Kodak Sport vs Sony WX300
92 Imaging
35 Features
13 Overall
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94 Imaging
42 Features
38 Overall
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Kodak Sport vs Sony WX300 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
- Launched January 2011
(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

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").

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.

Kodak Sport vs Sony WX300 Gallery
This is a preview of the gallery images for Kodak EasyShare Sport and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX300. The complete galleries are viewable at Kodak Sport Gallery and Sony WX300 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Kodak Sport over the Sony WX300
Sport | WX300 |
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Reasons to pick Sony WX300 over the Kodak Sport
WX300 | Sport | |||
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Released | February 2013 | ![]() | January 2011 | More recent by 25 months |
Screen size | 3" | ![]() | 2.4" | Bigger screen (+0.6") |
Screen resolution | 460k | ![]() | 112k | Clearer screen (+348k dot) |
Common features in the Kodak Sport and Sony WX300
Sport | WX300 | |||
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Focus manually | ![]() | No manual focusing | ||
Screen type | Fixed | ![]() | 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).
Compare the Kodak Sport vs Sony WX300 in the all new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.
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.

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

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 Screen and ViewFinder


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Kodak Sport vs Sony WX300 Specifications
Kodak EasyShare Sport | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX300 | |
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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 |