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Kodak Sport vs Sony G3

Portability
92
Imaging
36
Features
13
Overall
26
Kodak EasyShare Sport front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-G3 front
Portability
94
Imaging
33
Features
30
Overall
31

Kodak Sport vs Sony G3 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
Sony G3
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3.5" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 35-140mm (F3.5-10.0) lens
  • 185g - 97 x 59 x 22mm
  • Released January 2009
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Kodak Sport vs Sony G3 Overview

Let's look a little more closely at the Kodak Sport and Sony G3, one being a Waterproof and the other is a Small Sensor Compact by companies Kodak and Sony. The resolution of the Sport (12MP) and the G3 (10MP) is fairly similar and both cameras offer the same sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The Sport was announced 2 years later than the G3 and that is quite a serious gap as far as technology is concerned. The two cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before diving into a in depth comparison, here is a short view of how the Sport matches up vs the G3 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Kodak Sport over the Sony G3

 Sport G3 
ReleasedJanuary 2011January 2009More recent by 25 months

Reasons to pick Sony G3 over the Kodak Sport

 G3 Sport 
Focus manually More exact focus
Display dimensions3.5"2.4"Larger display (+1.1")
Display resolution921k112kSharper display (+809k dot)
Touch display Easily navigate

Common features in the Kodak Sport and Sony G3

 Sport G3 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Neither contains selfie screen

Kodak Sport vs Sony G3 Physical Comparison

If you are intending to lug around your camera frequently, you should consider its weight and proportions. The Kodak Sport has got physical measurements of 147mm x 58mm x 23mm (5.8" x 2.3" x 0.9") along with a weight of 175 grams (0.39 lbs) while the Sony G3 has measurements of 97mm x 59mm x 22mm (3.8" x 2.3" x 0.9") and a weight of 185 grams (0.41 lbs).

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Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you have at that time. Below is a front view size comparison of the Sport and the G3.

Kodak Sport vs Sony G3 size comparison

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the Sport and G3 is 92 and 94 respectively.

Kodak Sport vs Sony G3 top view buttons comparison

Kodak Sport vs Sony G3 Sensor Comparison

Typically, it is very tough to visualize the contrast between sensor measurements only by reading specifications. The graphic below may provide you a far better sense of the sensor measurements in the Sport and G3.

Plainly, both of the cameras have the same sensor dimensions but different MP. You should anticipate the Kodak Sport to offer extra detail with its extra 2MP. Greater resolution can also let you crop images a bit more aggressively. The more recent Sport should have an edge in sensor tech.

Kodak Sport vs Sony G3 sensor size comparison

Kodak Sport vs Sony G3 Screen and ViewFinder

Kodak Sport vs Sony G3 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Kodak Sport Portrait photography features
Sony G3 Portrait photography features
27
has face detect autofocus
lack of manual focus
manual exposure not available
can't use external flash
MP count low (12MP)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
26
focusing manually
lack of manual mode
no external flash support
low megapixels (10 megapixels)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
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Street Comparison

Kodak Sport Street photography features
Sony G3 Street photography features
52
environment proof
no articulating screen
no image stabilization
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
low max ISO (1,250)
56
has image stabilization (Optical)
screen does not articulate
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Kodak Sport
Sports photography with Sony G3
24
environment proof
fixed focal length (35mm)
maximum shutter speed is a little low (1/1,400 seconds)
no shutter priority
no image stabilization
MP count low (12 megapixels)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no phase detect autofocus
23
has image stabilization (Optical)
max shutter speed is low (1/1,000 seconds)
slow continuous shooting (2.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority
low megapixels (10 megapixels)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Kodak Sport Travel photography factors
Sony G3 Travel photography factors
57
environment proof
built-in flash
missing Time Lapse recording
MP count low (12 megapixels)
does not feature selfie friendly screen
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.0)
50
built-in flash
no Timelapse mode
low megapixels (10MP)
does not have a selfie friendly screen
wide angle not great (35mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Kodak Sport as a Landscape photography camera
Sony G3 as a Landscape photography camera
27
environment proof
lack of manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
fixed focal length (35mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.0)
screen is somewhat small (2.4 inches)
manual exposure not available
no image stabilization
MP count low (12MP)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
low max ISO (1,250)
has no RAW files
missing Time Lapse recording
36
focusing manually
bigger than average screen (3.5")
has image stabilization (Optical)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not great (35mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
lack of manual mode
low megapixels (10 megapixels)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
no Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Kodak Sport as a Vlogging camera
Sony G3 as a Vlogging camera
25
has face detect autofocus
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.0)
does not feature selfie friendly screen
no image stabilization
low video resolution (640 x 480 pixels)
missing mic port
27
touchscreen enabled
has image stabilization (Optical)
wide angle not great (35mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
does not have a selfie friendly screen
video res low (640 x 480 pixels)
no external microphone support
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Kodak Sport vs Sony G3 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Kodak Sport and Sony G3
 Kodak EasyShare SportSony Cyber-shot DSC-G3
General Information
Manufacturer Kodak Sony
Model Kodak EasyShare Sport Sony Cyber-shot DSC-G3
Type Waterproof Small Sensor Compact
Released 2011-01-04 2009-01-08
Physical type 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 12 megapixels 10 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Max resolution 4000 x 3000 3648 x 2736
Max native ISO 1250 3200
Lowest native ISO 80 80
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch focus
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Number of focus points - 9
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 35mm (1x) 35-140mm (4.0x)
Maximum aperture f/3.0 f/3.5-10.0
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Type of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 2.4 inch 3.5 inch
Screen resolution 112k dots 921k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Screen tech TFT color LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Min shutter speed 8 seconds 1 seconds
Max shutter speed 1/1400 seconds 1/1000 seconds
Continuous shutter rate - 2.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 2.40 m (@ ISO 360) 4.30 m (Auto ISO)
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction, Slow Sync
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Video resolutions 640 x 480 (30fps) 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (30, 15 fps)
Max video resolution 640x480 640x480
Video file format Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
Microphone 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 175 grams (0.39 lbs) 185 grams (0.41 lbs)
Physical dimensions 147 x 58 x 23mm (5.8" x 2.3" x 0.9") 97 x 59 x 22mm (3.8" x 2.3" x 0.9")
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 -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SD/SDHC card, Internal Memory Stick Duo/Pro Duo, Internal
Card slots Single Single
Price at release $155 $200