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Kodak Sport vs Nikon S8100

Portability
92
Imaging
35
Features
13
Overall
26
Kodak EasyShare Sport front
 
Nikon Coolpix S8100 front
Portability
93
Imaging
34
Features
36
Overall
34

Kodak Sport vs Nikon S8100 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 S8100
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 160 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1/8000s Max Shutter
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 30-300mm (F3.5-5.6) lens
  • 180g - 104 x 60 x 30mm
  • Introduced September 2010
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Kodak Sport vs Nikon S8100 Overview

Here, we are evaluating the Kodak Sport versus Nikon S8100, one is a Waterproof and the other is a Small Sensor Compact by companies Kodak and Nikon. The resolution of the Sport (12MP) and the S8100 (12MP) is very comparable and both cameras posses the identical sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The Sport was unveiled 4 months after the S8100 and they are of a similar generation. Both cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before getting right into a in depth comparison, here is a short summary of how the Sport matches up against the S8100 for portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Kodak Sport over the Nikon S8100

 Sport S8100 

Reasons to pick Nikon S8100 over the Kodak Sport

 S8100 Sport 
Display size3"2.4"Larger display (+0.6")
Display resolution921k112kClearer display (+809k dot)

Common features in the Kodak Sport and Nikon S8100

 Sport S8100 
IntroducedJanuary 2011September 2010Same generation
Focus manually Lack of manual focus
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Missing selfie screen
Touch display Missing Touch display

Kodak Sport vs Nikon S8100 Physical Comparison

When you are going to travel with your camera, you're going to have to factor in its weight and volume. The Kodak Sport comes with 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) while the Nikon S8100 has sizing of 104mm x 60mm x 30mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.2") and a weight of 180 grams (0.40 lbs).

Analyze the Kodak Sport versus Nikon S8100 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you have attached at the time. Following is a front view physical size comparison of the Sport compared to the S8100.

Kodak Sport vs Nikon S8100 size comparison

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the Sport and S8100 is 92 and 93 respectively.

Kodak Sport vs Nikon S8100 top view buttons comparison

Kodak Sport vs Nikon S8100 Sensor Comparison

Typically, it is hard to envision the gap in sensor dimensions merely by seeing specifications. The picture here should provide you a stronger sense of the sensor measurements in the Sport and S8100.

To sum up, the two cameras come with the identical sensor size and the same resolution and you should expect comparable quality of images although you need to take the production date of the cameras into account.

Kodak Sport vs Nikon S8100 sensor size comparison

Kodak Sport vs Nikon S8100 Screen and ViewFinder

Kodak Sport vs Nikon S8100 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Kodak Sport Portrait photography highlights
Nikon S8100 Portrait photography highlights
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has face detect autofocus
manual focus not available
manual exposure not available
no external flash support
MP count low (12MP)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
26
has face detection focusing
no manual focus
no manual exposure
no external flash support
MP count low (12 megapixels)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
no RAW files
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Street Comparison

Kodak Sport as a Street photography camera
Nikon S8100 as a Street photography camera
52
environment proofing
no articulating screen
does not have image stabilization
small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
maximum ISO low (1,250)
56
has image stabilization (Optical)
fixed screen
sensor is small (1/2.3")
no RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Kodak Sport Sports photography details
Nikon S8100 Sports photography details
23
environment proofing
can't change focal length (35mm)
low max shutter speed (1/1,400s)
lack of shutter priority mode
does not have image stabilization
MP count low (12MP)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect autofocus
38
high shutter speed (1/8,000s)
has image stabilization (Optical)
has tracking autofocus
no shutter priority mode
MP count low (12 megapixels)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
no phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Kodak Sport Travel photography info
Nikon S8100 Travel photography info
57
environment proofing
has built in flash
doesn't have Time Lapse function
MP count low (12 megapixels)
display is not selfie friendly
sluggish max aperture (f3.0)
55
flash built-in
great zoom (300mm)
no Time Lapse mode
MP count low (12 megapixels)
doesn't have a selfie friendly display
wide angle not good (30mm)
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Kodak Sport Landscape photography features
Nikon S8100 Landscape photography features
27
environment proofing
manual focus not available
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
can't change focal length (35mm)
sluggish max aperture (f3.0)
screen is small (2.4 inches)
manual exposure not available
does not have image stabilization
MP count low (12MP)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
maximum ISO low (1,250)
does not have RAW format
doesn't have Time Lapse function
31
nice screen size (3 inch)
has image stabilization (Optical)
no manual focus
cannot swap lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not good (30mm)
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
no manual exposure
MP count low (12MP)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
no RAW files
no Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Kodak Sport Vlogging details
Nikon S8100 Vlogging details
25
has face detect autofocus
sluggish max aperture (f3.0)
display is not selfie friendly
does not have image stabilization
video resolution low (640 x 480 resolution)
doesn't have mic jack
30
has image stabilization (Optical)
has face detection focusing
high res video (1920 x 1080 pixels)
wide angle not good (30mm)
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
doesn't have a selfie friendly display
no external mic support
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Kodak Sport vs Nikon S8100 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Kodak Sport and Nikon S8100
 Kodak EasyShare SportNikon Coolpix S8100
General Information
Manufacturer Kodak Nikon
Model Kodak EasyShare Sport Nikon Coolpix S8100
Class Waterproof Small Sensor Compact
Launched 2011-01-04 2010-09-08
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Chip - Expeed C2
Sensor type CCD BSI-CMOS
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 12MP 12MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Highest resolution 4000 x 3000 4000 x 3000
Highest native ISO 1250 3200
Minimum native ISO 80 160
RAW images
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 35mm (1x) 30-300mm (10.0x)
Largest aperture f/3.0 f/3.5-5.6
Macro focus distance - 1cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Type of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 2.4 inch 3 inch
Display resolution 112k dots 921k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Display technology TFT color LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 8 seconds 30 seconds
Maximum shutter speed 1/1400 seconds 1/8000 seconds
Continuous shooting rate - 10.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 2.40 m (@ ISO 360) -
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in -
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Supported video resolutions 640 x 480 (30fps) 1920 x 1080 (30 fps), 1280 x 720 (60 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Highest video resolution 640x480 1920x1080
Video data format Motion JPEG H.264
Mic 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
Environment sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 175 grams (0.39 lbs) 180 grams (0.40 lbs)
Physical dimensions 147 x 58 x 23mm (5.8" x 2.3" x 0.9") 104 x 60 x 30mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.2")
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 life - 220 photos
Form of battery - Battery Pack
Battery model 2 x AA EN-EL12
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (10 or 2 sec)
Time lapse feature
Storage type SD/SDHC card, Internal SD/SDHC
Card slots Single Single
Price at launch $155 $299