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Canon SD970 IS vs Kodak Sport

Portability
94
Imaging
35
Features
24
Overall
30
Canon PowerShot SD970 IS front
 
Kodak EasyShare Sport front
Portability
92
Imaging
35
Features
13
Overall
26

Canon SD970 IS vs Kodak Sport Key Specs

Canon SD970 IS
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 1600
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 37-185mm (F3.2-5.7) lens
  • 160g - 96 x 57 x 26mm
  • Revealed February 2009
  • Also Known as Digital IXUS 990 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
  • Launched January 2011
Photography Glossary

Canon SD970 IS vs Kodak Sport Overview

Lets take a closer look at the Canon SD970 IS versus Kodak Sport, former being a Small Sensor Compact while the latter is a Waterproof by rivals Canon and Kodak. The image resolution of the SD970 IS (12MP) and the Sport (12MP) is relatively similar and both cameras offer the same sensor size (1/2.3").

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The SD970 IS was announced 22 months earlier than the Sport which makes them a generation apart from one another. Both of these cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before we go into a thorough comparison, here is a simple view of how the SD970 IS matches up vs the Sport in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Canon SD970 IS over the Kodak Sport

 SD970 IS Sport 
Screen dimensions3"2.4"Bigger screen (+0.6")
Screen resolution461k112kSharper screen (+349k dot)

Reasons to pick Kodak Sport over the Canon SD970 IS

 Sport SD970 IS 
LaunchedJanuary 2011February 2009More recent by 22 months

Common features in the Canon SD970 IS and Kodak Sport

 SD970 IS Sport 
Manual focus Lack of manual focusing
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Neither features selfie screen
Touch screen No Touch screen

Canon SD970 IS vs Kodak Sport Physical Comparison

When you are aiming to lug around your camera, you will want to factor in its weight and proportions. The Canon SD970 IS enjoys physical measurements of 96mm x 57mm x 26mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 1.0") with a weight of 160 grams (0.35 lbs) and the Kodak Sport has measurements of 147mm x 58mm x 23mm (5.8" x 2.3" x 0.9") accompanied by a weight of 175 grams (0.39 lbs).

Check the Canon SD970 IS versus Kodak Sport in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember that, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you have chosen at that time. Here is a front view over all size comparison of the SD970 IS compared to the Sport.

Canon SD970 IS vs Kodak Sport size comparison

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the SD970 IS and Sport is 94 and 92 respectively.

Canon SD970 IS vs Kodak Sport top view buttons comparison

Canon SD970 IS vs Kodak Sport Sensor Comparison

Sometimes, it can be tough to envision the difference between sensor measurements only by reviewing technical specs. The graphic underneath might offer you a more clear sense of the sensor sizing in the SD970 IS and Sport.

As you can tell, the 2 cameras provide the same sensor dimensions and the identical MP therefore you can expect similar quality of files but you really should take the launch date of the products into consideration. The older SD970 IS is going to be disadvantaged in sensor technology.

Canon SD970 IS vs Kodak Sport sensor size comparison

Canon SD970 IS vs Kodak Sport Screen and ViewFinder

Canon SD970 IS vs Kodak Sport Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon SD970 IS as a Portrait photography camera
Kodak Sport as a Portrait photography camera
26
supports face detection autofocus
manual focus not available
no manual control
cannot use external flash
MP count low (12 megapixels)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
26
supports face detect focus
no manual focus
no manual exposure
can't use external flash
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
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Street Comparison

Canon SD970 IS Street photography highlights
Kodak Sport Street photography highlights
56
image stabilization (Optical)
fixed screen
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
52
weather proof
screen does not articulate
lack of image stabilization
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
low maximum ISO (1,250)
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Sports Comparison

Canon SD970 IS Sports photography features
Kodak Sport Sports photography features
25
image stabilization (Optical)
max frames per second low (1.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority
MP count low (12MP)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
has no phase detect autofocus
23
weather proof
focal length is fixed (35mm)
maximum shutter speed is a little low (1/1,400s)
lack of shutter priority mode
lack of image stabilization
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Canon SD970 IS as a Travel photography camera
Kodak Sport as a Travel photography camera
51
has built in flash
missing Time Lapse recording
MP count low (12 megapixels)
display is not selfie friendly
wide angle not fantastic (37mm)
slow max aperture (f3.2)
57
weather proof
has built in flash
doesn't have Timelapse recording
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
display is not selfie friendly
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.0)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon SD970 IS Landscape photography highlights
Kodak Sport Landscape photography highlights
32
screen is a good size (3 inch)
image stabilization (Optical)
manual focus not available
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not fantastic (37mm)
slow max aperture (f3.2)
no manual control
MP count low (12 megapixels)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
missing Time Lapse recording
27
weather proof
no manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
focal length is fixed (35mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.0)
screen is somewhat small (2.4 inches)
no manual exposure
lack of image stabilization
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
low maximum ISO (1,250)
doesn't have RAW format
doesn't have Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon SD970 IS Vlogging info
Kodak Sport Vlogging info
28
image stabilization (Optical)
supports face detection autofocus
wide angle not fantastic (37mm)
slow max aperture (f3.2)
display is not selfie friendly
video quality not great (1280 x 720 pxls)
missing external mic port
25
supports face detect focus
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.0)
display is not selfie friendly
lack of image stabilization
video res low (640 x 480 pxls)
doesn't have microphone port
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Canon SD970 IS vs Kodak Sport Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon SD970 IS and Kodak Sport
 Canon PowerShot SD970 ISKodak EasyShare Sport
General Information
Make Canon Kodak
Model type Canon PowerShot SD970 IS Kodak EasyShare Sport
Also called Digital IXUS 990 IS -
Category Small Sensor Compact Waterproof
Revealed 2009-02-18 2011-01-04
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 12MP 12MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Highest resolution 4000 x 3000 4000 x 3000
Highest native ISO 1600 1250
Minimum native ISO 80 80
RAW format
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch focus
Continuous AF
Single AF
Tracking AF
Selective AF
AF center weighted
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detect focusing
Contract detect focusing
Phase detect focusing
Total focus points 9 -
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 37-185mm (5.0x) 35mm (1x)
Max aperture f/3.2-5.7 f/3.0
Macro focusing distance 2cm -
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Range of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 3 inches 2.4 inches
Resolution of display 461 thousand dot 112 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Display tech - TFT color LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 15 secs 8 secs
Maximum shutter speed 1/1600 secs 1/1400 secs
Continuous shooting speed 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 modes 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 exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) 640 x 480 (30fps)
Highest video resolution 1280x720 640x480
Video data format Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
Microphone jack
Headphone jack
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 seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 160 grams (0.35 lbs) 175 grams (0.39 lbs)
Physical dimensions 96 x 57 x 26mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 1.0") 147 x 58 x 23mm (5.8" x 2.3" x 0.9")
DXO scores
DXO All around 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-5L 2 x AA
Self timer Yes (2, 10, Custom, Face) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse recording
Storage media SD/SDHC/MMC/MMCplus/HD /MMCplus SD/SDHC card, Internal
Storage slots 1 1
Retail price - $155