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Kodak Sport vs Leica V-Lux 40

Portability
92
Imaging
35
Features
13
Overall
26
Kodak EasyShare Sport front
 
Leica V-Lux 40 front
Portability
92
Imaging
38
Features
48
Overall
42

Kodak Sport vs Leica V-Lux 40 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
  • Launched January 2011
Leica V-Lux 40
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-480mm (F3.3-6.4) lens
  • 210g - 105 x 59 x 28mm
  • Revealed May 2012
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Kodak Sport vs Leica V-Lux 40 Overview

Here is a extended overview of the Kodak Sport vs Leica V-Lux 40, former being a Waterproof while the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom by competitors Kodak and Leica. The image resolution of the Sport (12MP) and the V-Lux 40 (14MP) is fairly comparable and both cameras boast the identical sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The Sport was unveiled 16 months prior to the V-Lux 40 making them a generation apart from one another. Both cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before we go right into a step-by-step comparison, here is a concise view of how the Sport matches up vs the V-Lux 40 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Kodak Sport over the Leica V-Lux 40

 Sport V-Lux 40 

Reasons to pick Leica V-Lux 40 over the Kodak Sport

 V-Lux 40 Sport 
RevealedMay 2012January 2011Fresher by 16 months
Display size3"2.4"Larger display (+0.6")
Display resolution461k112kCrisper display (+349k dot)
Touch friendly display Easily navigate

Common features in the Kodak Sport and Leica V-Lux 40

 Sport V-Lux 40 
Focus manually Lack of manual focusing
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Neither provides selfie screen

Kodak Sport vs Leica V-Lux 40 Physical Comparison

For those who are planning to carry your camera often, you'll need to consider its weight and proportions. The Kodak Sport provides exterior measurements of 147mm x 58mm x 23mm (5.8" x 2.3" x 0.9") along with a weight of 175 grams (0.39 lbs) whilst the Leica V-Lux 40 has measurements of 105mm x 59mm x 28mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.1") and a weight of 210 grams (0.46 lbs).

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Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you have attached at the time. Below is a front view scale comparison of the Sport versus the V-Lux 40.

Kodak Sport vs Leica V-Lux 40 size comparison

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability score of the Sport and V-Lux 40 is 92 and 92 respectively.

Kodak Sport vs Leica V-Lux 40 top view buttons comparison

Kodak Sport vs Leica V-Lux 40 Sensor Comparison

Normally, it is very tough to see the contrast in sensor sizing just by checking out specs. The photograph underneath will provide you a far better sense of the sensor measurements in the Sport and V-Lux 40.

All in all, both of those cameras feature the identical sensor size but not the same resolution. You can anticipate the Leica V-Lux 40 to provide greater detail having an extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution will enable you to crop images way more aggressively. The older Sport will be disadvantaged with regard to sensor tech.

Kodak Sport vs Leica V-Lux 40 sensor size comparison

Kodak Sport vs Leica V-Lux 40 Screen and ViewFinder

Kodak Sport vs Leica V-Lux 40 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Kodak Sport Portrait photography advice
Leica V-Lux 40 Portrait photography advice
26
includes face detection focusing
focusing manually not possible
manual exposure not possible
external flash not possible
megapixel count low (12MP)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
36
sensor resolution is decent (14MP)
provides face detect focus
manual focus not available
no external flash support
small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
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Street Comparison

Kodak Sport Street photography factors
Leica V-Lux 40 Street photography factors
52
environment proof
fixed screen
no image stabilization
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
max ISO too low (1,250)
65
has image stabilization (Optical)
comes with focus by touch
lighter than others (210 grams)
fixed screen
small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Kodak Sport
Sports photography with Leica V-Lux 40
23
environment proof
can't change focal length (35mm)
max shutter speed is low (1/1,400 seconds)
lack of shutter priority mode
no image stabilization
megapixel count low (12MP)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect AF
47
amazing zoom range (24-480mm 20.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Optical)
sensor resolution is decent (14MP)
provides tracking focus
small sensor (1/2.3")
terrible battery life (210 per charge)
lack of phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Kodak Sport
Travel photography with Leica V-Lux 40
57
environment proof
has built in flash
no Time Lapse function
megapixel count low (12MP)
display is not selfie friendly
sluggish max aperture (f3.0)
68
lighter than others (210 grams)
comes with focus by touch
sensor resolution is decent (14 megapixels)
built-in flash
reasonably wide (24mm)
great zoom (480mm)
no Timelapse recording
terrible battery life (210 CIPA)
screen isn't selfie friendly
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Kodak Sport Landscape photography information
Leica V-Lux 40 Landscape photography information
27
environment proof
focusing manually not possible
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
can't change focal length (35mm)
sluggish max aperture (f3.0)
screen is small (2.4 inches)
manual exposure not possible
no image stabilization
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
max ISO too low (1,250)
lack of RAW format
no Time Lapse function
42
reasonably wide (24mm)
screen is a decent size (3")
has image stabilization (Optical)
sensor resolution is decent (14MP)
manual focus not available
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.3)
small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
terrible battery life (210 per charge)
no Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Kodak Sport Vlogging highlights
Leica V-Lux 40 Vlogging highlights
25
includes face detection focusing
sluggish max aperture (f3.0)
display is not selfie friendly
no image stabilization
low res video (640 x 480 resolution)
no external mic socket
35
reasonably wide (24mm)
touchscreen
has image stabilization (Optical)
provides face detect focus
video res high (1920 x 1080 pxls)
lighter than others (210g)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.3)
screen isn't selfie friendly
no microphone support
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Kodak Sport vs Leica V-Lux 40 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Kodak Sport and Leica V-Lux 40
 Kodak EasyShare SportLeica V-Lux 40
General Information
Make Kodak Leica
Model Kodak EasyShare Sport Leica V-Lux 40
Type Waterproof Small Sensor Superzoom
Launched 2011-01-04 2012-05-10
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Sensor type CCD CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 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
Highest Possible resolution 4000 x 3000 4320 x 3240
Maximum native ISO 1250 6400
Minimum native ISO 80 100
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
AF continuous
Single AF
AF tracking
AF selectice
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
Number of focus points - 23
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 35mm (1x) 24-480mm (20.0x)
Maximal aperture f/3.0 f/3.3-6.4
Macro focus range - 3cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.9
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 2.4 inches 3 inches
Resolution of screen 112k dots 461k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Screen tech TFT color LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 8 secs 15 secs
Fastest shutter speed 1/1400 secs 1/2000 secs
Continuous shutter rate - 10.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation - Yes
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 2.40 m (@ ISO 360) 6.40 m
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro
External flash
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Supported 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 (220 fps)
Maximum video resolution 640x480 1920x1080
Video format Motion JPEG MPEG-4, AVCHD
Microphone 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
Environmental sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 175 gr (0.39 lbs) 210 gr (0.46 lbs)
Physical dimensions 147 x 58 x 23mm (5.8" x 2.3" x 0.9") 105 x 59 x 28mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.1")
DXO scores
DXO Overall 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 - 210 photographs
Form of battery - Battery Pack
Battery model 2 x AA -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse feature
Storage type SD/SDHC card, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Card slots Single Single
Launch pricing $155 $699