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Kodak Sport vs Olympus TG-6

Portability
92 Imaging
35 Features
13 Overall
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Kodak EasyShare Sport front
 
Olympus Tough TG-6 front
Portability
90 Imaging
39 Features
54 Overall
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Kodak Sport vs Olympus TG-6 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-6
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 12800
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • 25-100mm (F2.0-4.9) lens
  • 253g - 113 x 66 x 32mm
  • Introduced May 2019
  • Previous Model is Olympus TG-5
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Kodak Sport vs Olympus TG-6 Overview

The following is a extended assessment of the Kodak Sport vs Olympus TG-6, both Waterproof digital cameras by brands Kodak and Olympus. The resolution of the Sport (12MP) and the TG-6 (12MP) is very well matched and they come with the same exact sensor size (1/2.3").

Photography Glossary

The Sport was unveiled 9 years earlier than the TG-6 which is quite a significant difference as far as tech is concerned. Both of these cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before getting in to a step-by-step comparison, below is a concise synopsis of how the Sport grades versus the TG-6 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Kodak Sport over the Olympus TG-6

		

		

			
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Reasons to pick Olympus TG-6 over the Kodak Sport

		

		

			
 TG-6 Sport 
IntroducedMay 2019January 2011Newer by 102 months
Manually focus  More precise focus
Display sizing3"2.4"Larger display (+0.6")
Display resolution1040k112kCrisper display (+928k dot)
		

	

	
	

		

		
Common features in the Kodak Sport and Olympus TG-6

		

		

			
 Sport TG-6 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen  Neither features selfie screen
Touch display  Neither features Touch display
		

	

	

	
	
	
	

	

		

		
Kodak Sport vs Olympus TG-6 Physical Comparison

		

		

			
If you're aiming to travel with your camera frequently, you will need to factor in its weight and volume. The Kodak Sport enjoys exterior 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-6 has sizing of 113mm x 66mm x 32mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.3") with a weight of 253 grams (0.56 lbs).
Check the Kodak Sport vs Olympus TG-6 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses
Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you are employing at that moment. Following is the front view proportions comparison of the Sport compared to the TG-6.
Kodak Sport vs Olympus TG-6 size comparison
Using size and weight, the portability score of the Sport and TG-6 is 92 and 90 respectively.
Kodak Sport vs Olympus TG-6 top view buttons comparison		

	

	
	

		

		
Kodak Sport vs Olympus TG-6 Sensor Comparison

		

		

			
Usually, it's difficult to see the gap between sensor dimensions only by reading through specifications. The pic below should provide you a more clear sense of the sensor measurements in the Sport and TG-6.
To sum up, each of these cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing and the same exact MP therefore you can expect similar quality of files although you have to consider the launch date  of the products into consideration. The more aged Sport is going to be disadvantaged in sensor tech.
	
			Kodak Sport vs Olympus TG-6 sensor size comparison			
		

	

	
	

		

		
Kodak Sport vs Olympus TG-6 Screen and ViewFinder

		

		

					

		Kodak Sport vs Olympus TG-6 Screen and Viewfinder comparison	

	
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Photography Type Scores

		

	

