Kodak Sport vs Pentax VS20
92 Imaging
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Kodak Sport vs Pentax VS20 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
- Revealed January 2011
(Full Review)
- 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Display
- ISO 100 - 6400
- Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 28-560mm (F3.1-4.8) lens
- 235g - 111 x 61 x 38mm
- Released January 2012
Kodak Sport vs Pentax VS20 Overview
Lets take a more detailed look at the Kodak Sport versus Pentax VS20, one is a Waterproof and the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom by competitors Kodak and Pentax. There is a crucial difference between the image resolutions of the Sport (12MP) and VS20 (16MP) but they come with the same exact sensor size (1/2.3").
Sora from OpenAI releases its first ever music videoThe Sport was revealed 12 months earlier than the VS20 so they are of a similar generation. Both cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).
Before we go through a complete comparison, below is a concise highlight of how the Sport matches up versus the VS20 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.
Kodak Sport vs Pentax VS20 Gallery
The following is a sample of the gallery pics for Kodak EasyShare Sport and Pentax Optio VS20. The full galleries are viewable at Kodak Sport Gallery and Pentax VS20 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Kodak Sport over the Pentax VS20
Sport | VS20 |
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Reasons to pick Pentax VS20 over the Kodak Sport
VS20 | Sport | |||
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Released | January 2012 | January 2011 | Newer by 12 months | |
Manual focus | Very exact focus | |||
Display sizing | 3" | 2.4" | Larger display (+0.6") | |
Display resolution | 460k | 112k | Crisper display (+348k dot) |
Common features in the Kodak Sport and Pentax VS20
Sport | VS20 | |||
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Display type | Fixed | Fixed | Fixed display | |
Selfie screen | Neither includes selfie screen | |||
Touch display | Neither includes Touch display |
Kodak Sport vs Pentax VS20 Physical Comparison
If you're going to travel with your camera, you need to take into account its weight and measurements. The Kodak Sport features outside dimensions of 147mm x 58mm x 23mm (5.8" x 2.3" x 0.9") with a weight of 175 grams (0.39 lbs) and the Pentax VS20 has proportions of 111mm x 61mm x 38mm (4.4" x 2.4" x 1.5") accompanied by a weight of 235 grams (0.52 lbs).
Analyze the Kodak Sport versus Pentax VS20 in the all new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you are employing at that time. Underneath is the front view dimension comparison of the Sport against the VS20.
Factoring in size and weight, the portability score of the Sport and VS20 is 92 and 90 respectively.
Kodak Sport vs Pentax VS20 Sensor Comparison
Oftentimes, it can be difficult to see the gap between sensor dimensions just by looking at technical specs. The image below will give you a greater sense of the sensor dimensions in the Sport and VS20.
As you have seen, both of those cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing but not the same resolution. You should expect to see the Pentax VS20 to give more detail because of its extra 4MP. Greater resolution will also let you crop photos a little more aggressively. The more aged Sport is going to be behind when it comes to sensor innovation.
Kodak Sport vs Pentax VS20 Screen and ViewFinder
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Kodak Sport vs Pentax VS20 Specifications
Kodak EasyShare Sport | Pentax Optio VS20 | |
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General Information | ||
Brand Name | Kodak | Pentax |
Model | Kodak EasyShare Sport | Pentax Optio VS20 |
Class | Waterproof | Small Sensor Superzoom |
Revealed | 2011-01-04 | 2012-01-25 |
Physical type | Compact | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Sensor type | CCD | CCD |
Sensor size | 1/2.3" | 1/2.3" |
Sensor measurements | 6.17 x 4.55mm | 6.08 x 4.56mm |
Sensor surface area | 28.1mm² | 27.7mm² |
Sensor resolution | 12 megapixel | 16 megapixel |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 1:1, 4:3 and 16:9 |
Highest resolution | 4000 x 3000 | 4608 x 3456 |
Highest native ISO | 1250 | 6400 |
Min native ISO | 80 | 100 |
RAW images | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
Touch focus | ||
Continuous autofocus | ||
Single autofocus | ||
Tracking autofocus | ||
Selective autofocus | ||
Autofocus center weighted | ||
Autofocus multi area | ||
Autofocus live view | ||
Face detect focus | ||
Contract detect focus | ||
Phase detect focus | ||
Number of focus points | - | 3 |
Lens | ||
Lens mounting type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens focal range | 35mm (1x) | 28-560mm (20.0x) |
Max aperture | f/3.0 | f/3.1-4.8 |
Macro focus distance | - | 3cm |
Crop factor | 5.8 | 5.9 |
Screen | ||
Type of display | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Display size | 2.4" | 3" |
Display resolution | 112k dots | 460k dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch screen | ||
Display tech | TFT color LCD | TFT color LCD with Anti-reflective coating |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | None | None |
Features | ||
Lowest shutter speed | 8 seconds | 4 seconds |
Highest shutter speed | 1/1400 seconds | 1/2500 seconds |
Continuous shooting rate | - | 1.0 frames/s |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manually set exposure | ||
Set white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Inbuilt flash | ||
Flash range | 2.40 m (@ ISO 360) | 2.80 m |
Flash modes | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Soft |
Hot shoe | ||
Auto exposure bracketing | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment | ||
Average | ||
Spot | ||
Partial | ||
AF area | ||
Center weighted | ||
Video features | ||
Supported video resolutions | 640 x 480 (30fps) | 1280 x 720 (30, 15 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (30, 15 fps) |
Highest video resolution | 640x480 | 1280x720 |
Video format | Motion JPEG | Motion JPEG |
Microphone 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 | ||
Environment sealing | ||
Water proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 175 grams (0.39 lb) | 235 grams (0.52 lb) |
Dimensions | 147 x 58 x 23mm (5.8" x 2.3" x 0.9") | 111 x 61 x 38mm (4.4" x 2.4" x 1.5") |
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 | D-LI122 |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec) | Yes (2 or 10 sec) |
Time lapse recording | ||
Storage type | SD/SDHC card, Internal | SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal |
Card slots | One | One |
Cost at launch | $155 | $106 |