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Kodak Sport vs Olympus SP-610UZ

Portability
92
Imaging
35
Features
13
Overall
26
Kodak EasyShare Sport front
 
Olympus SP-610UZ front
Portability
79
Imaging
36
Features
31
Overall
34

Kodak Sport vs Olympus SP-610UZ Key Specs

Kodak Sport
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.4" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 1250
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 35mm (F3.0) lens
  • 175g - 147 x 58 x 23mm
  • Released January 2011
Olympus SP-610UZ
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-616mm (F3.3-5.7) lens
  • 405g - 107 x 73 x 73mm
  • Released January 2011
  • Superseded the Olympus SP-600 UZ
  • Refreshed by Olympus SP-620 UZ
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Kodak Sport vs Olympus SP-610UZ Overview

In this write-up, we will be contrasting the Kodak Sport and Olympus SP-610UZ, one being a Waterproof and the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom by manufacturers Kodak and Olympus. The sensor resolution of the Sport (12MP) and the SP-610UZ (14MP) is pretty similar and they come with the same exact sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The Sport was introduced at a similar time to the SP-610UZ and they are both of a similar generation. Both of these cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before getting straight into a comprehensive comparison, below is a simple summation of how the Sport scores against the SP-610UZ when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Kodak Sport over the Olympus SP-610UZ

 Sport SP-610UZ 

Reasons to pick Olympus SP-610UZ over the Kodak Sport

 SP-610UZ Sport 
Screen sizing3"2.4"Bigger screen (+0.6")
Screen resolution230k112kCrisper screen (+118k dot)

Common features in the Kodak Sport and Olympus SP-610UZ

 Sport SP-610UZ 
ReleasedJanuary 2011January 2011Similar generation
Manual focus No manual focusing
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Neither provides selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Neither provides Touch friendly screen

Kodak Sport vs Olympus SP-610UZ Physical Comparison

When you are intending to carry your camera, you should factor in its weight and dimensions. The Kodak Sport provides outer measurements of 147mm x 58mm x 23mm (5.8" x 2.3" x 0.9") along with a weight of 175 grams (0.39 lbs) and the Olympus SP-610UZ has dimensions of 107mm x 73mm x 73mm (4.2" x 2.9" x 2.9") and a weight of 405 grams (0.89 lbs).

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Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you are utilizing at that moment. Underneath is the front view proportions comparison of the Sport versus the SP-610UZ.

Kodak Sport vs Olympus SP-610UZ size comparison

Using size and weight, the portability grade of the Sport and SP-610UZ is 92 and 79 respectively.

Kodak Sport vs Olympus SP-610UZ top view buttons comparison

Kodak Sport vs Olympus SP-610UZ Sensor Comparison

Often, it is difficult to visualise the gap between sensor sizing only by going over specs. The photograph below will help give you a more clear sense of the sensor measurements in the Sport and SP-610UZ.

As you can plainly see, each of these cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing albeit not the same MP. You should expect the Olympus SP-610UZ to deliver extra detail using its extra 2MP. Higher resolution will also make it easier to crop shots a little more aggressively.

Kodak Sport vs Olympus SP-610UZ sensor size comparison

Kodak Sport vs Olympus SP-610UZ Screen and ViewFinder

Kodak Sport vs Olympus SP-610UZ Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Kodak Sport Portrait photography highlights
Olympus SP-610UZ Portrait photography highlights
26
features face detection focusing
no manual focus
no manual mode
no external flash support
low resolution (12MP)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
28
sensor resolution is decent (14 megapixels)
no manual focus
lack of manual exposure
external flash not possible
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Kodak Sport
Street photography with Olympus SP-610UZ
52
weather proof
screen is fixed
does not have image stabilization
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
low maximum ISO (1,250)
50
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
screen is fixed
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Kodak Sport Sports photography details
Olympus SP-610UZ Sports photography details
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weather proof
fixed focal length (35mm)
max shutter speed is low (1/1,400s)
no shutter priority mode
does not have image stabilization
low resolution (12 megapixels)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect AF
39
excellent zoom range (28-616mm 22.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
sensor resolution is decent (14 megapixels)
slow fps (1.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority mode
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Kodak Sport Travel photography info
Olympus SP-610UZ Travel photography info
57
weather proof
flash built-in
missing Time Lapse mode
low resolution (12 megapixels)
display is not selfie friendly
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.0)
61
sensor resolution is decent (14MP)
has built in flash
really wide (28mm)
very long zoom (616mm)
does not have Timelapse recording
does not contain selfie friendly screen
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Kodak Sport
Landscape photography with Olympus SP-610UZ
27
weather proof
no manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
fixed focal length (35mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.0)
screen is small (2.4 inch)
no manual mode
does not have image stabilization
low resolution (12 megapixels)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
low maximum ISO (1,250)
doesn't have RAW format
missing Time Lapse mode
40
really wide (28mm)
screen size is good (3 inches)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
sensor resolution is decent (14 megapixels)
no manual focus
cannot swap lenses (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.3)
lack of manual exposure
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
does not have Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Kodak Sport Vlogging details
Olympus SP-610UZ Vlogging details
25
features face detection focusing
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.0)
display is not selfie friendly
does not have image stabilization
low video resolution (640 x 480 pxls)
missing external mic port
26
really wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.3)
does not contain selfie friendly screen
video res low (1280 x 720 pixels)
does not have external microphone jack
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Kodak Sport vs Olympus SP-610UZ Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Kodak Sport and Olympus SP-610UZ
 Kodak EasyShare SportOlympus SP-610UZ
General Information
Company Kodak Olympus
Model Kodak EasyShare Sport Olympus SP-610UZ
Category Waterproof Small Sensor Superzoom
Released 2011-01-04 2011-01-06
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Chip - TruePic III
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 12MP 14MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Max resolution 4000 x 3000 4288 x 3216
Max native ISO 1250 3200
Minimum native ISO 80 100
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
AF continuous
AF single
AF tracking
AF selectice
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detection AF
Contract detection AF
Phase detection AF
Number of focus points - 11
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 35mm (1x) 28-616mm (22.0x)
Highest aperture f/3.0 f/3.3-5.7
Macro focus distance - 1cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Range of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 2.4 inch 3 inch
Screen resolution 112 thousand dot 230 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Screen tech TFT color LCD TFT Color LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Min shutter speed 8 secs 4 secs
Max shutter speed 1/1400 secs 1/2000 secs
Continuous shutter speed - 1.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Set WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 2.40 m (@ ISO 360) 6.30 m
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in
External flash
AEB
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Supported video resolutions 640 x 480 (30fps) 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 180 (30fps)
Max video resolution 640x480 1280x720
Video format Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
Microphone input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless None Eye-Fi Connected
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 175g (0.39 lb) 405g (0.89 lb)
Dimensions 147 x 58 x 23mm (5.8" x 2.3" x 0.9") 107 x 73 x 73mm (4.2" x 2.9" x 2.9")
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 life - 340 photographs
Form of battery - AA
Battery model 2 x AA 4 x AA
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 12 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Storage media SD/SDHC card, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC
Storage slots One One
Launch cost $155 $299