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Canon SX600 HS vs Kodak Sport

Portability
93
Imaging
40
Features
45
Overall
42
Canon PowerShot SX600 HS front
 
Kodak EasyShare Sport front
Portability
92
Imaging
35
Features
13
Overall
26

Canon SX600 HS vs Kodak Sport Key Specs

Canon SX600 HS
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1280 video
  • 25-450mm (F3.8-6.9) lens
  • 188g - 104 x 61 x 26mm
  • Revealed January 2014
  • New Model is Canon SX610 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 SX600 HS vs Kodak Sport Overview

On this page, we will be analyzing the Canon SX600 HS versus Kodak Sport, one is a Small Sensor Superzoom and the latter is a Waterproof by companies Canon and Kodak. There is a sizeable difference among the sensor resolutions of the SX600 HS (16MP) and Sport (12MP) but both cameras posses the same sensor size (1/2.3").

Photography Glossary

The SX600 HS was launched 3 years after the Sport which is a fairly large gap as far as camera tech is concerned. The two cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before delving straight to a thorough comparison, here is a quick synopsis of how the SX600 HS matches up against the Sport in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Canon SX600 HS over the Kodak Sport

 SX600 HS Sport 
LaunchedJanuary 2014January 2011More modern by 37 months
Manually focus Very exact focusing
Screen dimensions3"2.4"Bigger screen (+0.6")
Screen resolution461k112kClearer screen (+349k dot)

Reasons to pick Kodak Sport over the Canon SX600 HS

 Sport SX600 HS 

Common features in the Canon SX600 HS and Kodak Sport

 SX600 HS Sport 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Neither has selfie screen
Touch screen Absent Touch screen

Canon SX600 HS vs Kodak Sport Physical Comparison

In case you're going to carry around your camera frequently, you'll have to think about its weight and volume. The Canon SX600 HS has physical measurements of 104mm x 61mm x 26mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.0") along with a weight of 188 grams (0.41 lbs) and the Kodak Sport has sizing of 147mm x 58mm x 23mm (5.8" x 2.3" x 0.9") having a weight of 175 grams (0.39 lbs).

Contrast the Canon SX600 HS versus Kodak Sport in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you choose at the time. Here is a front view dimension comparison of the SX600 HS against the Sport.

Canon SX600 HS vs Kodak Sport size comparison

Looking at size and weight, the portability rating of the SX600 HS and Sport is 93 and 92 respectively.

Canon SX600 HS vs Kodak Sport top view buttons comparison

Canon SX600 HS vs Kodak Sport Sensor Comparison

Often, it can be tough to picture the gap in sensor sizes only by going through specifications. The picture here may give you a more clear sense of the sensor sizing in the SX600 HS and Sport.

To sum up, both of the cameras provide the same sensor dimensions albeit different MP. You should count on the Canon SX600 HS to provide greater detail utilizing its extra 4MP. Higher resolution will make it easier to crop shots more aggressively. The more recent SX600 HS provides a benefit when it comes to sensor technology.

Canon SX600 HS vs Kodak Sport sensor size comparison

Canon SX600 HS vs Kodak Sport Screen and ViewFinder

Canon SX600 HS vs Kodak Sport Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon SX600 HS Portrait photography factors
Kodak Sport Portrait photography factors
44
has manual focus
decent megapixels (16 megapixels)
offers face detect focus
no manual control
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
26
provides face detect autofocus
lack of manual focus
no manual exposure
external flash not possible
resolution not great (12 megapixels)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
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Street Comparison

Canon SX600 HS Street photography factors
Kodak Sport Street photography factors
62
has image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition in class (188g)
no articulating screen
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
52
environment sealing
screen is fixed
does not have image stabilization
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
low max ISO (1,250)
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Sports Comparison

Canon SX600 HS Sports photography info
Kodak Sport Sports photography info
41
long zoom range (25-450mm 18.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Optical)
decent megapixels (16MP)
very slow continuous shooting (4.0 frames/s)
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect auto focus
23
environment sealing
fixed focal length (35mm)
maximum shutter speed is a little low (1/1,400 seconds)
lack of shutter priority mode
does not have image stabilization
resolution not great (12MP)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Canon SX600 HS
Travel photography with Kodak Sport
70
lighter than competition in class (188g)
decent megapixels (16 megapixels)
flash built-in
reasonably wide (25mm)
long reach (450mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
doesn't contain selfie friendly screen
slow max aperture (f3.8)
57
environment sealing
built-in flash
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
resolution not great (12 megapixels)
does not posses selfie friendly display
slow maximum aperture (f3.0)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon SX600 HS as a Landscape photography camera
Kodak Sport as a Landscape photography camera
48
has manual focus
reasonably wide (25mm)
pretty good screen size (3")
has image stabilization (Optical)
decent megapixels (16 megapixels)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.8)
no manual control
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
27
environment sealing
lack of manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
fixed focal length (35mm)
slow maximum aperture (f3.0)
small screen (2.4 inches)
no manual exposure
does not have image stabilization
resolution not great (12 megapixels)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
low max ISO (1,250)
does not have RAW support
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon SX600 HS Vlogging details
Kodak Sport Vlogging details
35
reasonably wide (25mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
offers face detect focus
high res video (1920 x 1280 resolution)
lighter than competition in class (188 grams)
slow max aperture (f3.8)
doesn't contain selfie friendly screen
doesn't have mic port
25
provides face detect autofocus
slow maximum aperture (f3.0)
does not posses selfie friendly display
does not have image stabilization
low quality video (640 x 480 resolution)
doesn't have mic socket
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Canon SX600 HS vs Kodak Sport Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon SX600 HS and Kodak Sport
 Canon PowerShot SX600 HSKodak EasyShare Sport
General Information
Company Canon Kodak
Model type Canon PowerShot SX600 HS Kodak EasyShare Sport
Type Small Sensor Superzoom Waterproof
Revealed 2014-01-06 2011-01-04
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Chip DIGIC 4+ -
Sensor type BSI-CMOS 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 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 3200 1250
Lowest native ISO 100 80
RAW images
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Total focus points 9 -
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 25-450mm (18.0x) 35mm (1x)
Highest aperture f/3.8-6.9 f/3.0
Macro focusing distance 5cm -
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 3 inches 2.4 inches
Display resolution 461k dots 112k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Display technology PureColor II G (TFT) TFT color LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Min shutter speed 15 secs 8 secs
Max shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/1400 secs
Continuous shutter rate 4.0 frames per second -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 3.50 m (50 cm � 3.5 m (W) / 1.0 m � 2.0 m (T)) 2.40 m (@ ISO 360)
Flash modes Auto, Manual Flash On / Off, Slow Synchro Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in
Hot shoe
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 1280 (30fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) 640 x 480 (30fps)
Max video resolution 1920x1280 640x480
Video format H.264 Motion JPEG
Mic port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 188 gr (0.41 lb) 175 gr (0.39 lb)
Physical dimensions 104 x 61 x 26mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.0") 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 290 pictures -
Style of battery Battery Pack -
Battery ID NB-6LH 2 x AA
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, custom) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC card, Internal
Card slots 1 1
Cost at release $249 $155