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Kodak Sport vs Samsung DV300F

Portability
92
Imaging
34
Features
13
Overall
25
Kodak EasyShare Sport front
 
Samsung DV300F front
Portability
96
Imaging
38
Features
33
Overall
36

Kodak Sport vs Samsung DV300F Key Specs

Kodak Sport
(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
Samsung DV300F
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 25-125mm (F2.5-6.3) lens
  • 133g - 95 x 57 x 18mm
  • Announced January 2012
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Kodak Sport vs Samsung DV300F Overview

Here, we are analyzing the Kodak Sport versus Samsung DV300F, former is a Waterproof while the other is a Small Sensor Compact by manufacturers Kodak and Samsung. There exists a substantial gap among the resolutions of the Sport (12MP) and DV300F (16MP) but both cameras have the identical sensor sizing (1/2.3").

Photography Glossary

The Sport was released 12 months earlier than the DV300F which means that they are of a similar age. Both the cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before getting right into a complete comparison, here is a concise synopsis of how the Sport scores versus the DV300F with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Kodak Sport over the Samsung DV300F

 Sport DV300F 

Reasons to pick Samsung DV300F over the Kodak Sport

 DV300F Sport 
AnnouncedJanuary 2012January 2011More modern by 12 months
Display size3"2.4"Larger display (+0.6")
Display resolution460k112kCrisper display (+348k dot)

Common features in the Kodak Sport and Samsung DV300F

 Sport DV300F 
Focus manually Lack of manual focus
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Missing selfie screen
Touch friendly display Missing Touch friendly display

Kodak Sport vs Samsung DV300F Physical Comparison

For those who are going to carry around your camera often, you'll need to factor in its weight and dimensions. The Kodak Sport has outside dimensions 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 Samsung DV300F has dimensions of 95mm x 57mm x 18mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.7") along with a weight of 133 grams (0.29 lbs).

Look at the Kodak Sport versus Samsung DV300F in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Always remember, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you are employing at that moment. The following is a front view over all size comparison of the Sport and the DV300F.

Kodak Sport vs Samsung DV300F size comparison

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability score of the Sport and DV300F is 92 and 96 respectively.

Kodak Sport vs Samsung DV300F top view buttons comparison

Kodak Sport vs Samsung DV300F Sensor Comparison

More often than not, its difficult to imagine the contrast in sensor sizes purely by checking out a spec sheet. The image underneath may provide you a better sense of the sensor sizes in the Sport and DV300F.

As you can see, both cameras come with the identical sensor size but different resolution. You can expect to see the Samsung DV300F to show extra detail as a result of its extra 4 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also enable you to crop pics a good deal more aggressively. The more aged Sport will be behind in sensor technology.

Kodak Sport vs Samsung DV300F sensor size comparison

Kodak Sport vs Samsung DV300F Screen and ViewFinder

Kodak Sport vs Samsung DV300F Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Kodak Sport Portrait photography info
Samsung DV300F Portrait photography info
26
features face detect focusing
manual focus not available
no manual control
cannot use external flash
MP count low (12MP)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
34
good resolution (16 megapixels)
has face detect autofocus
manual focus not available
no manual exposure
no external flash support
very small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
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Street Comparison

Kodak Sport Street photography details
Samsung DV300F Street photography details
52
environment proofing
screen is fixed
lack of image stabilization
very small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
maximum ISO low (1,250)
63
image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than average in class (133g)
fixed screen
very small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Kodak Sport Sports photography advice
Samsung DV300F Sports photography advice
23
environment proofing
can't change focal length (35mm)
max shutter speed is low (1/1,400 seconds)
no shutter priority
lack of image stabilization
MP count low (12MP)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
has no phase detect AF
44
image stabilization (Optical)
good resolution (16 megapixels)
has tracking focus
no shutter priority
very small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Kodak Sport
Travel photography with Samsung DV300F
56
environment proofing
flash built-in
does not have Time Lapse mode
MP count low (12 megapixels)
doesn't have a selfie friendly display
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.0)
68
lighter than average in class (133g)
good resolution (16MP)
has built in flash
relatively wide (25mm)
missing Time Lapse function
display is not selfie friendly
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Kodak Sport Landscape photography details
Samsung DV300F Landscape photography details
26
environment proofing
manual focus not available
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
can't change focal length (35mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.0)
small screen (2.4 inches)
no manual control
lack of image stabilization
MP count low (12 megapixels)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
maximum ISO low (1,250)
has no RAW files
does not have Time Lapse mode
42
relatively wide (25mm)
good sized screen (3")
image stabilization (Optical)
good resolution (16 megapixels)
manual focus not available
can't change lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.5)
no manual exposure
very small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
missing Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Kodak Sport as a Vlogging camera
Samsung DV300F as a Vlogging camera
25
features face detect focusing
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.0)
doesn't have a selfie friendly display
lack of image stabilization
low res video (640 x 480 pixels)
does not have mic socket
33
relatively wide (25mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
has face detect autofocus
lighter than average in class (133g)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.5)
display is not selfie friendly
low video resolution (1280 x 720 pixels)
missing mic socket
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Kodak Sport vs Samsung DV300F Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Kodak Sport and Samsung DV300F
 Kodak EasyShare SportSamsung DV300F
General Information
Brand Name Kodak Samsung
Model type Kodak EasyShare Sport Samsung DV300F
Category Waterproof Small Sensor Compact
Released 2011-01-04 2012-01-02
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixel 16 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Highest Possible resolution 4000 x 3000 4608 x 3456
Maximum native ISO 1250 3200
Lowest native ISO 80 80
RAW files
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch to focus
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 35mm (1x) 25-125mm (5.0x)
Maximum aperture f/3.0 f/2.5-6.3
Macro focusing distance - 5cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Type of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 2.4 inch 3 inch
Resolution of display 112 thousand dots 460 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Display technology TFT color LCD TFT LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 8 secs 16 secs
Fastest shutter speed 1/1400 secs 1/2000 secs
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 2.40 m (@ ISO 360) 4.10 m
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in, Slow Sync
External flash
AE 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) 1280 x 720 (30, 15 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps)
Maximum video resolution 640x480 1280x720
Video file format Motion JPEG MPEG-4, H.264
Mic port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless None Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None Optional
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 175g (0.39 pounds) 133g (0.29 pounds)
Physical dimensions 147 x 58 x 23mm (5.8" x 2.3" x 0.9") 95 x 57 x 18mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.7")
DXO scores
DXO Overall rating not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth rating not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested not tested
DXO Low light rating not tested not tested
Other
Battery ID 2 x AA BP88
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec, Double)
Time lapse recording
Storage type SD/SDHC card, Internal MicroSD, MicroSDHC, Internal
Card slots One One
Cost at release $155 $200