Kodak Sport vs Pentax MX-1
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Kodak Sport vs Pentax MX-1 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 2.4" Fixed Display
- ISO 80 - 1250
- 640 x 480 video
- 35mm (F3.0) lens
- 175g - 147 x 58 x 23mm
- Released January 2011
(Full Review)
- 12MP - 1/1.7" Sensor
- 3" Tilting Screen
- ISO 100 - 12800
- Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
- 1/8000s Max Shutter
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 28-112mm (F1.8-2.5) lens
- 391g - 122 x 61 x 51mm
- Announced July 2013
Kodak Sport vs Pentax MX-1 Overview
Following is a in depth review of the Kodak Sport and Pentax MX-1, one is a Waterproof and the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by rivals Kodak and Pentax. The sensor resolution of the Sport (12MP) and the MX-1 (12MP) is pretty well matched but the Sport (1/2.3") and MX-1 (1/1.7") boast totally different sensor dimensions.
Samsung Releases Faster Versions of EVO MicroSD CardsThe Sport was unveiled 3 years prior to the MX-1 which is quite a big gap as far as technology is concerned. Both of these cameras have the same body design (Compact).
Before getting straight to a complete comparison, here is a short view of how the Sport grades vs the MX-1 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall score.
Kodak Sport vs Pentax MX-1 Gallery
The following is a preview of the gallery images for Kodak EasyShare Sport and Pentax MX-1. The full galleries are viewable at Kodak Sport Gallery and Pentax MX-1 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Kodak Sport over the Pentax MX-1
Sport | MX-1 |
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Reasons to pick Pentax MX-1 over the Kodak Sport
MX-1 | Sport | |||
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Announced | July 2013 | January 2011 | More modern by 30 months | |
Focus manually | Very accurate focus | |||
Screen type | Tilting | Fixed | Tilting screen | |
Screen dimensions | 3" | 2.4" | Bigger screen (+0.6") | |
Screen resolution | 920k | 112k | Crisper screen (+808k dot) |
Common features in the Kodak Sport and Pentax MX-1
Sport | MX-1 | |||
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Selfie screen | Neither comes with selfie screen | |||
Touch screen | Neither comes with Touch screen |
Kodak Sport vs Pentax MX-1 Physical Comparison
If you are going to carry around your camera regularly, you are going to need to think about its weight and dimensions. The Kodak Sport comes with external measurements of 147mm x 58mm x 23mm (5.8" x 2.3" x 0.9") and a weight of 175 grams (0.39 lbs) and the Pentax MX-1 has dimensions of 122mm x 61mm x 51mm (4.8" x 2.4" x 2.0") with a weight of 391 grams (0.86 lbs).
Examine the Kodak Sport and Pentax MX-1 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you are working with at that time. Underneath is a front view sizing comparison of the Sport against the MX-1.
Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the Sport and MX-1 is 92 and 84 respectively.
Kodak Sport vs Pentax MX-1 Sensor Comparison
More often than not, its difficult to visualise the contrast between sensor sizes purely by looking at technical specs. The picture here should offer you a far better sense of the sensor sizing in the Sport and MX-1.
As you have seen, each of these cameras provide the same megapixels albeit not the same sensor sizes. The Sport offers the tinier sensor which should make getting shallow DOF more difficult. The more aged Sport is going to be disadvantaged in sensor innovation.
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Kodak Sport vs Pentax MX-1 Specifications
Kodak EasyShare Sport | Pentax MX-1 | |
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General Information | ||
Company | Kodak | Pentax |
Model type | Kodak EasyShare Sport | Pentax MX-1 |
Type | Waterproof | Small Sensor Compact |
Released | 2011-01-04 | 2013-07-01 |
Body design | 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 megapixel | 12 megapixel |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 |
Peak resolution | 4000 x 3000 | 4000 x 3000 |
Highest native ISO | 1250 | 12800 |
Minimum native ISO | 80 | 100 |
RAW format | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
Touch to focus | ||
Continuous AF | ||
Single AF | ||
AF tracking | ||
Selective AF | ||
Center weighted AF | ||
AF multi area | ||
AF live view | ||
Face detect AF | ||
Contract detect AF | ||
Phase detect AF | ||
Total focus points | - | 25 |
Lens | ||
Lens support | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens zoom range | 35mm (1x) | 28-112mm (4.0x) |
Largest aperture | f/3.0 | f/1.8-2.5 |
Macro focusing distance | - | 1cm |
Focal length multiplier | 5.8 | 4.8 |
Screen | ||
Display type | Fixed Type | Tilting |
Display diagonal | 2.4 inch | 3 inch |
Display resolution | 112 thousand dot | 920 thousand dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch display | ||
Display technology | TFT color LCD | TFT LCD with AR coating |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | None | None |
Features | ||
Min shutter speed | 8 seconds | 30 seconds |
Max shutter speed | 1/1400 seconds | 1/8000 seconds |
Continuous shutter speed | - | 1.0 frames per second |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Expose Manually | ||
Exposure compensation | - | Yes |
Change WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Integrated flash | ||
Flash distance | 2.40 m (@ ISO 360) | 12.00 m |
Flash options | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in, Slow Speed sync, Trailing Curtain sync |
External flash | ||
AE 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 (60, 30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) |
Highest video resolution | 640x480 | 1920x1080 |
Video format | Motion JPEG | MPEG-4, H.264 |
Mic jack | ||
Headphone jack | ||
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 proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 175g (0.39 lb) | 391g (0.86 lb) |
Physical dimensions | 147 x 58 x 23mm (5.8" x 2.3" x 0.9") | 122 x 61 x 51mm (4.8" x 2.4" x 2.0") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO Overall 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 | 208 |
Other | ||
Battery life | - | 290 shots |
Style of battery | - | Battery Pack |
Battery ID | 2 x AA | D-Li-106 |
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 |
Storage slots | 1 | 1 |
Retail price | $155 | $400 |