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Canon SD1200 IS vs Kodak Sport

Portability
95
Imaging
32
Features
17
Overall
26
Canon PowerShot SD1200 IS front
 
Kodak EasyShare Sport front
Portability
92
Imaging
35
Features
13
Overall
26

Canon SD1200 IS vs Kodak Sport Key Specs

Canon SD1200 IS
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.5" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 1600
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 35-105mm (F2.8-4.9) lens
  • 160g - 86 x 55 x 22mm
  • Introduced February 2009
  • Other Name is Digital IXUS 95 IS
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
  • Announced January 2011
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Canon SD1200 IS vs Kodak Sport Overview

In this write-up, we will be analyzing the Canon SD1200 IS and Kodak Sport, one is a Small Sensor Compact and the latter is a Waterproof by brands Canon and Kodak. The sensor resolution of the SD1200 IS (10MP) and the Sport (12MP) is pretty similar and they possess the same exact sensor sizes (1/2.3").

Photography Glossary

The SD1200 IS was introduced 22 months before the Sport which makes the cameras a generation away from one another. Both of the cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before delving through a thorough comparison, below is a short highlight of how the SD1200 IS scores against the Sport with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Canon SD1200 IS over the Kodak Sport

 SD1200 IS Sport 
Screen sizing2.5"2.4"Bigger screen (+0.1")
Screen resolution230k112kCrisper screen (+118k dot)

Reasons to pick Kodak Sport over the Canon SD1200 IS

 Sport SD1200 IS 
AnnouncedJanuary 2011February 2009Newer by 22 months

Common features in the Canon SD1200 IS and Kodak Sport

 SD1200 IS Sport 
Manual focus No manual focus
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Missing selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Missing Touch friendly screen

Canon SD1200 IS vs Kodak Sport Physical Comparison

If you are aiming to travel with your camera, you will want to think about its weight and measurements. The Canon SD1200 IS provides physical dimensions of 86mm x 55mm x 22mm (3.4" x 2.2" x 0.9") having a weight of 160 grams (0.35 lbs) and the Kodak Sport has proportions of 147mm x 58mm x 23mm (5.8" x 2.3" x 0.9") and a weight of 175 grams (0.39 lbs).

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Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you are utilising at that moment. Following is the front view size comparison of the SD1200 IS against the Sport.

Canon SD1200 IS vs Kodak Sport size comparison

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the SD1200 IS and Sport is 95 and 92 respectively.

Canon SD1200 IS vs Kodak Sport top view buttons comparison

Canon SD1200 IS vs Kodak Sport Sensor Comparison

Typically, it can be hard to picture the gap between sensor dimensions purely by reading a spec sheet. The pic below will help provide you a more clear sense of the sensor dimensions in the SD1200 IS and Sport.

As you can see, both of the cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing albeit different resolution. You should expect the Kodak Sport to deliver greater detail using its extra 2MP. Higher resolution will also make it easier to crop photographs far more aggressively. The more aged SD1200 IS is going to be behind when it comes to sensor innovation.

Canon SD1200 IS vs Kodak Sport sensor size comparison

Canon SD1200 IS vs Kodak Sport Screen and ViewFinder

Canon SD1200 IS vs Kodak Sport Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon SD1200 IS Portrait photography factors
Kodak Sport Portrait photography factors
24
features face detection autofocus
manual focus not available
no manual control
no external flash support
megapixel count low (10MP)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
26
supports face detect focus
no manual focus
manual exposure not possible
can't use external flash
MP count low (12 megapixels)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
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Street Comparison

Canon SD1200 IS Street photography factors
Kodak Sport Street photography factors
56
built in image stabilization (Optical)
fixed screen
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
52
weather sealing
no articulating screen
does not have image stabilization
sensor is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
low maximum ISO (1,250)
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Sports Comparison

Canon SD1200 IS Sports photography info
Kodak Sport Sports photography info
24
built in image stabilization (Optical)
continuous shooting slow (1.0 frames/s)
lack of shutter priority mode
megapixel count low (10MP)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect autofocus
23
weather sealing
focal length is fixed (35mm)
low max shutter speed (1/1,400 seconds)
lack of shutter priority mode
does not have image stabilization
MP count low (12MP)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Canon SD1200 IS
Travel photography with Kodak Sport
51
flash built-in
does not have Timelapse function
megapixel count low (10MP)
screen is not selfie friendly
wide angle not fantastic (35mm)
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
57
weather sealing
has built in flash
no Time Lapse mode
MP count low (12MP)
does not offer selfie friendly display
sluggish max aperture (f3.0)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon SD1200 IS as a Landscape photography camera
Kodak Sport as a Landscape photography camera
26
built in image stabilization (Optical)
manual focus not available
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not fantastic (35mm)
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
tiny screen (2.5 inch)
no manual control
megapixel count low (10 megapixels)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
does not have Timelapse function
27
weather sealing
no manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
focal length is fixed (35mm)
sluggish max aperture (f3.0)
screen is somewhat small (2.4")
manual exposure not possible
does not have image stabilization
MP count low (12 megapixels)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
low maximum ISO (1,250)
doesn't have RAW support
no Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon SD1200 IS as a Vlogging camera
Kodak Sport as a Vlogging camera
27
built in image stabilization (Optical)
features face detection autofocus
wide angle not fantastic (35mm)
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
screen is not selfie friendly
video res low (640 x 480 resolution)
does not have external microphone support
25
supports face detect focus
sluggish max aperture (f3.0)
does not offer selfie friendly display
does not have image stabilization
low res video (640 x 480 pixels)
no mic socket
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Canon SD1200 IS vs Kodak Sport Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon SD1200 IS and Kodak Sport
 Canon PowerShot SD1200 ISKodak EasyShare Sport
General Information
Manufacturer Canon Kodak
Model type Canon PowerShot SD1200 IS Kodak EasyShare Sport
Alternate name Digital IXUS 95 IS -
Type Small Sensor Compact Waterproof
Introduced 2009-02-18 2011-01-04
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 10 megapixel 12 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Highest Possible resolution 3648 x 2736 4000 x 3000
Maximum native ISO 1600 1250
Minimum native ISO 80 80
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch focus
Continuous AF
Single AF
Tracking AF
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detect focusing
Contract detect focusing
Phase detect focusing
Total focus points 9 -
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 35-105mm (3.0x) 35mm (1x)
Max aperture f/2.8-4.9 f/3.0
Macro focusing distance 3cm -
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Type of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 2.5 inch 2.4 inch
Display resolution 230k dots 112k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Display technology - TFT color LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Optical (tunnel) None
Features
Min shutter speed 15 seconds 8 seconds
Max shutter speed 1/1500 seconds 1/1400 seconds
Continuous shutter rate 1.0fps -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Set WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 3.50 m 2.40 m (@ ISO 360)
Flash settings Auto, Fill-in, Red-Eye reduction, Slow Sync, Off Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in
External flash
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Supported video resolutions 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) 640 x 480 (30fps)
Maximum video resolution 640x480 640x480
Video format Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
Mic port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 160g (0.35 lb) 175g (0.39 lb)
Dimensions 86 x 55 x 22mm (3.4" x 2.2" x 0.9") 147 x 58 x 23mm (5.8" x 2.3" x 0.9")
DXO scores
DXO Overall 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 life 260 pictures -
Form of battery Battery Pack -
Battery ID NB-6L 2 x AA
Self timer Yes (2, 10, Custom, Face) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse feature
Storage type SD/SDHC/MMC/MMCplus/HD MMCplus SD/SDHC card, Internal
Card slots 1 1
Retail pricing $250 $155