Kodak Sport vs Olympus TG-3

Below is a extended review of the Kodak Sport and Olympus TG-3, both Waterproof digital cameras by manufacturers Kodak and Olympus. There exists a crucial gap between the sensor resolutions of the Sport (12MP) and TG-3 (16MP) but they come with the same exact sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The Sport was launched 4 years prior to the TG-3 and that is quite a serious gap as far as technology is concerned. The two cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before going straight into a in-depth comparison, below is a simple synopsis of how the Sport grades against the TG-3 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

The following is a preview of the gallery photos for Kodak EasyShare Sport and Olympus Tough TG-3. The complete galleries are available at Kodak Sport Gallery and Olympus TG-3 Gallery.

If you're planning to lug around your camera often, you're going to have to think about its weight and dimensions. The Kodak Sport features outside 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) while the Olympus TG-3 has dimensions of 112mm x 66mm x 31mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.2") with a weight of 247 grams (0.54 lbs).

Contrast the Kodak Sport and Olympus TG-3 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you are utilising at the time. Here is the front view overall size comparison of the Sport compared to the TG-3.

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the Sport and TG-3 is 92 and 90 respectively.

Sometimes, it can be difficult to see the gap between sensor measurements simply by checking specifications. The graphic below should provide you a stronger sense of the sensor sizing in the Sport and TG-3.

To sum up, both of the cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing albeit not the same MP. You should count on the Olympus TG-3 to give greater detail utilizing its extra 4MP. Higher resolution can also allow you to crop pictures a little more aggressively. The older Sport is going to be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor innovation.