Kodak Sport vs Nikon S8200
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Kodak Sport vs Nikon S8200 Key Specs
(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
- Revealed January 2011
(Full Review)
- 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Screen
- ISO 100 - 3200
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 25-350mm (F3.3-5.9) lens
- 213g - 104 x 59 x 33mm
- Announced August 2011

Kodak Sport vs Nikon S8200 Overview
The following is a in depth analysis of the Kodak Sport and Nikon S8200, former is a Waterproof while the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom by companies Kodak and Nikon. There is a considerable difference between the sensor resolutions of the Sport (12MP) and S8200 (16MP) but both cameras have the identical sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

The Sport was launched 7 months before the S8200 so they are of a similar age. Both of the cameras feature the same body design (Compact).
Before getting right into a in-depth comparison, here is a short introduction of how the Sport matches up versus the S8200 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Kodak Sport vs Nikon S8200 Gallery
Here is a preview of the gallery images for Kodak EasyShare Sport & Nikon Coolpix S8200. The complete galleries are viewable at Kodak Sport Gallery & Nikon S8200 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Kodak Sport over the Nikon S8200
Sport | S8200 |
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Reasons to pick Nikon S8200 over the Kodak Sport
S8200 | Sport | |||
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Announced | August 2011 | ![]() | January 2011 | Newer by 7 months |
Focus manually | ![]() | More accurate focusing | ||
Screen size | 3" | ![]() | 2.4" | Bigger screen (+0.6") |
Screen resolution | 961k | ![]() | 112k | Crisper screen (+849k dot) |
Common features in the Kodak Sport and Nikon S8200
Sport | S8200 | |||
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Screen type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed screen |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Neither includes selfie screen | ||
Touch friendly screen | ![]() | Neither includes Touch friendly screen |
Kodak Sport vs Nikon S8200 Physical Comparison
If you're intending to travel with your camera regularly, you need to think about its weight and size. The Kodak Sport features external measurements of 147mm x 58mm x 23mm (5.8" x 2.3" x 0.9") and a weight of 175 grams (0.39 lbs) while the Nikon S8200 has specifications of 104mm x 59mm x 33mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.3") and a weight of 213 grams (0.47 lbs).
Contrast the Kodak Sport and Nikon S8200 in our brand new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Take into account, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you choose at that moment. Here is a front view dimension comparison of the Sport compared to the S8200.

Looking at size and weight, the portability grade of the Sport and S8200 is 92 and 91 respectively.

Kodak Sport vs Nikon S8200 Sensor Comparison
Oftentimes, it is difficult to envision the contrast between sensor dimensions only by checking a spec sheet. The picture underneath will help provide you a stronger sense of the sensor measurements in the Sport and S8200.
As you can see, both the cameras feature the identical sensor size albeit not the same megapixels. You can expect the Nikon S8200 to give more detail utilizing its extra 4MP. Higher resolution will allow you to crop pictures way more aggressively. The more aged Sport is going to be behind in sensor tech.

Kodak Sport vs Nikon S8200 Screen and ViewFinder


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Kodak Sport vs Nikon S8200 Specifications
Kodak EasyShare Sport | Nikon Coolpix S8200 | |
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General Information | ||
Manufacturer | Kodak | Nikon |
Model type | Kodak EasyShare Sport | Nikon Coolpix S8200 |
Class | Waterproof | Small Sensor Superzoom |
Revealed | 2011-01-04 | 2011-08-24 |
Body design | Compact | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Processor | - | 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 | 12 megapixels | 16 megapixels |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 4:3 and 16:9 |
Highest resolution | 4000 x 3000 | 4608 x 3456 |
Highest native ISO | 1250 | 3200 |
Min native ISO | 80 | 100 |
RAW support | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
Autofocus touch | ||
Continuous autofocus | ||
Autofocus single | ||
Autofocus tracking | ||
Autofocus selectice | ||
Autofocus center weighted | ||
Autofocus multi area | ||
Live view autofocus | ||
Face detect autofocus | ||
Contract detect autofocus | ||
Phase detect autofocus | ||
Cross type focus points | - | - |
Lens | ||
Lens support | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens zoom range | 35mm (1x) | 25-350mm (14.0x) |
Maximal aperture | f/3.0 | f/3.3-5.9 |
Macro focusing distance | - | 1cm |
Focal length multiplier | 5.8 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Display type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Display diagonal | 2.4" | 3" |
Resolution of display | 112 thousand dot | 961 thousand dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch friendly | ||
Display technology | TFT color LCD | TFT LCD with Anti-reflection coating |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | None | None |
Features | ||
Slowest shutter speed | 8 seconds | 8 seconds |
Maximum shutter speed | 1/1400 seconds | 1/2000 seconds |
Continuous shooting speed | - | 6.0 frames/s |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manual exposure | ||
Set white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Inbuilt flash | ||
Flash distance | 2.40 m (@ ISO 360) | - |
Flash settings | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill, Slow Sync |
Hot shoe | ||
AEB | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment metering | ||
Average metering | ||
Spot metering | ||
Partial metering | ||
AF area metering | ||
Center weighted metering | ||
Video features | ||
Video resolutions | 640 x 480 (30fps) | 1920 x 1080 (30 fps), 1280 x 720p (30fps), 640 x 480 (30fps) |
Highest video resolution | 640x480 | 1920x1080 |
Video format | Motion JPEG | MPEG-4, Motion JPEG |
Mic jack | ||
Headphone jack | ||
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 | 175 gr (0.39 pounds) | 213 gr (0.47 pounds) |
Physical dimensions | 147 x 58 x 23mm (5.8" x 2.3" x 0.9") | 104 x 59 x 33mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.3") |
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 life | - | 250 shots |
Battery form | - | Battery Pack |
Battery ID | 2 x AA | EN-EL12 |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec) | Yes |
Time lapse feature | ||
Type of storage | SD/SDHC card, Internal | SD/SDHC/SDXC |
Storage slots | Single | Single |
Retail cost | $155 | $329 |