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Kodak Sport vs Nikon S6500

Portability
92
Imaging
35
Features
13
Overall
26
Kodak EasyShare Sport front
 
Nikon Coolpix S6500 front
Portability
92
Imaging
40
Features
51
Overall
44

Kodak Sport vs Nikon S6500 Key Specs

Kodak Sport
(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
  • Revealed January 2011
Nikon S6500
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 25-300mm (F2.8-5.9) lens
  • 250g - 95 x 58 x 26mm
  • Revealed January 2013
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Kodak Sport vs Nikon S6500 Overview

Let's look closer at the Kodak Sport versus Nikon S6500, former is a Waterproof while the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom by companies Kodak and Nikon. There exists a substantial gap between the image resolutions of the Sport (12MP) and S6500 (16MP) but both cameras provide the identical sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The Sport was released 24 months prior to the S6500 which makes them a generation away from one another. Both cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before we go right into a in depth comparison, here is a concise summation of how the Sport scores against the S6500 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Kodak Sport over the Nikon S6500

 Sport S6500 

Reasons to pick Nikon S6500 over the Kodak Sport

 S6500 Sport 
RevealedJanuary 2013January 2011More modern by 24 months
Focus manually Very precise focusing
Screen size3"2.4"Bigger screen (+0.6")
Screen resolution460k112kSharper screen (+348k dot)

Common features in the Kodak Sport and Nikon S6500

 Sport S6500 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Neither includes selfie screen
Touch screen No Touch screen

Kodak Sport vs Nikon S6500 Physical Comparison

For anybody who is looking to carry around your camera often, you are going to need to factor in its weight and size. The Kodak Sport features external dimensions 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 S6500 has specifications of 95mm x 58mm x 26mm (3.7" x 2.3" x 1.0") along with a weight of 250 grams (0.55 lbs).

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Remember that, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you are utilising at that time. Following is a front view proportions comparison of the Sport and the S6500.

Kodak Sport vs Nikon S6500 size comparison

Using dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the Sport and S6500 is 92 and 92 respectively.

Kodak Sport vs Nikon S6500 top view buttons comparison

Kodak Sport vs Nikon S6500 Sensor Comparison

Typically, it is tough to see the contrast between sensor sizes just by reviewing technical specs. The image underneath might offer you a more clear sense of the sensor dimensions in the Sport and S6500.

As you can tell, each of the cameras come with the identical sensor size albeit not the same megapixels. You can expect the Nikon S6500 to deliver greater detail as a result of its extra 4MP. Higher resolution will also help you crop pictures a good deal more aggressively. The more aged Sport is going to be behind with regard to sensor tech.

Kodak Sport vs Nikon S6500 sensor size comparison

Kodak Sport vs Nikon S6500 Screen and ViewFinder

Kodak Sport vs Nikon S6500 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Kodak Sport Portrait photography features
Nikon S6500 Portrait photography features
26
includes face detection autofocus
manual focus not available
manual exposure not possible
external flash not possible
low resolution sensor (12MP)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
44
you can focus manually
megapixel count decent (16MP)
includes face detect autofocus
no external flash support
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
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Street Comparison

Kodak Sport Street photography factors
Nikon S6500 Street photography factors
52
environment proof
fixed screen
lack of image stabilization
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
maximum ISO low (1,250)
62
has image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than average in class (250g)
no articulating screen
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Kodak Sport Sports photography highlights
Nikon S6500 Sports photography highlights
23
environment proof
focal length is fixed (35mm)
maximum shutter speed is a little low (1/1,400s)
lack of shutter priority mode
lack of image stabilization
low resolution sensor (12 megapixels)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect autofocus
50
has image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count decent (16 megapixels)
includes tracking focus
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Kodak Sport
Travel photography with Nikon S6500
57
environment proof
built-in flash
no Time Lapse function
low resolution sensor (12 megapixels)
screen is not selfie friendly
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.0)
69
lighter than average in class (250 grams)
megapixel count decent (16 megapixels)
has built in flash
really wide (25mm)
long zoom (300mm)
lack of Timelapse function
doesn't offer selfie friendly screen
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Kodak Sport
Landscape photography with Nikon S6500
27
environment proof
manual focus not available
can't change lenses (fixed lens mount)
focal length is fixed (35mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.0)
screen is small (2.4")
manual exposure not possible
lack of image stabilization
low resolution sensor (12 megapixels)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
maximum ISO low (1,250)
does not have RAW files
no Time Lapse function
50
you can focus manually
really wide (25mm)
screen is a decent size (3 inches)
has image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count decent (16 megapixels)
cannot switch lenses (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
lack of Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Kodak Sport Vlogging features
Nikon S6500 Vlogging features
25
includes face detection autofocus
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.0)
screen is not selfie friendly
lack of image stabilization
low res video (640 x 480 pixels)
no external mic support
34
really wide (25mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
includes face detect autofocus
high res video (1920 x 1080 pixels)
lighter than average in class (250g)
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
doesn't offer selfie friendly screen
lack of microphone socket
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Kodak Sport vs Nikon S6500 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Kodak Sport and Nikon S6500
 Kodak EasyShare SportNikon Coolpix S6500
General Information
Manufacturer Kodak Nikon
Model Kodak EasyShare Sport Nikon Coolpix S6500
Type Waterproof Small Sensor Superzoom
Revealed 2011-01-04 2013-01-08
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Sensor type CCD BSI-CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixel 16 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Full resolution 4000 x 3000 4608 x 3456
Max native ISO 1250 3200
Min native ISO 80 100
RAW files
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
AF continuous
Single AF
AF tracking
AF selectice
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 35mm (1x) 25-300mm (12.0x)
Maximum aperture f/3.0 f/2.8-5.9
Macro focus distance - 5cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Type of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 2.4 inch 3 inch
Screen resolution 112k dots 460k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Screen tech TFT color LCD AMOLED display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 8s 8s
Highest shutter speed 1/1400s 1/2000s
Continuous shooting rate - 10.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation - Yes
Change WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 2.40 m (@ ISO 360) 3.50 m
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in, Slow Sync
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Supported video resolutions 640 x 480 (30fps) 1920 x 1080 (30fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 480fps (176 x 128), 240fps (384 x 288)
Max video resolution 640x480 1920x1080
Video format Motion JPEG MPEG-4, H.264
Microphone port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless None Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None BuiltIn
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 175 gr (0.39 pounds) 250 gr (0.55 pounds)
Physical dimensions 147 x 58 x 23mm (5.8" x 2.3" x 0.9") 95 x 58 x 26mm (3.7" x 2.3" x 1.0")
DXO scores
DXO All around 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 SLB-10A
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec, Double)
Time lapse feature
Storage type SD/SDHC card, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC
Card slots One One
Launch cost $155 $170