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Kodak Sport vs Sony WX300

Portability
92
Imaging
35
Features
13
Overall
26
Kodak EasyShare Sport front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX300 front
Portability
94
Imaging
42
Features
38
Overall
40

Kodak Sport vs Sony WX300 Key Specs

Kodak Sport
(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
  • Launched January 2011
Sony WX300
(Full Review)
  • 18MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 25-500mm (F3.5-6.5) lens
  • 166g - 96 x 55 x 25mm
  • Released February 2013
  • Successor is Sony WX350
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Kodak Sport vs Sony WX300 Overview

Lets look more in depth at the Kodak Sport vs Sony WX300, one being a Waterproof and the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom by manufacturers Kodak and Sony. There exists a big gap among the resolutions of the Sport (12MP) and WX300 (18MP) but both cameras provide the identical sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The Sport was launched 3 years before the WX300 and that is a fairly big gap as far as camera technology is concerned. The two cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before delving right into a in depth comparison, here is a brief summation of how the Sport grades versus the WX300 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Kodak Sport over the Sony WX300

 Sport WX300 

Reasons to pick Sony WX300 over the Kodak Sport

 WX300 Sport 
ReleasedFebruary 2013January 2011More recent by 25 months
Screen size3"2.4"Bigger screen (+0.6")
Screen resolution460k112kClearer screen (+348k dot)

Common features in the Kodak Sport and Sony WX300

 Sport WX300 
Focus manually No manual focusing
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Neither features selfie screen
Touch screen Neither features Touch screen

Kodak Sport vs Sony WX300 Physical Comparison

If you're aiming to lug around your camera often, you'll need to factor its weight and dimensions. The Kodak Sport enjoys outer measurements of 147mm x 58mm x 23mm (5.8" x 2.3" x 0.9") having a weight of 175 grams (0.39 lbs) whilst the Sony WX300 has dimensions of 96mm x 55mm x 25mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 1.0") accompanied by a weight of 166 grams (0.37 lbs).

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Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you are utilizing during that time. Below is a front view scale comparison of the Sport and the WX300.

Kodak Sport vs Sony WX300 size comparison

Using dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the Sport and WX300 is 92 and 94 respectively.

Kodak Sport vs Sony WX300 top view buttons comparison

Kodak Sport vs Sony WX300 Sensor Comparison

Quite often, it's difficult to imagine the contrast in sensor measurements purely by viewing technical specs. The graphic here might offer you a more clear sense of the sensor measurements in the Sport and WX300.

As you have seen, the 2 cameras come with the identical sensor size albeit different MP. You should expect the Sony WX300 to provide you with more detail utilizing its extra 6MP. Higher resolution will let you crop shots a good deal more aggressively. The older Sport will be disadvantaged with regard to sensor technology.

Kodak Sport vs Sony WX300 sensor size comparison

Kodak Sport vs Sony WX300 Screen and ViewFinder

Kodak Sport vs Sony WX300 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Kodak Sport Portrait photography highlights
Sony WX300 Portrait photography highlights
26
includes face detection focus
focusing manually not possible
lack of manual mode
can't use external flash
MP count low (12 megapixels)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
36
good megapixels (18MP)
features face detect autofocus
manual focus not available
no manual control
can't use external flash
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
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Street Comparison

Kodak Sport Street photography factors
Sony WX300 Street photography factors
52
weather proofing
no moving screen
does not have image stabilization
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
max ISO too low (1,250)
63
has image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition (166 grams)
no articulating screen
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Kodak Sport Sports photography information
Sony WX300 Sports photography information
23
weather proofing
focal length is fixed (35mm)
low max shutter speed (1/1,400s)
lack of shutter priority mode
does not have image stabilization
MP count low (12MP)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect auto focus
49
great zoom range (25-500mm 20.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Optical)
good megapixels (18MP)
features tracking focus
no shutter priority
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
has no phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Kodak Sport Travel photography features
Sony WX300 Travel photography features
57
weather proofing
has built in flash
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
MP count low (12MP)
screen isn't selfie friendly
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.0)
71
lighter than competition (166 grams)
good megapixels (18MP)
has built in flash
decently wide (25mm)
long reach (500mm)
missing Timelapse mode
does not have selfie friendly display
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Kodak Sport Landscape photography highlights
Sony WX300 Landscape photography highlights
27
weather proofing
focusing manually not possible
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
focal length is fixed (35mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.0)
tiny screen (2.4")
lack of manual mode
does not have image stabilization
MP count low (12 megapixels)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
max ISO too low (1,250)
lacks RAW support
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
44
decently wide (25mm)
screen size is good (3")
has image stabilization (Optical)
good megapixels (18 megapixels)
manual focus not available
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
no manual control
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
missing Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Kodak Sport Vlogging info
Sony WX300 Vlogging info
25
includes face detection focus
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.0)
screen isn't selfie friendly
does not have image stabilization
video res low (640 x 480 pixels)
doesn't have external mic support
35
decently wide (25mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
features face detect autofocus
high res video (1920 x 1080 pixels)
lighter than competition (166 grams)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
does not have selfie friendly display
missing microphone jack
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Kodak Sport vs Sony WX300 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Kodak Sport and Sony WX300
 Kodak EasyShare SportSony Cyber-shot DSC-WX300
General Information
Manufacturer Kodak Sony
Model type Kodak EasyShare Sport Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX300
Class Waterproof Small Sensor Superzoom
Launched 2011-01-04 2013-02-20
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Sensor type CCD BSI-CMOS
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 megapixels 18 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Max resolution 4000 x 3000 4896 x 3672
Max native ISO 1250 3200
Min native ISO 80 80
RAW files
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch focus
Continuous AF
Single AF
Tracking AF
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detect focusing
Contract detect focusing
Phase detect focusing
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 35mm (1x) 25-500mm (20.0x)
Highest aperture f/3.0 f/3.5-6.5
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Range of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 2.4" 3"
Display resolution 112 thousand dot 460 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Display tech TFT color LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 8 seconds 4 seconds
Fastest shutter speed 1/1400 seconds 1/1600 seconds
Continuous shutter speed - 10.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 2.40 m (@ ISO 360) 4.30 m
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in -
Hot shoe
AEB
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) 1920 x 1080 (60, 50 fps)
Max video resolution 640x480 1920x1080
Video data format Motion JPEG AVCHD
Microphone input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless None Built-In
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) 166g (0.37 lbs)
Physical dimensions 147 x 58 x 23mm (5.8" x 2.3" x 0.9") 96 x 55 x 25mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 1.0")
DXO scores
DXO Overall 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-BX1
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) -
Time lapse recording
Storage media SD/SDHC card, Internal SD/ SDHC/SDXC, Memory Stick Pro Duo/ Pro-HG Duo
Storage slots Single Single
Retail price $155 $330