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Kodak Sport vs Sony WX350

Portability
92
Imaging
35
Features
13
Overall
26
Kodak EasyShare Sport front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX350 front
Portability
94
Imaging
42
Features
43
Overall
42

Kodak Sport vs Sony WX350 Key Specs

Kodak Sport
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.4" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 1250
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 35mm (F3.0) lens
  • 175g - 147 x 58 x 23mm
  • Released January 2011
Sony WX350
(Full Review)
  • 18MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 12800
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 25-500mm (F3.5-6.5) lens
  • 164g - 96 x 55 x 26mm
  • Announced February 2014
  • Replaced the Sony WX300
  • Updated by Sony WX500
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Kodak Sport vs Sony WX350 Overview

Let's look much closer at the Kodak Sport versus Sony WX350, one is a Waterproof and the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom by rivals Kodak and Sony. There exists a sizeable gap between the image resolutions of the Sport (12MP) and WX350 (18MP) but they use the same exact sensor sizes (1/2.3").

Photography Glossary

The Sport was launched 4 years earlier than the WX350 which is quite a large gap as far as technology is concerned. Both of these cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before diving straight into a complete comparison, below is a brief synopsis of how the Sport matches up versus the WX350 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Kodak Sport over the Sony WX350

 Sport WX350 

Reasons to pick Sony WX350 over the Kodak Sport

 WX350 Sport 
AnnouncedFebruary 2014January 2011Newer by 37 months
Screen sizing3"2.4"Bigger screen (+0.6")
Screen resolution460k112kClearer screen (+348k dot)

Common features in the Kodak Sport and Sony WX350

 Sport WX350 
Focus manually Lack of manual focus
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Lacking selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Lacking Touch friendly screen

Kodak Sport vs Sony WX350 Physical Comparison

In case you're planning to travel with your camera often, you will need to factor its weight and volume. The Kodak Sport has external measurements of 147mm x 58mm x 23mm (5.8" x 2.3" x 0.9") with a weight of 175 grams (0.39 lbs) whilst the Sony WX350 has sizing of 96mm x 55mm x 26mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 1.0") along with a weight of 164 grams (0.36 lbs).

Check out the Kodak Sport versus Sony WX350 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you have attached at that time. Following is the front view dimension comparison of the Sport against the WX350.

Kodak Sport vs Sony WX350 size comparison

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability score of the Sport and WX350 is 92 and 94 respectively.

Kodak Sport vs Sony WX350 top view buttons comparison

Kodak Sport vs Sony WX350 Sensor Comparison

More often than not, it is very difficult to visualise the gap between sensor dimensions merely by checking a spec sheet. The picture below might provide you a better sense of the sensor sizing in the Sport and WX350.

Clearly, the 2 cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing albeit not the same MP. You should expect the Sony WX350 to give greater detail utilizing its extra 6 Megapixels. Higher resolution will allow you to crop shots far more aggressively. The more aged Sport is going to be disadvantaged with regard to sensor tech.

Kodak Sport vs Sony WX350 sensor size comparison

Kodak Sport vs Sony WX350 Screen and ViewFinder

Kodak Sport vs Sony WX350 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Kodak Sport as a Portrait photography camera
Sony WX350 as a Portrait photography camera
26
includes face detection focusing
focusing manually not possible
no manual mode
can't use external flash
low resolution sensor (12MP)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
36
decent MP (18MP)
has face detection focusing
manual focus not available
no manual control
no external flash support
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
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Street Comparison

Kodak Sport as a Street photography camera
Sony WX350 as a Street photography camera
52
environment proofing
fixed screen
no image stabilization
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
max ISO too low (1,250)
63
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition in class (164 grams)
fixed screen
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Kodak Sport Sports photography factors
Sony WX350 Sports photography factors
23
environment proofing
can't change focal length (35mm)
low maximum shutter speed (1/1,400 seconds)
no shutter priority
no image stabilization
low resolution sensor (12MP)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect AF
52
excellent zoom range (25-500mm 20.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
decent MP (18MP)
has tracking autofocus
good battery pack (470 shots)
no shutter priority mode
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
has no phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Kodak Sport Travel photography features
Sony WX350 Travel photography features
57
environment proofing
built-in flash
lack of Time Lapse mode
low resolution sensor (12MP)
screen is not selfie friendly
slow max aperture (f3.0)
72
good battery pack (470 shots)
lighter than competition in class (164 grams)
decent MP (18MP)
built-in flash
really wide (25mm)
very long zoom (500mm)
does not have Timelapse recording
screen isn't selfie friendly
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Kodak Sport Landscape photography advice
Sony WX350 Landscape photography advice
27
environment proofing
focusing manually not possible
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
can't change focal length (35mm)
slow max aperture (f3.0)
screen is somewhat small (2.4 inch)
no manual mode
no image stabilization
low resolution sensor (12 megapixels)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
max ISO too low (1,250)
does not have RAW files
lack of Time Lapse mode
47
really wide (25mm)
decent sized screen (3 inch)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
decent MP (18MP)
good battery pack (470 per charge)
manual focus not available
cannot switch lenses (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
no manual control
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
does not have Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Kodak Sport
Vlogging with Sony WX350
25
includes face detection focusing
slow max aperture (f3.0)
screen is not selfie friendly
no image stabilization
video quality not great (640 x 480 pxls)
lack of external mic port
35
really wide (25mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
has face detection focusing
high video quality (1920 x 1080 pixels)
lighter than competition in class (164 grams)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
screen isn't selfie friendly
does not have external microphone socket
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Kodak Sport vs Sony WX350 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Kodak Sport and Sony WX350
 Kodak EasyShare SportSony Cyber-shot DSC-WX350
General Information
Manufacturer Kodak Sony
Model Kodak EasyShare Sport Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX350
Category Waterproof Small Sensor Superzoom
Released 2011-01-04 2014-02-13
Physical type 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 surface area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixels 18 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Max resolution 4000 x 3000 4896 x 3672
Max native ISO 1250 12800
Min native ISO 80 80
RAW files
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
Continuous AF
AF single
AF tracking
AF selectice
Center weighted AF
AF multi area
Live view AF
Face detection AF
Contract detection AF
Phase detection AF
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 35mm (1x) 25-500mm (20.0x)
Maximum aperture f/3.0 f/3.5-6.5
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 2.4" 3"
Resolution of screen 112 thousand dots 460 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Screen tech TFT color LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Min shutter speed 8 secs 4 secs
Max shutter speed 1/1400 secs 1/1600 secs
Continuous shutter rate - 10.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 2.40 m (@ ISO 360) 4.30 m
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in -
External flash
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) VCHD: 28M PS(1,920x1,080/60p) / 24M FX(1,920x1,080/60i) / 17M FH(1,920x1,080/60i),MP4: 12M(1,440x1,080/30fps) / 3M VGA(640x480/30fps)
Max video resolution 640x480 1920x1080
Video format Motion JPEG AVCHD
Microphone port
Headphone port
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
Environmental sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 175g (0.39 pounds) 164g (0.36 pounds)
Dimensions 147 x 58 x 23mm (5.8" x 2.3" x 0.9") 96 x 55 x 26mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 1.0")
DXO scores
DXO Overall 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 life - 470 shots
Form of battery - Battery Pack
Battery model 2 x AA NP-BX1
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (Off / 10sec. / 2sec. / portrait1 / portrait2)
Time lapse shooting
Storage type SD/SDHC card, Internal SD/ SDHC/SDXC, Memory Stick Pro Duo/ Pro-HG Duo
Card slots One One
Launch pricing $155 $270