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Kodak Sport vs Olympus SP-620 UZ

Portability
92
Imaging
35
Features
13
Overall
26
Kodak EasyShare Sport front
 
Olympus SP-620 UZ front
Portability
78
Imaging
39
Features
36
Overall
37

Kodak Sport vs Olympus SP-620 UZ 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
  • Revealed January 2011
Olympus SP-620 UZ
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 25-525mm (F3.1-5.8) lens
  • 435g - 110 x 74 x 74mm
  • Launched January 2012
  • Superseded the Olympus SP-610UZ
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Kodak Sport vs Olympus SP-620 UZ Overview

In this write-up, we are reviewing the Kodak Sport vs Olympus SP-620 UZ, one is a Waterproof and the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom by rivals Kodak and Olympus. There is a crucial difference between the image resolutions of the Sport (12MP) and SP-620 UZ (16MP) but they enjoy the same exact sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The Sport was unveiled 12 months prior to the SP-620 UZ and they are of a similar generation. Both of these cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before going through a in depth comparison, below is a simple introduction of how the Sport scores versus the SP-620 UZ in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Kodak Sport over the Olympus SP-620 UZ

 Sport SP-620 UZ 

Reasons to pick Olympus SP-620 UZ over the Kodak Sport

 SP-620 UZ Sport 
LaunchedJanuary 2012January 2011More modern by 12 months
Display sizing3"2.4"Larger display (+0.6")
Display resolution230k112kSharper display (+118k dot)

Common features in the Kodak Sport and Olympus SP-620 UZ

 Sport SP-620 UZ 
Focus manually Lack of manual focus
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Missing selfie screen
Touch friendly display Missing Touch friendly display

Kodak Sport vs Olympus SP-620 UZ Physical Comparison

For anybody who is going to carry around your camera, you'll have to take into account its weight and size. The Kodak Sport provides 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 SP-620 UZ has specifications of 110mm x 74mm x 74mm (4.3" x 2.9" x 2.9") along with a weight of 435 grams (0.96 lbs).

Examine the Kodak Sport vs Olympus SP-620 UZ in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you are utilizing during that time. Here is the front view measurement comparison of the Sport compared to the SP-620 UZ.

Kodak Sport vs Olympus SP-620 UZ size comparison

Factoring in size and weight, the portability rating of the Sport and SP-620 UZ is 92 and 78 respectively.

Kodak Sport vs Olympus SP-620 UZ top view buttons comparison

Kodak Sport vs Olympus SP-620 UZ Sensor Comparison

Generally, it is difficult to picture the contrast between sensor sizes only by going over specs. The image underneath will give you a stronger sense of the sensor dimensions in the Sport and SP-620 UZ.

As you can plainly see, both cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing but different resolution. You should anticipate the Olympus SP-620 UZ to offer greater detail having an extra 4 Megapixels. Greater resolution will enable you to crop images a little more aggressively. The more aged Sport is going to be behind in sensor technology.

Kodak Sport vs Olympus SP-620 UZ sensor size comparison

Kodak Sport vs Olympus SP-620 UZ Screen and ViewFinder

Kodak Sport vs Olympus SP-620 UZ Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Kodak Sport Portrait photography details
Olympus SP-620 UZ Portrait photography details
26
features face detect focusing
no manual focus
manual mode not available
no external flash support
MP count low (12 megapixels)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
34
MP count decent (16 megapixels)
comes with face detect focusing
no manual focus
no manual control
external flash not possible
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
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Street Comparison

Kodak Sport Street photography details
Olympus SP-620 UZ Street photography details
52
environment proof
screen does not articulate
does not have image stabilization
very small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
low maximum ISO (1,250)
50
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
screen is fixed
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Kodak Sport
Sports photography with Olympus SP-620 UZ
23
environment proof
fixed focal length (35mm)
max shutter speed is low (1/1,400 seconds)
lack of shutter priority mode
does not have image stabilization
MP count low (12 megapixels)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
has no phase detect AF
48
great zoom range (25-525mm 21.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
MP count decent (16 megapixels)
comes with tracking focus
no shutter priority
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Kodak Sport Travel photography details
Olympus SP-620 UZ Travel photography details
57
environment proof
has built in flash
lack of Timelapse recording
MP count low (12 megapixels)
doesn't offer selfie friendly screen
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.0)
61
MP count decent (16MP)
built-in flash
rather wide (25mm)
long zoom (525mm)
missing Timelapse mode
doesn't offer selfie friendly screen
sluggish max aperture (f3.1)
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Landscape Comparison

Kodak Sport Landscape photography advice
Olympus SP-620 UZ Landscape photography advice
27
environment proof
no manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
fixed focal length (35mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.0)
screen is small (2.4")
manual mode not available
does not have image stabilization
MP count low (12 megapixels)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
low maximum ISO (1,250)
has no RAW support
lack of Timelapse recording
41
rather wide (25mm)
screen size is good (3 inches)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
MP count decent (16 megapixels)
no manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.1)
no manual control
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
missing Timelapse mode
Photography Glossary

Vlogging Comparison

Kodak Sport as a Vlogging camera
Olympus SP-620 UZ as a Vlogging camera
25
features face detect focusing
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.0)
doesn't offer selfie friendly screen
does not have image stabilization
low res video (640 x 480 pixels)
lack of microphone support
28
rather wide (25mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
comes with face detect focusing
sluggish max aperture (f3.1)
doesn't offer selfie friendly screen
low video resolution (1280 x 720 resolution)
missing microphone support
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Kodak Sport vs Olympus SP-620 UZ Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Kodak Sport and Olympus SP-620 UZ
 Kodak EasyShare SportOlympus SP-620 UZ
General Information
Manufacturer Kodak Olympus
Model Kodak EasyShare Sport Olympus SP-620 UZ
Category Waterproof Small Sensor Superzoom
Revealed 2011-01-04 2012-01-10
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor 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 area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 12MP 16MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Maximum resolution 4000 x 3000 4608 x 3456
Maximum native ISO 1250 3200
Lowest native ISO 80 100
RAW data
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch to focus
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 35mm (1x) 25-525mm (21.0x)
Maximum aperture f/3.0 f/3.1-5.8
Macro focus distance - 1cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 2.4" 3"
Resolution of screen 112 thousand dots 230 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Screen tech TFT color LCD TFT Color LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 8 seconds 4 seconds
Highest shutter speed 1/1400 seconds 1/1500 seconds
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 2.40 m (@ ISO 360) 6.00 m
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
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)
Maximum video resolution 640x480 1280x720
Video file format Motion JPEG MPEG-4, H.264
Microphone support
Headphone support
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 sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 175 gr (0.39 lb) 435 gr (0.96 lb)
Dimensions 147 x 58 x 23mm (5.8" x 2.3" x 0.9") 110 x 74 x 74mm (4.3" x 2.9" x 2.9")
DXO scores
DXO All around 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 4 x AA
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 12 sec, pet auto shutter)
Time lapse feature
Storage type SD/SDHC card, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC
Card slots One One
Launch pricing $155 $199