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Kodak Sport vs Nikon L20

Portability
92
Imaging
35
Features
13
Overall
26
Kodak EasyShare Sport front
 
Nikon Coolpix L20 front
Portability
94
Imaging
33
Features
17
Overall
26

Kodak Sport vs Nikon L20 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
  • Announced January 2011
Nikon L20
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 64 - 1600
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 38-136mm (F3.1-6.7) lens
  • 135g - 97 x 61 x 29mm
  • Announced February 2009
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Kodak Sport vs Nikon L20 Overview

Lets look a bit more closely at the Kodak Sport versus Nikon L20, former is a Waterproof while the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by rivals Kodak and Nikon. The resolution of the Sport (12MP) and the L20 (10MP) is relatively similar and both cameras provide the identical sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The Sport was released 24 months after the L20 which makes them a generation away from each other. Each of the cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before diving into a more detailed comparison, here is a simple introduction of how the Sport scores versus the L20 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Kodak Sport over the Nikon L20

 Sport L20 
AnnouncedJanuary 2011February 2009More modern by 24 months

Reasons to pick Nikon L20 over the Kodak Sport

 L20 Sport 
Screen size3"2.4"Bigger screen (+0.6")
Screen resolution230k112kSharper screen (+118k dot)

Common features in the Kodak Sport and Nikon L20

 Sport L20 
Focus manually No manual focus
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Lack of selfie screen
Touch screen Neither contains Touch screen

Kodak Sport vs Nikon L20 Physical Comparison

For those who are aiming to carry around your camera, you should consider its weight and proportions. The Kodak Sport has got exterior measurements of 147mm x 58mm x 23mm (5.8" x 2.3" x 0.9") accompanied by a weight of 175 grams (0.39 lbs) and the Nikon L20 has measurements of 97mm x 61mm x 29mm (3.8" x 2.4" x 1.1") with a weight of 135 grams (0.30 lbs).

Examine the Kodak Sport versus Nikon L20 in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you have chosen at that time. Underneath is a front view measurement comparison of the Sport compared to the L20.

Kodak Sport vs Nikon L20 size comparison

Using size and weight, the portability score of the Sport and L20 is 92 and 94 respectively.

Kodak Sport vs Nikon L20 top view buttons comparison

Kodak Sport vs Nikon L20 Sensor Comparison

Often, its difficult to imagine the difference between sensor sizes purely by reviewing technical specs. The pic here may give you a far better sense of the sensor sizing in the Sport and L20.

As you can tell, the 2 cameras feature the identical sensor size albeit different resolution. You can count on the Kodak Sport to deliver extra detail as a result of its extra 2MP. Higher resolution will make it easier to crop photographs way more aggressively. The more recent Sport should have an advantage in sensor innovation.

Kodak Sport vs Nikon L20 sensor size comparison

Kodak Sport vs Nikon L20 Screen and ViewFinder

Kodak Sport vs Nikon L20 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Kodak Sport Portrait photography factors
Nikon L20 Portrait photography factors
26
comes with face detection focusing
no manual focus
manual exposure not available
cannot use external flash
sensor resolution low (12MP)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
19
no manual focus
manual exposure not available
external flash not possible
MP count low (10 megapixels)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
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Street Comparison

Kodak Sport as a Street photography camera
Nikon L20 as a Street photography camera
52
environment proofing
no articulating screen
does not have image stabilization
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
low maximum ISO (1,250)
54
lighter than competition (135g)
fixed screen
lack of image stabilization
sensor is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Kodak Sport Sports photography details
Nikon L20 Sports photography details
23
environment proofing
focal length is fixed (35mm)
low max shutter speed (1/1,400 seconds)
lack of shutter priority mode
does not have image stabilization
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect AF
16
no shutter priority mode
lack of image stabilization
MP count low (10MP)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Kodak Sport as a Travel photography camera
Nikon L20 as a Travel photography camera
57
environment proofing
has built in flash
lack of Timelapse recording
sensor resolution low (12MP)
screen isn't selfie friendly
slow max aperture (f3.0)
55
lighter than competition (135g)
flash built-in
doesn't have Time Lapse function
MP count low (10MP)
screen isn't selfie friendly
wide angle not great (38mm)
sluggish max aperture (f3.1)
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Landscape Comparison

Kodak Sport as a Landscape photography camera
Nikon L20 as a Landscape photography camera
27
environment proofing
no manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
focal length is fixed (35mm)
slow max aperture (f3.0)
screen is somewhat small (2.4 inch)
manual exposure not available
does not have image stabilization
sensor resolution low (12MP)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
low maximum ISO (1,250)
lack of RAW files
lack of Timelapse recording
27
screen is a decent size (3 inches)
no manual focus
cannot change lenses (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not great (38mm)
sluggish max aperture (f3.1)
manual exposure not available
lack of image stabilization
MP count low (10MP)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
doesn't have Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Kodak Sport Vlogging advice
Nikon L20 Vlogging advice
25
comes with face detection focusing
slow max aperture (f3.0)
screen isn't selfie friendly
does not have image stabilization
video resolution low (640 x 480 pixels)
lack of external microphone port
24
lighter than competition (135 grams)
wide angle not great (38mm)
sluggish max aperture (f3.1)
screen isn't selfie friendly
lack of image stabilization
low quality video (640 x 480 pixels)
doesn't have mic socket
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Kodak Sport vs Nikon L20 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Kodak Sport and Nikon L20
 Kodak EasyShare SportNikon Coolpix L20
General Information
Brand Kodak Nikon
Model Kodak EasyShare Sport Nikon Coolpix L20
Category Waterproof Small Sensor Compact
Announced 2011-01-04 2009-02-03
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 6.08 x 4.56mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixels 10 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Peak resolution 4000 x 3000 3648 x 2736
Highest native ISO 1250 1600
Min native ISO 80 64
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch focus
Continuous AF
Single AF
Tracking AF
Selective AF
AF center weighted
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detection AF
Contract detection AF
Phase detection AF
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 35mm (1x) 38-136mm (3.6x)
Max aperture f/3.0 f/3.1-6.7
Macro focus distance - 5cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.9
Screen
Type of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 2.4 inch 3 inch
Screen resolution 112k dots 230k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Screen technology TFT color LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Min shutter speed 8s 8s
Max shutter speed 1/1400s 1/2000s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 2.40 m (@ ISO 360) -
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in Auto, Fill-in, Red-Eye reduction, Slow, Off
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance 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) 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Highest video resolution 640x480 640x480
Video data format Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
Mic port
Headphone port
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 proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 175 gr (0.39 lbs) 135 gr (0.30 lbs)
Physical dimensions 147 x 58 x 23mm (5.8" x 2.3" x 0.9") 97 x 61 x 29mm (3.8" x 2.4" 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 model 2 x AA 2 x AA
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes
Time lapse recording
Storage type SD/SDHC card, Internal SD/SDHC card, Internal
Card slots One One
Launch price $155 $120