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Kodak Sport vs Nikon L120

Portability
92
Imaging
35
Features
13
Overall
26
Kodak EasyShare Sport front
 
Nikon Coolpix L120 front
Portability
75
Imaging
36
Features
38
Overall
36

Kodak Sport vs Nikon L120 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
  • Revealed January 2011
Nikon L120
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 6400
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 25-525mm (F3.1-5.8) lens
  • 431g - 110 x 77 x 78mm
  • Launched February 2011
  • Superseded the Nikon L110
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Kodak Sport vs Nikon L120 Overview

On this page, we are comparing the Kodak Sport and Nikon L120, former is a Waterproof while the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom by rivals Kodak and Nikon. The image resolution of the Sport (12MP) and the L120 (14MP) is very similar and both cameras have the same sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The Sport was unveiled at a similar time to the L120 and they are of a similar age. Both of the cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before diving straight to a step-by-step comparison, here is a short view of how the Sport matches up vs the L120 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Photography Glossary

        

Reasons to pick Kodak Sport over the Nikon L120

 Sport L120 

Reasons to pick Nikon L120 over the Kodak Sport

 L120 Sport 
Display dimensions3"2.4"Larger display (+0.6")
Display resolution921k112kSharper display (+809k dot)

Common features in the Kodak Sport and Nikon L120

 Sport L120 
LaunchedJanuary 2011February 2011Similar age
Focus manually Lack of manual focus
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Neither provides selfie screen
Touch friendly display Lacking Touch friendly display

Kodak Sport vs Nikon L120 Physical Comparison

For those who are going to travel with your camera often, you'll need to factor in its weight and proportions. The Kodak Sport provides outside measurements of 147mm x 58mm x 23mm (5.8" x 2.3" x 0.9") and a weight of 175 grams (0.39 lbs) whilst the Nikon L120 has measurements of 110mm x 77mm x 78mm (4.3" x 3.0" x 3.1") and a weight of 431 grams (0.95 lbs).

Contrast the Kodak Sport and Nikon L120 in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Take into account, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you have chosen at that time. Below is a front view proportions comparison of the Sport and the L120.

Kodak Sport vs Nikon L120 size comparison

Factoring in size and weight, the portability score of the Sport and L120 is 92 and 75 respectively.

Kodak Sport vs Nikon L120 top view buttons comparison

Kodak Sport vs Nikon L120 Sensor Comparison

Oftentimes, it is difficult to see the gap between sensor dimensions only by going over specs. The pic underneath will provide you a clearer sense of the sensor measurements in the Sport and L120.

As you can plainly see, each of these cameras have the same sensor dimensions but not the same MP. You can expect to see the Nikon L120 to offer you greater detail having an extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution will make it easier to crop photos a bit more aggressively.

Kodak Sport vs Nikon L120 sensor size comparison

Kodak Sport vs Nikon L120 Screen and ViewFinder

Kodak Sport vs Nikon L120 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Kodak Sport Portrait photography factors
Nikon L120 Portrait photography factors
26
features face detect focus
no manual focus
no manual control
cannot use external flash
sensor resolution low (12MP)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW support
33
sensor resolution is decent (14 megapixels)
comes with face detect focusing
manual focus not available
manual exposure not possible
external flash not possible
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW files
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Street Comparison

Kodak Sport Street photography factors
Nikon L120 Street photography factors
52
weather proofing
screen does not articulate
lack of image stabilization
small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW support
low maximum ISO (1,250)
48
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
no articulating screen
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Kodak Sport as a Sports photography camera
Nikon L120 as a Sports photography camera
23
weather proofing
can't change focal length (35mm)
low max shutter speed (1/1,400s)
lack of shutter priority mode
lack of image stabilization
sensor resolution low (12MP)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
no phase detect auto focus
43
excellent zoom range (25-525mm 21.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
sensor resolution is decent (14MP)
comes with tracking focus
painfully slow continuous shooting (1.0 frames/s)
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
no phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Kodak Sport as a Travel photography camera
Nikon L120 as a Travel photography camera
57
weather proofing
built-in flash
doesn't have Time Lapse function
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
doesn't contain selfie friendly screen
slow max aperture (f3.0)
60
sensor resolution is decent (14 megapixels)
flash built-in
rather wide (25mm)
very long reach (525mm)
does not have Time Lapse function
doesn't contain selfie friendly screen
slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Kodak Sport
Landscape photography with Nikon L120
27
weather proofing
no manual focus
cannot swap lenses (fixed lens mount)
can't change focal length (35mm)
slow max aperture (f3.0)
small screen (2.4 inches)
no manual control
lack of image stabilization
sensor resolution low (12MP)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
low maximum ISO (1,250)
no RAW support
doesn't have Time Lapse function
40
rather wide (25mm)
screen is a decent size (3 inches)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
sensor resolution is decent (14MP)
manual focus not available
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
manual exposure not possible
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW files
does not have Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Kodak Sport as a Vlogging camera
Nikon L120 as a Vlogging camera
25
features face detect focus
slow max aperture (f3.0)
doesn't contain selfie friendly screen
lack of image stabilization
video resolution low (640 x 480 pixels)
doesn't have mic jack
27
rather wide (25mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
comes with face detect focusing
slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
doesn't contain selfie friendly screen
low res video (1280 x 720 pxls)
does not have mic port
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Kodak Sport vs Nikon L120 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Kodak Sport and Nikon L120
 Kodak EasyShare SportNikon Coolpix L120
General Information
Brand Kodak Nikon
Model type Kodak EasyShare Sport Nikon Coolpix L120
Type Waterproof Small Sensor Superzoom
Revealed 2011-01-04 2011-02-09
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor - Expeed C2
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 12MP 14MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Highest resolution 4000 x 3000 4320 x 3240
Highest native ISO 1250 6400
Lowest native ISO 80 80
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Total focus points - 9
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 35mm (1x) 25-525mm (21.0x)
Highest aperture f/3.0 f/3.1-5.8
Macro focusing distance - 1cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Range of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 2.4 inches 3 inches
Resolution of screen 112k dot 921k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Screen technology TFT color LCD TFT LCD with Anti-reflection coating
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 8 seconds 4 seconds
Highest shutter speed 1/1400 seconds 1/4000 seconds
Continuous shooting speed - 1.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 2.40 m (@ ISO 360) 6.00 m
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye
Hot shoe
AEB
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Supported video resolutions 640 x 480 (30fps) 1280 x 720p (30fps), 640 x 480 (30fps)
Highest video resolution 640x480 1280x720
Video file format Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
Mic jack
Headphone jack
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 seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 175 grams (0.39 pounds) 431 grams (0.95 pounds)
Physical dimensions 147 x 58 x 23mm (5.8" x 2.3" x 0.9") 110 x 77 x 78mm (4.3" x 3.0" x 3.1")
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 - 330 pictures
Battery form - AA
Battery ID 2 x AA 4 x AA
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (10 or 2 sec)
Time lapse recording
Storage media SD/SDHC card, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC
Storage slots One One
Pricing at launch $155 $300