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Canon SX160 IS vs Kodak Sport

Portability
86
Imaging
40
Features
45
Overall
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Canon PowerShot SX160 IS front
 
Kodak EasyShare Sport front
Portability
92
Imaging
35
Features
13
Overall
26

Canon SX160 IS vs Kodak Sport Key Specs

Canon SX160 IS
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 1600
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-448mm (F3.5-5.9) lens
  • 291g - 111 x 73 x 44mm
  • Launched June 2013
  • Succeeded the Canon SX150 IS
  • Successor is Canon SX170 IS
Kodak Sport
(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
  • Announced January 2011
Photography Glossary

Canon SX160 IS vs Kodak Sport Overview

Its time to take a more detailed look at the Canon SX160 IS versus Kodak Sport, one is a Small Sensor Superzoom and the other is a Waterproof by companies Canon and Kodak. There is a sizeable difference among the sensor resolutions of the SX160 IS (16MP) and Sport (12MP) but they possess the same exact sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The SX160 IS was revealed 2 years after the Sport which is a fairly large gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Both of the cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before getting through a more detailed comparison, below is a short synopsis of how the SX160 IS grades versus the Sport with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Canon SX160 IS over the Kodak Sport

 SX160 IS Sport 
AnnouncedJune 2013January 2011Newer by 30 months
Manually focus Very accurate focus
Display sizing3"2.4"Larger display (+0.6")
Display resolution230k112kSharper display (+118k dot)

Reasons to pick Kodak Sport over the Canon SX160 IS

 Sport SX160 IS 

Common features in the Canon SX160 IS and Kodak Sport

 SX160 IS Sport 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Neither contains selfie screen
Touch friendly display No Touch friendly display

Canon SX160 IS vs Kodak Sport Physical Comparison

For anyone who is planning to travel with your camera regularly, you'll have to consider its weight and dimensions. The Canon SX160 IS has got exterior dimensions of 111mm x 73mm x 44mm (4.4" x 2.9" x 1.7") and a weight of 291 grams (0.64 lbs) whilst the Kodak Sport has dimensions 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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Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you are working with during that time. Here is the front view scale comparison of the SX160 IS against the Sport.

Canon SX160 IS vs Kodak Sport size comparison

Considering size and weight, the portability grade of the SX160 IS and Sport is 86 and 92 respectively.

Canon SX160 IS vs Kodak Sport top view buttons comparison

Canon SX160 IS vs Kodak Sport Sensor Comparison

Usually, it is tough to imagine the contrast in sensor dimensions only by viewing specs. The pic underneath will help provide you a better sense of the sensor sizes in the SX160 IS and Sport.

All in all, both of these cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing but different resolution. You should expect to see the Canon SX160 IS to provide you with extra detail because of its extra 4 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also let you crop pics far more aggressively. The fresher SX160 IS should have a benefit when it comes to sensor technology.

Canon SX160 IS vs Kodak Sport sensor size comparison

Canon SX160 IS vs Kodak Sport Screen and ViewFinder

Canon SX160 IS vs Kodak Sport Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon SX160 IS Portrait photography details
Kodak Sport Portrait photography details
46
manual focus
flash sync speed is above average (1/2,000 seconds)
decent MP (16 megapixels)
has face detection autofocus
no external flash support
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW support
26
has face detect focusing
focusing manually not possible
manual exposure not possible
cannot use external flash
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
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Street Comparison

Canon SX160 IS Street photography information
Kodak Sport Street photography information
59
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competitors in class (291 grams)
fixed screen
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW support
52
weather proof
fixed screen
does not have image stabilization
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
max ISO too low (1,250)
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Sports Comparison

Canon SX160 IS Sports photography advice
Kodak Sport Sports photography advice
51
long zoom range (28-448mm 16.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
decent MP (16MP)
has tracking autofocus
great battery power (380 shots)
slow continuous shooting (1.0 frames/s)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
no phase detect autofocus
23
weather proof
can't change focal length (35mm)
low maximum shutter speed (1/1,400s)
no shutter priority mode
does not have image stabilization
megapixel count low (12MP)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Canon SX160 IS Travel photography advice
Kodak Sport Travel photography advice
69
great battery power (380 shots)
lighter than competitors in class (291 grams)
decent MP (16MP)
flash built-in
reasonably wide (28mm)
long reach (448mm)
does not have Timelapse mode
doesn't contain selfie friendly screen
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
57
weather proof
has built in flash
missing Timelapse function
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
display isn't selfie friendly
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.0)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon SX160 IS Landscape photography information
Kodak Sport Landscape photography information
51
manual focus
reasonably wide (28mm)
screen size is decent (3 inch)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
decent MP (16 megapixels)
great battery power (380 per charge)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW support
does not have Timelapse mode
27
weather proof
focusing manually not possible
cannot change lens (fixed lens mount)
can't change focal length (35mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.0)
tiny screen (2.4 inches)
manual exposure not possible
does not have image stabilization
megapixel count low (12MP)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
max ISO too low (1,250)
doesn't have RAW support
missing Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon SX160 IS Vlogging info
Kodak Sport Vlogging info
31
reasonably wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
has face detection autofocus
lighter than competitors in class (291g)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
doesn't contain selfie friendly screen
video resolution low (1280 x 720 resolution)
does not have external microphone jack
25
has face detect focusing
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.0)
display isn't selfie friendly
does not have image stabilization
low quality video (640 x 480 pxls)
missing microphone jack
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Canon SX160 IS vs Kodak Sport Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon SX160 IS and Kodak Sport
 Canon PowerShot SX160 ISKodak EasyShare Sport
General Information
Company Canon Kodak
Model Canon PowerShot SX160 IS Kodak EasyShare Sport
Category Small Sensor Superzoom Waterproof
Launched 2013-06-21 2011-01-04
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Digic 4 -
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 surface area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixels 12 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Highest resolution 4608 x 3456 4000 x 3000
Highest native ISO 1600 1250
Lowest native ISO 100 80
RAW data
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
Continuous AF
Single AF
Tracking AF
AF selectice
Center weighted AF
AF multi area
Live view AF
Face detect focusing
Contract detect focusing
Phase detect focusing
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 28-448mm (16.0x) 35mm (1x)
Maximal aperture f/3.5-5.9 f/3.0
Macro focus distance 1cm -
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 3 inches 2.4 inches
Display resolution 230k dot 112k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Display tech TFT Color LCD TFT color LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 15 seconds 8 seconds
Highest shutter speed 1/3200 seconds 1/1400 seconds
Continuous shooting speed 1.0 frames/s -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes -
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 3.00 m 2.40 m (@ ISO 360)
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Highest flash sync 1/2000 seconds -
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30, 25 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) 640 x 480 (30fps)
Highest video resolution 1280x720 640x480
Video file 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 291 grams (0.64 lbs) 175 grams (0.39 lbs)
Dimensions 111 x 73 x 44mm (4.4" x 2.9" x 1.7") 147 x 58 x 23mm (5.8" x 2.3" x 0.9")
DXO scores
DXO All around score not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth score not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range score not tested not tested
DXO Low light score not tested not tested
Other
Battery life 380 photographs -
Type of battery AA -
Battery model 2 x AA 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 One One
Retail pricing $199 $155