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Kodak Sport vs Olympus VH-515

Portability
92
Imaging
34
Features
13
Overall
25
Kodak EasyShare Sport front
 
Olympus VH-515 front
Portability
95
Imaging
35
Features
34
Overall
34

Kodak Sport vs Olympus VH-515 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
  • Announced January 2011
Olympus VH-515
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 1600
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 26-130mm (F2.8-6.5) lens
  • 152g - 102 x 60 x 21mm
  • Released August 2012
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Kodak Sport vs Olympus VH-515 Overview

On this page, we will be comparing the Kodak Sport versus Olympus VH-515, former being a Waterproof while the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by rivals Kodak and Olympus. The resolution of the Sport (12MP) and the VH-515 (12MP) is pretty comparable and both cameras have the same sensor size (1/2.3").

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The Sport was manufactured 19 months earlier than the VH-515 which makes them a generation apart from each other. Both cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before going right into a in depth comparison, here is a concise overview of how the Sport matches up against the VH-515 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Kodak Sport over the Olympus VH-515

 Sport VH-515 

Reasons to pick Olympus VH-515 over the Kodak Sport

 VH-515 Sport 
ReleasedAugust 2012January 2011Fresher by 19 months
Screen dimensions3"2.4"Bigger screen (+0.6")
Screen resolution460k112kSharper screen (+348k dot)
Touch friendly screen Quickly navigate

Common features in the Kodak Sport and Olympus VH-515

 Sport VH-515 
Manually focus Lack of manual focusing
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Neither contains selfie screen

Kodak Sport vs Olympus VH-515 Physical Comparison

For anybody who is aiming to carry your camera regularly, you have to think about its weight and dimensions. The Kodak Sport has got physical dimensions of 147mm x 58mm x 23mm (5.8" x 2.3" x 0.9") having a weight of 175 grams (0.39 lbs) while the Olympus VH-515 has dimensions of 102mm x 60mm x 21mm (4.0" x 2.4" x 0.8") having a weight of 152 grams (0.34 lbs).

Analyze the Kodak Sport versus Olympus VH-515 in our newest Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you are using at that moment. Following is a front view sizing comparison of the Sport and the VH-515.

Kodak Sport vs Olympus VH-515 size comparison

Taking into account size and weight, the portability grade of the Sport and VH-515 is 92 and 95 respectively.

Kodak Sport vs Olympus VH-515 top view buttons comparison

Kodak Sport vs Olympus VH-515 Sensor Comparison

Often, it is very tough to picture the difference in sensor sizing only by seeing specs. The photograph underneath will give you a stronger sense of the sensor dimensions in the Sport and VH-515.

As you can plainly see, the two cameras have the same sensor dimensions and the same exact MP so you can expect comparable quality of photos however you need to consider the age of the cameras into account. The older Sport will be disadvantaged with regard to sensor tech.

Kodak Sport vs Olympus VH-515 sensor size comparison

Kodak Sport vs Olympus VH-515 Screen and ViewFinder

Kodak Sport vs Olympus VH-515 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Kodak Sport Portrait photography information
Olympus VH-515 Portrait photography information
26
provides face detection focusing
lack of manual focus
manual mode not available
external flash not possible
resolution not great (12MP)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
26
features face detect autofocus
focusing manually not possible
no manual control
cannot use external flash
megapixel count low (12MP)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Kodak Sport
Street photography with Olympus VH-515
52
weather proof
no articulating screen
lack of image stabilization
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
low max ISO (1,250)
62
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
has focus via touch
no moving screen
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Kodak Sport Sports photography info
Olympus VH-515 Sports photography info
23
weather proof
focal length is fixed (35mm)
low max shutter speed (1/1,400s)
lack of shutter priority mode
lack of image stabilization
resolution not great (12 megapixels)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect AF
31
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
features tracking focus
low fps (2.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority
megapixel count low (12MP)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Kodak Sport
Travel photography with Olympus VH-515
56
weather proof
built-in flash
lack of Time Lapse recording
resolution not great (12 megapixels)
doesn't have a selfie friendly display
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.0)
62
has focus via touch
built-in flash
really wide (26mm)
doesn't have Timelapse mode
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
screen isn't selfie friendly
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Kodak Sport Landscape photography factors
Olympus VH-515 Landscape photography factors
26
weather proof
lack of manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
focal length is fixed (35mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.0)
screen is small (2.4")
manual mode not available
lack of image stabilization
resolution not great (12 megapixels)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
low max ISO (1,250)
doesn't have RAW files
lack of Time Lapse recording
37
really wide (26mm)
screen is a decent size (3 inch)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
focusing manually not possible
cannot swap lenses (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
no manual control
megapixel count low (12MP)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
doesn't have Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Kodak Sport Vlogging details
Olympus VH-515 Vlogging details
25
provides face detection focusing
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.0)
doesn't have a selfie friendly display
lack of image stabilization
low quality video (640 x 480 resolution)
lack of external mic support
35
really wide (26mm)
has touchscreen
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
features face detect autofocus
video res high (1920 x 1080 pixels)
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
screen isn't selfie friendly
doesn't have microphone jack
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Kodak Sport vs Olympus VH-515 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Kodak Sport and Olympus VH-515
 Kodak EasyShare SportOlympus VH-515
General Information
Make Kodak Olympus
Model Kodak EasyShare Sport Olympus VH-515
Type Waterproof Small Sensor Compact
Announced 2011-01-04 2012-08-21
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Chip - TruePic III+
Sensor type CCD BSI-CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixels 12 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Maximum resolution 4000 x 3000 4608 x 3456
Maximum native ISO 1250 1600
Lowest native ISO 80 100
RAW images
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
AF continuous
Single AF
AF tracking
AF selectice
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detection AF
Contract detection AF
Phase detection AF
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 35mm (1x) 26-130mm (5.0x)
Max aperture f/3.0 f/2.8-6.5
Macro focus range - 5cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 2.4 inch 3 inch
Resolution of screen 112 thousand dot 460 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Screen tech TFT color LCD TFT Color LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 8 seconds 4 seconds
Highest shutter speed 1/1400 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Continuous shooting speed - 2.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Set WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 2.40 m (@ ISO 360) 4.70 m
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in
Hot shoe
AEB
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Video resolutions 640 x 480 (30fps) 1920 x 1080 (30 fps), 1280 x 720 (30,15 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 180 (30,15 fps)
Maximum video resolution 640x480 1920x1080
Video data format Motion JPEG MPEG-4, H.264
Microphone input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless None Eye-Fi Connected
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 175 grams (0.39 lb) 152 grams (0.34 lb)
Physical dimensions 147 x 58 x 23mm (5.8" x 2.3" x 0.9") 102 x 60 x 21mm (4.0" x 2.4" x 0.8")
DXO scores
DXO All around score not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth score not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range score not tested not tested
DXO Low light score not tested not tested
Other
Battery model 2 x AA LI-50B
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 12 sec)
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SD/SDHC card, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC
Storage slots 1 1
Cost at launch $155 $648