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Kodak Sport vs Olympus FE-4000

Portability
92
Imaging
35
Features
13
Overall
26
Kodak EasyShare Sport front
 
Olympus FE-4000 front
Portability
95
Imaging
35
Features
17
Overall
27

Kodak Sport vs Olympus FE-4000 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
  • Released January 2011
Olympus FE-4000
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 1600
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 26-105mm (F2.6-5.9) lens
  • 136g - 95 x 57 x 22mm
  • Introduced July 2009
  • Also Known as X-925
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Kodak Sport vs Olympus FE-4000 Overview

Lets take a more detailed look at the Kodak Sport vs Olympus FE-4000, former being a Waterproof while the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by manufacturers Kodak and Olympus. The image resolution of the Sport (12MP) and the FE-4000 (12MP) is relatively similar and both cameras boast the same sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The Sport was announced 18 months later than the FE-4000 which makes them a generation apart from each other. Each of the cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before we go into a in-depth comparison, here is a quick summary of how the Sport scores versus the FE-4000 for portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Kodak Sport over the Olympus FE-4000

 Sport FE-4000 
IntroducedJanuary 2011July 2009Fresher by 18 months

Reasons to pick Olympus FE-4000 over the Kodak Sport

 FE-4000 Sport 
Screen dimensions2.7"2.4"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Screen resolution230k112kSharper screen (+118k dot)

Common features in the Kodak Sport and Olympus FE-4000

 Sport FE-4000 
Manually focus Lack of manual focusing
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Neither comes with selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Neither comes with Touch friendly screen

Kodak Sport vs Olympus FE-4000 Physical Comparison

For anybody who is going to carry your camera regularly, you should factor its weight and size. The Kodak Sport comes with physical 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 Olympus FE-4000 has specifications of 95mm x 57mm x 22mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9") having a weight of 136 grams (0.30 lbs).

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Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you use at that moment. Here is a front view measurements comparison of the Sport and the FE-4000.

Kodak Sport vs Olympus FE-4000 size comparison

Factoring in size and weight, the portability rating of the Sport and FE-4000 is 92 and 95 respectively.

Kodak Sport vs Olympus FE-4000 top view buttons comparison

Kodak Sport vs Olympus FE-4000 Sensor Comparison

In many cases, it is difficult to envision the contrast between sensor sizing simply by reading specs. The graphic here may offer you a much better sense of the sensor dimensions in the Sport and FE-4000.

As you can plainly see, each of the cameras have the same sensor dimensions and the exact same resolution and you can expect similar quality of files but you have to factor the age of the products into consideration. The more recent Sport is going to have an advantage when it comes to sensor innovation.

Kodak Sport vs Olympus FE-4000 sensor size comparison

Kodak Sport vs Olympus FE-4000 Screen and ViewFinder

Kodak Sport vs Olympus FE-4000 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Kodak Sport as a Portrait photography camera
Olympus FE-4000 as a Portrait photography camera
26
includes face detect focusing
no manual focus
manual mode not possible
external flash not possible
low MP (12 megapixels)
small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
21
focusing manually not possible
manual exposure not possible
external flash not possible
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
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Street Comparison

Kodak Sport Street photography details
Olympus FE-4000 Street photography details
52
environment proofing
screen is fixed
no image stabilization
small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
low maximum ISO (1,250)
55
lighter than competition (136 grams)
no articulating screen
does not have image stabilization
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Kodak Sport Sports photography advice
Olympus FE-4000 Sports photography advice
23
environment proofing
focal length is fixed (35mm)
maximum shutter speed is a little low (1/1,400 seconds)
no shutter priority mode
no image stabilization
low MP (12MP)
small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect AF
17
no shutter priority mode
does not have image stabilization
megapixel count low (12MP)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Kodak Sport Travel photography info
Olympus FE-4000 Travel photography info
57
environment proofing
built-in flash
lack of Timelapse function
low MP (12 megapixels)
screen isn't selfie friendly
slow maximum aperture (f3.0)
62
lighter than competition (136 grams)
built-in flash
quite wide (26mm)
no Time Lapse function
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
display isn't selfie friendly
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.6)
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Landscape Comparison

Kodak Sport Landscape photography advice
Olympus FE-4000 Landscape photography advice
27
environment proofing
no manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
focal length is fixed (35mm)
slow maximum aperture (f3.0)
screen is small (2.4")
manual mode not possible
no image stabilization
low MP (12MP)
small sensor (1/2.3")
low maximum ISO (1,250)
does not have RAW support
lack of Timelapse function
28
quite wide (26mm)
focusing manually not possible
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.6)
small screen (2.7 inch)
manual exposure not possible
does not have image stabilization
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
no Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Kodak Sport as a Vlogging camera
Olympus FE-4000 as a Vlogging camera
25
includes face detect focusing
slow maximum aperture (f3.0)
screen isn't selfie friendly
no image stabilization
video resolution low (640 x 480 resolution)
lack of microphone socket
28
quite wide (26mm)
lighter than competition (136g)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.6)
display isn't selfie friendly
does not have image stabilization
video res low (640 x 480 pxls)
no mic socket
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Kodak Sport vs Olympus FE-4000 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Kodak Sport and Olympus FE-4000
 Kodak EasyShare SportOlympus FE-4000
General Information
Brand Kodak Olympus
Model Kodak EasyShare Sport Olympus FE-4000
Also called - X-925
Class Waterproof Small Sensor Compact
Released 2011-01-04 2009-07-22
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Chip - TruePic III
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 megapixel 12 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3
Max resolution 4000 x 3000 3968 x 2976
Max native ISO 1250 1600
Min native ISO 80 100
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 35mm (1x) 26-105mm (4.0x)
Max aperture f/3.0 f/2.6-5.9
Macro focus distance - 3cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 2.4" 2.7"
Resolution of display 112 thousand dots 230 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Display technology TFT color LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Min shutter speed 8 secs 4 secs
Max shutter speed 1/1400 secs 1/2000 secs
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 2.40 m (@ ISO 360) 4.00 m
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Video resolutions 640 x 480 (30fps) 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (30, 15 fps)
Max video resolution 640x480 640x480
Video format Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
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
Environmental sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 175 gr (0.39 lb) 136 gr (0.30 lb)
Physical dimensions 147 x 58 x 23mm (5.8" x 2.3" x 0.9") 95 x 57 x 22mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9")
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 -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (12 seconds)
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SD/SDHC card, Internal xD Picture Card, microSD Card, Internal
Card slots Single Single
Cost at release $155 $130