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Kodak Sport vs Olympus TG-6

Portability
92
Imaging
35
Features
13
Overall
26
Kodak EasyShare Sport front
 
Olympus Tough TG-6 front
Portability
90
Imaging
39
Features
54
Overall
45

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
Photography Glossary

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").

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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

 Sport TG-6 

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).

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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
26
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
23
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
25
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