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Casio EX-ZR300 vs Kodak Sport

Portability
92
Imaging
39
Features
50
Overall
43
Casio Exilim EX-ZR300 front
 
Kodak EasyShare Sport front
Portability
92
Imaging
35
Features
13
Overall
26

Casio EX-ZR300 vs Kodak Sport Key Specs

Casio EX-ZR300
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-300mm (F3.0-5.9) lens
  • 205g - 105 x 59 x 29mm
  • Released May 2012
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
  • Announced January 2011
Photography Glossary

Casio EX-ZR300 vs Kodak Sport Overview

Below, we will be matching up the Casio EX-ZR300 and Kodak Sport, one is a Small Sensor Superzoom and the latter is a Waterproof by manufacturers Casio and Kodak. There is a crucial difference among the image resolutions of the EX-ZR300 (16MP) and Sport (12MP) but they come with the exact same sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The EX-ZR300 was announced 17 months after the Sport which makes the cameras a generation away from each other. Each of the cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before delving in to a step-by-step comparison, below is a quick introduction of how the EX-ZR300 matches up vs the Sport with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Casio EX-ZR300 over the Kodak Sport

 EX-ZR300 Sport 
AnnouncedMay 2012January 2011More modern by 17 months
Manually focus Very exact focus
Screen dimension3"2.4"Bigger screen (+0.6")
Screen resolution461k112kClearer screen (+349k dot)

Reasons to pick Kodak Sport over the Casio EX-ZR300

 Sport EX-ZR300 

Common features in the Casio EX-ZR300 and Kodak Sport

 EX-ZR300 Sport 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen No selfie screen
Touch screen Neither comes with Touch screen

Casio EX-ZR300 vs Kodak Sport Physical Comparison

If you are intending to carry around your camera often, you will need to think about its weight and proportions. The Casio EX-ZR300 comes with exterior measurements of 105mm x 59mm x 29mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.1") accompanied by a weight of 205 grams (0.45 lbs) while the Kodak Sport has measurements of 147mm x 58mm x 23mm (5.8" x 2.3" x 0.9") and a weight of 175 grams (0.39 lbs).

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Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you are utilizing during that time. Here is the front view sizing comparison of the EX-ZR300 against the Sport.

Casio EX-ZR300 vs Kodak Sport size comparison

Using size and weight, the portability grade of the EX-ZR300 and Sport is 92 and 92 respectively.

Casio EX-ZR300 vs Kodak Sport top view buttons comparison

Casio EX-ZR300 vs Kodak Sport Sensor Comparison

Usually, it's hard to visualize the difference in sensor sizes simply by going through specifications. The picture underneath will help give you a more clear sense of the sensor sizing in the EX-ZR300 and Sport.

Plainly, each of the cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements albeit different MP. You should expect the Casio EX-ZR300 to produce extra detail with its extra 4MP. Higher resolution can also help you crop pictures somewhat more aggressively. The more modern EX-ZR300 should have an advantage when it comes to sensor innovation.

Casio EX-ZR300 vs Kodak Sport sensor size comparison

Casio EX-ZR300 vs Kodak Sport Screen and ViewFinder

Casio EX-ZR300 vs Kodak Sport Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Casio EX-ZR300 Portrait photography details
Kodak Sport Portrait photography details
39
focusing manually
good resolution (16 megapixels)
no external flash support
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
26
offers face detection focus
manual focus not available
manual mode not available
cannot use external flash
megapixel count low (12MP)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
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Street Comparison

Casio EX-ZR300 Street photography factors
Kodak Sport Street photography factors
62
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lighter than competition in class (205g)
no moving screen
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
52
weather proof
no moving screen
does not have image stabilization
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
maximum ISO low (1,250)
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Casio EX-ZR300
Sports photography with Kodak Sport
55
excellent zoom range (24-300mm 12.5 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good resolution (16MP)
offers tracking focus
better than average battery life (500 shots)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect AF
23
weather proof
focal length is fixed (35mm)
low max shutter speed (1/1,400s)
no shutter priority mode
does not have image stabilization
megapixel count low (12MP)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Casio EX-ZR300
Travel photography with Kodak Sport
71
better than average battery life (500 CIPA)
lighter than competition in class (205 grams)
good resolution (16 megapixels)
has built in flash
fairly wide (24mm)
long reach (300mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
display is not selfie friendly
slow max aperture (f3.0)
57
weather proof
built-in flash
does not have Time Lapse mode
megapixel count low (12MP)
screen is not selfie friendly
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.0)
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Landscape Comparison

Casio EX-ZR300 as a Landscape photography camera
Kodak Sport as a Landscape photography camera
52
focusing manually
fairly wide (24mm)
good sized screen (3 inch)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good resolution (16MP)
better than average battery life (500 shots)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.0)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
27
weather proof
manual focus not available
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
focal length is fixed (35mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.0)
small screen (2.4 inches)
manual mode not available
does not have image stabilization
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
maximum ISO low (1,250)
does not have RAW support
does not have Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Casio EX-ZR300 Vlogging info
Kodak Sport Vlogging info
33
fairly wide (24mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
video res high (1920 x 1080 pixels)
lighter than competition in class (205 grams)
slow max aperture (f3.0)
display is not selfie friendly
doesn't have mic socket
25
offers face detection focus
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.0)
screen is not selfie friendly
does not have image stabilization
low res video (640 x 480 pixels)
does not have external mic support
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Casio EX-ZR300 vs Kodak Sport Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Casio EX-ZR300 and Kodak Sport
 Casio Exilim EX-ZR300Kodak EasyShare Sport
General Information
Brand Casio Kodak
Model type Casio Exilim EX-ZR300 Kodak EasyShare Sport
Type Small Sensor Superzoom Waterproof
Released 2012-05-22 2011-01-04
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Chip Exilim Engine HS -
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 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Full resolution 4608 x 3456 4000 x 3000
Max native ISO 3200 1250
Minimum native ISO 80 80
RAW files
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch focus
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 24-300mm (12.5x) 35mm (1x)
Max aperture f/3.0-5.9 f/3.0
Macro focusing range 1cm -
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 3 inch 2.4 inch
Screen resolution 461k dots 112k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Screen technology Super Clear TFT color LCD TFT color LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 15s 8s
Highest shutter speed 1/2000s 1/1400s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes -
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 4.70 m 2.40 m (@ ISO 360)
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in
External flash
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (30 fps), 1280 x 720 (15, 30 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 120 fps), 512 x 384 (30, 240 fps), 224 x 160 (480 fps) 224 x 64 (1000 fps) 640 x 480 (30fps)
Max video resolution 1920x1080 640x480
Video data format H.264 Motion JPEG
Mic support
Headphone support
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
Environment sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 205 grams (0.45 lb) 175 grams (0.39 lb)
Dimensions 105 x 59 x 29mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.1") 147 x 58 x 23mm (5.8" x 2.3" x 0.9")
DXO scores
DXO All around 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 500 photos -
Battery style Battery Pack -
Battery ID NP-130 2 x AA
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 seconds, Triple) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC card, Internal
Card slots Single Single
Launch pricing $329 $155