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Kodak Sport vs Olympus SH-50

Portability
92
Imaging
35
Features
13
Overall
26
Kodak EasyShare Sport front
 
Olympus SH-50 front
Portability
88
Imaging
39
Features
48
Overall
42

Kodak Sport vs Olympus SH-50 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
  • Announced January 2011
Olympus SH-50
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 125 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 25-600mm (F3.0-6.9) lens
  • 269g - 112 x 63 x 42mm
  • Introduced January 2013
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Kodak Sport vs Olympus SH-50 Overview

Let's take a deeper look at the Kodak Sport and Olympus SH-50, former being a Waterproof while the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom by companies Kodak and Olympus. There is a sizable difference among the resolutions of the Sport (12MP) and SH-50 (16MP) but both cameras provide the same sensor size (1/2.3").

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The Sport was introduced 24 months earlier than the SH-50 making them a generation apart from each other. Both of the cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before diving into a comprehensive comparison, here is a concise introduction of how the Sport scores versus the SH-50 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Kodak Sport over the Olympus SH-50

 Sport SH-50 

Reasons to pick Olympus SH-50 over the Kodak Sport

 SH-50 Sport 
IntroducedJanuary 2013January 2011More recent by 24 months
Manual focus More precise focus
Display dimensions3"2.4"Larger display (+0.6")
Display resolution460k112kClearer display (+348k dot)
Touch display Easily navigate

Common features in the Kodak Sport and Olympus SH-50

 Sport SH-50 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Lack of selfie screen

Kodak Sport vs Olympus SH-50 Physical Comparison

For those who are planning to lug around your camera frequently, you will need to factor its weight and measurements. The Kodak Sport offers outer measurements of 147mm x 58mm x 23mm (5.8" x 2.3" x 0.9") with a weight of 175 grams (0.39 lbs) and the Olympus SH-50 has proportions of 112mm x 63mm x 42mm (4.4" x 2.5" x 1.7") with a weight of 269 grams (0.59 lbs).

Analyze the Kodak Sport and Olympus SH-50 in our newest Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Always remember, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you have at that moment. Following is a front view sizing comparison of the Sport against the SH-50.

Kodak Sport vs Olympus SH-50 size comparison

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability rating of the Sport and SH-50 is 92 and 88 respectively.

Kodak Sport vs Olympus SH-50 top view buttons comparison

Kodak Sport vs Olympus SH-50 Sensor Comparison

Generally, it can be difficult to imagine the difference in sensor measurements only by viewing specifications. The photograph below will provide you a much better sense of the sensor measurements in the Sport and SH-50.

Plainly, both of those cameras provide the same sensor dimensions but different megapixels. You can expect to see the Olympus SH-50 to render greater detail using its extra 4 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also allow you to crop photos more aggressively. The older Sport will be behind with regard to sensor technology.

Kodak Sport vs Olympus SH-50 sensor size comparison

Kodak Sport vs Olympus SH-50 Screen and ViewFinder

Kodak Sport vs Olympus SH-50 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Kodak Sport as a Portrait photography camera
Olympus SH-50 as a Portrait photography camera
26
features face detect focus
manual focus not available
no manual mode
external flash not possible
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
43
you can focus manually
MP count good (16 megapixels)
provides face detect focusing
cannot use external flash
very small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
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Street Comparison

Kodak Sport Street photography info
Olympus SH-50 Street photography info
52
environment proofing
screen does not articulate
does not have image stabilization
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
maximum ISO low (1,250)
64
image stabilization (Optical)
provides touch focus
lighter than competition (269 grams)
fixed screen
very small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Kodak Sport
Sports photography with Olympus SH-50
23
environment proofing
focal length is fixed (35mm)
maximum shutter speed is a little low (1/1,400 seconds)
no shutter priority mode
does not have image stabilization
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect auto focus
48
long zoom range (25-600mm 24.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Optical)
MP count good (16MP)
provides tracking focus
lack of shutter priority mode
very small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Kodak Sport Travel photography information
Olympus SH-50 Travel photography information
57
environment proofing
built-in flash
does not have Time Lapse mode
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
does not offer selfie friendly screen
slow max aperture (f3.0)
69
lighter than competition (269g)
provides touch focus
MP count good (16MP)
has built in flash
decently wide (25mm)
long reach (600mm)
doesn't have Timelapse mode
display is not selfie friendly
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.0)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Kodak Sport
Landscape photography with Olympus SH-50
27
environment proofing
manual focus not available
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
focal length is fixed (35mm)
slow max aperture (f3.0)
small screen (2.4 inch)
no manual mode
does not have image stabilization
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
maximum ISO low (1,250)
does not have RAW files
does not have Time Lapse mode
49
you can focus manually
decently wide (25mm)
screen size is good (3 inches)
image stabilization (Optical)
MP count good (16MP)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.0)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
doesn't have Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Kodak Sport Vlogging information
Olympus SH-50 Vlogging information
25
features face detect focus
slow max aperture (f3.0)
does not offer selfie friendly screen
does not have image stabilization
video resolution low (640 x 480 pxls)
does not have mic support
34
decently wide (25mm)
touchscreen functionality
image stabilization (Optical)
provides face detect focusing
video res high (1920 x 1080 resolution)
lighter than competition (269g)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.0)
display is not selfie friendly
doesn't have microphone socket
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Kodak Sport vs Olympus SH-50 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Kodak Sport and Olympus SH-50
 Kodak EasyShare SportOlympus SH-50
General Information
Manufacturer Kodak Olympus
Model type Kodak EasyShare Sport Olympus SH-50
Category Waterproof Small Sensor Superzoom
Announced 2011-01-04 2013-01-08
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor - TruePic VI
Sensor type CCD BSI-CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixels 16 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Highest Possible resolution 4000 x 3000 4608 x 3456
Maximum native ISO 1250 6400
Min native ISO 80 125
RAW format
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 35mm (1x) 25-600mm (24.0x)
Largest aperture f/3.0 f/3.0-6.9
Macro focusing distance - 5cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 2.4 inches 3 inches
Resolution of display 112 thousand dots 460 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Display tech TFT color LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 8 seconds 15 seconds
Fastest shutter speed 1/1400 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Continuous shutter rate - 12.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation - Yes
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 2.40 m (@ ISO 360) 4.00 m
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in, Slow Sync
Hot shoe
AEB
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Video resolutions 640 x 480 (30fps) 1920 x 1080 (60fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 480fps (176 x 128), 240fps (384 x 288)
Maximum video resolution 640x480 1920x1080
Video file format Motion JPEG MPEG-4, H.264
Microphone port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless None Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 175g (0.39 lb) 269g (0.59 lb)
Physical dimensions 147 x 58 x 23mm (5.8" x 2.3" x 0.9") 112 x 63 x 42mm (4.4" x 2.5" x 1.7")
DXO scores
DXO Overall 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 ID 2 x AA SLB-10A
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 12 sec, Pet Auto Shutter)
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SD/SDHC card, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC
Card slots 1 1
Retail price $155 $300