Kodak Sport vs Sony HX20V

Lets examine more closely at the Kodak Sport and Sony HX20V, former being a Waterproof while the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom by competitors Kodak and Sony. There is a substantial difference between the image resolutions of the Sport (12MP) and HX20V (18MP) but they use the exact same sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The Sport was introduced 18 months earlier than the HX20V which makes the cameras a generation apart from each other. Both cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before we go straight into a complete comparison, below is a quick view of how the Sport scores versus the HX20V in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Following is a preview of the gallery photos for Kodak EasyShare Sport & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX20V. The whole galleries are available at Kodak Sport Gallery & Sony HX20V Gallery.

When you are aiming to carry your camera regularly, you are going to need to factor in its weight and measurements. The Kodak Sport has got external 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) and the Sony HX20V has proportions of 107mm x 62mm x 35mm (4.2" x 2.4" x 1.4") and a weight of 254 grams (0.56 lbs).

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Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you have during that time. Below is the front view size comparison of the Sport compared to the HX20V.

Considering size and weight, the portability rating of the Sport and HX20V is 92 and 90 respectively.

Often, its difficult to visualize the contrast between sensor sizing only by reviewing specifications. The graphic below might provide you a stronger sense of the sensor measurements in the Sport and HX20V.

To sum up, both cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements albeit different megapixels. You can count on the Sony HX20V to deliver greater detail using its extra 6MP. Higher resolution will also make it easier to crop shots somewhat more aggressively. The older Sport is going to be behind with regard to sensor tech.