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Kodak Sport vs Leica V-Lux 30

Portability
92
Imaging
35
Features
13
Overall
26
Kodak EasyShare Sport front
 
Leica V-Lux 30 front
Portability
90
Imaging
37
Features
46
Overall
40

Kodak Sport vs Leica V-Lux 30 Key Specs

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
Leica V-Lux 30
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-384mm (F3.3-5.9) lens
  • 219g - 105 x 58 x 43mm
  • Revealed May 2011
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Kodak Sport vs Leica V-Lux 30 Overview

Below, we are comparing the Kodak Sport versus Leica V-Lux 30, former is a Waterproof while the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom by brands Kodak and Leica. The image resolution of the Sport (12MP) and the V-Lux 30 (14MP) is fairly well matched and they come with the exact same sensor size (1/2.3").

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The Sport was launched 4 months earlier than the V-Lux 30 which means that they are of a similar age. The two cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before we go through a in-depth comparison, below is a brief highlight of how the Sport scores against the V-Lux 30 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Kodak Sport over the Leica V-Lux 30

 Sport V-Lux 30 

Reasons to pick Leica V-Lux 30 over the Kodak Sport

 V-Lux 30 Sport 
Display dimension3"2.4"Larger display (+0.6")
Display resolution460k112kSharper display (+348k dot)
Touch friendly display Easily navigate

Common features in the Kodak Sport and Leica V-Lux 30

 Sport V-Lux 30 
RevealedJanuary 2011May 2011Similar age
Focus manually Lack of manual focus
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Neither contains selfie screen

Kodak Sport vs Leica V-Lux 30 Physical Comparison

If you are aiming to carry around your camera frequently, you'll have to factor its weight and measurements. The Kodak Sport has got outer dimensions of 147mm x 58mm x 23mm (5.8" x 2.3" x 0.9") accompanied by a weight of 175 grams (0.39 lbs) while the Leica V-Lux 30 has proportions of 105mm x 58mm x 43mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.7") and a weight of 219 grams (0.48 lbs).

Compare the Kodak Sport versus Leica V-Lux 30 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you are utilizing during that time. Underneath is the front view measurement comparison of the Sport vs the V-Lux 30.

Kodak Sport vs Leica V-Lux 30 size comparison

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the Sport and V-Lux 30 is 92 and 90 respectively.

Kodak Sport vs Leica V-Lux 30 top view buttons comparison

Kodak Sport vs Leica V-Lux 30 Sensor Comparison

Normally, it is tough to visualize the gap between sensor sizes just by looking at specs. The image below might give you a more clear sense of the sensor sizes in the Sport and V-Lux 30.

As you can plainly see, the 2 cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements but different resolution. You can anticipate the Leica V-Lux 30 to give you extra detail utilizing its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also let you crop photos much more aggressively.

Kodak Sport vs Leica V-Lux 30 sensor size comparison

Kodak Sport vs Leica V-Lux 30 Screen and ViewFinder

Kodak Sport vs Leica V-Lux 30 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Kodak Sport Portrait photography details
Leica V-Lux 30 Portrait photography details
26
offers face detect autofocus
no manual focus
lack of manual mode
cannot use external flash
low MP (12MP)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
30
MP count decent (14 megapixels)
lack of manual focus
can't use external flash
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Kodak Sport
Street photography with Leica V-Lux 30
52
environment proofing
screen is fixed
does not have image stabilization
sensor is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
low maximum ISO (1,250)
64
image stabilization (Optical)
features touch to focus
lighter than competition in class (219 grams)
screen does not articulate
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Kodak Sport
Sports photography with Leica V-Lux 30
23
environment proofing
fixed focal length (35mm)
low maximum shutter speed (1/1,400 seconds)
no shutter priority mode
does not have image stabilization
low MP (12MP)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect autofocus
47
long zoom range (24-384mm 16.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Optical)
MP count decent (14 megapixels)
comes with tracking focus
very small sensor (1/2.3")
terrible battery power (260 per charge)
lacks phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Kodak Sport
Travel photography with Leica V-Lux 30
57
environment proofing
has built in flash
lack of Timelapse recording
low MP (12MP)
screen is not selfie friendly
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.0)
67
lighter than competition in class (219 grams)
features touch to focus
MP count decent (14MP)
has built in flash
pretty wide (24mm)
very long zoom (384mm)
missing Time Lapse function
terrible battery power (260 CIPA)
doesn't have a selfie friendly screen
sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Kodak Sport Landscape photography info
Leica V-Lux 30 Landscape photography info
27
environment proofing
no manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
fixed focal length (35mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.0)
screen is small (2.4 inches)
lack of manual mode
does not have image stabilization
low MP (12 megapixels)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
low maximum ISO (1,250)
does not have RAW support
lack of Timelapse recording
41
pretty wide (24mm)
decent sized screen (3 inch)
image stabilization (Optical)
MP count decent (14MP)
lack of manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
terrible battery power (260 CIPA)
missing Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Kodak Sport as a Vlogging camera
Leica V-Lux 30 as a Vlogging camera
25
offers face detect autofocus
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.0)
screen is not selfie friendly
does not have image stabilization
low video resolution (640 x 480 pixels)
lack of microphone socket
34
pretty wide (24mm)
touchscreen enabled
image stabilization (Optical)
video res high (1920 x 1080 pxls)
lighter than competition in class (219 grams)
sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
doesn't have a selfie friendly screen
missing mic support
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Kodak Sport vs Leica V-Lux 30 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Kodak Sport and Leica V-Lux 30
 Kodak EasyShare SportLeica V-Lux 30
General Information
Make Kodak Leica
Model Kodak EasyShare Sport Leica V-Lux 30
Category Waterproof Small Sensor Superzoom
Introduced 2011-01-04 2011-05-26
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Chip - Venus Engine FHD
Sensor type CCD CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.08 x 4.56mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixels 14 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Full resolution 4000 x 3000 4320 x 3240
Max native ISO 1250 6400
Min native ISO 80 80
RAW support
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Number of focus points - 11
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 35mm (1x) 24-384mm (16.0x)
Maximal aperture f/3.0 f/3.3-5.9
Macro focus distance - 3cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.9
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 2.4" 3"
Resolution of screen 112 thousand dots 460 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Screen technology TFT color LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 8 seconds 60 seconds
Highest shutter speed 1/1400 seconds 1/4000 seconds
Continuous shooting rate - 10.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation - Yes
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 2.40 m (@ ISO 360) 5.00 m
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Video resolutions 640 x 480 (30fps) 1920 x 1080 (60 fps), 1280 x 720 (60, 30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Max video resolution 640x480 1920x1080
Video format Motion JPEG MPEG-4, AVCHD
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 BuiltIn
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 175 gr (0.39 pounds) 219 gr (0.48 pounds)
Dimensions 147 x 58 x 23mm (5.8" x 2.3" x 0.9") 105 x 58 x 43mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.7")
DXO scores
DXO All around score not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth score not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range score not tested not tested
DXO Low light score not tested not tested
Other
Battery life - 260 pictures
Battery style - Battery Pack
Battery model 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/SDXC, Internal
Card slots 1 1
Cost at launch $155 $900