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Kodak Sport vs Nikon S8000

Portability
92
Imaging
35
Features
13
Overall
26
Kodak EasyShare Sport front
 
Nikon Coolpix S8000 front
Portability
93
Imaging
37
Features
31
Overall
34

Kodak Sport vs Nikon S8000 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
  • Released January 2011
Nikon S8000
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 30-300mm (F3.5-5.6) lens
  • 183g - 103 x 57 x 27mm
  • Announced June 2010
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Kodak Sport vs Nikon S8000 Overview

Its time to look much closer at the Kodak Sport and Nikon S8000, former is a Waterproof while the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by rivals Kodak and Nikon. The resolution of the Sport (12MP) and the S8000 (14MP) is relatively close and both cameras posses the identical sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The Sport was manufactured 7 months after the S8000 which means that they are of a similar age. Both of these cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before going into a comprehensive comparison, here is a quick introduction of how the Sport grades against the S8000 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Kodak Sport over the Nikon S8000

 Sport S8000 
AnnouncedJanuary 2011June 2010Newer by 7 months

Reasons to pick Nikon S8000 over the Kodak Sport

 S8000 Sport 
Screen size3"2.4"Bigger screen (+0.6")
Screen resolution921k112kClearer screen (+809k dot)

Common features in the Kodak Sport and Nikon S8000

 Sport S8000 
Manual focus No manual focus
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Neither provides selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Absent Touch friendly screen

Kodak Sport vs Nikon S8000 Physical Comparison

If you are looking to travel with your camera often, you have to think about its weight and proportions. The Kodak Sport provides physical dimensions of 147mm x 58mm x 23mm (5.8" x 2.3" x 0.9") and a weight of 175 grams (0.39 lbs) whilst the Nikon S8000 has measurements of 103mm x 57mm x 27mm (4.1" x 2.2" x 1.1") having a weight of 183 grams (0.40 lbs).

Compare the Kodak Sport and Nikon S8000 in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you have at that time. Here is a front view measurements comparison of the Sport vs the S8000.

Kodak Sport vs Nikon S8000 size comparison

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability score of the Sport and S8000 is 92 and 93 respectively.

Kodak Sport vs Nikon S8000 top view buttons comparison

Kodak Sport vs Nikon S8000 Sensor Comparison

More often than not, it can be difficult to envision the gap in sensor dimensions simply by looking through specs. The pic below might provide you a greater sense of the sensor dimensions in the Sport and S8000.

As you can plainly see, each of the cameras feature the identical sensor size albeit not the same megapixels. You can count on the Nikon S8000 to render extra detail due to its extra 2MP. Higher resolution will also make it easier to crop pictures way more aggressively. The newer Sport will have an advantage when it comes to sensor tech.

Kodak Sport vs Nikon S8000 sensor size comparison

Kodak Sport vs Nikon S8000 Screen and ViewFinder

Kodak Sport vs Nikon S8000 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Kodak Sport as a Portrait photography camera
Nikon S8000 as a Portrait photography camera
26
includes face detection autofocus
focusing manually not possible
manual exposure not possible
cannot use external flash
sensor resolution not great (12 megapixels)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
28
sensor resolution is decent (14MP)
manual focus not available
manual mode not available
no external flash support
very small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
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Street Comparison

Kodak Sport as a Street photography camera
Nikon S8000 as a Street photography camera
52
environment proof
screen does not articulate
does not have image stabilization
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
max ISO too low (1,250)
56
has image stabilization (Optical)
screen does not articulate
very small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Kodak Sport Sports photography information
Nikon S8000 Sports photography information
23
environment proof
fixed focal length (35mm)
low maximum shutter speed (1/1,400 seconds)
lack of shutter priority mode
does not have image stabilization
sensor resolution not great (12MP)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect autofocus
35
has image stabilization (Optical)
sensor resolution is decent (14MP)
max frames per second low (3.0 fps)
no shutter priority mode
very small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Kodak Sport
Travel photography with Nikon S8000
57
environment proof
flash built-in
lack of Timelapse recording
sensor resolution not great (12MP)
doesn't have selfie friendly screen
slow maximum aperture (f3.0)
61
sensor resolution is decent (14MP)
has built in flash
great zoom (300mm)
missing Time Lapse mode
screen isn't selfie friendly
wide angle not good (30mm)
slow max aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Kodak Sport as a Landscape photography camera
Nikon S8000 as a Landscape photography camera
27
environment proof
focusing manually not possible
can't switch lenses (fixed lens mount)
fixed focal length (35mm)
slow maximum aperture (f3.0)
screen is small (2.4 inch)
manual exposure not possible
does not have image stabilization
sensor resolution not great (12MP)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
max ISO too low (1,250)
does not have RAW support
lack of Timelapse recording
37
screen is a decent size (3 inches)
has image stabilization (Optical)
sensor resolution is decent (14 megapixels)
manual focus not available
cannot change lenses (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not good (30mm)
slow max aperture (f3.5)
manual mode not available
very small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
missing Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Kodak Sport Vlogging details
Nikon S8000 Vlogging details
25
includes face detection autofocus
slow maximum aperture (f3.0)
doesn't have selfie friendly screen
does not have image stabilization
video res low (640 x 480 pxls)
lack of external microphone jack
25
has image stabilization (Optical)
wide angle not good (30mm)
slow max aperture (f3.5)
screen isn't selfie friendly
low video resolution (1280 x 720 resolution)
missing external mic socket
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Kodak Sport vs Nikon S8000 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Kodak Sport and Nikon S8000
 Kodak EasyShare SportNikon Coolpix S8000
General Information
Brand Kodak Nikon
Model Kodak EasyShare Sport Nikon Coolpix S8000
Category Waterproof Small Sensor Compact
Released 2011-01-04 2010-06-16
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Chip - Expeed C2
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixels 14 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Highest Possible resolution 4000 x 3000 4320 x 3240
Maximum native ISO 1250 3200
Lowest native ISO 80 100
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
Continuous AF
AF single
Tracking AF
AF selectice
AF center weighted
AF multi area
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) 30-300mm (10.0x)
Max aperture f/3.0 f/3.5-5.6
Macro focus range - 2cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 2.4 inches 3 inches
Screen resolution 112k dots 921k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Screen technology TFT color LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 8 secs 8 secs
Fastest shutter speed 1/1400 secs 1/2000 secs
Continuous shutter rate - 3.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Change WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 2.40 m (@ ISO 360) -
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in, Slow Syncro
External flash
AEB
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Supported video resolutions 640 x 480 (30fps) 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Maximum video resolution 640x480 1280x720
Video file format Motion JPEG H.264
Mic port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 175 grams (0.39 lb) 183 grams (0.40 lb)
Physical dimensions 147 x 58 x 23mm (5.8" x 2.3" x 0.9") 103 x 57 x 27mm (4.1" x 2.2" x 1.1")
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 EN-EL12
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (3 sec or 10 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Storage type SD/SDHC card, Internal SD/SDHC, Internal
Card slots 1 1
Pricing at release $155 $300