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Kodak Sport vs Pentax WG-3

Portability
92
Imaging
35
Features
13
Overall
26
Kodak EasyShare Sport front
 
Pentax WG-3 front
Portability
90
Imaging
39
Features
44
Overall
41

Kodak Sport vs Pentax WG-3 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
Pentax WG-3
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 125 - 6400
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 25-100mm (F2.0-4.9) lens
  • 230g - 124 x 64 x 33mm
  • Released July 2013
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Kodak Sport vs Pentax WG-3 Overview

Below is a in-depth assessment of the Kodak Sport vs Pentax WG-3, both Waterproof cameras by rivals Kodak and Pentax. There exists a considerable gap among the image resolutions of the Sport (12MP) and WG-3 (16MP) but they come with the same exact sensor size (1/2.3").

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The Sport was introduced 3 years earlier than the WG-3 and that is a fairly large difference as far as camera technology is concerned. Both cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before diving in to a in-depth comparison, below is a concise view of how the Sport scores versus the WG-3 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Kodak Sport over the Pentax WG-3

 Sport WG-3 

Reasons to pick Pentax WG-3 over the Kodak Sport

 WG-3 Sport 
ReleasedJuly 2013January 2011More recent by 30 months
Manually focus Very precise focus
Display sizing3"2.4"Larger display (+0.6")
Display resolution460k112kSharper display (+348k dot)

Common features in the Kodak Sport and Pentax WG-3

 Sport WG-3 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Missing selfie screen
Touch display Missing Touch display

Kodak Sport vs Pentax WG-3 Physical Comparison

If you are looking to lug around your camera, you have to factor its weight and proportions. The Kodak Sport has got outer 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 Pentax WG-3 has measurements of 124mm x 64mm x 33mm (4.9" x 2.5" x 1.3") with a weight of 230 grams (0.51 lbs).

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Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you choose at that moment. Underneath is the front view size comparison of the Sport compared to the WG-3.

Kodak Sport vs Pentax WG-3 size comparison

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability score of the Sport and WG-3 is 92 and 90 respectively.

Kodak Sport vs Pentax WG-3 top view buttons comparison

Kodak Sport vs Pentax WG-3 Sensor Comparison

More often than not, it can be tough to visualise the difference in sensor measurements purely by researching specifications. The graphic below may offer you a stronger sense of the sensor sizes in the Sport and WG-3.

Plainly, each of these cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing but not the same MP. You can expect to see the Pentax WG-3 to result in greater detail using its extra 4MP. Greater resolution can also enable you to crop photos a little more aggressively. The older Sport will be behind when it comes to sensor innovation.

Kodak Sport vs Pentax WG-3 sensor size comparison

Kodak Sport vs Pentax WG-3 Screen and ViewFinder

Kodak Sport vs Pentax WG-3 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Kodak Sport Portrait photography info
Pentax WG-3 Portrait photography info
26
has face detection focus
focusing manually not possible
no manual control
cannot use external flash
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
40
has manual focus
megapixel count decent (16 megapixels)
includes face detect focusing
lack of manual mode
no external flash support
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
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Street Comparison

Kodak Sport Street photography factors
Pentax WG-3 Street photography factors
52
weather proofing
fixed screen
no image stabilization
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
max ISO too low (1,250)
61
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
environment proofing
screen does not articulate
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Kodak Sport
Sports photography with Pentax WG-3
23
weather proofing
focal length is fixed (35mm)
max shutter speed is low (1/1,400s)
no shutter priority
no image stabilization
megapixel count low (12MP)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect auto focus
44
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
megapixel count decent (16MP)
includes tracking focus
environment proofing
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
bad battery life (240 CIPA)
lack of phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Kodak Sport as a Travel photography camera
Pentax WG-3 as a Travel photography camera
57
weather proofing
has built in flash
lack of Timelapse mode
megapixel count low (12MP)
does not have selfie friendly screen
slow maximum aperture (f3.0)
72
environment proofing
megapixel count decent (16 megapixels)
has built in flash
really wide (25mm)
very good max aperture (f2.0)
bad battery life (240 shots)
does not contain selfie friendly screen
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Landscape Comparison

Kodak Sport as a Landscape photography camera
Pentax WG-3 as a Landscape photography camera
27
weather proofing
focusing manually not possible
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
focal length is fixed (35mm)
slow maximum aperture (f3.0)
screen is somewhat small (2.4 inches)
no manual control
no image stabilization
megapixel count low (12MP)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
max ISO too low (1,250)
lack of RAW format
lack of Timelapse mode
53
has manual focus
really wide (25mm)
very good max aperture (f2.0)
nice screen size (3 inch)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
megapixel count decent (16 megapixels)
environment proofing
cannot change lenses (fixed lens mount)
lack of manual mode
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
bad battery life (240 per charge)
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Vlogging Comparison

Kodak Sport Vlogging details
Pentax WG-3 Vlogging details
25
has face detection focus
slow maximum aperture (f3.0)
does not have selfie friendly screen
no image stabilization
low res video (640 x 480 pixels)
lack of external microphone port
36
really wide (25mm)
very good max aperture (f2.0)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
includes face detect focusing
video res high (1920 x 1080 pxls)
does not contain selfie friendly screen
lack of mic port
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Kodak Sport vs Pentax WG-3 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Kodak Sport and Pentax WG-3
 Kodak EasyShare SportPentax WG-3
General Information
Make Kodak Pentax
Model Kodak EasyShare Sport Pentax WG-3
Class Waterproof Waterproof
Announced 2011-01-04 2013-07-19
Body design 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 12MP 16MP
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 4608 x 3456
Maximum native ISO 1250 6400
Lowest native ISO 80 125
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Manual focus
AF touch
AF continuous
Single AF
AF tracking
Selective AF
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detection AF
Contract detection AF
Phase detection AF
Number of focus points - 9
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 35mm (1x) 25-100mm (4.0x)
Maximal aperture f/3.0 f/2.0-4.9
Macro focus range - 1cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Range of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 2.4" 3"
Screen resolution 112 thousand dot 460 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Screen technology TFT color LCD Widescreen TFT color LCD with anti-reflective coating
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 8s 4s
Fastest shutter speed 1/1400s 1/4000s
Continuous shutter speed - 10.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 2.40 m (@ ISO 360) 3.40 m
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Soft
External flash
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Supported video resolutions 640 x 480 (30fps) 1920 x 1080 (30 fps), 1280 x 720 (60, 30 fps)
Maximum video resolution 640x480 1920x1080
Video file 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 proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 175 grams (0.39 pounds) 230 grams (0.51 pounds)
Dimensions 147 x 58 x 23mm (5.8" x 2.3" x 0.9") 124 x 64 x 33mm (4.9" x 2.5" x 1.3")
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 - 240 shots
Form of battery - Battery Pack
Battery model 2 x AA D-LI92
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Storage media SD/SDHC card, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC card, Internal
Storage slots One One
Launch cost $155 $300