Kodak Sport vs Samsung MV800

Lets take a deeper look at the Kodak Sport vs Samsung MV800, one is a Waterproof and the other is a Small Sensor Compact by brands Kodak and Samsung. There is a significant difference among the sensor resolutions of the Sport (12MP) and MV800 (16MP) but they enjoy the same exact sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The Sport was brought out 8 months before the MV800 and they are of a similar generation. Both of these cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before we go through a in-depth comparison, below is a short summation of how the Sport matches up against the MV800 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Following is a sample of the gallery pics for Kodak EasyShare Sport and Samsung MV800. The entire galleries are available at Kodak Sport Gallery and Samsung MV800 Gallery.

If you are planning to travel with your camera often, you should factor its weight and proportions. The Kodak Sport has outer 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 MV800 has measurements of 92mm x 56mm x 10mm (3.6" x 2.2" x 0.4") and a weight of 121 grams (0.27 lbs).

Examine the Kodak Sport vs Samsung MV800 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you have chosen at the time. Underneath is the front view proportions comparison of the Sport compared to the MV800.

Considering size and weight, the portability score of the Sport and MV800 is 92 and 97 respectively.

Generally, it's difficult to visualize the contrast in sensor dimensions purely by looking through a spec sheet. The image below should offer you a better sense of the sensor dimensions in the Sport and MV800.

As you can see, both of these cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing but different megapixels. You should expect to see the Samsung MV800 to result in greater detail having its extra 4 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also allow you to crop pics a little more aggressively. The more aged Sport will be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor tech.