Canon SD4500 IS vs Kodak Sport
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Canon SD4500 IS vs Kodak Sport Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 10MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Screen
- ISO 100 - 3200
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 36-360mm (F3.4-5.6) lens
- 190g - 101 x 59 x 22mm
- Announced July 2011
- Alternative Name is Digital IXUS 1000 HS / IXY 50S
(Full Review)
- 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 2.4" Fixed Display
- ISO 80 - 1250
- 640 x 480 video
- 35mm (F3.0) lens
- 175g - 147 x 58 x 23mm
- Revealed January 2011

Canon SD4500 IS vs Kodak Sport Overview
Below, we are contrasting the Canon SD4500 IS vs Kodak Sport, former is a Small Sensor Compact while the other is a Waterproof by manufacturers Canon and Kodak. The sensor resolution of the SD4500 IS (10MP) and the Sport (12MP) is very similar and they possess the exact same sensor size (1/2.3").

The SD4500 IS was released 7 months after the Sport so they are of a similar age. Both cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).
Before getting straight into a step-by-step comparison, below is a simple synopsis of how the SD4500 IS matches up vs the Sport in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Canon SD4500 IS vs Kodak Sport Gallery
Here is a sample of the gallery pics for Canon PowerShot SD4500 IS & Kodak EasyShare Sport. The complete galleries are viewable at Canon SD4500 IS Gallery & Kodak Sport Gallery.
Reasons to pick Canon SD4500 IS over the Kodak Sport
SD4500 IS | Sport | |||
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Revealed | July 2011 | ![]() | January 2011 | Newer by 7 months |
Display dimension | 3" | ![]() | 2.4" | Larger display (+0.6") |
Display resolution | 230k | ![]() | 112k | Clearer display (+118k dot) |
Reasons to pick Kodak Sport over the Canon SD4500 IS
Sport | SD4500 IS |
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Common features in the Canon SD4500 IS and Kodak Sport
SD4500 IS | Sport | |||
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Manually focus | ![]() | Lack of manual focus | ||
Display type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed display |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Neither features selfie screen | ||
Touch display | ![]() | Neither features Touch display |
Canon SD4500 IS vs Kodak Sport Physical Comparison
For anyone who is planning to travel with your camera, you're going to have to factor its weight and size. The Canon SD4500 IS enjoys outer dimensions of 101mm x 59mm x 22mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 0.9") accompanied by a weight of 190 grams (0.42 lbs) and the Kodak Sport has specifications of 147mm x 58mm x 23mm (5.8" x 2.3" x 0.9") having a weight of 175 grams (0.39 lbs).
Contrast the Canon SD4500 IS vs Kodak Sport in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Take into account, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you have attached at that moment. The following is the front view overall size comparison of the SD4500 IS and the Sport.

Factoring in size and weight, the portability rating of the SD4500 IS and Sport is 94 and 92 respectively.

Canon SD4500 IS vs Kodak Sport Sensor Comparison
Often, its hard to see the gap between sensor dimensions purely by reading technical specs. The picture below should give you a much better sense of the sensor sizes in the SD4500 IS and Sport.
As you can tell, each of these cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements but not the same megapixels. You can expect to see the Kodak Sport to offer extra detail as a result of its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also enable you to crop images somewhat more aggressively. The more recent SD4500 IS will have an edge in sensor tech.

Canon SD4500 IS vs Kodak Sport Screen and ViewFinder


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Canon SD4500 IS vs Kodak Sport Specifications
Canon PowerShot SD4500 IS | Kodak EasyShare Sport | |
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General Information | ||
Brand Name | Canon | Kodak |
Model type | Canon PowerShot SD4500 IS | Kodak EasyShare Sport |
Other name | Digital IXUS 1000 HS / IXY 50S | - |
Type | Small Sensor Compact | Waterproof |
Announced | 2011-07-19 | 2011-01-04 |
Physical type | Compact | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Processor | Digic 4 | - |
Sensor type | BSI-CMOS | 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 megapixels | 12 megapixels |
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 | 3200 | 1250 |
Min native ISO | 100 | 80 |
RAW support | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focusing | ||
AF touch | ||
Continuous AF | ||
Single AF | ||
AF tracking | ||
Selective AF | ||
AF center weighted | ||
AF multi area | ||
AF live view | ||
Face detection focusing | ||
Contract detection focusing | ||
Phase detection focusing | ||
Cross type focus points | - | - |
Lens | ||
Lens support | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens zoom range | 36-360mm (10.0x) | 35mm (1x) |
Highest aperture | f/3.4-5.6 | f/3.0 |
Macro focusing distance | 3cm | - |
Focal length multiplier | 5.8 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Screen type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Screen sizing | 3 inch | 2.4 inch |
Resolution of screen | 230k dots | 112k dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch friendly | ||
Screen technology | - | TFT color LCD |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | None | None |
Features | ||
Min shutter speed | 15 secs | 8 secs |
Max shutter speed | 1/4000 secs | 1/1400 secs |
Continuous shutter rate | 4.0 frames per second | - |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Expose Manually | ||
Set WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Built-in flash | ||
Flash distance | 6.00 m | 2.40 m (@ ISO 360) |
Flash options | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in, Slow Syncro | 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 | 1920 x 1080 (24 fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (240 fps) | 640 x 480 (30fps) |
Maximum video resolution | 1920x1080 | 640x480 |
Video file format | Motion JPEG | Motion JPEG |
Mic support | ||
Headphone support | ||
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 sealing | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 190 gr (0.42 lbs) | 175 gr (0.39 lbs) |
Dimensions | 101 x 59 x 22mm (4.0" x 2.3" 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 ID | NB-9L | 2 x AA |
Self timer | Yes (2 sec or 10 sec, Custom) | Yes (2 or 10 sec) |
Time lapse recording | ||
Storage type | SD/SDHC/SDXC/MMC/MMCplus/MMCplus HC | SD/SDHC card, Internal |
Card slots | 1 | 1 |
Launch cost | $300 | $155 |