Kodak Sport vs Sony HX5
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92 Imaging
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Kodak Sport vs Sony HX5 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 2.4" Fixed Display
- ISO 80 - 1250
- 640 x 480 video
- 35mm (F3.0) lens
- 175g - 147 x 58 x 23mm
- Announced January 2011
(Full Review)
- 10MP - 1/2.4" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Screen
- ISO 125 - 3200
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 25-250mm (F3.5-5.5) lens
- 200g - 102 x 58 x 29mm
- Introduced June 2010
Kodak Sport vs Sony HX5 Overview
Below, we will be evaluating the Kodak Sport and Sony HX5, one being a Waterproof and the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by brands Kodak and Sony. The sensor resolution of the Sport (12MP) and the HX5 (10MP) is relatively close but the Sport (1/2.3") and HX5 (1/2.4") enjoy different sensor sizing.
Apple patent reveals improved iPhone camera durabilityThe Sport was unveiled 7 months later than the HX5 and they are both of a similar generation. Both of the cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).
Before going in to a in-depth comparison, below is a quick overview of how the Sport grades vs the HX5 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.
Kodak Sport vs Sony HX5 Gallery
Below is a preview of the gallery photos for Kodak EasyShare Sport and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX5. The full galleries are available at Kodak Sport Gallery and Sony HX5 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Kodak Sport over the Sony HX5
Sport | HX5 | |||
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Introduced | January 2011 | June 2010 | More recent by 7 months |
Reasons to pick Sony HX5 over the Kodak Sport
HX5 | Sport | |||
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Screen dimension | 3" | 2.4" | Bigger screen (+0.6") | |
Screen resolution | 230k | 112k | Clearer screen (+118k dot) |
Common features in the Kodak Sport and Sony HX5
Sport | HX5 | |||
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Manual focus | Lack of manual focusing | |||
Screen type | Fixed | Fixed | Fixed screen | |
Selfie screen | Neither has selfie screen | |||
Touch screen | Neither has Touch screen |
Kodak Sport vs Sony HX5 Physical Comparison
If you are going to lug around your camera frequently, you will want to think about its weight and size. The Kodak Sport has 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 HX5 has specifications of 102mm x 58mm x 29mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.1") with a weight of 200 grams (0.44 lbs).
Check the Kodak Sport and Sony HX5 in the all new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you choose at that moment. Underneath is the front view scale comparison of the Sport versus the HX5.
Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability score of the Sport and HX5 is 92 and 92 respectively.
Kodak Sport vs Sony HX5 Sensor Comparison
Normally, it is very hard to picture the contrast in sensor measurements only by looking through technical specs. The visual underneath will give you a much better sense of the sensor sizing in the Sport and HX5.
As you have seen, both of those cameras have got different megapixel count and different sensor measurements. The Sport using its bigger sensor is going to make achieving bokeh less difficult and the Kodak Sport will result in more detail having an extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also allow you to crop photographs much more aggressively. The younger Sport should have a benefit when it comes to sensor technology.
Kodak Sport vs Sony HX5 Screen and ViewFinder
Photography Type Scores
Portrait Comparison
Street Comparison
Sports Comparison
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Kodak Sport vs Sony HX5 Specifications
Kodak EasyShare Sport | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX5 | |
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General Information | ||
Company | Kodak | Sony |
Model type | Kodak EasyShare Sport | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX5 |
Class | Waterproof | Small Sensor Compact |
Announced | 2011-01-04 | 2010-06-16 |
Physical type | Compact | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Powered by | - | Bionz |
Sensor type | CCD | BSI-CMOS |
Sensor size | 1/2.3" | 1/2.4" |
Sensor measurements | 6.17 x 4.55mm | 6.104 x 4.578mm |
Sensor surface area | 28.1mm² | 27.9mm² |
Sensor resolution | 12 megapixels | 10 megapixels |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 4:3 and 16:9 |
Maximum resolution | 4000 x 3000 | 3456 x 2592 |
Maximum native ISO | 1250 | 3200 |
Minimum native ISO | 80 | 125 |
RAW images | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
Touch focus | ||
Continuous AF | ||
AF single | ||
Tracking AF | ||
AF selectice | ||
Center weighted AF | ||
AF multi area | ||
Live view AF | ||
Face detect focusing | ||
Contract detect focusing | ||
Phase detect focusing | ||
Total focus points | - | 9 |
Lens | ||
Lens support | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens zoom range | 35mm (1x) | 25-250mm (10.0x) |
Max aperture | f/3.0 | f/3.5-5.5 |
Macro focusing distance | - | 5cm |
Crop factor | 5.8 | 5.9 |
Screen | ||
Display type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Display sizing | 2.4" | 3" |
Display resolution | 112 thousand dots | 230 thousand dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch display | ||
Display tech | TFT color LCD | - |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | None | None |
Features | ||
Slowest shutter speed | 8 seconds | 30 seconds |
Maximum shutter speed | 1/1400 seconds | 1/1600 seconds |
Continuous shooting rate | - | 10.0 frames/s |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manually set exposure | ||
Exposure compensation | - | Yes |
Set WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Inbuilt flash | ||
Flash distance | 2.40 m (@ ISO 360) | 3.80 m |
Flash options | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in | Auto, On, Off, Slow syncro |
Hot shoe | ||
Auto exposure bracketing | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment | ||
Average | ||
Spot | ||
Partial | ||
AF area | ||
Center weighted | ||
Video features | ||
Video resolutions | 640 x 480 (30fps) | 1920 x 1080 (60 fps), 1440 x 1080 (60, 30fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) |
Maximum video resolution | 640x480 | 1920x1080 |
Video format | Motion JPEG | AVCHD |
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 | BuiltIn |
Physical | ||
Environment sealing | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 175g (0.39 lb) | 200g (0.44 lb) |
Dimensions | 147 x 58 x 23mm (5.8" x 2.3" x 0.9") | 102 x 58 x 29mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.1") |
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 | NP-BG1 |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec) | Yes (2 or 10 sec, portrait1/portrait2) |
Time lapse recording | ||
Type of storage | SD/SDHC card, Internal | Memory Stick Duo / Pro Duo/ PRO HG-Duo, optional SD/SDHC, Internal |
Card slots | One | One |
Cost at launch | $155 | $275 |