Kodak Sport vs Olympus SZ-16 iHS

Following is a extended comparison of the Kodak Sport and Olympus SZ-16 iHS, one is a Waterproof and the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom by competitors Kodak and Olympus. There is a significant difference between the resolutions of the Sport (12MP) and SZ-16 iHS (16MP) but both cameras provide the same sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The Sport was introduced 24 months before the SZ-16 iHS which makes them a generation away from each other. Both of these cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before getting right into a full comparison, here is a brief summation of how the Sport grades versus the SZ-16 iHS when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

The following is a preview of the gallery images for Kodak EasyShare Sport and Olympus SZ-16 iHS. The whole galleries are available at Kodak Sport Gallery and Olympus SZ-16 iHS Gallery.

If you're intending to carry around your camera frequently, you'll need to take into account its weight and dimensions. The Kodak Sport provides external measurements of 147mm x 58mm x 23mm (5.8" x 2.3" x 0.9") accompanied by a weight of 175 grams (0.39 lbs) whilst the Olympus SZ-16 iHS has dimensions of 108mm x 70mm x 40mm (4.3" x 2.8" x 1.6") along with a weight of 226 grams (0.50 lbs).

Look at the Kodak Sport and Olympus SZ-16 iHS in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you have chosen at the time. The following is a front view measurement comparison of the Sport versus the SZ-16 iHS.

Looking at size and weight, the portability score of the Sport and SZ-16 iHS is 92 and 89 respectively.

Oftentimes, it's tough to see the gap between sensor sizes simply by reviewing specs. The image here will help give you a much better sense of the sensor sizing in the Sport and SZ-16 iHS.

All in all, both cameras provide the same sensor dimensions albeit not the same resolution. You should expect the Olympus SZ-16 iHS to offer you extra detail using its extra 4MP. Higher resolution will let you crop photographs more aggressively. The more aged Sport is going to be disadvantaged in sensor technology.