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Canon SX730 HS vs Kodak Sport

Portability
88
Imaging
47
Features
59
Overall
51
Canon PowerShot SX730 HS front
 
Kodak EasyShare Sport front
Portability
92
Imaging
35
Features
13
Overall
26

Canon SX730 HS vs Kodak Sport Key Specs

Canon SX730 HS
(Full Review)
  • 20.3MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Screen
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-960mm (F3.3-6.9) lens
  • 300g - 110 x 64 x 40mm
  • Revealed April 2017
  • Superseded the Canon SX720 HS
  • Successor is Canon SX740 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
  • Introduced January 2011
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Canon SX730 HS vs Kodak Sport Overview

Below, we will be analyzing the Canon SX730 HS and Kodak Sport, former being a Small Sensor Superzoom while the latter is a Waterproof by brands Canon and Kodak. There exists a considerable gap among the sensor resolutions of the SX730 HS (20.3MP) and Sport (12MP) but they use the exact same sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The SX730 HS was announced 6 years later than the Sport and that is a fairly large difference as far as camera technology is concerned. Both of these cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before getting straight into a step-by-step comparison, below is a quick summary of how the SX730 HS grades against the Sport in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Canon SX730 HS over the Kodak Sport

 SX730 HS Sport 
IntroducedApril 2017January 2011More recent by 77 months
Focus manually Very exact focus
Screen typeTiltingFixed Tilting screen
Screen dimension3"2.4"Bigger screen (+0.6")
Screen resolution922k112kSharper screen (+810k dot)
Selfie screen Easy selfies

Reasons to pick Kodak Sport over the Canon SX730 HS

 Sport SX730 HS 

Common features in the Canon SX730 HS and Kodak Sport

 SX730 HS Sport 
Touch friendly screen Neither features Touch friendly screen

Canon SX730 HS vs Kodak Sport Physical Comparison

If you are planning to lug around your camera regularly, you'll have to factor in its weight and dimensions. The Canon SX730 HS enjoys physical measurements of 110mm x 64mm x 40mm (4.3" x 2.5" x 1.6") having a weight of 300 grams (0.66 lbs) and 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).

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Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you have at that time. Following is the front view scale comparison of the SX730 HS versus the Sport.

Canon SX730 HS vs Kodak Sport size comparison

Using dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the SX730 HS and Sport is 88 and 92 respectively.

Canon SX730 HS vs Kodak Sport top view buttons comparison

Canon SX730 HS vs Kodak Sport Sensor Comparison

Sometimes, its hard to visualise the difference in sensor measurements only by seeing specs. The photograph below might provide you a better sense of the sensor sizing in the SX730 HS and Sport.

As you can plainly see, each of these cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements albeit not the same MP. You can count on the Canon SX730 HS to provide more detail with its extra 8.3MP. Higher resolution will also enable you to crop photographs somewhat more aggressively. The newer SX730 HS is going to have an advantage in sensor tech.

Canon SX730 HS vs Kodak Sport sensor size comparison

Canon SX730 HS vs Kodak Sport Screen and ViewFinder

Canon SX730 HS vs Kodak Sport Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon SX730 HS Portrait photography features
Kodak Sport Portrait photography features
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has manual focus
resolution is good (20.3MP)
supports face detect focusing
external flash not possible
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW support
26
supports face detect autofocus
focusing manually not possible
no manual control
can't use external flash
MP count low (12 megapixels)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
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Street Comparison

Canon SX730 HS Street photography factors
Kodak Sport Street photography factors
69
has a tilting screen
has image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition (300 grams)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW support
52
weather proof
screen does not articulate
does not have image stabilization
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
max ISO too low (1,250)
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Sports Comparison

Canon SX730 HS Sports photography info
Kodak Sport Sports photography info
48
long zoom range (24-960mm 40.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Optical)
resolution is good (20.3 megapixels)
supports tracking focus
max fps low (5.9 fps)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
not so great battery power (250 CIPA)
no phase detect AF
23
weather proof
can't change focal length (35mm)
maximum shutter speed is a little low (1/1,400 seconds)
lack of shutter priority mode
does not have image stabilization
MP count low (12 megapixels)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Canon SX730 HS Travel photography features
Kodak Sport Travel photography features
72
lighter than competition (300 grams)
connects via bluetooth
resolution is good (20.3 megapixels)
flash built-in
display is selfie friendly
quite wide (24mm)
great reach (960mm)
no Timelapse function
not so great battery power (250 CIPA)
slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
57
weather proof
has built in flash
missing Timelapse mode
MP count low (12MP)
does not have a selfie friendly screen
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.0)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon SX730 HS Landscape photography highlights
Kodak Sport Landscape photography highlights
50
has manual focus
quite wide (24mm)
screen size is good (3")
has image stabilization (Optical)
resolution is good (20.3 megapixels)
can't switch lens (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW support
not so great battery power (250 per charge)
no Timelapse function
27
weather proof
focusing manually not possible
can't change lenses (fixed lens mount)
can't change focal length (35mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.0)
screen is small (2.4 inch)
no manual control
does not have image stabilization
MP count low (12 megapixels)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
max ISO too low (1,250)
lacks RAW files
missing Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Canon SX730 HS
Vlogging with Kodak Sport
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quite wide (24mm)
display is selfie friendly
has image stabilization (Optical)
supports face detect focusing
video res high (1920 x 1080 pxls)
lighter than competition (300g)
slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
no microphone jack
25
supports face detect autofocus
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.0)
does not have a selfie friendly screen
does not have image stabilization
video res low (640 x 480 pxls)
missing microphone socket
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Canon SX730 HS vs Kodak Sport Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon SX730 HS and Kodak Sport
 Canon PowerShot SX730 HSKodak EasyShare Sport
General Information
Manufacturer Canon Kodak
Model type Canon PowerShot SX730 HS Kodak EasyShare Sport
Class Small Sensor Superzoom Waterproof
Revealed 2017-04-06 2011-01-04
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Chip DIGIC 6 -
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 20.3 megapixel 12 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Max resolution 5184 x 3888 4000 x 3000
Max native ISO 3200 1250
Min native ISO 80 80
RAW support
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 24-960mm (40.0x) 35mm (1x)
Maximal aperture f/3.3-6.9 f/3.0
Macro focusing distance 1cm -
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Screen type Tilting Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 3 inch 2.4 inch
Screen resolution 922k dots 112k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Screen tech - TFT color LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 15 secs 8 secs
Fastest shutter speed 1/3200 secs 1/1400 secs
Continuous shutter rate 5.9fps -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation Yes -
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 4.00 m (with Auto ISO) 2.40 m (@ ISO 360)
Flash modes Auto, on, slow synchro, off Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Video resolutions 1920 x 1080 @ 60p / 35 Mbps, MP4, H.264, AAC 640 x 480 (30fps)
Max video resolution 1920x1080 640x480
Video file format MPEG-4, H.264 Motion JPEG
Microphone 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
Environment sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 300 grams (0.66 lbs) 175 grams (0.39 lbs)
Dimensions 110 x 64 x 40mm (4.3" x 2.5" x 1.6") 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 250 shots -
Battery type Battery Pack -
Battery ID - 2 x AA
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 secs, self-timer) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC card SD/SDHC card, Internal
Card slots 1 1
Launch price $399 $155