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Canon SX400 IS vs Kodak Sport

Portability
81
Imaging
41
Features
31
Overall
37
Canon PowerShot SX400 IS front
 
Kodak EasyShare Sport front
Portability
92
Imaging
36
Features
13
Overall
26

Canon SX400 IS vs Kodak Sport Key Specs

Canon SX400 IS
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 1600
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 24-720mm (F3.4-5.8) lens
  • 313g - 104 x 69 x 80mm
  • Released July 2014
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 SX400 IS vs Kodak Sport Overview

Following is a complete assessment of the Canon SX400 IS versus Kodak Sport, former is a Small Sensor Superzoom while the latter is a Waterproof by companies Canon and Kodak. There exists a noticeable gap among the image resolutions of the SX400 IS (16MP) and Sport (12MP) but they use the exact same sensor size (1/2.3").

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The SX400 IS was brought out 3 years after the Sport which is a fairly sizable difference as far as camera technology is concerned. Each of these cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before getting in to a full comparison, below is a short introduction of how the SX400 IS scores versus the Sport in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Canon SX400 IS over the Kodak Sport

 SX400 IS Sport 
LaunchedJuly 2014January 2011More modern by 44 months
Screen dimension3"2.4"Bigger screen (+0.6")
Screen resolution230k112kSharper screen (+118k dot)

Reasons to pick Kodak Sport over the Canon SX400 IS

 Sport SX400 IS 

Common features in the Canon SX400 IS and Kodak Sport

 SX400 IS Sport 
Manual focus Lack of manual focus
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Absent selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Absent Touch friendly screen

Canon SX400 IS vs Kodak Sport Physical Comparison

If you are aiming to carry around your camera, you'll need to consider its weight and dimensions. The Canon SX400 IS comes with external measurements of 104mm x 69mm x 80mm (4.1" x 2.7" x 3.1") and a weight of 313 grams (0.69 lbs) and the Kodak Sport has dimensions of 147mm x 58mm x 23mm (5.8" x 2.3" x 0.9") accompanied by a weight of 175 grams (0.39 lbs).

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Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you select at the time. Underneath is the front view dimension comparison of the SX400 IS compared to the Sport.

Canon SX400 IS vs Kodak Sport size comparison

Using dimensions and weight, the portability score of the SX400 IS and Sport is 81 and 92 respectively.

Canon SX400 IS vs Kodak Sport top view buttons comparison

Canon SX400 IS vs Kodak Sport Sensor Comparison

More often than not, it's hard to visualize the gap in sensor sizes merely by going through specs. The image here may give you a far better sense of the sensor measurements in the SX400 IS and Sport.

All in all, both the cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements albeit different resolution. You can expect the Canon SX400 IS to produce extra detail having its extra 4 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also make it easier to crop shots much more aggressively. The fresher SX400 IS should have an edge with regard to sensor tech.

Canon SX400 IS vs Kodak Sport sensor size comparison

Canon SX400 IS vs Kodak Sport Screen and ViewFinder

Canon SX400 IS vs Kodak Sport Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon SX400 IS as a Portrait photography camera
Kodak Sport as a Portrait photography camera
36
megapixel count decent (16MP)
features face detect focusing
manual focus not available
no manual control
external flash not possible
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
27
includes face detection focus
no manual focus
manual exposure not possible
can't use external flash
MP count low (12 megapixels)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
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Street Comparison

Canon SX400 IS as a Street photography camera
Kodak Sport as a Street photography camera
52
has image stabilization (Optical)
fixed screen
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
52
weather proof
screen is fixed
does not have image stabilization
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
low maximum ISO (1,250)
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Sports Comparison

Canon SX400 IS Sports photography info
Kodak Sport Sports photography info
42
excellent zoom range (24-720mm 30.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count decent (16 megapixels)
features tracking focus
continuous shooting slow (1.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority mode
small sensor size (1/2.3")
low battery life (190 per charge)
lacks phase detect AF
24
weather proof
can't change focal length (35mm)
low max shutter speed (1/1,400 seconds)
no shutter priority mode
does not have image stabilization
MP count low (12 megapixels)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Canon SX400 IS
Travel photography with Kodak Sport
60
megapixel count decent (16MP)
flash built-in
really wide (24mm)
very long zoom (720mm)
does not have Time Lapse recording
low battery life (190 CIPA)
screen isn't selfie friendly
slow max aperture (f3.4)
57
weather proof
built-in flash
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
MP count low (12MP)
does not feature selfie friendly screen
slow maximum aperture (f3.0)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon SX400 IS Landscape photography info
Kodak Sport Landscape photography info
41
really wide (24mm)
pretty good screen size (3 inches)
has image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count decent (16 megapixels)
manual focus not available
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.4)
no manual control
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
low battery life (190 CIPA)
does not have Time Lapse recording
27
weather proof
no manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
can't change focal length (35mm)
slow maximum aperture (f3.0)
small screen (2.4 inch)
manual exposure not possible
does not have image stabilization
MP count low (12MP)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
low maximum ISO (1,250)
lacks RAW format
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Canon SX400 IS
Vlogging with Kodak Sport
28
really wide (24mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
features face detect focusing
slow max aperture (f3.4)
screen isn't selfie friendly
low video resolution (1280 x 720 pixels)
does not have mic port
25
includes face detection focus
slow maximum aperture (f3.0)
does not feature selfie friendly screen
does not have image stabilization
low res video (640 x 480 resolution)
doesn't have external mic jack
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Canon SX400 IS vs Kodak Sport Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon SX400 IS and Kodak Sport
 Canon PowerShot SX400 ISKodak EasyShare Sport
General Information
Manufacturer Canon Kodak
Model Canon PowerShot SX400 IS Kodak EasyShare Sport
Class Small Sensor Superzoom Waterproof
Released 2014-07-29 2011-01-04
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Powered by Digic 4+ -
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixel 12 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Peak resolution 4608 x 3456 4000 x 3000
Highest native ISO 1600 1250
Lowest native ISO 100 80
RAW support
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Number of focus points 9 -
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 24-720mm (30.0x) 35mm (1x)
Maximal aperture f/3.4-5.8 f/3.0
Macro focus distance 0cm -
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Range of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 3 inches 2.4 inches
Resolution of screen 230k dot 112k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Screen technology - TFT color LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Min shutter speed 15 secs 8 secs
Max shutter speed 1/1600 secs 1/1400 secs
Continuous shutter speed 1.0 frames per second -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 5.00 m 2.40 m (@ ISO 360)
Flash modes Auto, on, off, slow synchro Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1280 x 720 (25 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) 640 x 480 (30fps)
Highest video resolution 1280x720 640x480
Video file format MPEG-4, H.264 Motion JPEG
Mic input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless None 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 313 grams (0.69 lb) 175 grams (0.39 lb)
Dimensions 104 x 69 x 80mm (4.1" x 2.7" x 3.1") 147 x 58 x 23mm (5.8" x 2.3" x 0.9")
DXO scores
DXO Overall 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 190 photographs -
Form of battery Battery Pack -
Battery model NB-11LH 2 x AA
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Custom) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse feature
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC card, Internal
Storage slots Single Single
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