Kodak Sport vs Nikon L26
92 Imaging
35 Features
13 Overall
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93 Imaging
39 Features
24 Overall
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Kodak Sport vs Nikon L26 Key Specs
(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
(Full Review)
- 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Display
- ISO 80 - 1600
- 1280 x 720 video
- 26-130mm (F3.2-6.5) lens
- 164g - 96 x 60 x 29mm
- Announced February 2012

Kodak Sport vs Nikon L26 Overview
Lets take a closer look at the Kodak Sport and Nikon L26, one is a Waterproof and the other is a Small Sensor Compact by brands Kodak and Nikon. There is a big difference between the image resolutions of the Sport (12MP) and L26 (16MP) but they feature the exact same sensor sizing (1/2.3").

The Sport was brought out 13 months prior to the L26 making the cameras a generation away from each other. Both cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).
Before diving straight into a detailed comparison, below is a quick view of how the Sport matches up vs the L26 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Kodak Sport vs Nikon L26 Gallery
Below is a sample of the gallery pics for Kodak EasyShare Sport and Nikon Coolpix L26. The entire galleries are provided at Kodak Sport Gallery and Nikon L26 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Kodak Sport over the Nikon L26
Sport | L26 |
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Reasons to pick Nikon L26 over the Kodak Sport
L26 | Sport | |||
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Announced | February 2012 | ![]() | January 2011 | Newer by 13 months |
Display dimension | 3" | ![]() | 2.4" | Larger display (+0.6") |
Display resolution | 230k | ![]() | 112k | Crisper display (+118k dot) |
Common features in the Kodak Sport and Nikon L26
Sport | L26 | |||
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Manually focus | ![]() | No manual focus | ||
Display type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed display |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Missing selfie screen | ||
Touch display | ![]() | Missing Touch display |
Kodak Sport vs Nikon L26 Physical Comparison
For anyone who is aiming to travel with your camera often, you will need to consider its weight and volume. The Kodak Sport enjoys physical 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) and the Nikon L26 has sizing of 96mm x 60mm x 29mm (3.8" x 2.4" x 1.1") with a weight of 164 grams (0.36 lbs).
Check the Kodak Sport and Nikon L26 in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you are utilising at that time. Following is the front view size comparison of the Sport compared to the L26.

Considering size and weight, the portability score of the Sport and L26 is 92 and 93 respectively.

Kodak Sport vs Nikon L26 Sensor Comparison
Oftentimes, it is difficult to see the contrast between sensor dimensions purely by reviewing technical specs. The image here may offer you a more clear sense of the sensor sizes in the Sport and L26.
As you can tell, the two cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements but not the same resolution. You should expect to see the Nikon L26 to offer extra detail having its extra 4MP. Greater resolution will let you crop images somewhat more aggressively. The more aged Sport is going to be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor tech.

Kodak Sport vs Nikon L26 Screen and ViewFinder


Photography Type Scores
Portrait Comparison

Street Comparison

Sports Comparison

Travel Comparison

Landscape Comparison

Vlogging Comparison

Kodak Sport vs Nikon L26 Specifications
Kodak EasyShare Sport | Nikon Coolpix L26 | |
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General Information | ||
Manufacturer | Kodak | Nikon |
Model type | Kodak EasyShare Sport | Nikon Coolpix L26 |
Category | Waterproof | Small Sensor Compact |
Revealed | 2011-01-04 | 2012-02-01 |
Physical type | Compact | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
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 surface area | 28.1mm² | 28.1mm² |
Sensor resolution | 12 megapixels | 16 megapixels |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 4:3 and 16:9 |
Peak resolution | 4000 x 3000 | 4608 x 3456 |
Highest native ISO | 1250 | 1600 |
Min native ISO | 80 | 80 |
RAW pictures | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focusing | ||
Autofocus touch | ||
Continuous autofocus | ||
Single autofocus | ||
Tracking autofocus | ||
Selective autofocus | ||
Autofocus center weighted | ||
Autofocus multi area | ||
Autofocus live view | ||
Face detection focus | ||
Contract detection focus | ||
Phase detection focus | ||
Cross type focus points | - | - |
Lens | ||
Lens mount type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens zoom range | 35mm (1x) | 26-130mm (5.0x) |
Max aperture | f/3.0 | f/3.2-6.5 |
Macro focusing distance | - | 10cm |
Focal length multiplier | 5.8 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Type of screen | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Screen diagonal | 2.4 inches | 3 inches |
Screen resolution | 112k dots | 230k dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch capability | ||
Screen tech | TFT color LCD | TFT-LCD with Anti-reflection coating |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | None | None |
Features | ||
Minimum shutter speed | 8 seconds | 4 seconds |
Fastest shutter speed | 1/1400 seconds | 1/2000 seconds |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Expose Manually | ||
Change white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Inbuilt flash | ||
Flash distance | 2.40 m (@ ISO 360) | - |
Flash modes | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow-sync |
Hot shoe | ||
AE 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) | 1280 x 720p (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30fps) |
Highest video resolution | 640x480 | 1280x720 |
Video data format | Motion JPEG | MPEG-4 |
Microphone 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 | ||
Environmental sealing | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 175 grams (0.39 lbs) | 164 grams (0.36 lbs) |
Dimensions | 147 x 58 x 23mm (5.8" x 2.3" x 0.9") | 96 x 60 x 29mm (3.8" x 2.4" 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 life | - | 200 pictures |
Battery type | - | AA |
Battery ID | 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/SDXC |
Card slots | 1 | 1 |
Pricing at release | $155 | $70 |