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Kodak Sport vs Nikon L22

Portability
92
Imaging
35
Features
13
Overall
26
Kodak EasyShare Sport front
 
Nikon Coolpix L22 front
Portability
93
Imaging
34
Features
14
Overall
26

Kodak Sport vs Nikon L22 Key Specs

Kodak Sport
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.4" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 1250
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 35mm (F3.0) lens
  • 175g - 147 x 58 x 23mm
  • Announced January 2011
Nikon L22
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 1600
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 37-134mm (F3.1-6.7) lens
  • 183g - 98 x 61 x 28mm
  • Released February 2010
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Kodak Sport vs Nikon L22 Overview

Let's look more closely at the Kodak Sport and Nikon L22, one is a Waterproof and the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by rivals Kodak and Nikon. The resolution of the Sport (12MP) and the L22 (12MP) is relatively similar and both cameras boast the same sensor sizing (1/2.3").

Photography Glossary

The Sport was manufactured 12 months after the L22 and they are of a similar generation. Each of these cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before delving into a comprehensive comparison, here is a quick view of how the Sport matches up versus the L22 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Kodak Sport over the Nikon L22

 Sport L22 
ReleasedJanuary 2011February 2010Newer by 12 months

Reasons to pick Nikon L22 over the Kodak Sport

 L22 Sport 
Screen dimensions3"2.4"Bigger screen (+0.6")
Screen resolution230k112kCrisper screen (+118k dot)

Common features in the Kodak Sport and Nikon L22

 Sport L22 
Manually focus Lack of manual focus
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Missing selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Missing Touch friendly screen

Kodak Sport vs Nikon L22 Physical Comparison

For anybody who is looking to travel with your camera frequently, you'll have to take into account its weight and volume. The Kodak Sport offers exterior 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) whilst the Nikon L22 has sizing of 98mm x 61mm x 28mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 1.1") having a weight of 183 grams (0.40 lbs).

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Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you have attached at that time. Below is a front view measurements comparison of the Sport versus the L22.

Kodak Sport vs Nikon L22 size comparison

Looking at size and weight, the portability grade of the Sport and L22 is 92 and 93 respectively.

Kodak Sport vs Nikon L22 top view buttons comparison

Kodak Sport vs Nikon L22 Sensor Comparison

Often, it is very tough to visualise the gap between sensor dimensions purely by going over specs. The pic underneath might provide you a stronger sense of the sensor dimensions in the Sport and L22.

All in all, the 2 cameras provide the same sensor dimensions and the same exact resolution and you should expect similar quality of images however you should factor the release date of the products into consideration. The more recent Sport will have a benefit when it comes to sensor innovation.

Kodak Sport vs Nikon L22 sensor size comparison

Kodak Sport vs Nikon L22 Screen and ViewFinder

Kodak Sport vs Nikon L22 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Kodak Sport Portrait photography advice
Nikon L22 Portrait photography advice
26
offers face detect focus
focusing manually not possible
no manual exposure
can't use external flash
MP count low (12 megapixels)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
20
lack of manual focus
manual mode not available
cannot use external flash
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Kodak Sport
Street photography with Nikon L22
52
weather proofing
screen does not articulate
no image stabilization
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
max ISO too low (1,250)
46
screen is fixed
no image stabilization
small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Kodak Sport as a Sports photography camera
Nikon L22 as a Sports photography camera
23
weather proofing
can't change focal length (35mm)
low max shutter speed (1/1,400 seconds)
no shutter priority mode
no image stabilization
MP count low (12MP)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
has no phase detect auto focus
17
no shutter priority
no image stabilization
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Kodak Sport Travel photography factors
Nikon L22 Travel photography factors
57
weather proofing
flash built-in
does not have Time Lapse mode
MP count low (12MP)
doesn't have selfie friendly display
slow maximum aperture (f3.0)
50
flash built-in
doesn't have Timelapse recording
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
display is not selfie friendly
wide angle not the best (37mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Kodak Sport
Landscape photography with Nikon L22
27
weather proofing
focusing manually not possible
can't change lens (fixed lens mount)
can't change focal length (35mm)
slow maximum aperture (f3.0)
small screen (2.4")
no manual exposure
no image stabilization
MP count low (12MP)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
max ISO too low (1,250)
has no RAW support
does not have Time Lapse mode
27
nice screen size (3")
lack of manual focus
can't swap lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not the best (37mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
manual mode not available
no image stabilization
low megapixels (12MP)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
doesn't have Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Kodak Sport Vlogging info
Nikon L22 Vlogging info
25
offers face detect focus
slow maximum aperture (f3.0)
doesn't have selfie friendly display
no image stabilization
low quality video (640 x 480 pxls)
does not have mic port
22
wide angle not the best (37mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
display is not selfie friendly
no image stabilization
low res video (640 x 480 pxls)
doesn't have external microphone jack
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Kodak Sport vs Nikon L22 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Kodak Sport and Nikon L22
 Kodak EasyShare SportNikon Coolpix L22
General Information
Brand Name Kodak Nikon
Model type Kodak EasyShare Sport Nikon Coolpix L22
Class Waterproof Small Sensor Compact
Announced 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 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 12MP 12MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Full resolution 4000 x 3000 4000 x 3000
Max native ISO 1250 1600
Lowest native ISO 80 80
RAW format
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 35mm (1x) 37-134mm (3.6x)
Max aperture f/3.0 f/3.1-6.7
Macro focusing range - 5cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 2.4 inches 3 inches
Display resolution 112k dot 230k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Display tech TFT color LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 8 secs 8 secs
Maximum shutter speed 1/1400 secs 1/2000 secs
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 2.40 m (@ ISO 360) -
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in, Slow Syncro
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Video resolutions 640 x 480 (30fps) 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Max 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
Environmental seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 175 gr (0.39 lb) 183 gr (0.40 lb)
Physical dimensions 147 x 58 x 23mm (5.8" x 2.3" x 0.9") 98 x 61 x 28mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 1.1")
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 ID 2 x AA 2 x AA
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SD/SDHC card, Internal SD/SDHC, Internal
Storage slots One One
Pricing at launch $155 $130