	
Portrait Comparison
Portrait photography with Kodak Sport
Portrait photography with Olympus TG-6
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 provides face detection focus
 focusing manually not possible
 manual exposure not possible
 cannot use external flash
 low MP (12MP)
 small sensor size (1/2.3")
 does not have RAW format
40
 has manual focus
 provides face detect autofocus
 exports RAW formats
 manual mode not available
 cannot use external flash
 low MP (12 megapixels)
 very small sensor size (1/2.3")
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Street Comparison
Kodak Sport Street photography features
Olympus TG-6 Street photography features
52
 weather proof
 no articulating screen
 no image stabilization
 small sensor size (1/2.3")
 does not have RAW format
 max ISO too low (1,250)
65
 has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 exports RAW formats
 environment sealing
 no articulating screen
 very small sensor size (1/2.3")
 heavier than competition (253g)
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Sports Comparison
 Kodak Sport as a Sports photography camera
 Olympus TG-6 as a Sports photography camera
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 weather proof
 can't change focal length (35mm)
 low maximum shutter speed (1/1,400s)
 no shutter priority mode
 no image stabilization
 low MP (12MP)
 small sensor size (1/2.3")
 does not have phase detect auto focus
47
 high frames per second (20.0 frames per second)
 has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 provides tracking focus
 environment sealing
 great battery power (340 CIPA)
 lack of shutter priority mode
 low MP (12 megapixels)
 very small sensor size (1/2.3")
 doesn't have phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison
Kodak Sport Travel photography advice
Olympus TG-6 Travel photography advice
57
 weather proof
 built-in flash
 missing Timelapse function
 low MP (12 megapixels)
 screen is not selfie friendly
 somewhat slow max aperture (f3.0)
68
 great battery power (340 per charge)
 environment sealing
 flash built-in
 pretty wide (25mm)
 good max aperture (f2.0)
 heavier than competition (253 grams)
 low MP (12 megapixels)
 screen is not selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison
Kodak Sport Landscape photography features
Olympus TG-6 Landscape photography features
27
 weather proof
 focusing manually not possible
 fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
 can't change focal length (35mm)
 somewhat slow max aperture (f3.0)
 tiny screen (2.4")
 manual exposure not possible
 no image stabilization
 low MP (12MP)
 small sensor size (1/2.3")
 max ISO too low (1,250)
 does not have RAW format
 missing Timelapse function
57
 has manual focus
 pretty wide (25mm)
 good max aperture (f2.0)
 screen size is good (3")
 has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 exports RAW formats
 environment sealing
 great battery power (340 shots)
 can't swap lenses (fixed lens mount)
 manual mode not available
 low MP (12 megapixels)
 very small sensor size (1/2.3")
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Vlogging Comparison
Vlogging with Kodak Sport
Vlogging with Olympus TG-6
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 provides face detection focus
 somewhat slow max aperture (f3.0)
 screen is not selfie friendly
 no image stabilization
 low video resolution (640 x 480 pxls)
 missing external microphone jack
34
 pretty wide (25mm)
 good max aperture (f2.0)
 has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 provides face detect autofocus
 high quality video (3840 x 2160 pxls)
 screen is not selfie friendly
 doesn't have mic jack
 heavier than competition (253 grams)
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Kodak Sport vs Olympus TG-6 Specifications

		

		

					

		
		

			Detailed spec comparison table for Kodak Sport and Olympus TG-6
 Kodak EasyShare SportOlympus Tough TG-6
General Information
Make Kodak Olympus
Model type Kodak EasyShare Sport Olympus Tough TG-6
Class Waterproof Waterproof
Revealed 2011-01-04 2019-05-22
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Chip - TruePic VIII
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 surface area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixel 12 megapixel
Anti alias filter    
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and  16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and  16:9
Full resolution 4000 x 3000 4000 x 3000
Max native ISO 1250 12800
Lowest native ISO 80 100
RAW support    
Autofocusing
Focus manually    
AF touch    
AF continuous    
Single AF    
AF tracking    
AF selectice    
AF center weighted    
Multi area AF    
Live view AF    
Face detection focusing    
Contract detection focusing    
Phase detection focusing    
Total focus points - 25
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 35mm (1x) 25-100mm (4.0x)
Maximal aperture f/3.0 f/2.0-4.9
Macro focusing range - 1cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 2.4" 3"
Resolution of screen 112k dot 1,040k dot
Selfie friendly    
Liveview    
Touch function    
Screen technology TFT color LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 8 seconds 4 seconds
Highest shutter speed 1/1400 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Continuous shooting speed - 20.0fps
Shutter priority    
Aperture priority    
Expose Manually    
Change WB    
Image stabilization    
Built-in flash    
Flash distance 2.40 m (@ ISO 360) -
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in Auto, Red Eye Reduction, Slow sync. (1st curtain), Red-eye Slow sync. (1st curtain), Fill- in, Manual, Flash Off
External flash    
AEB    
WB bracketing    
Exposure
Multisegment    
Average    
Spot    
Partial    
AF area    
Center weighted    
Video features
Video resolutions 640 x 480 (30fps) 3840 x 2160 @ 30p / 102 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PC
Max video resolution 640x480 3840x2160
Video file format Motion JPEG MPEG-4, H.264
Mic input    
Headphone input    
Connectivity
Wireless None Built-In
Bluetooth    
NFC    
HDMI    
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None Built-in
Physical
Environmental seal    
Water proofing    
Dust proofing    
Shock proofing    
Crush proofing    
Freeze proofing    
Weight 175 grams (0.39 pounds) 253 grams (0.56 pounds)
Dimensions 147 x 58 x 23mm (5.8" x 2.3" x 0.9") 113 x 66 x 32mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.3")
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 - 340 shots
Battery format - Battery Pack
Battery ID 2 x AA LI-92B
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes
Time lapse recording    
Type of storage SD/SDHC card, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC card (UHS-I support)
Storage slots Single Single
Launch cost $155 $449