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Kodak Sport vs Nikon L21

Portability
92
Imaging
35
Features
13
Overall
26
Kodak EasyShare Sport front
 
Nikon Coolpix L21 front
Portability
93
Imaging
31
Features
11
Overall
23

Kodak Sport vs Nikon L21 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
Nikon L21
(Full Review)
  • 8MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.5" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 64 - 1600
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 38-136mm (F3.1-6.7) lens
  • 169g - 92 x 67 x 28mm
  • Announced February 2010
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Kodak Sport vs Nikon L21 Overview

Here is a comprehensive assessment of the Kodak Sport versus Nikon L21, one being a Waterproof and the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by rivals Kodak and Nikon. There exists a huge gap between the sensor resolutions of the Sport (12MP) and L21 (8MP) but they enjoy the same exact sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The Sport was unveiled 12 months later than the L21 and they are both of a similar generation. Both cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before diving through a in depth comparison, below is a simple view of how the Sport grades against the L21 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Kodak Sport over the Nikon L21

 Sport L21 
AnnouncedJanuary 2011February 2010Fresher by 12 months

Reasons to pick Nikon L21 over the Kodak Sport

 L21 Sport 
Screen sizing2.5"2.4"Bigger screen (+0.1")
Screen resolution230k112kCrisper screen (+118k dot)

Common features in the Kodak Sport and Nikon L21

 Sport L21 
Manual focus No manual focusing
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Lack of selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Neither features Touch friendly screen

Kodak Sport vs Nikon L21 Physical Comparison

If you are planning to carry your camera, you will need to factor in its weight and dimensions. The Kodak Sport enjoys outside measurements of 147mm x 58mm x 23mm (5.8" x 2.3" x 0.9") with a weight of 175 grams (0.39 lbs) whilst the Nikon L21 has dimensions of 92mm x 67mm x 28mm (3.6" x 2.6" x 1.1") with a weight of 169 grams (0.37 lbs).

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Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you have chosen during that time. Following is the front view over all size comparison of the Sport compared to the L21.

Kodak Sport vs Nikon L21 size comparison

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability score of the Sport and L21 is 92 and 93 respectively.

Kodak Sport vs Nikon L21 top view buttons comparison

Kodak Sport vs Nikon L21 Sensor Comparison

Typically, it is very hard to imagine the difference between sensor sizing just by going over specs. The graphic underneath will give you a stronger sense of the sensor sizing in the Sport and L21.

All in all, the 2 cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing albeit different MP. You should count on the Kodak Sport to offer you greater detail having an extra 4MP. Higher resolution will let you crop pictures a little more aggressively. The younger Sport provides a benefit when it comes to sensor tech.

Kodak Sport vs Nikon L21 sensor size comparison

Kodak Sport vs Nikon L21 Screen and ViewFinder

Kodak Sport vs Nikon L21 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Kodak Sport
Portrait photography with Nikon L21
26
features face detection autofocus
lack of manual focus
manual mode not available
can't use external flash
sensor resolution not great (12 megapixels)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW files
18
no manual focus
no manual control
no external flash support
megapixel count low (8 megapixels)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
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Street Comparison

Kodak Sport Street photography advice
Nikon L21 Street photography advice
52
weather proofing
no moving screen
no image stabilization
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW files
low max ISO (1,250)
46
no moving screen
lack of image stabilization
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Kodak Sport Sports photography highlights
Nikon L21 Sports photography highlights
23
weather proofing
fixed focal length (35mm)
low max shutter speed (1/1,400s)
no shutter priority mode
no image stabilization
sensor resolution not great (12 megapixels)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
no phase detect autofocus
15
no shutter priority
lack of image stabilization
megapixel count low (8MP)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Kodak Sport Travel photography information
Nikon L21 Travel photography information
57
weather proofing
built-in flash
does not have Timelapse mode
sensor resolution not great (12MP)
screen is not selfie friendly
slow maximum aperture (f3.0)
50
built-in flash
no Timelapse function
megapixel count low (8 megapixels)
does not feature selfie friendly screen
wide angle not fantastic (38mm)
slow max aperture (f3.1)
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Landscape Comparison

Kodak Sport Landscape photography highlights
Nikon L21 Landscape photography highlights
27
weather proofing
lack of manual focus
can't switch lenses (fixed lens mount)
fixed focal length (35mm)
slow maximum aperture (f3.0)
tiny screen (2.4")
manual mode not available
no image stabilization
sensor resolution not great (12 megapixels)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
low max ISO (1,250)
no RAW files
does not have Timelapse mode
21
no manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not fantastic (38mm)
slow max aperture (f3.1)
screen is somewhat small (2.5")
no manual control
lack of image stabilization
megapixel count low (8 megapixels)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
no Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Kodak Sport Vlogging factors
Nikon L21 Vlogging factors
25
features face detection autofocus
slow maximum aperture (f3.0)
screen is not selfie friendly
no image stabilization
video res low (640 x 480 pxls)
does not have external microphone port
21
wide angle not fantastic (38mm)
slow max aperture (f3.1)
does not feature selfie friendly screen
lack of image stabilization
video quality not great (640 x 480 pixels)
no external microphone jack
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Kodak Sport vs Nikon L21 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Kodak Sport and Nikon L21
 Kodak EasyShare SportNikon Coolpix L21
General Information
Manufacturer Kodak Nikon
Model type Kodak EasyShare Sport Nikon Coolpix L21
Class Waterproof Small Sensor Compact
Launched 2011-01-04 2010-02-03
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Powered by - Expeed C2
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.08 x 4.56mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixel 8 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Highest Possible resolution 4000 x 3000 3648 x 2736
Maximum native ISO 1250 1600
Lowest native ISO 80 64
RAW data
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch focus
Continuous AF
AF single
Tracking AF
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 35mm (1x) 38-136mm (3.6x)
Max aperture f/3.0 f/3.1-6.7
Macro focusing range - 5cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.9
Screen
Range of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 2.4 inch 2.5 inch
Screen resolution 112 thousand dot 230 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Screen tech 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
Manually set exposure
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 2.40 m (@ ISO 360) -
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in, Slow Syncro
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
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) 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Maximum video resolution 640x480 640x480
Video format Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
Microphone input
Headphone input
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 gr (0.39 pounds) 169 gr (0.37 pounds)
Dimensions 147 x 58 x 23mm (5.8" x 2.3" x 0.9") 92 x 67 x 28mm (3.6" x 2.6" x 1.1")
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 2 x AA 2 x AA
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes
Time lapse shooting
Storage media SD/SDHC card, Internal SD/SDHC, Internal
Storage slots One One
Cost at release $155 $180