Kodak Sport vs Sony H70

Here is a thorough assessment of the Kodak Sport versus Sony H70, one being a Waterproof and the other is a Small Sensor Compact by rivals Kodak and Sony. There exists a big gap among the resolutions of the Sport (12MP) and H70 (16MP) but both cameras provide the identical sensor size (1/2.3").

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The Sport was announced around the same time to the H70 so they are both of a similar generation. Each of these cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before getting right into a in depth comparison, here is a brief synopsis of how the Sport grades against the H70 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Following is a sample of the gallery pics for Kodak EasyShare Sport and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H70. The whole galleries are available at Kodak Sport Gallery and Sony H70 Gallery.

For those who are aiming to carry your camera, you will have to factor its weight and size. The Kodak Sport provides exterior measurements of 147mm x 58mm x 23mm (5.8" x 2.3" x 0.9") accompanied by a weight of 175 grams (0.39 lbs) and the Sony H70 has specifications of 102mm x 58mm x 29mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.1") having a weight of 194 grams (0.43 lbs).

Look at the Kodak Sport versus Sony H70 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you select at that time. The following is a front view overall size comparison of the Sport against the H70.

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the Sport and H70 is 92 and 93 respectively.

Sometimes, it's difficult to envision the difference in sensor sizing just by viewing specifications. The graphic below will offer you a clearer sense of the sensor measurements in the Sport and H70.

To sum up, both the cameras come with the identical sensor size but not the same resolution. You should expect to see the Sony H70 to provide you with greater detail with its extra 4MP. Greater resolution can also allow you to crop images a good deal more aggressively.