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Canon SX500 IS vs Kodak Sport

Portability
80
Imaging
39
Features
40
Overall
39
Canon PowerShot SX500 IS front
 
Kodak EasyShare Sport front
Portability
92
Imaging
35
Features
13
Overall
26

Canon SX500 IS vs Kodak Sport Key Specs

Canon SX500 IS
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 1600
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 24-720mm (F3.4-5.8) lens
  • 341g - 104 x 70 x 80mm
  • Announced August 2012
  • Successor is Canon SX510 HS
Kodak Sport
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.4" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 1250
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 35mm (F3.0) lens
  • 175g - 147 x 58 x 23mm
  • Released January 2011
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Canon SX500 IS vs Kodak Sport Overview

Below, we are evaluating the Canon SX500 IS vs Kodak Sport, one being a Small Sensor Superzoom and the other is a Waterproof by rivals Canon and Kodak. There exists a big gap between the resolutions of the SX500 IS (16MP) and Sport (12MP) but they enjoy the exact same sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The SX500 IS was unveiled 20 months later than the Sport making the cameras a generation apart from one another. The two cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before we go through a step-by-step comparison, below is a simple summary of how the SX500 IS matches up versus the Sport in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Canon SX500 IS over the Kodak Sport

 SX500 IS Sport 
ReleasedAugust 2012January 2011More recent by 20 months
Manual focus Dial precise focus
Display dimension3"2.4"Larger display (+0.6")
Display resolution461k112kSharper display (+349k dot)

Reasons to pick Kodak Sport over the Canon SX500 IS

 Sport SX500 IS 

Common features in the Canon SX500 IS and Kodak Sport

 SX500 IS Sport 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Lacking selfie screen
Touch friendly display Neither contains Touch friendly display

Canon SX500 IS vs Kodak Sport Physical Comparison

If you're looking to lug around your camera frequently, you will have to think about its weight and proportions. The Canon SX500 IS has got physical measurements of 104mm x 70mm x 80mm (4.1" x 2.8" x 3.1") with a weight of 341 grams (0.75 lbs) while the Kodak Sport has measurements of 147mm x 58mm x 23mm (5.8" x 2.3" x 0.9") accompanied by a weight of 175 grams (0.39 lbs).

Take a look at the Canon SX500 IS vs Kodak Sport in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you select at that time. Following is the front view size comparison of the SX500 IS vs the Sport.

Canon SX500 IS vs Kodak Sport size comparison

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the SX500 IS and Sport is 80 and 92 respectively.

Canon SX500 IS vs Kodak Sport top view buttons comparison

Canon SX500 IS vs Kodak Sport Sensor Comparison

More often than not, it is very hard to visualize the difference between sensor measurements just by reading through specs. The visual below may give you a far better sense of the sensor sizing in the SX500 IS and Sport.

All in all, both of the cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements but different resolution. You should anticipate the Canon SX500 IS to give greater detail having an extra 4 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also help you crop images somewhat more aggressively. The younger SX500 IS should have an edge when it comes to sensor innovation.

Canon SX500 IS vs Kodak Sport sensor size comparison

Canon SX500 IS vs Kodak Sport Screen and ViewFinder

Canon SX500 IS vs Kodak Sport Screen and Viewfinder comparison
Photography Glossary

Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Canon SX500 IS
Portrait photography with Kodak Sport
46
has manual focus
high flash sync speed (1/1,600 seconds)
resolution is good (16MP)
has face detection focus
no external flash support
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
26
has face detect autofocus
lack of manual focus
manual mode not possible
can't use external flash
megapixel count low (12MP)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
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Street Comparison

Canon SX500 IS Street photography details
Kodak Sport Street photography details
51
image stabilization (Optical)
no moving screen
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
52
environment proof
no articulating screen
does not have image stabilization
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
low max ISO (1,250)
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Sports Comparison

Canon SX500 IS Sports photography details
Kodak Sport Sports photography details
44
incredible zoom range (24-720mm 30.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Optical)
resolution is good (16 megapixels)
has tracking autofocus
very slow continuous shooting (1.0 frames/s)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
not so great battery pack (195 per charge)
lack of phase detect auto focus
23
environment proof
fixed focal length (35mm)
max shutter speed is low (1/1,400 seconds)
lack of shutter priority mode
does not have image stabilization
megapixel count low (12MP)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Canon SX500 IS Travel photography highlights
Kodak Sport Travel photography highlights
59
resolution is good (16 megapixels)
has built in flash
fairly wide (24mm)
long reach (720mm)
missing Timelapse function
not so great battery pack (195 shots)
display is not selfie friendly
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.4)
57
environment proof
has built in flash
lack of Time Lapse function
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
does not contain selfie friendly screen
slow max aperture (f3.0)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon SX500 IS Landscape photography details
Kodak Sport Landscape photography details
46
has manual focus
fairly wide (24mm)
screen size is good (3 inch)
image stabilization (Optical)
resolution is good (16MP)
can't swap lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.4)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
not so great battery pack (195 shots)
missing Timelapse function
27
environment proof
lack of manual focus
can't switch lenses (fixed lens mount)
fixed focal length (35mm)
slow max aperture (f3.0)
screen is small (2.4 inches)
manual mode not possible
does not have image stabilization
megapixel count low (12MP)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
low max ISO (1,250)
lack of RAW files
lack of Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon SX500 IS Vlogging highlights
Kodak Sport Vlogging highlights
28
fairly wide (24mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
has face detection focus
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.4)
display is not selfie friendly
video resolution low (1280 x 720 pxls)
missing external microphone port
25
has face detect autofocus
slow max aperture (f3.0)
does not contain selfie friendly screen
does not have image stabilization
video resolution low (640 x 480 pixels)
lack of mic port
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Canon SX500 IS vs Kodak Sport Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon SX500 IS and Kodak Sport
 Canon PowerShot SX500 ISKodak EasyShare Sport
General Information
Make Canon Kodak
Model type Canon PowerShot SX500 IS Kodak EasyShare Sport
Type Small Sensor Superzoom Waterproof
Announced 2012-08-21 2011-01-04
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Chip 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 area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixels 12 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Max resolution 4608 x 3456 4000 x 3000
Max native ISO 1600 1250
Minimum native ISO 80 80
RAW images
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
Continuous AF
Single AF
AF tracking
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
Total focus points 1 -
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 24-720mm (30.0x) 35mm (1x)
Largest aperture f/3.4-5.8 f/3.0
Macro focusing range 1cm -
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 3 inches 2.4 inches
Resolution of screen 461 thousand dot 112 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Screen technology TFT Color LCD TFT color LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Min shutter speed 15 seconds 8 seconds
Max shutter speed 1/1600 seconds 1/1400 seconds
Continuous shutter speed 1.0 frames/s -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes -
Set WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 5.00 m 2.40 m (@ ISO 360)
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Max flash sync 1/1600 seconds -
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Video resolutions 1280 x 720 (25 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) 640 x 480 (30fps)
Max video resolution 1280x720 640x480
Video format H.264 Motion JPEG
Mic 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 None None
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 341g (0.75 lb) 175g (0.39 lb)
Dimensions 104 x 70 x 80mm (4.1" x 2.8" x 3.1") 147 x 58 x 23mm (5.8" x 2.3" x 0.9")
DXO scores
DXO Overall 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 195 images -
Type of battery Battery Pack -
Battery ID NB-6L 2 x AA
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Custom) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC card, Internal
Storage slots One One
Launch cost $299 $155