Kodak Sport vs Pentax WG-2 GPS
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Kodak Sport vs Pentax WG-2 GPS Key Specs
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- 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
(Full Review)
- 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Display
- ISO 125 - 6400
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 28-140mm (F3.5-5.5) lens
- 198g - 122 x 61 x 30mm
- Introduced February 2012
Kodak Sport vs Pentax WG-2 GPS Overview
Its time to take a deeper look at the Kodak Sport vs Pentax WG-2 GPS, both Waterproof cameras by companies Kodak and Pentax. There is a considerable difference among the image resolutions of the Sport (12MP) and WG-2 GPS (16MP) but they feature the same exact sensor size (1/2.3").
Snapchat Adds Watermarks to AI-Created ImagesThe Sport was revealed 13 months before the WG-2 GPS making the cameras a generation away from each other. Each of these cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).
Before delving through a in depth comparison, below is a simple synopsis of how the Sport grades against the WG-2 GPS in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall score.
Kodak Sport vs Pentax WG-2 GPS Gallery
Following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Kodak EasyShare Sport & Pentax Optio WG-2 GPS. The full galleries are provided at Kodak Sport Gallery & Pentax WG-2 GPS Gallery.
Reasons to pick Kodak Sport over the Pentax WG-2 GPS
Sport | WG-2 GPS |
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Reasons to pick Pentax WG-2 GPS over the Kodak Sport
WG-2 GPS | Sport | |||
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Introduced | February 2012 | January 2011 | More modern by 13 months | |
Manually focus | More accurate 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 WG-2 GPS
Sport | WG-2 GPS | |||
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Display type | Fixed | Fixed | Fixed display | |
Selfie screen | Missing selfie screen | |||
Touch display | Missing Touch display |
Kodak Sport vs Pentax WG-2 GPS Physical Comparison
For anybody who is looking to carry around your camera, you will have to factor its weight and volume. The Kodak Sport has outside dimensions of 147mm x 58mm x 23mm (5.8" x 2.3" x 0.9") along with a weight of 175 grams (0.39 lbs) while the Pentax WG-2 GPS has sizing of 122mm x 61mm x 30mm (4.8" x 2.4" x 1.2") having a weight of 198 grams (0.44 lbs).
Look at the Kodak Sport vs Pentax WG-2 GPS in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you have attached at that moment. Below is the front view overall size comparison of the Sport against the WG-2 GPS.
Factoring in size and weight, the portability score of the Sport and WG-2 GPS is 92 and 91 respectively.
Kodak Sport vs Pentax WG-2 GPS Sensor Comparison
Usually, it can be difficult to visualize the gap in sensor sizes purely by looking through specifications. The pic below will offer you a more clear sense of the sensor sizes in the Sport and WG-2 GPS.
To sum up, both cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing but different megapixels. You can anticipate the Pentax WG-2 GPS to render more detail because of its extra 4 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also let you crop images a little more aggressively. The more aged Sport will be behind with regard to sensor tech.
Kodak Sport vs Pentax WG-2 GPS Screen and ViewFinder
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Kodak Sport vs Pentax WG-2 GPS Specifications
Kodak EasyShare Sport | Pentax Optio WG-2 GPS | |
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General Information | ||
Manufacturer | Kodak | Pentax |
Model | Kodak EasyShare Sport | Pentax Optio WG-2 GPS |
Class | Waterproof | Waterproof |
Announced | 2011-01-04 | 2012-02-07 |
Physical type | Compact | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
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 area | 28.1mm² | 28.1mm² |
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 Possible resolution | 4000 x 3000 | 4288 x 3216 |
Maximum native ISO | 1250 | 6400 |
Min native ISO | 80 | 125 |
RAW format | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focus | ||
AF touch | ||
AF continuous | ||
AF single | ||
AF tracking | ||
Selective AF | ||
AF center weighted | ||
Multi area AF | ||
AF live view | ||
Face detection focusing | ||
Contract detection focusing | ||
Phase detection focusing | ||
Number of focus points | - | 9 |
Lens | ||
Lens mounting type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens focal range | 35mm (1x) | 28-140mm (5.0x) |
Largest aperture | f/3.0 | f/3.5-5.5 |
Macro focus range | - | 1cm |
Focal length multiplier | 5.8 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Type of screen | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Screen sizing | 2.4" | 3" |
Resolution of screen | 112k dots | 460k dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch friendly | ||
Screen technology | TFT color LCD | Widescreen TFT color LCD with anti-reflective coating |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | None | None |
Features | ||
Min shutter speed | 8 secs | 4 secs |
Max shutter speed | 1/1400 secs | 1/4000 secs |
Continuous shutter rate | - | 1.0 frames/s |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Expose Manually | ||
Set WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Built-in flash | ||
Flash range | 2.40 m (@ ISO 360) | 5.40 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 metering | ||
Average metering | ||
Spot metering | ||
Partial metering | ||
AF area metering | ||
Center weighted metering | ||
Video features | ||
Supported video resolutions | 640 x 480 (30fps) | 1920 x 1080 (30 fps), 1280 x 720 (60, 30 fps), 640 x 480 (30fps), 320 x 240 (30, 15 fps) |
Maximum video resolution | 640x480 | 1920x1080 |
Video data 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 | BuiltIn |
Physical | ||
Environmental sealing | ||
Water proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 175 grams (0.39 pounds) | 198 grams (0.44 pounds) |
Dimensions | 147 x 58 x 23mm (5.8" x 2.3" x 0.9") | 122 x 61 x 30mm (4.8" x 2.4" x 1.2") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO Overall 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 life | - | 260 images |
Battery type | - | Battery Pack |
Battery model | 2 x AA | D-LI92 |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec) | Yes (2 or 10 sec) |
Time lapse recording | ||
Storage type | SD/SDHC card, Internal | SD/SDHC/SDXC card, Internal |
Card slots | Single | Single |
Launch cost | $155 | $300 |