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Canon SX230 HS vs Kodak Sport

Portability
91
Imaging
35
Features
43
Overall
38
Canon PowerShot SX230 HS front
 
Kodak EasyShare Sport front
Portability
92
Imaging
35
Features
13
Overall
26

Canon SX230 HS vs Kodak Sport Key Specs

Canon SX230 HS
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 28-392mm (F3.1-5.9) lens
  • 223g - 106 x 62 x 33mm
  • Revealed July 2011
  • Earlier Model is Canon SX210 IS
  • Later Model is Canon SX240 HS
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
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Canon SX230 HS vs Kodak Sport Overview

Lets look a bit more closely at the Canon SX230 HS vs Kodak Sport, one being a Small Sensor Superzoom and the latter is a Waterproof by brands Canon and Kodak. The sensor resolution of the SX230 HS (12MP) and the Sport (12MP) is relatively similar and they feature the exact same sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The SX230 HS was unveiled 7 months later than the Sport which means that they are both of a similar generation. Both of the cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before delving through a full comparison, below is a concise highlight of how the SX230 HS grades vs the Sport with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Canon SX230 HS over the Kodak Sport

 SX230 HS Sport 
LaunchedJuly 2011January 2011Fresher by 7 months
Focus manually More accurate focus
Screen dimension3"2.4"Bigger screen (+0.6")
Screen resolution461k112kSharper screen (+349k dot)

Reasons to pick Kodak Sport over the Canon SX230 HS

 Sport SX230 HS 

Common features in the Canon SX230 HS and Kodak Sport

 SX230 HS Sport 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Missing selfie screen
Touch screen Missing Touch screen

Canon SX230 HS vs Kodak Sport Physical Comparison

For anybody who is planning to carry your camera regularly, you will want to think about its weight and volume. The Canon SX230 HS comes with physical dimensions of 106mm x 62mm x 33mm (4.2" x 2.4" x 1.3") accompanied by a weight of 223 grams (0.49 lbs) and 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).

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Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you are employing during that time. Here is the front view proportions comparison of the SX230 HS and the Sport.

Canon SX230 HS vs Kodak Sport size comparison

Looking at size and weight, the portability rating of the SX230 HS and Sport is 91 and 92 respectively.

Canon SX230 HS vs Kodak Sport top view buttons comparison

Canon SX230 HS vs Kodak Sport Sensor Comparison

Oftentimes, it is very tough to visualize the gap between sensor sizing purely by reviewing technical specs. The visual here should offer you a far better sense of the sensor dimensions in the SX230 HS and Sport.

As you can tell, each of these cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements and the exact same megapixels therefore you should expect similar quality of photographs although you should factor the production date of the products into consideration. The fresher SX230 HS should have a benefit in sensor technology.

Canon SX230 HS vs Kodak Sport sensor size comparison

Canon SX230 HS vs Kodak Sport Screen and ViewFinder

Canon SX230 HS vs Kodak Sport Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Canon SX230 HS
Portrait photography with Kodak Sport
34
has manual focus
includes face detect focus
no external flash support
resolution not great (12MP)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
26
supports face detect focus
focusing manually not possible
no manual control
external flash not possible
low resolution sensor (12MP)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
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Street Comparison

Canon SX230 HS Street photography information
Kodak Sport Street photography information
60
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than average in class (223g)
no articulating screen
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
52
weather proof
screen does not articulate
no image stabilization
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
max ISO too low (1,250)
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Sports Comparison

Canon SX230 HS Sports photography info
Kodak Sport Sports photography info
36
great zoom range (28-392mm 14.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
includes tracking focus
continuous shooting slow (3.0 fps)
resolution not great (12 megapixels)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
terrible battery life (210 per charge)
doesn't have phase detect auto focus
23
weather proof
focal length is fixed (35mm)
maximum shutter speed is a little low (1/1,400 seconds)
lack of shutter priority mode
no image stabilization
low resolution sensor (12 megapixels)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Canon SX230 HS Travel photography advice
Kodak Sport Travel photography advice
61
lighter than average in class (223g)
has built in flash
quite wide (28mm)
long reach (392mm)
does not have Time Lapse mode
terrible battery life (210 CIPA)
resolution not great (12 megapixels)
display is not selfie friendly
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
57
weather proof
flash built-in
lack of Timelapse recording
low resolution sensor (12MP)
screen is not selfie friendly
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.0)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon SX230 HS as a Landscape photography camera
Kodak Sport as a Landscape photography camera
41
has manual focus
quite wide (28mm)
screen is a good size (3")
built in image stabilization (Optical)
can't swap lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
resolution not great (12MP)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
terrible battery life (210 per charge)
does not have Time Lapse mode
27
weather proof
focusing manually not possible
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 control
no image stabilization
low resolution sensor (12 megapixels)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
max ISO too low (1,250)
lacks RAW support
lack of Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon SX230 HS Vlogging information
Kodak Sport Vlogging information
34
quite wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
includes face detect focus
high quality video (1920 x 1080 resolution)
lighter than average in class (223g)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
display is not selfie friendly
does not have mic port
25
supports face detect focus
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.0)
screen is not selfie friendly
no image stabilization
video res low (640 x 480 pixels)
lack of microphone port
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Canon SX230 HS vs Kodak Sport Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon SX230 HS and Kodak Sport
 Canon PowerShot SX230 HSKodak EasyShare Sport
General Information
Company Canon Kodak
Model type Canon PowerShot SX230 HS Kodak EasyShare Sport
Type Small Sensor Superzoom Waterproof
Revealed 2011-07-19 2011-01-04
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Chip DIGIC 4 with iSAPS technology -
Sensor type BSI-CMOS 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 12 megapixel 12 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Highest resolution 4000 x 3000 4000 x 3000
Highest native ISO 3200 1250
Minimum native ISO 100 80
RAW files
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Total focus points 9 -
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 28-392mm (14.0x) 35mm (1x)
Maximum aperture f/3.1-5.9 f/3.0
Macro focusing distance 5cm -
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 3" 2.4"
Screen resolution 461k dot 112k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Screen tech PureColor II TG TFT LCD TFT color LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 15 secs 8 secs
Maximum shutter speed 1/3200 secs 1/1400 secs
Continuous shooting speed 3.0fps -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation Yes -
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 3.50 m 2.40 m (@ ISO 360)
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in
External flash
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (24fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 120 fps), 320 x 240 (30, 240 fps) 640 x 480 (30fps)
Highest video resolution 1920x1080 640x480
Video file format H.264 Motion JPEG
Microphone jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless Eye-Fi Connected None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS BuiltIn None
Physical
Environment seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 223 grams (0.49 pounds) 175 grams (0.39 pounds)
Dimensions 106 x 62 x 33mm (4.2" x 2.4" x 1.3") 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 life 210 photos -
Type of battery Battery Pack -
Battery ID NB-5L 2 x AA
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Custom) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC/MMC/MMCplus/HC MMCplus SD/SDHC card, Internal
Storage slots Single Single
Launch pricing $399 $155