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Kodak Sport vs Olympus SZ-10

Portability
92
Imaging
35
Features
13
Overall
26
Kodak EasyShare Sport front
 
Olympus SZ-10 front
Portability
90
Imaging
37
Features
36
Overall
36

Kodak Sport vs Olympus SZ-10 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
  • Announced January 2011
Olympus SZ-10
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 1600
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-504mm (F3.1-4.4) lens
  • 215g - 106 x 67 x 38mm
  • Revealed February 2011
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Kodak Sport vs Olympus SZ-10 Overview

Here, we are evaluating the Kodak Sport and Olympus SZ-10, former is a Waterproof while the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom by brands Kodak and Olympus. The image resolution of the Sport (12MP) and the SZ-10 (14MP) is very close and both cameras boast the identical sensor size (1/2.3").

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The Sport was manufactured at a similar time to the SZ-10 and they are of a similar age. Both cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before going right into a in depth comparison, here is a brief synopsis of how the Sport matches up versus the SZ-10 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Kodak Sport over the Olympus SZ-10

 Sport SZ-10 

Reasons to pick Olympus SZ-10 over the Kodak Sport

 SZ-10 Sport 
Display size3"2.4"Larger display (+0.6")
Display resolution460k112kClearer display (+348k dot)

Common features in the Kodak Sport and Olympus SZ-10

 Sport SZ-10 
RevealedJanuary 2011February 2011Same age
Focus manually Lack of manual focus
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Missing selfie screen
Touch display Missing Touch display

Kodak Sport vs Olympus SZ-10 Physical Comparison

When you are looking to carry around your camera frequently, you'll need to consider its weight and measurements. The Kodak Sport comes with external dimensions of 147mm x 58mm x 23mm (5.8" x 2.3" x 0.9") along with a weight of 175 grams (0.39 lbs) while the Olympus SZ-10 has proportions of 106mm x 67mm x 38mm (4.2" x 2.6" x 1.5") having a weight of 215 grams (0.47 lbs).

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Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you have at that moment. Underneath is a front view sizing comparison of the Sport versus the SZ-10.

Kodak Sport vs Olympus SZ-10 size comparison

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the Sport and SZ-10 is 92 and 90 respectively.

Kodak Sport vs Olympus SZ-10 top view buttons comparison

Kodak Sport vs Olympus SZ-10 Sensor Comparison

More often than not, it is very hard to picture the contrast in sensor sizes merely by viewing technical specs. The pic underneath should offer you a better sense of the sensor dimensions in the Sport and SZ-10.

As you have seen, both the cameras come with the identical sensor size but different megapixels. You can expect to see the Olympus SZ-10 to result in greater detail due to its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also allow you to crop images a good deal more aggressively.

Kodak Sport vs Olympus SZ-10 sensor size comparison

Kodak Sport vs Olympus SZ-10 Screen and ViewFinder

Kodak Sport vs Olympus SZ-10 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Kodak Sport Portrait photography features
Olympus SZ-10 Portrait photography features
26
features face detection focusing
manual focus not available
lack of manual exposure
external flash not possible
low resolution (12 megapixels)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
33
MP count decent (14MP)
supports face detection focusing
lack of manual focus
manual exposure not available
can't use external flash
very small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
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Street Comparison

Kodak Sport Street photography info
Olympus SZ-10 Street photography info
52
environment sealing
screen does not articulate
lack of image stabilization
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
maximum ISO low (1,250)
60
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lighter than average (215 grams)
no articulating screen
very small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Kodak Sport as a Sports photography camera
Olympus SZ-10 as a Sports photography camera
23
environment sealing
focal length is fixed (35mm)
maximum shutter speed is a little low (1/1,400 seconds)
no shutter priority mode
lack of image stabilization
low resolution (12 megapixels)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect AF
40
long zoom range (28-504mm 18.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
MP count decent (14MP)
supports tracking autofocus
max fps low (1.0 fps)
no shutter priority mode
very small sensor (1/2.3")
low battery life (220 per charge)
has no phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Kodak Sport Travel photography factors
Olympus SZ-10 Travel photography factors
57
environment sealing
flash built-in
lack of Time Lapse recording
low resolution (12 megapixels)
display isn't selfie friendly
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.0)
65
lighter than average (215 grams)
MP count decent (14 megapixels)
built-in flash
rather wide (28mm)
very long reach (504mm)
does not have Time Lapse recording
low battery life (220 per charge)
screen is not selfie friendly
slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
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Landscape Comparison

Kodak Sport Landscape photography advice
Olympus SZ-10 Landscape photography advice
27
environment sealing
manual focus not available
cannot swap lens (fixed lens mount)
focal length is fixed (35mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.0)
tiny screen (2.4 inch)
lack of manual exposure
lack of image stabilization
low resolution (12MP)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
maximum ISO low (1,250)
lack of RAW format
lack of Time Lapse recording
40
rather wide (28mm)
screen size is decent (3 inches)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
MP count decent (14MP)
lack of manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
manual exposure not available
very small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
low battery life (220 per charge)
does not have Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Kodak Sport as a Vlogging camera
Olympus SZ-10 as a Vlogging camera
25
features face detection focusing
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.0)
display isn't selfie friendly
lack of image stabilization
video res low (640 x 480 pxls)
lack of external mic support
31
rather wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
supports face detection focusing
lighter than average (215 grams)
slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
screen is not selfie friendly
low quality video (1280 x 720 pixels)
does not have external mic socket
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Kodak Sport vs Olympus SZ-10 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Kodak Sport and Olympus SZ-10
 Kodak EasyShare SportOlympus SZ-10
General Information
Brand Name Kodak Olympus
Model type Kodak EasyShare Sport Olympus SZ-10
Type Waterproof Small Sensor Superzoom
Announced 2011-01-04 2011-02-08
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Powered by - 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 area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixels 14 megapixels
Anti alias 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 1600
Lowest native ISO 80 80
RAW files
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
Continuous AF
AF single
Tracking AF
Selective AF
AF center weighted
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detection AF
Contract detection AF
Phase detection AF
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 35mm (1x) 28-504mm (18.0x)
Highest aperture f/3.0 f/3.1-4.4
Macro focusing distance - 1cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Type of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 2.4" 3"
Resolution of screen 112k dots 460k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Screen technology TFT color LCD TFT Color LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 8 seconds 4 seconds
Fastest shutter speed 1/1400 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Continuous shutter rate - 1.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Change WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 2.40 m (@ ISO 360) 7.10 m
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
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) 1280 x 720 (30, 15fps), 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (30, 15fps)
Max video resolution 640x480 1280x720
Video format Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
Mic port
Headphone port
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
Environment sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 175 gr (0.39 pounds) 215 gr (0.47 pounds)
Physical dimensions 147 x 58 x 23mm (5.8" x 2.3" x 0.9") 106 x 67 x 38mm (4.2" x 2.6" x 1.5")
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 life - 220 pictures
Battery type - Battery Pack
Battery ID 2 x AA LI-50B
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 12 sec)
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SD/SDHC card, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC
Card slots Single Single
Launch price $155 $300