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Fujifilm Z30 vs Kodak Sport

Portability
96
Imaging
33
Features
13
Overall
25
Fujifilm FinePix Z30 front
 
Kodak EasyShare Sport front
Portability
92
Imaging
35
Features
13
Overall
26

Fujifilm Z30 vs Kodak Sport Key Specs

Fujifilm Z30
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 64 - 1600
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 35-105mm (F3.7-4.2) lens
  • 110g - 91 x 59 x 21mm
  • Announced February 2009
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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Fujifilm Z30 vs Kodak Sport Overview

Let's look more in depth at the Fujifilm Z30 and Kodak Sport, former being a Small Sensor Compact while the latter is a Waterproof by brands FujiFilm and Kodak. The sensor resolution of the Fujifilm Z30 (10MP) and the Sport (12MP) is relatively comparable and both cameras offer the identical sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The Fujifilm Z30 was unveiled 22 months earlier than the Sport which makes them a generation apart from each other. Both the cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before diving straight to a comprehensive comparison, here is a quick introduction of how the Fujifilm Z30 grades versus the Sport when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm Z30 over the Kodak Sport

 Fujifilm Z30 Sport 
Screen size2.7"2.4"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Screen resolution230k112kClearer screen (+118k dot)

Reasons to pick Kodak Sport over the Fujifilm Z30

 Sport Fujifilm Z30 
IntroducedJanuary 2011February 2009More recent by 22 months

Common features in the Fujifilm Z30 and Kodak Sport

 Fujifilm Z30 Sport 
Manual focus No manual focusing
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Neither comes with selfie screen
Touch screen Neither comes with Touch screen

Fujifilm Z30 vs Kodak Sport Physical Comparison

In case you're aiming to lug around your camera frequently, you will have to think about its weight and volume. The Fujifilm Z30 comes with exterior measurements of 91mm x 59mm x 21mm (3.6" x 2.3" x 0.8") accompanied by a weight of 110 grams (0.24 lbs) and the Kodak Sport has sizing of 147mm x 58mm x 23mm (5.8" x 2.3" x 0.9") along with a weight of 175 grams (0.39 lbs).

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Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you choose at that moment. Following is a front view over all size comparison of the Fujifilm Z30 versus the Sport.

Fujifilm Z30 vs Kodak Sport size comparison

Taking into account size and weight, the portability grade of the Fujifilm Z30 and Sport is 96 and 92 respectively.

Fujifilm Z30 vs Kodak Sport top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm Z30 vs Kodak Sport Sensor Comparison

Oftentimes, it can be tough to visualise the gap in sensor measurements simply by checking out technical specs. The visual below should offer you a better sense of the sensor sizing in the Fujifilm Z30 and Sport.

As you have seen, the 2 cameras come with the identical sensor size albeit not the same MP. You can count on the Kodak Sport to provide extra detail having an extra 2MP. Higher resolution will enable you to crop photographs a good deal more aggressively. The older Fujifilm Z30 will be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor technology.

Fujifilm Z30 vs Kodak Sport sensor size comparison

Fujifilm Z30 vs Kodak Sport Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm Z30 vs Kodak Sport Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Fujifilm Z30 Portrait photography information
Kodak Sport Portrait photography information
19
focusing manually not possible
manual exposure not possible
external flash not possible
low MP (10 megapixels)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
26
features face detect focus
lack of manual focus
no manual mode
external flash not possible
low resolution sensor (12 megapixels)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
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Street Comparison

Fujifilm Z30 Street photography factors
Kodak Sport Street photography factors
55
lighter than others (110 grams)
no moving screen
lack of image stabilization
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
52
weather proof
no moving screen
does not have image stabilization
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
low max ISO (1,250)
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Fujifilm Z30
Sports photography with Kodak Sport
16
low max shutter speed (1/1,000 seconds)
slow fps (1.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority
lack of image stabilization
low MP (10MP)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect auto focus
23
weather proof
can't change focal length (35mm)
maximum shutter speed is a little low (1/1,400 seconds)
no shutter priority mode
does not have image stabilization
low resolution sensor (12 megapixels)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Fujifilm Z30 as a Travel photography camera
Kodak Sport as a Travel photography camera
56
lighter than others (110 grams)
built-in flash
does not have Time Lapse function
low MP (10 megapixels)
display isn't selfie friendly
wide angle not great (35mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.7)
57
weather proof
has built in flash
missing Time Lapse mode
low resolution sensor (12MP)
screen is not selfie friendly
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.0)
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Landscape Comparison

Fujifilm Z30 Landscape photography advice
Kodak Sport Landscape photography advice
22
focusing manually not possible
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not great (35mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.7)
small screen (2.7 inch)
manual exposure not possible
lack of image stabilization
low MP (10MP)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
does not have Time Lapse function
27
weather proof
lack of manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
can't change focal length (35mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.0)
screen is somewhat small (2.4 inches)
no manual mode
does not have image stabilization
low resolution sensor (12 megapixels)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
low max ISO (1,250)
lacks RAW support
missing Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Fujifilm Z30 as a Vlogging camera
Kodak Sport as a Vlogging camera
25
lighter than others (110 grams)
wide angle not great (35mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.7)
display isn't selfie friendly
lack of image stabilization
low res video (640 x 480 pixels)
does not have mic support
25
features face detect focus
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.0)
screen is not selfie friendly
does not have image stabilization
video resolution low (640 x 480 pxls)
missing mic support
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Fujifilm Z30 vs Kodak Sport Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm Z30 and Kodak Sport
 Fujifilm FinePix Z30Kodak EasyShare Sport
General Information
Make FujiFilm Kodak
Model type Fujifilm FinePix Z30 Kodak EasyShare Sport
Type Small Sensor Compact Waterproof
Announced 2009-02-17 2011-01-04
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 10 megapixel 12 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 3:2 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Highest Possible resolution 3648 x 2736 4000 x 3000
Maximum native ISO 1600 1250
Min native ISO 64 80
RAW format
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
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 35-105mm (3.0x) 35mm (1x)
Maximum aperture f/3.7-4.2 f/3.0
Macro focusing range 8cm -
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Type of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 2.7 inches 2.4 inches
Screen resolution 230k dots 112k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Screen technology - TFT color LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 3 secs 8 secs
Fastest shutter speed 1/1000 secs 1/1400 secs
Continuous shutter rate 1.0 frames per second -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 3.10 m 2.40 m (@ ISO 360)
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Slow sync, Red-eye reduction Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in
Hot shoe
AEB
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Video resolutions 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) 640 x 480 (30fps)
Maximum video resolution 640x480 640x480
Video file format Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
Mic support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless None 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 110 grams (0.24 pounds) 175 grams (0.39 pounds)
Physical dimensions 91 x 59 x 21mm (3.6" x 2.3" x 0.8") 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 ID NP-45 2 x AA
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SD/SDHC card, Internal SD/SDHC card, Internal
Card slots Single Single
Launch price $150 $155