Kodak Sport vs Sony W230
92 Imaging
35 Features
13 Overall
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95 Imaging
34 Features
25 Overall
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Kodak Sport vs Sony W230 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
- Introduced January 2011
(Full Review)
- 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Screen
- ISO 80 - 3200
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 640 x 480 video
- 30-120mm (F2.8-5.8) lens
- 156g - 95 x 57 x 22mm
- Introduced February 2009
Kodak Sport vs Sony W230 Overview
Following is a comprehensive comparison of the Kodak Sport and Sony W230, one is a Waterproof and the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by rivals Kodak and Sony. The resolution of the Sport (12MP) and the W230 (12MP) is relatively close and both cameras boast the identical sensor dimensions (1/2.3").
Apple Innovates by Creating Next-Level Optical Stabilization for iPhoneThe Sport was manufactured 23 months after the W230 which makes them a generation away from each other. Both of these cameras feature the same body design (Compact).
Before going right into a in-depth comparison, here is a concise highlight of how the Sport scores vs the W230 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.
Kodak Sport vs Sony W230 Gallery
Below is a preview of the gallery photos for Kodak EasyShare Sport and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W230. The entire galleries are provided at Kodak Sport Gallery and Sony W230 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Kodak Sport over the Sony W230
Sport | W230 | |||
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Introduced | January 2011 | February 2009 | More modern by 23 months |
Reasons to pick Sony W230 over the Kodak Sport
W230 | Sport | |||
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Manual focus | Dial accurate focusing | |||
Screen size | 3" | 2.4" | Bigger screen (+0.6") | |
Screen resolution | 230k | 112k | Clearer screen (+118k dot) |
Common features in the Kodak Sport and Sony W230
Sport | W230 | |||
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Screen type | Fixed | Fixed | Fixed screen | |
Selfie screen | Missing selfie screen | |||
Touch friendly screen | Missing Touch friendly screen |
Kodak Sport vs Sony W230 Physical Comparison
In case you're planning to carry around your camera often, you will want to consider its weight and measurements. The Kodak Sport features physical dimensions of 147mm x 58mm x 23mm (5.8" x 2.3" x 0.9") having a weight of 175 grams (0.39 lbs) and the Sony W230 has proportions of 95mm x 57mm x 22mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9") having a weight of 156 grams (0.34 lbs).
Check the Kodak Sport and Sony W230 in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you have during that time. Below is a front view measurements comparison of the Sport and the W230.
Looking at size and weight, the portability score of the Sport and W230 is 92 and 95 respectively.
Kodak Sport vs Sony W230 Sensor Comparison
Usually, it can be hard to picture the contrast in sensor sizes merely by researching a spec sheet. The image here should give you a much better sense of the sensor sizes in the Sport and W230.
As you can see, each of these cameras feature the identical sensor size and the same exact resolution so you should expect comparable quality of photos however you will want to factor the production date of the cameras into account. The more modern Sport provides an advantage with regard to sensor technology.
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Kodak Sport vs Sony W230 Specifications
Kodak EasyShare Sport | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W230 | |
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General Information | ||
Make | Kodak | Sony |
Model type | Kodak EasyShare Sport | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W230 |
Class | Waterproof | Small Sensor Compact |
Introduced | 2011-01-04 | 2009-02-17 |
Body design | 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 surface area | 28.1mm² | 28.1mm² |
Sensor resolution | 12 megapixels | 12 megapixels |
Anti alias 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 |
Lowest native ISO | 80 | 80 |
RAW data | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focusing | ||
Touch to focus | ||
Continuous AF | ||
Single AF | ||
Tracking AF | ||
AF selectice | ||
Center weighted AF | ||
AF multi area | ||
Live view AF | ||
Face detect AF | ||
Contract detect AF | ||
Phase detect AF | ||
Total focus points | - | 9 |
Lens | ||
Lens support | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens zoom range | 35mm (1x) | 30-120mm (4.0x) |
Maximal aperture | f/3.0 | f/2.8-5.8 |
Macro focusing range | - | 4cm |
Crop factor | 5.8 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Display type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Display size | 2.4 inches | 3 inches |
Display resolution | 112k dot | 230k dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch capability | ||
Display tech | TFT color LCD | - |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | None | None |
Features | ||
Slowest shutter speed | 8 seconds | 1 seconds |
Maximum shutter speed | 1/1400 seconds | 1/1600 seconds |
Continuous shooting speed | - | 2.0 frames per sec |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manually set exposure | ||
Set WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Inbuilt flash | ||
Flash distance | 2.40 m (@ ISO 360) | 3.90 m |
Flash modes | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction, Slow Sync |
External flash | ||
Auto exposure bracketing | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment metering | ||
Average metering | ||
Spot metering | ||
Partial metering | ||
AF area metering | ||
Center weighted metering | ||
Video features | ||
Supported video resolutions | 640 x 480 (30fps) | 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) |
Maximum video resolution | 640x480 | 640x480 |
Video format | Motion JPEG | Motion JPEG |
Microphone input | ||
Headphone input | ||
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 seal | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 175g (0.39 lbs) | 156g (0.34 lbs) |
Physical dimensions | 147 x 58 x 23mm (5.8" x 2.3" x 0.9") | 95 x 57 x 22mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9") |
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 | - |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec) | Yes (2 or 10 sec) |
Time lapse recording | ||
Storage media | SD/SDHC card, Internal | Memory Stick Duo / Pro Duo, Internal |
Storage slots | One | One |
Retail pricing | $155 | $180 |