Kodak Sport vs Sony S980

In this article, we will be contrasting the Kodak Sport and Sony S980, former being a Waterproof while the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by manufacturers Kodak and Sony. The sensor resolution of the Sport (12MP) and the S980 (12MP) is relatively close and they possess the same exact sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The Sport was revealed 23 months later than the S980 which makes the cameras a generation apart from each other. The two cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before going straight into a more detailed comparison, below is a simple view of how the Sport matches up against the S980 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

This is a preview of the gallery photos for Kodak EasyShare Sport & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-S980. The full galleries are viewable at Kodak Sport Gallery & Sony S980 Gallery.

If you are intending to lug around your camera often, 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) whilst the Sony S980 has specifications of 93mm x 56mm x 24mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9") along with a weight of 167 grams (0.37 lbs).

Take a look at the Kodak Sport and Sony S980 in our completely new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Take into account, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you have chosen at the time. Following is the front view measurements comparison of the Sport against the S980.

Factoring in size and weight, the portability score of the Sport and S980 is 92 and 94 respectively.

Usually, it is hard to envision the contrast in sensor measurements purely by viewing specs. The photograph below might provide you a much better sense of the sensor measurements in the Sport and S980.

All in all, each of the cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing and the same exact resolution therefore you can expect comparable quality of files although you will want to consider the age of the cameras into account. The newer Sport is going to have an advantage with regard to sensor technology.