Kodak Sport vs Nikon S31

The following is a extended overview of the Kodak Sport and Nikon S31, both Waterproof cameras by manufacturers Kodak and Nikon. The resolution of the Sport (12MP) and the S31 (10MP) is fairly comparable but the Sport (1/2.3") and S31 (1/2.9") boast totally different sensor sizing.

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The Sport was unveiled 3 years earlier than the S31 which is a fairly serious gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Each of the cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before getting right into a complete comparison, here is a short summation of how the Sport grades against the S31 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Below is a sample of the gallery pictures for Kodak EasyShare Sport and Nikon Coolpix S31. The full galleries are available at Kodak Sport Gallery and Nikon S31 Gallery.

For anybody who is aiming to travel with your camera often, you are going to need to think about its weight and dimensions. The Kodak Sport comes with exterior dimensions of 147mm x 58mm x 23mm (5.8" x 2.3" x 0.9") having a weight of 175 grams (0.39 lbs) while the Nikon S31 has dimensions of 105mm x 65mm x 42mm (4.1" x 2.6" x 1.7") having a weight of 185 grams (0.41 lbs).

Examine the Kodak Sport and Nikon S31 in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you are using at the time. Underneath is a front view scale comparison of the Sport and the S31.

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability grade of the Sport and S31 is 92 and 90 respectively.

Often, it is very difficult to envision the difference in sensor dimensions purely by checking out specifications. The picture below may offer you a clearer sense of the sensor dimensions in the Sport and S31.

Plainly, both cameras have different resolutions and different sensor dimensions. The Sport with its larger sensor will make achieving shallow DOF easier and the Kodak Sport will provide greater detail having an extra 2MP. Greater resolution can also let you crop photos a bit more aggressively. The more aged Sport will be behind when it comes to sensor technology.