Canon SX170 IS vs Kodak Easyshare M5370

Below, we will be comparing the Canon SX170 IS versus Kodak Easyshare M5370, one is a Small Sensor Superzoom and the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by competitors Canon and Kodak. The sensor resolution of the SX170 IS (16MP) and the Easyshare M5370 (16MP) is pretty comparable and they use the exact same sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The SX170 IS was manufactured 24 months after the Easyshare M5370 which makes the cameras a generation away from one another. Both of these cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before going straight into a complete comparison, below is a simple view of how the SX170 IS grades versus the Easyshare M5370 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

The following is a preview of the gallery images for Canon PowerShot SX170 IS and Kodak Easyshare M5370. The entire galleries are viewable at Canon SX170 IS Gallery and Kodak Easyshare M5370 Gallery.

For anyone who is intending to carry around your camera, you should factor its weight and volume. The Canon SX170 IS has got outside 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 Easyshare M5370 has sizing of 101mm x 58mm x 19mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 0.7") with a weight of 150 grams (0.33 lbs).

Compare the Canon SX170 IS versus Kodak Easyshare M5370 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you choose at the time. Underneath is the front view proportions comparison of the SX170 IS against the Easyshare M5370.

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the SX170 IS and Easyshare M5370 is 88 and 95 respectively.

Sometimes, it's hard to envision the gap in sensor sizes just by checking out a spec sheet. The pic below will help offer you a clearer sense of the sensor sizing in the SX170 IS and Easyshare M5370.

Clearly, each of these cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements and the identical MP so you should expect comparable quality of photos however you have to consider the production date of the cameras into account. The more modern SX170 IS is going to have an advantage with regard to sensor innovation.