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Kodak Sport vs Samsung WB50F

Portability
92
Imaging
35
Features
13
Overall
26
Kodak EasyShare Sport front
 
Samsung WB50F front
Portability
92
Imaging
40
Features
36
Overall
38

Kodak Sport vs Samsung WB50F Key Specs

Kodak Sport
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.4" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 1250
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 35mm (F3.0) lens
  • 175g - 147 x 58 x 23mm
  • Revealed January 2011
Samsung WB50F
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 24-288mm (F3.1-6.3) lens
  • 207g - 101 x 68 x 27mm
  • Released January 2014
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Kodak Sport vs Samsung WB50F Overview

Here is a thorough overview of the Kodak Sport vs Samsung WB50F, former being a Waterproof while the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom by rivals Kodak and Samsung. There exists a noticeable gap between the resolutions of the Sport (12MP) and WB50F (16MP) but they feature the exact same sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The Sport was unveiled 4 years before the WB50F and that is quite a sizable difference as far as technology is concerned. Both the cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before getting straight into a complete comparison, below is a quick introduction of how the Sport grades against the WB50F in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Kodak Sport over the Samsung WB50F

 Sport WB50F 

Reasons to pick Samsung WB50F over the Kodak Sport

 WB50F Sport 
ReleasedJanuary 2014January 2011Fresher by 36 months
Manually focus Dial exact focus
Screen dimension3"2.4"Bigger screen (+0.6")
Screen resolution460k112kClearer screen (+348k dot)

Common features in the Kodak Sport and Samsung WB50F

 Sport WB50F 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Neither includes selfie screen
Touch screen Neither includes Touch screen

Kodak Sport vs Samsung WB50F Physical Comparison

If you're going to carry your camera frequently, you will want to factor in its weight and volume. The Kodak Sport features outside dimensions of 147mm x 58mm x 23mm (5.8" x 2.3" x 0.9") along with a weight of 175 grams (0.39 lbs) whilst the Samsung WB50F has sizing of 101mm x 68mm x 27mm (4.0" x 2.7" x 1.1") having a weight of 207 grams (0.46 lbs).

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Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you use at that time. Here is the front view sizing comparison of the Sport versus the WB50F.

Kodak Sport vs Samsung WB50F size comparison

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability score of the Sport and WB50F is 92 and 92 respectively.

Kodak Sport vs Samsung WB50F top view buttons comparison

Kodak Sport vs Samsung WB50F Sensor Comparison

Quite often, its hard to envision the difference between sensor sizing simply by reviewing specifications. The graphic here might provide you a better sense of the sensor dimensions in the Sport and WB50F.

To sum up, both the cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements albeit not the same megapixels. You can expect the Samsung WB50F to offer you greater detail having an extra 4 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also allow you to crop pictures much more aggressively. The older Sport is going to be behind in sensor technology.

Kodak Sport vs Samsung WB50F sensor size comparison

Kodak Sport vs Samsung WB50F Screen and ViewFinder

Kodak Sport vs Samsung WB50F Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Kodak Sport Portrait photography advice
Samsung WB50F Portrait photography advice
26
features face detection focusing
focusing manually not possible
manual mode not available
cannot use external flash
low resolution sensor (12 megapixels)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
37
focusing manually
sensor resolution is decent (16 megapixels)
no manual control
no external flash support
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
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Street Comparison

Kodak Sport as a Street photography camera
Samsung WB50F as a Street photography camera
52
weather proofing
screen does not articulate
does not have image stabilization
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
max ISO too low (1,250)
62
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition in class (207 grams)
screen is fixed
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Kodak Sport as a Sports photography camera
Samsung WB50F as a Sports photography camera
23
weather proofing
can't change focal length (35mm)
max shutter speed is low (1/1,400s)
no shutter priority
does not have image stabilization
low resolution sensor (12MP)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect AF
40
built in image stabilization (Optical)
sensor resolution is decent (16MP)
no shutter priority mode
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Kodak Sport Travel photography details
Samsung WB50F Travel photography details
57
weather proofing
flash built-in
does not have Timelapse function
low resolution sensor (12MP)
screen is not selfie friendly
slow max aperture (f3.0)
69
lighter than competition in class (207 grams)
sensor resolution is decent (16MP)
has built in flash
rather wide (24mm)
long zoom (288mm)
lack of Timelapse function
does not feature selfie friendly screen
sluggish max aperture (f3.1)
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Landscape Comparison

Kodak Sport as a Landscape photography camera
Samsung WB50F as a Landscape photography camera
27
weather proofing
focusing manually not possible
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
can't change focal length (35mm)
slow max aperture (f3.0)
screen is small (2.4")
manual mode not available
does not have image stabilization
low resolution sensor (12 megapixels)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
max ISO too low (1,250)
lacks RAW format
does not have Timelapse function
47
focusing manually
rather wide (24mm)
nice screen size (3 inches)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
sensor resolution is decent (16 megapixels)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.1)
no manual control
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
lack of Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Kodak Sport Vlogging info
Samsung WB50F Vlogging info
25
features face detection focusing
slow max aperture (f3.0)
screen is not selfie friendly
does not have image stabilization
low video resolution (640 x 480 resolution)
does not have external microphone support
30
rather wide (24mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition in class (207g)
sluggish max aperture (f3.1)
does not feature selfie friendly screen
video quality not great (1280 x 720 resolution)
lack of external microphone jack
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Kodak Sport vs Samsung WB50F Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Kodak Sport and Samsung WB50F
 Kodak EasyShare SportSamsung WB50F
General Information
Manufacturer Kodak Samsung
Model Kodak EasyShare Sport Samsung WB50F
Category Waterproof Small Sensor Superzoom
Revealed 2011-01-04 2014-01-07
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 12MP 16MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Highest Possible resolution 4000 x 3000 4608 x 3456
Maximum native ISO 1250 3200
Lowest native ISO 80 80
RAW data
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch to focus
AF continuous
AF single
AF tracking
Selective AF
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 35mm (1x) 24-288mm (12.0x)
Maximal aperture f/3.0 f/3.1-6.3
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 2.4 inch 3 inch
Resolution of screen 112 thousand dot 460 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Screen tech TFT color LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Min shutter speed 8 secs -
Max shutter speed 1/1400 secs -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 2.40 m (@ ISO 360) -
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in -
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Video resolutions 640 x 480 (30fps) 1280 x 720
Maximum video resolution 640x480 1280x720
Video file format Motion JPEG -
Microphone input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless None Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) none
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 175 grams (0.39 lb) 207 grams (0.46 lb)
Dimensions 147 x 58 x 23mm (5.8" x 2.3" x 0.9") 101 x 68 x 27mm (4.0" x 2.7" x 1.1")
DXO scores
DXO Overall 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 BP70A
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) -
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SD/SDHC card, Internal MicroSD, MicroSDHC, MicroSDXC
Storage slots 1 1
Launch cost $155 $180