Kodak Sport vs Samsung HZ15W

Below, we will be looking at the Kodak Sport vs Samsung HZ15W, one being a Waterproof and the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by brands Kodak and Samsung. The image resolution of the Sport (12MP) and the HZ15W (12MP) is relatively well matched and they possess the exact same sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The Sport was announced 23 months later than the HZ15W which makes the cameras a generation apart from each other. Both cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before we go through a in depth comparison, below is a brief synopsis of how the Sport matches up against the HZ15W with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Following is a preview of the gallery photos for Kodak EasyShare Sport and Samsung HZ15W. The whole galleries are provided at Kodak Sport Gallery and Samsung HZ15W Gallery.

For anyone who is looking to carry your camera regularly, you need to factor in its weight and volume. The Kodak Sport provides 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) while the Samsung HZ15W has sizing of 105mm x 61mm x 37mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.5") with a weight of 249 grams (0.55 lbs).

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Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you are using at that time. Underneath is the front view over all size comparison of the Sport against the HZ15W.

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability score of the Sport and HZ15W is 92 and 90 respectively.

In many cases, it is very hard to imagine the gap between sensor sizing just by checking a spec sheet. The visual here should offer you a greater sense of the sensor sizes in the Sport and HZ15W.

Clearly, each of these cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements and the exact same resolution and you should expect similar quality of photographs but you have to factor the release date of the products into consideration. The newer Sport provides an advantage in sensor technology.