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Canon SX740 HS vs Kodak Sport

Portability
88
Imaging
47
Features
63
Overall
53
Canon PowerShot SX740 HS front
 
Kodak EasyShare Sport front
Portability
92
Imaging
35
Features
13
Overall
26

Canon SX740 HS vs Kodak Sport Key Specs

Canon SX740 HS
(Full Review)
  • 21MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Screen
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • 24-960mm (F3.3-6.9) lens
  • 299g - 110 x 64 x 40mm
  • Revealed July 2018
  • Superseded the Canon SX730 HS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
  • Released January 2011
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Canon SX740 HS vs Kodak Sport Overview

On this page, we will be reviewing the Canon SX740 HS vs Kodak Sport, former being a Small Sensor Superzoom while the latter is a Waterproof by companies Canon and Kodak. There exists a large gap among the image resolutions of the SX740 HS (21MP) and Sport (12MP) but both cameras provide the same sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The SX740 HS was revealed 7 years later than the Sport and that is a fairly serious difference as far as camera technology is concerned. Each of these cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before diving into a comprehensive comparison, here is a concise synopsis of how the SX740 HS matches up versus the Sport when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Canon SX740 HS over the Kodak Sport

 SX740 HS Sport 
ReleasedJuly 2018January 2011More recent by 93 months
Manual focus Very exact focus
Screen typeTiltingFixed Tilting screen
Screen dimensions3"2.4"Bigger screen (+0.6")
Screen resolution922k112kCrisper screen (+810k dot)
Selfie screen Take selfies

Reasons to pick Kodak Sport over the Canon SX740 HS

 Sport SX740 HS 

Common features in the Canon SX740 HS and Kodak Sport

 SX740 HS Sport 
Touch friendly screen Neither comes with Touch friendly screen

Canon SX740 HS vs Kodak Sport Physical Comparison

For anybody who is aiming to lug around your camera frequently, you need to consider its weight and proportions. The Canon SX740 HS comes with physical dimensions of 110mm x 64mm x 40mm (4.3" x 2.5" x 1.6") along with a weight of 299 grams (0.66 lbs) and 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).

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Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you are working with at the time. Underneath is a front view size comparison of the SX740 HS and the Sport.

Canon SX740 HS vs Kodak Sport size comparison

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the SX740 HS and Sport is 88 and 92 respectively.

Canon SX740 HS vs Kodak Sport top view buttons comparison

Canon SX740 HS vs Kodak Sport Sensor Comparison

Normally, it is difficult to visualise the contrast in sensor measurements purely by researching specs. The graphic below may give you a much better sense of the sensor dimensions in the SX740 HS and Sport.

All in all, the two cameras provide the same sensor dimensions albeit not the same MP. You can count on the Canon SX740 HS to result in greater detail because of its extra 9MP. Higher resolution can also allow you to crop photographs more aggressively. The newer SX740 HS is going to have an advantage with regard to sensor technology.

Canon SX740 HS vs Kodak Sport sensor size comparison

Canon SX740 HS vs Kodak Sport Screen and ViewFinder

Canon SX740 HS vs Kodak Sport Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon SX740 HS Portrait photography features
Kodak Sport Portrait photography features
48
has manual focus
decent megapixels (21MP)
comes with face detect focusing
external flash not possible
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
26
has face detect focusing
lack of manual focus
manual exposure not possible
no external flash support
sensor resolution low (12MP)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
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Street Comparison

Canon SX740 HS as a Street photography camera
Kodak Sport as a Street photography camera
69
screen tilts
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than others (299 grams)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
52
weather proof
fixed screen
does not have image stabilization
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
low max ISO (1,250)
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Sports Comparison

Canon SX740 HS Sports photography information
Kodak Sport Sports photography information
52
great zoom range (24-960mm 40.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
decent megapixels (21 megapixels)
comes with tracking focus
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
not so great battery pack (265 shots)
doesn't have phase detect AF
23
weather proof
fixed focal length (35mm)
maximum shutter speed is a little low (1/1,400s)
no shutter priority
does not have image stabilization
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Canon SX740 HS Travel photography advice
Kodak Sport Travel photography advice
75
lighter than others (299g)
connects via bluetooth
decent megapixels (21MP)
has built in flash
selfie friendly display
reasonably wide (24mm)
very long zoom (960mm)
not so great battery pack (265 shots)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.3)
57
weather proof
flash built-in
lack of Timelapse function
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
does not have a selfie friendly screen
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.0)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon SX740 HS Landscape photography factors
Kodak Sport Landscape photography factors
52
has manual focus
reasonably wide (24mm)
screen is a decent size (3 inches)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
decent megapixels (21 megapixels)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.3)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
not so great battery pack (265 CIPA)
27
weather proof
lack of manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
fixed focal length (35mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.0)
tiny screen (2.4")
manual exposure not possible
does not have image stabilization
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
low max ISO (1,250)
lacks RAW format
lack of Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon SX740 HS as a Vlogging camera
Kodak Sport as a Vlogging camera
74
reasonably wide (24mm)
selfie friendly display
built in image stabilization (Optical)
comes with face detect focusing
video res high (3840 x 2160 pxls)
lighter than others (299g)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.3)
does not have mic port
25
has face detect focusing
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.0)
does not have a selfie friendly screen
does not have image stabilization
video quality not great (640 x 480 pxls)
lack of microphone socket
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Canon SX740 HS vs Kodak Sport Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon SX740 HS and Kodak Sport
 Canon PowerShot SX740 HSKodak EasyShare Sport
General Information
Manufacturer Canon Kodak
Model type Canon PowerShot SX740 HS Kodak EasyShare Sport
Type Small Sensor Superzoom Waterproof
Revealed 2018-07-31 2011-01-04
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Chip DIGIC 8 -
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 surface area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 21MP 12MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Peak resolution 5184 x 3888 4000 x 3000
Highest native ISO 3200 1250
Min native ISO 100 80
RAW images
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
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 inches 2.4 inches
Screen resolution 922k dots 112k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Screen tech - TFT color LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Min shutter speed 15 secs 8 secs
Max shutter speed 1/3200 secs 1/1400 secs
Continuous shutter rate 10.0 frames/s -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes -
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 5.00 m 2.40 m (@ ISO 360)
Flash options Auto, on, slow synchro, off Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Video resolutions 3840 x 2160 @ 30p, MP4, H.264, AAC 640 x 480 (30fps)
Highest video resolution 3840x2160 640x480
Video data 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 299 grams (0.66 lb) 175 grams (0.39 lb)
Physical 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 265 pictures -
Battery type Battery Pack -
Battery ID - 2 x AA
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 secs, custom self-timer) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC card (UHS-I compatible) SD/SDHC card, Internal
Card slots One One
Pricing at release $400 $155