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Kodak Sport vs Olympus TG-1 iHS

Portability
92
Imaging
35
Features
13
Overall
26
Kodak EasyShare Sport front
 
Olympus Tough TG-1 iHS front
Portability
91
Imaging
36
Features
40
Overall
37

Kodak Sport vs Olympus TG-1 iHS 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 TG-1 iHS
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 25-100mm (F2.0-4.9) lens
  • 230g - 112 x 67 x 30mm
  • Introduced May 2012
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Kodak Sport vs Olympus TG-1 iHS Overview

Below is a comprehensive assessment of the Kodak Sport vs Olympus TG-1 iHS, both Waterproof digital cameras by rivals Kodak and Olympus. The sensor resolution of the Sport (12MP) and the TG-1 iHS (12MP) is pretty well matched and both cameras posses the identical sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The Sport was released 16 months before the TG-1 iHS which makes them a generation apart from one another. Both of these cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before delving into a more detailed comparison, here is a brief overview of how the Sport grades versus the TG-1 iHS with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Kodak Sport over the Olympus TG-1 iHS

 Sport TG-1 iHS 

Reasons to pick Olympus TG-1 iHS over the Kodak Sport

 TG-1 iHS Sport 
IntroducedMay 2012January 2011More recent by 16 months
Screen size3"2.4"Bigger screen (+0.6")
Screen resolution610k112kCrisper screen (+498k dot)

Common features in the Kodak Sport and Olympus TG-1 iHS

 Sport TG-1 iHS 
Manually focus No manual focusing
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Absent selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Absent Touch friendly screen

Kodak Sport vs Olympus TG-1 iHS Physical Comparison

If you're planning to lug around your camera frequently, you need to take into account its weight and measurements. The Kodak Sport offers physical 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) and the Olympus TG-1 iHS has proportions of 112mm x 67mm x 30mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.2") and a weight of 230 grams (0.51 lbs).

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Remember that, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you use during that time. Below is a front view proportions comparison of the Sport against the TG-1 iHS.

Kodak Sport vs Olympus TG-1 iHS size comparison

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the Sport and TG-1 iHS is 92 and 91 respectively.

Kodak Sport vs Olympus TG-1 iHS top view buttons comparison

Kodak Sport vs Olympus TG-1 iHS Sensor Comparison

Typically, it is difficult to visualize the contrast between sensor measurements just by looking at specs. The graphic below will help give you a stronger sense of the sensor dimensions in the Sport and TG-1 iHS.

As you can plainly see, each of the cameras feature the identical sensor size and the same MP so you can expect similar quality of pictures though you may want to consider the age of the products into consideration. The older Sport is going to be behind in sensor technology.

Kodak Sport vs Olympus TG-1 iHS sensor size comparison

Kodak Sport vs Olympus TG-1 iHS Screen and ViewFinder

Kodak Sport vs Olympus TG-1 iHS Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Kodak Sport Portrait photography information
Olympus TG-1 iHS Portrait photography information
26
provides face detection focusing
focusing manually not possible
lack of manual exposure
external flash not possible
resolution not great (12MP)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
27
includes face detection focusing
lack of manual focus
no manual mode
no external flash support
low MP (12 megapixels)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Kodak Sport
Street photography with Olympus TG-1 iHS
52
environment sealing
fixed screen
lack of image stabilization
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
max ISO too low (1,250)
61
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
weather sealing
screen is fixed
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Kodak Sport
Sports photography with Olympus TG-1 iHS
23
environment sealing
can't change focal length (35mm)
max shutter speed is low (1/1,400s)
lack of shutter priority mode
lack of image stabilization
resolution not great (12 megapixels)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect AF
40
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
includes tracking autofocus
weather sealing
great battery power (350 shots)
max fps very slow (3.0 fps)
lack of shutter priority mode
low MP (12 megapixels)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
has no phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Kodak Sport
Travel photography with Olympus TG-1 iHS
57
environment sealing
flash built-in
no Time Lapse recording
resolution not great (12MP)
doesn't have selfie friendly display
slow maximum aperture (f3.0)
68
great battery power (350 shots)
weather sealing
flash built-in
pretty wide (25mm)
great maximum aperture (f2.0)
does not have Time Lapse mode
low MP (12MP)
doesn't offer selfie friendly screen
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Landscape Comparison

Kodak Sport Landscape photography advice
Olympus TG-1 iHS Landscape photography advice
27
environment sealing
focusing manually not possible
cannot change lens (fixed lens mount)
can't change focal length (35mm)
slow maximum aperture (f3.0)
small screen (2.4")
lack of manual exposure
lack of image stabilization
resolution not great (12 megapixels)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
max ISO too low (1,250)
does not have RAW format
no Time Lapse recording
46
pretty wide (25mm)
great maximum aperture (f2.0)
pretty good screen size (3 inches)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
weather sealing
great battery power (350 per charge)
lack of manual focus
can't swap lenses (fixed lens mount)
no manual mode
low MP (12MP)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
does not have Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Kodak Sport
Vlogging with Olympus TG-1 iHS
25
provides face detection focusing
slow maximum aperture (f3.0)
doesn't have selfie friendly display
lack of image stabilization
low video resolution (640 x 480 pxls)
no external mic jack
36
pretty wide (25mm)
great maximum aperture (f2.0)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
includes face detection focusing
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 resolution)
doesn't offer selfie friendly screen
does not have external mic support
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Kodak Sport vs Olympus TG-1 iHS Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Kodak Sport and Olympus TG-1 iHS
 Kodak EasyShare SportOlympus Tough TG-1 iHS
General Information
Brand Kodak Olympus
Model type Kodak EasyShare Sport Olympus Tough TG-1 iHS
Type Waterproof Waterproof
Revealed 2011-01-04 2012-05-08
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Powered by - TruePic VI
Sensor type CCD BSI-CMOS
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 megapixel 12 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Highest resolution 4000 x 3000 3968 x 2976
Highest native ISO 1250 6400
Minimum native ISO 80 100
RAW data
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
AF continuous
AF single
Tracking AF
Selective AF
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 35mm (1x) 25-100mm (4.0x)
Max aperture f/3.0 f/2.0-4.9
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 2.4 inches 3 inches
Screen resolution 112k dots 610k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Screen technology TFT color LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 8 secs 4 secs
Highest shutter speed 1/1400 secs 1/2000 secs
Continuous shooting rate - 3.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 2.40 m (@ ISO 360) -
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in -
External flash
AEB
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Video resolutions 640 x 480 (30fps) 1920 x 1080
Highest video resolution 640x480 1920x1080
Video file format Motion JPEG H.264
Mic support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None BuiltIn
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 175g (0.39 pounds) 230g (0.51 pounds)
Physical dimensions 147 x 58 x 23mm (5.8" x 2.3" x 0.9") 112 x 67 x 30mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.2")
DXO scores
DXO All around 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 - 350 photos
Battery style - Battery Pack
Battery ID 2 x AA LI90B
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 and 12 sec)
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SD/SDHC card, Internal -
Card slots One One
Launch price $155 $399