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Kodak Sport vs Nikon S8200

Portability
92
Imaging
35
Features
13
Overall
26
Kodak EasyShare Sport front
 
Nikon Coolpix S8200 front
Portability
91
Imaging
39
Features
47
Overall
42

Kodak Sport vs Nikon S8200 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
  • Revealed January 2011
Nikon S8200
(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
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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").

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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.

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Reasons to pick Kodak Sport over the Nikon S8200

 Sport S8200 

Reasons to pick Nikon S8200 over the Kodak Sport

 S8200 Sport 
AnnouncedAugust 2011January 2011Newer by 7 months
Focus manually More accurate focusing
Screen size3"2.4"Bigger screen (+0.6")
Screen resolution961k112kCrisper screen (+849k dot)

Common features in the Kodak Sport and Nikon S8200

 Sport S8200 
Screen typeFixed 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).

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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.

Kodak Sport vs Nikon S8200 size comparison

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

Kodak Sport vs Nikon S8200 top view buttons comparison

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 sensor size comparison

Kodak Sport vs Nikon S8200 Screen and ViewFinder

Kodak Sport vs Nikon S8200 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Kodak Sport Portrait photography highlights
Nikon S8200 Portrait photography highlights
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features face detect focusing
no manual focus
no manual mode
external flash not possible
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
40
manual focus
resolution is good (16 megapixels)
supports face detect autofocus
no manual control
cannot use external flash
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
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Street Comparison

Kodak Sport as a Street photography camera
Nikon S8200 as a Street photography camera
52
weather sealing
screen does not articulate
no image stabilization
small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
low maximum ISO (1,250)
65
built in image stabilization (Optical)
includes focus via touch
lighter than average (213 grams)
no moving screen
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Kodak Sport Sports photography details
Nikon S8200 Sports photography details
23
weather sealing
focal length is fixed (35mm)
low max shutter speed (1/1,400 seconds)
no shutter priority mode
no image stabilization
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect AF
41
long zoom range (25-350mm 14.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
resolution is good (16 megapixels)
supports tracking focus
slow fps (6.0 fps)
no shutter priority mode
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
terrible battery (250 per charge)
does not have phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Kodak Sport Travel photography details
Nikon S8200 Travel photography details
57
weather sealing
has built in flash
missing Time Lapse mode
low megapixels (12MP)
screen isn't selfie friendly
slow max aperture (f3.0)
68
lighter than average (213 grams)
includes focus via touch
resolution is good (16MP)
flash built-in
decently wide (25mm)
long reach (350mm)
missing Time Lapse recording
terrible battery (250 CIPA)
display is not selfie friendly
slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Kodak Sport Landscape photography advice
Nikon S8200 Landscape photography advice
27
weather sealing
no manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
focal length is fixed (35mm)
slow max aperture (f3.0)
small screen (2.4 inch)
no manual mode
no image stabilization
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
small sensor (1/2.3")
low maximum ISO (1,250)
lacks RAW support
missing Time Lapse mode
45
manual focus
decently wide (25mm)
pretty good screen size (3")
built in image stabilization (Optical)
resolution is good (16 megapixels)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
no manual control
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
terrible battery (250 shots)
missing Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Kodak Sport
Vlogging with Nikon S8200
25
features face detect focusing
slow max aperture (f3.0)
screen isn't selfie friendly
no image stabilization
low quality video (640 x 480 resolution)
missing mic support
34
decently wide (25mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
supports face detect autofocus
high quality video (1920 x 1080 pxls)
lighter than average (213g)
slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
display is not selfie friendly
missing mic port
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Kodak Sport vs Nikon S8200 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Kodak Sport and Nikon S8200
 Kodak EasyShare SportNikon Coolpix S8200
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
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