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Kodak Sport vs Nikon S630

Portability
92
Imaging
35
Features
13
Overall
26
Kodak EasyShare Sport front
 
Nikon Coolpix S630 front
Portability
95
Imaging
35
Features
17
Overall
27

Kodak Sport vs Nikon S630 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
  • Launched January 2011
Nikon S630
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 64 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 37-260mm (F3.5-5.3) lens
  • 140g - 97 x 58 x 26mm
  • Introduced February 2009
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Kodak Sport vs Nikon S630 Overview

Its time to look a bit more closely at the Kodak Sport vs Nikon S630, former being a Waterproof while the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by brands Kodak and Nikon. The sensor resolution of the Sport (12MP) and the S630 (12MP) is pretty well matched and they possess the same exact sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The Sport was manufactured 24 months later than the S630 which makes the cameras a generation apart from each other. Each of the cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before delving straight into a comprehensive comparison, below is a quick summation of how the Sport scores against the S630 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Kodak Sport over the Nikon S630

 Sport S630 
IntroducedJanuary 2011February 2009Fresher by 24 months

Reasons to pick Nikon S630 over the Kodak Sport

 S630 Sport 
Screen sizing2.7"2.4"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Screen resolution230k112kClearer screen (+118k dot)

Common features in the Kodak Sport and Nikon S630

 Sport S630 
Focus manually Lack of manual focusing
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Missing selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Missing Touch friendly screen

Kodak Sport vs Nikon S630 Physical Comparison

When you are going to carry your camera regularly, you need to consider its weight and volume. The Kodak Sport provides physical dimensions of 147mm x 58mm x 23mm (5.8" x 2.3" x 0.9") along with a weight of 175 grams (0.39 lbs) whilst the Nikon S630 has sizing of 97mm x 58mm x 26mm (3.8" x 2.3" x 1.0") with a weight of 140 grams (0.31 lbs).

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Take into account, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you are using at the time. Here is the front view physical size comparison of the Sport compared to the S630.

Kodak Sport vs Nikon S630 size comparison

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability score of the Sport and S630 is 92 and 95 respectively.

Kodak Sport vs Nikon S630 top view buttons comparison

Kodak Sport vs Nikon S630 Sensor Comparison

Usually, it is very difficult to envision the contrast between sensor sizing purely by reading through a spec sheet. The visual underneath will help offer you a clearer sense of the sensor sizes in the Sport and S630.

As you can see, both cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing and the same exact resolution and you can expect similar quality of pictures however you have to take the launch date of the products into consideration. The newer Sport is going to have an edge when it comes to sensor tech.

Kodak Sport vs Nikon S630 sensor size comparison

Kodak Sport vs Nikon S630 Screen and ViewFinder

Kodak Sport vs Nikon S630 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Kodak Sport as a Portrait photography camera
Nikon S630 as a Portrait photography camera
26
supports face detect autofocus
focusing manually not possible
manual exposure not possible
cannot use external flash
low megapixels (12MP)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
21
focusing manually not possible
no manual mode
cannot use external flash
low resolution (12 megapixels)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW files
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Street Comparison

Kodak Sport Street photography highlights
Nikon S630 Street photography highlights
52
environment proofing
screen does not articulate
no image stabilization
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
max ISO too low (1,250)
57
has image stabilization (Optical)
no moving screen
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Kodak Sport
Sports photography with Nikon S630
23
environment proofing
can't change focal length (35mm)
maximum shutter speed is a little low (1/1,400 seconds)
no shutter priority mode
no image stabilization
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect autofocus
27
has image stabilization (Optical)
no shutter priority mode
low resolution (12 megapixels)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
no phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Kodak Sport as a Travel photography camera
Nikon S630 as a Travel photography camera
57
environment proofing
flash built-in
missing Timelapse recording
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
screen is not selfie friendly
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.0)
56
built-in flash
great reach (260mm)
doesn't have Timelapse mode
low resolution (12MP)
doesn't have a selfie friendly display
wide angle not the best (37mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Kodak Sport Landscape photography highlights
Nikon S630 Landscape photography highlights
27
environment proofing
focusing manually not possible
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
can't change focal length (35mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.0)
small screen (2.4 inch)
manual exposure not possible
no image stabilization
low megapixels (12MP)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
max ISO too low (1,250)
lack of RAW format
missing Timelapse recording
28
has image stabilization (Optical)
focusing manually not possible
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not the best (37mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
screen is somewhat small (2.7")
no manual mode
low resolution (12 megapixels)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW files
doesn't have Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Kodak Sport Vlogging features
Nikon S630 Vlogging features
25
supports face detect autofocus
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.0)
screen is not selfie friendly
no image stabilization
video res low (640 x 480 resolution)
missing microphone jack
25
has image stabilization (Optical)
wide angle not the best (37mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
doesn't have a selfie friendly display
video quality not great (640 x 480 pxls)
doesn't have microphone support
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Kodak Sport vs Nikon S630 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Kodak Sport and Nikon S630
 Kodak EasyShare SportNikon Coolpix S630
General Information
Brand Name Kodak Nikon
Model type Kodak EasyShare Sport Nikon Coolpix S630
Class Waterproof Small Sensor Compact
Launched 2011-01-04 2009-02-03
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 6.08 x 4.56mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixel 12 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Full resolution 4000 x 3000 4000 x 3000
Max native ISO 1250 6400
Lowest native ISO 80 64
RAW files
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 35mm (1x) 37-260mm (7.0x)
Max aperture f/3.0 f/3.5-5.3
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.9
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 2.4" 2.7"
Resolution of display 112k dots 230k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Display tech TFT color LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 8s 8s
Maximum shutter speed 1/1400s 1/2000s
Continuous shooting rate - 11.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 2.40 m (@ ISO 360) -
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in Auto, Red-Eye reduction, Off, On, Slow sync
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Video resolutions 640 x 480 (30fps) 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Max video resolution 640x480 640x480
Video file format Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
Microphone support
Headphone support
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 175g (0.39 lb) 140g (0.31 lb)
Dimensions 147 x 58 x 23mm (5.8" x 2.3" x 0.9") 97 x 58 x 26mm (3.8" x 2.3" x 1.0")
DXO scores
DXO All around 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 ID 2 x AA EN-L12
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (3 or 10 sec)
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SD/SDHC card, Internal SD/SDHC, Internal
Card slots Single Single
Cost at launch $155 $240