Kodak Sport vs Nikon S3500
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Kodak Sport vs Nikon S3500 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
- Introduced January 2011
(Full Review)
- 20MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 2.7" Fixed Screen
- ISO 80 - 3200
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 26-182mm (F3.4-6.4) lens
- 129g - 97 x 58 x 21mm
- Revealed February 2013

Kodak Sport vs Nikon S3500 Overview
Lets look a bit more in depth at the Kodak Sport vs Nikon S3500, one being a Waterproof and the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by companies Kodak and Nikon. There exists a crucial gap among the image resolutions of the Sport (12MP) and S3500 (20MP) but both cameras provide the identical sensor sizing (1/2.3").

The Sport was brought out 3 years before the S3500 and that is a fairly serious gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Each of the cameras feature the same body design (Compact).
Before diving into a in-depth comparison, here is a concise introduction of how the Sport matches up vs the S3500 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Kodak Sport vs Nikon S3500 Gallery
Following is a preview of the gallery images for Kodak EasyShare Sport and Nikon Coolpix S3500. The entire galleries are viewable at Kodak Sport Gallery and Nikon S3500 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Kodak Sport over the Nikon S3500
Sport | S3500 |
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Reasons to pick Nikon S3500 over the Kodak Sport
S3500 | Sport | |||
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Revealed | February 2013 | ![]() | January 2011 | Fresher by 25 months |
Screen size | 2.7" | ![]() | 2.4" | Bigger screen (+0.3") |
Screen resolution | 230k | ![]() | 112k | Sharper screen (+118k dot) |
Common features in the Kodak Sport and Nikon S3500
Sport | S3500 | |||
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Manually focus | ![]() | Lack of manual focusing | ||
Screen type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed screen |
Selfie screen | ![]() | No selfie screen | ||
Touch screen | ![]() | Neither has Touch screen |
Kodak Sport vs Nikon S3500 Physical Comparison
If you're aiming to carry your camera regularly, you need to factor its weight and size. The Kodak Sport has outer measurements 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 S3500 has specifications of 97mm x 58mm x 21mm (3.8" x 2.3" x 0.8") along with a weight of 129 grams (0.28 lbs).
Compare the Kodak Sport vs Nikon S3500 in the new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you choose at that time. Following is a front view proportions comparison of the Sport compared to the S3500.

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability score of the Sport and S3500 is 92 and 95 respectively.

Kodak Sport vs Nikon S3500 Sensor Comparison
Normally, it's tough to visualise the contrast in sensor sizing purely by viewing technical specs. The graphic underneath might provide you a better sense of the sensor sizing in the Sport and S3500.
As you can tell, the two cameras come with the identical sensor size albeit not the same resolution. You should expect the Nikon S3500 to render greater detail having its extra 8 Megapixels. Higher resolution will help you crop shots a good deal more aggressively. The older Sport will be behind when it comes to sensor technology.

Kodak Sport vs Nikon S3500 Screen and ViewFinder


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Kodak Sport vs Nikon S3500 Specifications
Kodak EasyShare Sport | Nikon Coolpix S3500 | |
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General Information | ||
Brand | Kodak | Nikon |
Model | Kodak EasyShare Sport | Nikon Coolpix S3500 |
Category | Waterproof | Small Sensor Compact |
Introduced | 2011-01-04 | 2013-02-21 |
Body design | Compact | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Sensor type | CCD | CCD |
Sensor size | 1/2.3" | 1/2.3" |
Sensor dimensions | 6.17 x 4.55mm | 6.16 x 4.62mm |
Sensor area | 28.1mm² | 28.5mm² |
Sensor resolution | 12MP | 20MP |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | - |
Highest Possible resolution | 4000 x 3000 | 5152 x 3864 |
Maximum native ISO | 1250 | 3200 |
Lowest native ISO | 80 | 80 |
RAW format | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focus | ||
Touch to focus | ||
Autofocus continuous | ||
Single autofocus | ||
Tracking autofocus | ||
Autofocus selectice | ||
Center weighted autofocus | ||
Multi area autofocus | ||
Live view autofocus | ||
Face detection autofocus | ||
Contract detection autofocus | ||
Phase detection autofocus | ||
Cross focus points | - | - |
Lens | ||
Lens mount | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens focal range | 35mm (1x) | 26-182mm (7.0x) |
Largest aperture | f/3.0 | f/3.4-6.4 |
Focal length multiplier | 5.8 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Screen type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Screen diagonal | 2.4" | 2.7" |
Resolution of screen | 112k dot | 230k dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch display | ||
Screen technology | TFT color LCD | TFT-LCD |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | None | None |
Features | ||
Min shutter speed | 8 secs | 4 secs |
Max shutter speed | 1/1400 secs | 1/2000 secs |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Expose Manually | ||
Change white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Inbuilt flash | ||
Flash range | 2.40 m (@ ISO 360) | - |
Flash modes | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in | - |
External flash | ||
AEB | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment | ||
Average | ||
Spot | ||
Partial | ||
AF area | ||
Center weighted | ||
Video features | ||
Video resolutions | 640 x 480 (30fps) | 1280 x 720 |
Maximum video resolution | 640x480 | 1280x720 |
Video format | Motion JPEG | - |
Mic input | ||
Headphone input | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | None | Eye-Fi Connected |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
GPS | None | None |
Physical | ||
Environmental seal | ||
Water proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 175 gr (0.39 pounds) | 129 gr (0.28 pounds) |
Physical dimensions | 147 x 58 x 23mm (5.8" x 2.3" x 0.9") | 97 x 58 x 21mm (3.8" x 2.3" x 0.8") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO Overall score | not tested | not tested |
DXO Color Depth score | not tested | not tested |
DXO Dynamic range score | not tested | not tested |
DXO Low light score | not tested | not tested |
Other | ||
Battery model | 2 x AA | - |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec) | - |
Time lapse shooting | ||
Type of storage | SD/SDHC card, Internal | - |
Storage slots | 1 | 1 |
Launch pricing | $155 | $85 |