Canon SD1200 IS vs Kodak Easyshare M5370

Here, we will be evaluating the Canon SD1200 IS and Kodak Easyshare M5370, both Small Sensor Compact cameras by rivals Canon and Kodak. There is a crucial difference among the image resolutions of the SD1200 IS (10MP) and Easyshare M5370 (16MP) but both cameras posses the identical sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The SD1200 IS was introduced 3 years earlier than the Easyshare M5370 which is a fairly serious gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Both of the cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before getting into a detailed comparison, here is a concise introduction of how the SD1200 IS grades versus the Easyshare M5370 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

This is a preview of the gallery images for Canon PowerShot SD1200 IS and Kodak Easyshare M5370. The whole galleries are available at Canon SD1200 IS Gallery and Kodak Easyshare M5370 Gallery.

In case you're going to carry around your camera often, you are going to need to consider its weight and dimensions. The Canon SD1200 IS enjoys outside dimensions of 86mm x 55mm x 22mm (3.4" x 2.2" x 0.9") with a weight of 160 grams (0.35 lbs) and the Kodak Easyshare M5370 has dimensions of 101mm x 58mm x 19mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 0.7") accompanied by a weight of 150 grams (0.33 lbs).

Take a look at the Canon SD1200 IS and Kodak Easyshare M5370 in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you are employing at that time. Below is a front view over all size comparison of the SD1200 IS compared to the Easyshare M5370.

Factoring in size and weight, the portability score of the SD1200 IS and Easyshare M5370 is 95 and 95 respectively.

In many cases, it's tough to picture the gap in sensor sizes only by researching technical specs. The pic underneath should offer you a more clear sense of the sensor sizes in the SD1200 IS and Easyshare M5370.

As you have seen, both of the cameras feature the identical sensor size albeit different resolution. You should expect the Kodak Easyshare M5370 to render more detail using its extra 6MP. Higher resolution will also enable you to crop photographs way more aggressively. The more aged SD1200 IS will be disadvantaged with regard to sensor innovation.