Kodak Sport vs Nikon S3300

In this write-up, we will be matching up the Kodak Sport and Nikon S3300, one being a Waterproof and the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by competitors Kodak and Nikon. There is a significant difference between the sensor resolutions of the Sport (12MP) and S3300 (16MP) but they possess the same exact sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The Sport was launched 13 months prior to the S3300 which makes the cameras a generation apart from each other. Each of the cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before diving straight into a full comparison, below is a concise summation of how the Sport matches up against the S3300 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

This is a preview of the gallery photos for Kodak EasyShare Sport and Nikon Coolpix S3300. The complete galleries are available at Kodak Sport Gallery and Nikon S3300 Gallery.

In case you're intending to carry your camera frequently, you are going to need to factor in its weight and proportions. The Kodak Sport features outside measurements 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 S3300 has measurements of 95mm x 58mm x 19mm (3.7" x 2.3" x 0.7") and a weight of 128 grams (0.28 lbs).

Take a look at the Kodak Sport and Nikon S3300 in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you are employing at that time. Following is the front view scale comparison of the Sport against the S3300.

Looking at size and weight, the portability grade of the Sport and S3300 is 92 and 96 respectively.

Generally, it's hard to see the gap between sensor sizing simply by going over specs. The photograph underneath will help offer you a stronger sense of the sensor sizing in the Sport and S3300.

All in all, both cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing albeit not the same resolution. You should count on the Nikon S3300 to deliver more detail utilizing its extra 4MP. Higher resolution will enable you to crop pictures far more aggressively. The older Sport is going to be behind in sensor innovation.