Kodak Sport vs Samsung WB30F

Here is a in-depth review of the Kodak Sport versus Samsung WB30F, former being a Waterproof while the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by competitors Kodak and Samsung. There is a sizable difference among the sensor resolutions of the Sport (12MP) and WB30F (16MP) but both cameras boast the same sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The Sport was announced 24 months before the WB30F which makes them a generation apart from each other. Each of the cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before we go into a thorough comparison, here is a simple overview of how the Sport matches up against the WB30F in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

The following is a preview of the gallery photos for Kodak EasyShare Sport & Samsung WB30F. The whole galleries are available at Kodak Sport Gallery & Samsung WB30F Gallery.

For those who are looking to carry your camera regularly, you need to factor in 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") and a weight of 175 grams (0.39 lbs) while the Samsung WB30F has measurements of 98mm x 58mm x 17mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.7") having a weight of 128 grams (0.28 lbs).

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Always remember, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you have at that time. Below is a front view proportions comparison of the Sport compared to the WB30F.

Taking into account size and weight, the portability score of the Sport and WB30F is 92 and 96 respectively.

Generally, it is very difficult to see the gap in sensor sizing merely by looking through a spec sheet. The visual here might give you a greater sense of the sensor dimensions in the Sport and WB30F.

Clearly, both cameras provide the same sensor dimensions albeit not the same resolution. You can count on the Samsung WB30F to provide you with more detail with its extra 4MP. Higher resolution will help you crop shots more aggressively. The older Sport will be behind when it comes to sensor technology.