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Kodak Sport vs Samsung HZ30W

Portability
92
Imaging
35
Features
13
Overall
26
Kodak EasyShare Sport front
 
Samsung HZ30W front
Portability
91
Imaging
35
Features
40
Overall
37

Kodak Sport vs Samsung HZ30W 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
  • Revealed January 2011
Samsung HZ30W
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 24-360mm (F3.2-5.8) lens
  • 245g - 107 x 61 x 28mm
  • Revealed January 2010
  • Other Name is WB600
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Kodak Sport vs Samsung HZ30W Overview

Its time to look a bit more closely at the Kodak Sport and Samsung HZ30W, one is a Waterproof and the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom by rivals Kodak and Samsung. The sensor resolution of the Sport (12MP) and the HZ30W (12MP) is pretty well matched and both cameras have the same sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The Sport was revealed 12 months after the HZ30W which means that they are of a similar generation. Both of the cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before delving into a step-by-step comparison, here is a quick view of how the Sport matches up vs the HZ30W for portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Kodak Sport over the Samsung HZ30W

 Sport HZ30W 
RevealedJanuary 2011January 2010More modern by 12 months

Reasons to pick Samsung HZ30W over the Kodak Sport

 HZ30W Sport 
Manual focus More precise focus
Screen dimensions3"2.4"Bigger screen (+0.6")
Screen resolution230k112kCrisper screen (+118k dot)

Common features in the Kodak Sport and Samsung HZ30W

 Sport HZ30W 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Absent selfie screen
Touch screen Absent Touch screen

Kodak Sport vs Samsung HZ30W Physical Comparison

If you are planning to carry around your camera often, you will want to consider its weight and measurements. The Kodak Sport provides exterior measurements 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 HZ30W has proportions of 107mm x 61mm x 28mm (4.2" x 2.4" x 1.1") accompanied by a weight of 245 grams (0.54 lbs).

Look at the Kodak Sport and Samsung HZ30W in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you are working with at the time. The following is a front view size comparison of the Sport versus the HZ30W.

Kodak Sport vs Samsung HZ30W size comparison

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability score of the Sport and HZ30W is 92 and 91 respectively.

Kodak Sport vs Samsung HZ30W top view buttons comparison

Kodak Sport vs Samsung HZ30W Sensor Comparison

More often than not, it is tough to visualise the difference between sensor sizes only by reading through specifications. The picture underneath may give you a greater sense of the sensor measurements in the Sport and HZ30W.

Plainly, the two cameras provide the same sensor dimensions and the same resolution therefore you should expect similar quality of pictures although you should factor the production date of the products into consideration. The younger Sport will have a benefit with regard to sensor innovation.

Kodak Sport vs Samsung HZ30W sensor size comparison

Kodak Sport vs Samsung HZ30W Screen and ViewFinder

Kodak Sport vs Samsung HZ30W Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Kodak Sport as a Portrait photography camera
Samsung HZ30W as a Portrait photography camera
26
offers face detect focusing
manual focus not available
no manual mode
no external flash support
megapixel count low (12MP)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
29
has manual focus
no external flash support
low MP (12MP)
small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Kodak Sport
Street photography with Samsung HZ30W
52
environment proof
no moving screen
does not have image stabilization
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
maximum ISO low (1,250)
60
image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition (245 grams)
no moving screen
small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Kodak Sport as a Sports photography camera
Samsung HZ30W as a Sports photography camera
23
environment proof
fixed focal length (35mm)
low maximum shutter speed (1/1,400s)
no shutter priority mode
does not have image stabilization
megapixel count low (12MP)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect AF
42
excellent zoom range (24-360mm 15.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Optical)
features tracking autofocus
low MP (12 megapixels)
small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Kodak Sport Travel photography info
Samsung HZ30W Travel photography info
57
environment proof
built-in flash
does not have Timelapse mode
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
does not posses selfie friendly display
slow maximum aperture (f3.0)
63
lighter than competition (245g)
has built in flash
fairly wide (24mm)
very long zoom (360mm)
does not have Time Lapse function
low MP (12 megapixels)
doesn't offer selfie friendly display
slow max aperture (f3.2)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Kodak Sport
Landscape photography with Samsung HZ30W
27
environment proof
manual focus not available
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
fixed focal length (35mm)
slow maximum aperture (f3.0)
screen is small (2.4")
no manual mode
does not have image stabilization
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
maximum ISO low (1,250)
lacks RAW support
does not have Timelapse mode
43
has manual focus
fairly wide (24mm)
screen is a good size (3")
image stabilization (Optical)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.2)
low MP (12 megapixels)
small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
does not have Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Kodak Sport Vlogging info
Samsung HZ30W Vlogging info
25
offers face detect focusing
slow maximum aperture (f3.0)
does not posses selfie friendly display
does not have image stabilization
low video resolution (640 x 480 resolution)
does not have microphone socket
30
fairly wide (24mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition (245 grams)
slow max aperture (f3.2)
doesn't offer selfie friendly display
low video resolution (1280 x 720 pxls)
does not have external mic support
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Kodak Sport vs Samsung HZ30W Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Kodak Sport and Samsung HZ30W
 Kodak EasyShare SportSamsung HZ30W
General Information
Brand Name Kodak Samsung
Model Kodak EasyShare Sport Samsung HZ30W
Also called as - WB600
Class Waterproof Small Sensor Superzoom
Revealed 2011-01-04 2010-01-19
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 megapixels 12 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Highest resolution 4000 x 3000 4000 x 3000
Highest native ISO 1250 3200
Minimum native ISO 80 80
RAW format
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 35mm (1x) 24-360mm (15.0x)
Maximum aperture f/3.0 f/3.2-5.8
Macro focus distance - 3cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Type of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 2.4 inches 3 inches
Display resolution 112 thousand dots 230 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Display technology TFT color LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 8 seconds 16 seconds
Highest shutter speed 1/1400 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation - Yes
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 2.40 m (@ ISO 360) 5.00 m
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in, Slow Sync
External flash
AEB
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 (60, 30 fps)
Highest video resolution 640x480 1280x720
Video file format Motion JPEG H.264
Mic support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless None None
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 175g (0.39 lbs) 245g (0.54 lbs)
Physical dimensions 147 x 58 x 23mm (5.8" x 2.3" x 0.9") 107 x 61 x 28mm (4.2" x 2.4" x 1.1")
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 SLB-11A
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec, Double, Motion)
Time lapse shooting
Storage type SD/SDHC card, Internal SC/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Card slots One One
Price at launch $155 $280