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Kodak Sport vs Nikon S4300

Portability
92
Imaging
35
Features
13
Overall
26
Kodak EasyShare Sport front
 
Nikon Coolpix S4300 front
Portability
95
Imaging
39
Features
39
Overall
39

Kodak Sport vs Nikon S4300 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
  • Released January 2011
Nikon S4300
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 26-156mm (F3.5-6.5) lens
  • 139g - 96 x 59 x 21mm
  • Introduced February 2012
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Kodak Sport vs Nikon S4300 Overview

The following is a complete assessment of the Kodak Sport and Nikon S4300, former is a Waterproof while the other is a Small Sensor Compact by manufacturers Kodak and Nikon. There exists a considerable gap among the sensor resolutions of the Sport (12MP) and S4300 (16MP) but they use the same exact sensor size (1/2.3").

Photography Glossary

The Sport was brought out 13 months before the S4300 making the cameras a generation away from one another. Both the cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before going straight into a step-by-step comparison, below is a simple view of how the Sport grades versus the S4300 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Kodak Sport over the Nikon S4300

 Sport S4300 

Reasons to pick Nikon S4300 over the Kodak Sport

 S4300 Sport 
IntroducedFebruary 2012January 2011Newer by 13 months
Display sizing3"2.4"Larger display (+0.6")
Display resolution460k112kClearer display (+348k dot)
Touch display Easily navigate

Common features in the Kodak Sport and Nikon S4300

 Sport S4300 
Manually focus Lack of manual focus
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Neither offers selfie screen

Kodak Sport vs Nikon S4300 Physical Comparison

In case you're intending to travel with your camera regularly, you'll have to take into account its weight and size. The Kodak Sport offers 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) and the Nikon S4300 has specifications of 96mm x 59mm x 21mm (3.8" x 2.3" x 0.8") with a weight of 139 grams (0.31 lbs).

See the Kodak Sport and Nikon S4300 in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you have at that moment. Below is the front view physical size comparison of the Sport compared to the S4300.

Kodak Sport vs Nikon S4300 size comparison

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the Sport and S4300 is 92 and 95 respectively.

Kodak Sport vs Nikon S4300 top view buttons comparison

Kodak Sport vs Nikon S4300 Sensor Comparison

Quite often, it's hard to imagine the gap in sensor dimensions simply by checking out technical specs. The image underneath should provide you a greater sense of the sensor sizing in the Sport and S4300.

As you can tell, both of these cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing but different megapixels. You can expect to see the Nikon S4300 to produce more detail having its extra 4 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also enable you to crop pics far more aggressively. The more aged Sport will be behind in sensor tech.

Kodak Sport vs Nikon S4300 sensor size comparison

Kodak Sport vs Nikon S4300 Screen and ViewFinder

Kodak Sport vs Nikon S4300 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Kodak Sport Portrait photography info
Nikon S4300 Portrait photography info
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comes with face detect focusing
manual focus not available
no manual exposure
cannot use external flash
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
34
resolution is good (16 megapixels)
comes with face detection autofocus
focusing manually not possible
manual exposure not possible
no external flash support
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Kodak Sport
Street photography with Nikon S4300
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weather proof
no moving screen
does not have image stabilization
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
maximum ISO low (1,250)
67
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
includes touch to focus
lighter than competitors in class (139g)
screen does not articulate
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Kodak Sport Sports photography highlights
Nikon S4300 Sports photography highlights
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weather proof
focal length is fixed (35mm)
low maximum shutter speed (1/1,400s)
no shutter priority mode
does not have image stabilization
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect AF
40
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
resolution is good (16MP)
comes with tracking autofocus
no shutter priority
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
low battery pack (180 per charge)
does not have phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Kodak Sport as a Travel photography camera
Nikon S4300 as a Travel photography camera
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weather proof
flash built-in
does not have Time Lapse mode
low megapixels (12MP)
display isn't selfie friendly
slow maximum aperture (f3.0)
68
lighter than competitors in class (139g)
includes touch to focus
resolution is good (16 megapixels)
flash built-in
decently wide (26mm)
does not have Timelapse recording
low battery pack (180 CIPA)
does not contain selfie friendly display
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Kodak Sport Landscape photography information
Nikon S4300 Landscape photography information
27
weather proof
manual focus not available
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
focal length is fixed (35mm)
slow maximum aperture (f3.0)
small screen (2.4 inches)
no manual exposure
does not have image stabilization
low megapixels (12MP)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
maximum ISO low (1,250)
lack of RAW files
does not have Time Lapse mode
41
decently wide (26mm)
good sized screen (3 inches)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
resolution is good (16MP)
focusing manually not possible
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
manual exposure not possible
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
low battery pack (180 per charge)
does not have Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Kodak Sport Vlogging advice
Nikon S4300 Vlogging advice
25
comes with face detect focusing
slow maximum aperture (f3.0)
display isn't selfie friendly
does not have image stabilization
video res low (640 x 480 pxls)
does not have mic port
34
decently wide (26mm)
has touchscreen
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
comes with face detection autofocus
lighter than competitors in class (139 grams)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
does not contain selfie friendly display
low video resolution (1280 x 720 pixels)
does not have external microphone jack
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Kodak Sport vs Nikon S4300 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Kodak Sport and Nikon S4300
 Kodak EasyShare SportNikon Coolpix S4300
General Information
Company Kodak Nikon
Model type Kodak EasyShare Sport Nikon Coolpix S4300
Category Waterproof Small Sensor Compact
Released 2011-01-04 2012-02-01
Body design 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 area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 12MP 16MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Max resolution 4000 x 3000 4608 x 3456
Max native ISO 1250 3200
Min native ISO 80 100
RAW format
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Total focus points - 9
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 35mm (1x) 26-156mm (6.0x)
Largest aperture f/3.0 f/3.5-6.5
Macro focusing distance - 5cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 2.4 inch 3 inch
Resolution of display 112k dot 460k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Display tech TFT color LCD TFT-LCD with Anti-reflection coating
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
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 2.40 m (@ ISO 360) -
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow-sync
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Video resolutions 640 x 480 (30fps) 1280 x 720p (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30fps)
Max video resolution 640x480 1280x720
Video file format Motion JPEG MPEG-4, H.264
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 175g (0.39 lb) 139g (0.31 lb)
Dimensions 147 x 58 x 23mm (5.8" x 2.3" x 0.9") 96 x 59 x 21mm (3.8" x 2.3" x 0.8")
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 - 180 pictures
Type of battery - Battery Pack
Battery ID 2 x AA EN-EL19
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SD/SDHC card, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC
Storage slots One One
Retail pricing $155 $119