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Kodak Sport vs Samsung WB850F

Portability
92
Imaging
35
Features
13
Overall
26
Kodak EasyShare Sport front
 
Samsung WB850F front
Portability
91
Imaging
38
Features
51
Overall
43

Kodak Sport vs Samsung WB850F 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
  • Released January 2011
Samsung WB850F
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 23-483mm (F2.8-5.9) lens
  • 250g - 109 x 62 x 25mm
  • Revealed January 2012
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Kodak Sport vs Samsung WB850F Overview

On this page, we will be looking at the Kodak Sport versus Samsung WB850F, former being a Waterproof while the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom by rivals Kodak and Samsung. There exists a sizable gap between the sensor resolutions of the Sport (12MP) and WB850F (16MP) but both cameras provide the same sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The Sport was introduced 12 months prior to the WB850F which means that they are both of a similar age. Each of the cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before delving straight to a thorough comparison, here is a simple summary of how the Sport scores versus the WB850F with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Kodak Sport over the Samsung WB850F

 Sport WB850F 

Reasons to pick Samsung WB850F over the Kodak Sport

 WB850F Sport 
RevealedJanuary 2012January 2011More recent by 12 months
Manually focus More accurate focus
Screen dimensions3"2.4"Bigger screen (+0.6")
Screen resolution614k112kSharper screen (+502k dot)

Common features in the Kodak Sport and Samsung WB850F

 Sport WB850F 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Neither provides selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Absent Touch friendly screen

Kodak Sport vs Samsung WB850F Physical Comparison

When you are going to lug around your camera, you'll have to factor its weight and measurements. The Kodak Sport provides physical 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 WB850F has proportions of 109mm x 62mm x 25mm (4.3" x 2.4" x 1.0") along with a weight of 250 grams (0.55 lbs).

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Remember that, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you are employing at that time. The following is a front view dimension comparison of the Sport versus the WB850F.

Kodak Sport vs Samsung WB850F size comparison

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability score of the Sport and WB850F is 92 and 91 respectively.

Kodak Sport vs Samsung WB850F top view buttons comparison

Kodak Sport vs Samsung WB850F Sensor Comparison

Sometimes, it is tough to visualize the difference between sensor measurements simply by reviewing a spec sheet. The visual below will give you a far better sense of the sensor sizes in the Sport and WB850F.

As you can see, each of these cameras provide the same sensor dimensions albeit different megapixels. You can count on the Samsung WB850F to offer greater detail using its extra 4MP. Higher resolution will make it easier to crop photographs more aggressively. The older Sport is going to be behind when it comes to sensor tech.

Kodak Sport vs Samsung WB850F sensor size comparison

Kodak Sport vs Samsung WB850F Screen and ViewFinder

Kodak Sport vs Samsung WB850F Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Kodak Sport Portrait photography features
Samsung WB850F Portrait photography features
26
supports face detect focusing
manual focus not available
manual exposure not possible
external flash not possible
low MP (12 megapixels)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
42
has manual focus
MP count decent (16 megapixels)
supports face detect focus
can't use external flash
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
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Street Comparison

Kodak Sport Street photography features
Samsung WB850F Street photography features
52
weather sealing
no articulating screen
does not have image stabilization
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
maximum ISO low (1,250)
61
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than others (250 grams)
fixed screen
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Kodak Sport Sports photography info
Samsung WB850F Sports photography info
23
weather sealing
can't change focal length (35mm)
max shutter speed is low (1/1,400s)
no shutter priority
does not have image stabilization
low MP (12 megapixels)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
has no phase detect AF
52
excellent zoom range (23-483mm 21.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
MP count decent (16 megapixels)
supports tracking focus
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Kodak Sport Travel photography highlights
Samsung WB850F Travel photography highlights
57
weather sealing
flash built-in
does not have Time Lapse mode
low MP (12MP)
screen isn't selfie friendly
slow maximum aperture (f3.0)
69
lighter than others (250g)
MP count decent (16MP)
flash built-in
really wide (23mm)
very long reach (483mm)
no Time Lapse function
doesn't have selfie friendly screen
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Kodak Sport
Landscape photography with Samsung WB850F
27
weather sealing
manual focus not available
cannot change lenses (fixed lens mount)
can't change focal length (35mm)
slow maximum aperture (f3.0)
tiny screen (2.4 inches)
manual exposure not possible
does not have image stabilization
low MP (12 megapixels)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
maximum ISO low (1,250)
has no RAW format
does not have Time Lapse mode
49
has manual focus
really wide (23mm)
screen is a decent size (3 inch)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
MP count decent (16 megapixels)
can't swap lenses (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
no Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Kodak Sport Vlogging highlights
Samsung WB850F Vlogging highlights
25
supports face detect focusing
slow maximum aperture (f3.0)
screen isn't selfie friendly
does not have image stabilization
low res video (640 x 480 pixels)
does not have mic jack
34
really wide (23mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
supports face detect focus
high res video (1920 x 1080 pxls)
lighter than others (250 grams)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
doesn't have selfie friendly screen
no mic jack
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Kodak Sport vs Samsung WB850F Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Kodak Sport and Samsung WB850F
 Kodak EasyShare SportSamsung WB850F
General Information
Manufacturer Kodak Samsung
Model type Kodak EasyShare Sport Samsung WB850F
Category Waterproof Small Sensor Superzoom
Released 2011-01-04 2012-01-09
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Sensor type CCD BSI-CMOS
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 megapixel 16 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Full resolution 4000 x 3000 4608 x 3456
Max native ISO 1250 3200
Minimum native ISO 80 100
RAW files
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch focus
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 35mm (1x) 23-483mm (21.0x)
Maximum aperture f/3.0 f/2.8-5.9
Macro focusing distance - 5cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Range of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 2.4 inch 3 inch
Screen resolution 112k dot 614k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Screen technology TFT color LCD AMOLED display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 8 secs 8 secs
Highest shutter speed 1/1400 secs 1/2000 secs
Continuous shooting speed - 10.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation - Yes
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 2.40 m (@ ISO 360) 3.50 m
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in, Slow Sync
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Supported video resolutions 640 x 480 (30fps) 1920 x 1080 (30fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 480fps (176 x 128), 240fps (384 x 288)
Max video resolution 640x480 1920x1080
Video file format Motion JPEG MPEG-4, H.264
Mic input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless None Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None BuiltIn
Physical
Environment seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 175g (0.39 lb) 250g (0.55 lb)
Physical dimensions 147 x 58 x 23mm (5.8" x 2.3" x 0.9") 109 x 62 x 25mm (4.3" x 2.4" x 1.0")
DXO scores
DXO All around rating not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth rating not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested not tested
DXO Low light rating not tested not tested
Other
Battery ID 2 x AA SLB-10A
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec, Double)
Time lapse recording
Storage media SD/SDHC card, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC
Storage slots 1 1
Cost at launch $155 $599