with Kodak Sport
33
really wide (28mm)
great max aperture (f1.8)
has image stabilization (Optical)
has face detect autofocus
video res high (1920 x 1080 pxls)
does not have a selfie friendly screen
does not have microphone support
more heavy than average (352g)
25
provides face detection focus
sluggish max aperture (f3.0)
screen isn't selfie friendly
lack of image stabilization
video resolution low (640 x 480 pixels)
does not have external microphone jack
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Canon G15 vs Kodak Sport Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon G15 and Kodak Sport
 Canon PowerShot G15Kodak EasyShare Sport
General Information
Company Canon Kodak
Model Canon PowerShot G15 Kodak EasyShare Sport
Class Small Sensor Compact Waterproof
Released 2012-09-17 2011-01-04
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Powered by Digic 5 -
Sensor type CMOS 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 12 megapixels 12 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 5:4, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Full resolution 4000 x 3000 4000 x 3000
Max native ISO 12800 1250
Lowest native ISO 80 80
RAW support
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Number of focus points 9 -
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 28-140mm (5.0x) 35mm (1x)
Maximal aperture f/1.8-2.8 f/3.0
Macro focus distance 1cm -
Crop factor 4.8 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 3 inch 2.4 inch
Resolution of screen 922k dot 112k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Screen tech TFT PureColor II G LCD TFT color LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Optical (tunnel) None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 15s 8s
Maximum shutter speed 1/4000s 1/1400s
Continuous shooting speed 2.0 frames per sec -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes -
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 7.00 m 2.40 m (@ ISO 360)
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync, Second Curtain Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Maximum flash sync 1/2000s -
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (24 fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) 640 x 480 (30fps)
Max video resolution 1920x1080 640x480
Video data format H.264 Motion JPEG
Microphone 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
Environment seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 352 gr (0.78 lb) 175 gr (0.39 lb)
Physical dimensions 107 x 76 x 40mm (4.2" x 3.0" x 1.6") 147 x 58 x 23mm (5.8" x 2.3" x 0.9")
DXO scores
DXO All around score 46 not tested
DXO Color Depth score 19.9 not tested
DXO Dynamic range score 11.5 not tested
DXO Low light score 165 not tested
Other
Battery life 350 pictures -
Type of battery Battery Pack -
Battery model NB-10L 2 x AA
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Custom) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC card, Internal
Storage slots 1 1
Pricing at launch $499 $155