Canon SX260 HS vs Kodak Sport

Here, we will be looking at the Canon SX260 HS and Kodak Sport, one being a Small Sensor Superzoom and the latter is a Waterproof by companies Canon and Kodak. The sensor resolution of the SX260 HS (12MP) and the Sport (12MP) is pretty similar and both cameras provide the identical sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The SX260 HS was released 18 months later than the Sport which makes them a generation apart from one another. Each of these cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before going right into a complete comparison, here is a short synopsis of how the SX260 HS matches up against the Sport when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Below is a preview of the gallery images for Canon PowerShot SX260 HS and Kodak EasyShare Sport. The complete galleries are viewable at Canon SX260 HS Gallery and Kodak Sport Gallery.

If you are looking to carry your camera regularly, you're going to have to take into account its weight and dimensions. The Canon SX260 HS provides physical dimensions of 106mm x 61mm x 33mm (4.2" x 2.4" x 1.3") with a weight of 231 grams (0.51 lbs) whilst the Kodak Sport has dimensions of 147mm x 58mm x 23mm (5.8" x 2.3" x 0.9") with a weight of 175 grams (0.39 lbs).

Take a look at the Canon SX260 HS and Kodak Sport in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you have chosen at that moment. Following is a front view measurements comparison of the SX260 HS against the Sport.

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability score of the SX260 HS and Sport is 91 and 92 respectively.

Sometimes, it is very difficult to visualize the gap between sensor sizing purely by reviewing specifications. The graphic here may provide you a greater sense of the sensor sizes in the SX260 HS and Sport.

To sum up, both of these cameras feature the identical sensor size and the same MP and you should expect similar quality of photographs though you really should consider the production date of the products into consideration. The younger SX260 HS provides an advantage in sensor innovation.