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Canon SX610 HS vs Kodak Sport

Portability
93
Imaging
45
Features
47
Overall
45
Canon PowerShot SX610 HS front
 
Kodak EasyShare Sport front
Portability
92
Imaging
35
Features
13
Overall
26

Canon SX610 HS vs Kodak Sport Key Specs

Canon SX610 HS
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 25-450mm (F3.8-6.9) lens
  • 191g - 105 x 61 x 27mm
  • Announced January 2015
  • Succeeded the Canon SX600 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
  • Revealed January 2011
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Canon SX610 HS vs Kodak Sport Overview

Its time to examine more closely at the Canon SX610 HS versus Kodak Sport, one is a Small Sensor Superzoom and the other is a Waterproof by competitors Canon and Kodak. There is a crucial difference between the sensor resolutions of the SX610 HS (20MP) and Sport (12MP) but they possess the same exact sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The SX610 HS was announced 4 years after the Sport which is quite a serious gap as far as tech is concerned. Both the cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before delving straight into a in depth comparison, below is a quick summation of how the SX610 HS matches up versus the Sport in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Canon SX610 HS over the Kodak Sport

 SX610 HS Sport 
RevealedJanuary 2015January 2011More modern by 49 months
Manual focus More precise focus
Display sizing3"2.4"Larger display (+0.6")
Display resolution922k112kSharper display (+810k dot)

Reasons to pick Kodak Sport over the Canon SX610 HS

 Sport SX610 HS 

Common features in the Canon SX610 HS and Kodak Sport

 SX610 HS Sport 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Neither includes selfie screen
Touch friendly display Lack of Touch friendly display

Canon SX610 HS vs Kodak Sport Physical Comparison

If you're planning to carry around your camera, you are going to need to factor its weight and proportions. The Canon SX610 HS features external dimensions of 105mm x 61mm x 27mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.1") and a weight of 191 grams (0.42 lbs) while the Kodak Sport has measurements of 147mm x 58mm x 23mm (5.8" x 2.3" x 0.9") with a weight of 175 grams (0.39 lbs).

Check the Canon SX610 HS versus Kodak Sport in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you select at the time. Underneath is the front view sizing comparison of the SX610 HS vs the Sport.

Canon SX610 HS vs Kodak Sport size comparison

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability grade of the SX610 HS and Sport is 93 and 92 respectively.

Canon SX610 HS vs Kodak Sport top view buttons comparison

Canon SX610 HS vs Kodak Sport Sensor Comparison

Generally, it is very tough to visualise the difference between sensor sizes only by reviewing a spec sheet. The pic underneath will offer you a clearer sense of the sensor dimensions in the SX610 HS and Sport.

Clearly, both of the cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing but not the same resolution. You should anticipate the Canon SX610 HS to deliver greater detail with its extra 8MP. Greater resolution will also allow you to crop images far more aggressively. The younger SX610 HS will have an advantage in sensor technology.

Canon SX610 HS vs Kodak Sport sensor size comparison

Canon SX610 HS vs Kodak Sport Screen and ViewFinder

Canon SX610 HS vs Kodak Sport Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Canon SX610 HS
Portrait photography with Kodak Sport
44
focusing manually
good megapixels (20MP)
has face detection autofocus
no manual control
no external flash support
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
26
provides face detection autofocus
no manual focus
no manual exposure
external flash not possible
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
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Street Comparison

Canon SX610 HS Street photography advice
Kodak Sport Street photography advice
63
has image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than others in class (191 grams)
screen does not articulate
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
52
environment proof
fixed screen
lack of image stabilization
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
low maximum ISO (1,250)
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Sports Comparison

Canon SX610 HS Sports photography details
Kodak Sport Sports photography details
44
amazing zoom range (25-450mm 18.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Optical)
good megapixels (20 megapixels)
has tracking autofocus
continuous shooting slow (2.5 frames per second)
lack of shutter priority mode
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
terrible battery life (270 shots)
lacks phase detect autofocus
23
environment proof
focal length is fixed (35mm)
max shutter speed is low (1/1,400 seconds)
no shutter priority
lack of image stabilization
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Canon SX610 HS
Travel photography with Kodak Sport
68
lighter than others in class (191 grams)
good megapixels (20MP)
has built in flash
relatively wide (25mm)
long reach (450mm)
missing Timelapse mode
terrible battery life (270 shots)
display is not selfie friendly
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.8)
57
environment proof
built-in flash
lack of Timelapse function
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
does not have selfie friendly screen
sluggish max aperture (f3.0)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon SX610 HS Landscape photography highlights
Kodak Sport Landscape photography highlights
48
focusing manually
relatively wide (25mm)
screen size is good (3 inches)
has image stabilization (Optical)
good megapixels (20MP)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.8)
no manual control
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
terrible battery life (270 per charge)
missing Timelapse mode
27
environment proof
no manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
focal length is fixed (35mm)
sluggish max aperture (f3.0)
screen is somewhat small (2.4 inches)
no manual exposure
lack of image stabilization
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
low maximum ISO (1,250)
lack of RAW support
lack of Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon SX610 HS Vlogging factors
Kodak Sport Vlogging factors
35
relatively wide (25mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
has face detection autofocus
high video quality (1920 x 1080 resolution)
lighter than others in class (191 grams)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.8)
display is not selfie friendly
missing external microphone jack
25
provides face detection autofocus
sluggish max aperture (f3.0)
does not have selfie friendly screen
lack of image stabilization
low res video (640 x 480 resolution)
lack of external microphone port
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Canon SX610 HS vs Kodak Sport Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon SX610 HS and Kodak Sport
 Canon PowerShot SX610 HSKodak EasyShare Sport
General Information
Brand Name Canon Kodak
Model type Canon PowerShot SX610 HS Kodak EasyShare Sport
Type Small Sensor Superzoom Waterproof
Announced 2015-01-06 2011-01-04
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Chip DIGIC 4+ -
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 20MP 12MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Highest Possible resolution 5184 x 3888 4000 x 3000
Maximum native ISO 3200 1250
Minimum native ISO 80 80
RAW data
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
AF touch
Continuous AF
AF single
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 9 -
Lens
Lens mount type 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
Range of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 3 inches 2.4 inches
Screen resolution 922k dot 112k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Screen tech - TFT color LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 15s 8s
Fastest shutter speed 1/2000s 1/1400s
Continuous shutter speed 2.5fps -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 3.50 m 2.40 m (@ ISO 360)
Flash options Auto, on, slow synchro, off Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in
External flash
AEB
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (30p), 1280 x 720 (30p), 640 x 480 (30 fps) 640 x 480 (30fps)
Maximum video resolution 1920x1080 640x480
Video format MPEG-4, H.264 Motion JPEG
Microphone jack
Headphone jack
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 seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 191 gr (0.42 pounds) 175 gr (0.39 pounds)
Dimensions 105 x 61 x 27mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.1") 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 270 images -
Battery form Battery Pack -
Battery ID NB-6LH 2 x AA
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 secs, custom) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse recording
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC card SD/SDHC card, Internal
Storage slots Single Single
Launch pricing $214 $155