Kodak Sport vs Sony S950
92 Imaging
35 Features
13 Overall
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94 Imaging
33 Features
17 Overall
26
Kodak Sport vs Sony S950 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
- Revealed January 2011
(Full Review)
- 10MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 2.7" Fixed Display
- ISO 80 - 3200
- Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
- No Video
- 33-132mm (F3.3-5.2) lens
- 167g - 93 x 56 x 24mm
- Introduced February 2009
Kodak Sport vs Sony S950 Overview
Its time to look a little more closely at the Kodak Sport versus Sony S950, former is a Waterproof while the other is a Small Sensor Compact by competitors Kodak and Sony. The resolution of the Sport (12MP) and the S950 (10MP) is very well matched and both cameras offer the identical sensor dimensions (1/2.3").
Photobucket discusses licensing 13 billion images with AI firmsThe Sport was unveiled 23 months after the S950 making them a generation away from one another. Both of the cameras feature the same body design (Compact).
Before delving into a full comparison, here is a short summation of how the Sport matches up vs the S950 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.
Kodak Sport vs Sony S950 Gallery
Below is a sample of the gallery pics for Kodak EasyShare Sport & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-S950. The full galleries are provided at Kodak Sport Gallery & Sony S950 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Kodak Sport over the Sony S950
Sport | S950 | |||
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Introduced | January 2011 | February 2009 | More modern by 23 months |
Reasons to pick Sony S950 over the Kodak Sport
S950 | Sport | |||
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Focus manually | Dial precise focus | |||
Display size | 2.7" | 2.4" | Larger display (+0.3") | |
Display resolution | 230k | 112k | Clearer display (+118k dot) |
Common features in the Kodak Sport and Sony S950
Sport | S950 | |||
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Display type | Fixed | Fixed | Fixed display | |
Selfie screen | Lack of selfie screen | |||
Touch display | Lack of Touch display |
Kodak Sport vs Sony S950 Physical Comparison
For anyone who is going to carry around your camera, you will need to think about its weight and volume. The Kodak Sport enjoys outer measurements 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 Sony S950 has sizing of 93mm x 56mm x 24mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9") with a weight of 167 grams (0.37 lbs).
Check the Kodak Sport versus Sony S950 in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.Always remember, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you are utilizing during that time. Here is a front view measurement comparison of the Sport versus the S950.
Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability score of the Sport and S950 is 92 and 94 respectively.
Kodak Sport vs Sony S950 Sensor Comparison
Normally, it can be tough to see the difference between sensor sizes merely by reading through technical specs. The pic below may give you a clearer sense of the sensor measurements in the Sport and S950.
As you can tell, the two cameras feature the identical sensor size but not the same resolution. You can expect to see the Kodak Sport to give you greater detail having an extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also make it easier to crop photos way more aggressively. The younger Sport will have an advantage with regard to sensor technology.
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Kodak Sport vs Sony S950 Specifications
Kodak EasyShare Sport | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-S950 | |
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General Information | ||
Manufacturer | Kodak | Sony |
Model | Kodak EasyShare Sport | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-S950 |
Type | Waterproof | Small Sensor Compact |
Revealed | 2011-01-04 | 2009-02-17 |
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 megapixel | 10 megapixel |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 |
Maximum resolution | 4000 x 3000 | 4000 x 3000 |
Maximum native ISO | 1250 | 3200 |
Min native ISO | 80 | 80 |
RAW images | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focus | ||
Touch focus | ||
Continuous autofocus | ||
Single autofocus | ||
Autofocus tracking | ||
Autofocus selectice | ||
Center weighted autofocus | ||
Autofocus multi area | ||
Live view autofocus | ||
Face detect focus | ||
Contract detect focus | ||
Phase detect focus | ||
Number of focus points | - | 9 |
Lens | ||
Lens mount | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens focal range | 35mm (1x) | 33-132mm (4.0x) |
Max aperture | f/3.0 | f/3.3-5.2 |
Macro focus range | - | 10cm |
Crop factor | 5.8 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Type of display | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Display size | 2.4 inch | 2.7 inch |
Resolution of display | 112k dots | 230k dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch function | ||
Display tech | TFT color LCD | - |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | None | None |
Features | ||
Slowest shutter speed | 8 seconds | 2 seconds |
Maximum shutter speed | 1/1400 seconds | 1/1600 seconds |
Continuous shooting rate | - | 1.0fps |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manual mode | ||
Custom white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Integrated flash | ||
Flash range | 2.40 m (@ ISO 360) | 3.50 m |
Flash settings | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction, Slow Sync |
Hot shoe | ||
AE bracketing | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment exposure | ||
Average exposure | ||
Spot exposure | ||
Partial exposure | ||
AF area exposure | ||
Center weighted exposure | ||
Video features | ||
Supported video resolutions | 640 x 480 (30fps) | - |
Maximum video resolution | 640x480 | None |
Video data format | Motion JPEG | Motion JPEG |
Microphone port | ||
Headphone port | ||
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 | 175g (0.39 lb) | 167g (0.37 lb) |
Physical dimensions | 147 x 58 x 23mm (5.8" x 2.3" x 0.9") | 93 x 56 x 24mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO All around 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 recording | ||
Storage type | SD/SDHC card, Internal | Memory Stick Duo / Pro Duo, Internal |
Card slots | 1 | 1 |
Price at launch | $155 | $130 |