Kodak Sport vs Olympus XZ-2 iHS
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Kodak Sport vs Olympus XZ-2 iHS Key Specs
(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
- Launched January 2011
(Full Review)
- 12MP - 1/1.7" Sensor
- 3" Tilting Display
- ISO 100 - 12800
- Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 28-112mm (F1.8-2.5) lens
- 346g - 113 x 65 x 48mm
- Revealed December 2012
Kodak Sport vs Olympus XZ-2 iHS Overview
Let's look more closely at the Kodak Sport versus Olympus XZ-2 iHS, one being a Waterproof and the other is a Small Sensor Compact by competitors Kodak and Olympus. The resolution of the Sport (12MP) and the XZ-2 iHS (12MP) is fairly close but the Sport (1/2.3") and XZ-2 iHS (1/1.7") have totally different sensor sizing.
Ulanzi's Tripod Ensures Ultra Smooth FilmingThe Sport was unveiled 23 months prior to the XZ-2 iHS making them a generation apart from one another. Both of the cameras feature the same body design (Compact).
Before we go right into a in depth comparison, here is a concise introduction of how the Sport scores against the XZ-2 iHS with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.
Kodak Sport vs Olympus XZ-2 iHS Gallery
Below is a sample of the gallery pictures for Kodak EasyShare Sport and Olympus XZ-2 iHS. The full galleries are available at Kodak Sport Gallery and Olympus XZ-2 iHS Gallery.
Reasons to pick Kodak Sport over the Olympus XZ-2 iHS
Sport | XZ-2 iHS |
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Reasons to pick Olympus XZ-2 iHS over the Kodak Sport
XZ-2 iHS | Sport | |||
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Revealed | December 2012 | January 2011 | More recent by 23 months | |
Manual focus | Very exact focus | |||
Display type | Tilting | Fixed | Tilting display | |
Display size | 3" | 2.4" | Larger display (+0.6") | |
Display resolution | 920k | 112k | Clearer display (+808k dot) | |
Touch display | Easily navigate |
Common features in the Kodak Sport and Olympus XZ-2 iHS
Sport | XZ-2 iHS | |||
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Selfie screen | Lacking selfie screen |
Kodak Sport vs Olympus XZ-2 iHS Physical Comparison
For anyone who is planning to lug around your camera regularly, you will have to factor in its weight and size. The Kodak Sport comes with physical measurements of 147mm x 58mm x 23mm (5.8" x 2.3" x 0.9") having a weight of 175 grams (0.39 lbs) whilst the Olympus XZ-2 iHS has specifications of 113mm x 65mm x 48mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.9") having a weight of 346 grams (0.76 lbs).
Check the Kodak Sport versus Olympus XZ-2 iHS in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you choose at that time. Below is a front view measurements comparison of the Sport against the XZ-2 iHS.
Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the Sport and XZ-2 iHS is 92 and 85 respectively.
Kodak Sport vs Olympus XZ-2 iHS Sensor Comparison
Quite often, it can be tough to visualise the gap in sensor measurements just by researching specifications. The graphic below may provide you a greater sense of the sensor sizing in the Sport and XZ-2 iHS.
Plainly, both of these cameras come with the identical megapixels but not the same sensor measurements. The Sport has the smaller sensor which is going to make obtaining shallow DOF trickier. The older Sport will be disadvantaged in sensor tech.
Kodak Sport vs Olympus XZ-2 iHS Screen and ViewFinder
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Kodak Sport vs Olympus XZ-2 iHS Specifications
Kodak EasyShare Sport | Olympus XZ-2 iHS | |
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General Information | ||
Brand Name | Kodak | Olympus |
Model type | Kodak EasyShare Sport | Olympus XZ-2 iHS |
Type | Waterproof | Small Sensor Compact |
Launched | 2011-01-04 | 2012-12-18 |
Physical type | Compact | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Sensor type | CCD | CMOS |
Sensor size | 1/2.3" | 1/1.7" |
Sensor dimensions | 6.17 x 4.55mm | 7.44 x 5.58mm |
Sensor area | 28.1mm² | 41.5mm² |
Sensor resolution | 12 megapixels | 12 megapixels |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 4:3 |
Maximum resolution | 4000 x 3000 | 3968 x 2976 |
Maximum native ISO | 1250 | 12800 |
Lowest native ISO | 80 | 100 |
RAW data | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
Autofocus touch | ||
Autofocus continuous | ||
Single autofocus | ||
Tracking autofocus | ||
Autofocus selectice | ||
Center weighted autofocus | ||
Multi area autofocus | ||
Live view autofocus | ||
Face detection focus | ||
Contract detection focus | ||
Phase detection focus | ||
Total focus points | - | 35 |
Lens | ||
Lens mount type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens zoom range | 35mm (1x) | 28-112mm (4.0x) |
Maximum aperture | f/3.0 | f/1.8-2.5 |
Macro focusing range | - | 1cm |
Focal length multiplier | 5.8 | 4.8 |
Screen | ||
Screen type | Fixed Type | Tilting |
Screen diagonal | 2.4 inch | 3 inch |
Resolution of screen | 112 thousand dots | 920 thousand dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch capability | ||
Screen technology | TFT color LCD | - |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | None | Electronic (optional) |
Features | ||
Lowest shutter speed | 8s | 60s |
Highest shutter speed | 1/1400s | 1/2000s |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Expose Manually | ||
Exposure compensation | - | Yes |
Change white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Integrated flash | ||
Flash distance | 2.40 m (@ ISO 360) | 8.60 m (ISO 800) |
Flash modes | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in, Wireless |
External flash | ||
Auto exposure bracketing | ||
White balance 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 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) |
Maximum video resolution | 640x480 | 1920x1080 |
Video file format | Motion JPEG | MPEG-4, H.264 |
Mic port | ||
Headphone port | ||
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 sealing | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 175g (0.39 pounds) | 346g (0.76 pounds) |
Physical dimensions | 147 x 58 x 23mm (5.8" x 2.3" x 0.9") | 113 x 65 x 48mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.9") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO All around rating | not tested | 49 |
DXO Color Depth rating | not tested | 20.4 |
DXO Dynamic range rating | not tested | 11.3 |
DXO Low light rating | not tested | 216 |
Other | ||
Battery life | - | 340 photographs |
Battery type | - | Battery Pack |
Battery ID | 2 x AA | Li-90B |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec) | Yes (2 or 12 sec) |
Time lapse feature | ||
Type of storage | SD/SDHC card, Internal | SD/SDHC/SDXC |
Card slots | One | One |
Launch price | $155 | $450 |