Canon SX170 IS vs Kodak Sport

Let's look more closely at the Canon SX170 IS and Kodak Sport, one is a Small Sensor Superzoom and the latter is a Waterproof by rivals Canon and Kodak. There is a sizeable difference between the resolutions of the SX170 IS (16MP) and Sport (12MP) but both cameras have the same sensor size (1/2.3").

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The SX170 IS was manufactured 2 years after the Sport which is quite a large gap as far as tech is concerned. Both cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before going into a step-by-step comparison, here is a concise view of how the SX170 IS grades vs the Sport in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Below is a preview of the gallery images for Canon PowerShot SX170 IS and Kodak EasyShare Sport. The entire galleries are available at Canon SX170 IS Gallery and Kodak Sport Gallery.

For anyone who is intending to travel with your camera often, you are going to need to take into account its weight and volume. The Canon SX170 IS features outer measurements of 108mm x 71mm x 44mm (4.3" x 2.8" x 1.7") with a weight of 251 grams (0.55 lbs) while the Kodak Sport has sizing of 147mm x 58mm x 23mm (5.8" x 2.3" x 0.9") along with a weight of 175 grams (0.39 lbs).

Examine the Canon SX170 IS and Kodak Sport in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you have attached during that time. Following is a front view measurements comparison of the SX170 IS vs the Sport.

Taking into account size and weight, the portability grade of the SX170 IS and Sport is 88 and 92 respectively.

Oftentimes, it is hard to visualise the gap between sensor dimensions just by looking at technical specs. The pic here should offer you a clearer sense of the sensor measurements in the SX170 IS and Sport.

As you can tell, both of these cameras provide the same sensor dimensions albeit not the same resolution. You should expect the Canon SX170 IS to resolve greater detail due to its extra 4 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also let you crop photographs more aggressively. The more recent SX170 IS is going to have a benefit with regard to sensor innovation.