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Canon S90 vs Kodak Sport

Portability
92
Imaging
34
Features
42
Overall
37
Canon PowerShot S90 front
 
Kodak EasyShare Sport front
Portability
92
Imaging
36
Features
13
Overall
26

Canon S90 vs Kodak Sport Key Specs

Canon S90
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/1.7" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 28-105mm (F2.0-4.9) lens
  • 195g - 100 x 58 x 31mm
  • Revealed April 2010
  • Updated by Canon S95
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
  • Introduced January 2011
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Canon S90 vs Kodak Sport Overview

The following is a extended review of the Canon S90 and Kodak Sport, former is a Small Sensor Compact while the latter is a Waterproof by competitors Canon and Kodak. The image resolution of the S90 (10MP) and the Sport (12MP) is pretty similar but the S90 (1/1.7") and Sport (1/2.3") provide totally different sensor size.

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The S90 was announced 9 months before the Sport so they are of a similar age. Each of these cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before getting straight to a step-by-step comparison, here is a short overview of how the S90 matches up versus the Sport when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Canon S90 over the Kodak Sport

 S90 Sport 
Manual focus Very precise focus
Screen dimensions3"2.4"Bigger screen (+0.6")
Screen resolution461k112kClearer screen (+349k dot)

Reasons to pick Kodak Sport over the Canon S90

 Sport S90 
IntroducedJanuary 2011April 2010Newer by 9 months

Common features in the Canon S90 and Kodak Sport

 S90 Sport 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Absent selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Neither offers Touch friendly screen

Canon S90 vs Kodak Sport Physical Comparison

If you're intending to travel with your camera frequently, you have to consider its weight and measurements. The Canon S90 offers physical dimensions of 100mm x 58mm x 31mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 1.2") along with a weight of 195 grams (0.43 lbs) whilst the Kodak Sport has proportions of 147mm x 58mm x 23mm (5.8" x 2.3" x 0.9") along with a weight of 175 grams (0.39 lbs).

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Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you are using at the time. Here is a front view sizing comparison of the S90 vs the Sport.

Canon S90 vs Kodak Sport size comparison

Considering size and weight, the portability rating of the S90 and Sport is 92 and 92 respectively.

Canon S90 vs Kodak Sport top view buttons comparison

Canon S90 vs Kodak Sport Sensor Comparison

Often, it is difficult to envision the difference between sensor dimensions only by going over a spec sheet. The pic below might give you a clearer sense of the sensor dimensions in the S90 and Sport.

As you can see, the two cameras have different megapixel count and different sensor dimensions. The S90 having a bigger sensor will make getting bokeh easier and the Kodak Sport will offer more detail with its extra 2MP. Higher resolution will also make it easier to crop pictures a bit more aggressively. The more aged S90 is going to be behind when it comes to sensor technology.

Canon S90 vs Kodak Sport sensor size comparison

Canon S90 vs Kodak Sport Screen and ViewFinder

Canon S90 vs Kodak Sport Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon S90 Portrait photography factors
Kodak Sport Portrait photography factors
40
has manual focus
above average flash sync speed (1/500 seconds)
exports RAW files
external flash not possible
MP count low (10MP)
sensor size is tiny (1/1.7")
27
includes face detect autofocus
lack of manual focus
lack of manual mode
external flash not possible
megapixel count low (12MP)
small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Canon S90
Street photography with Kodak Sport
64
has image stabilization (Optical)
exports RAW files
fixed screen
sensor size is tiny (1/1.7")
52
weather proofing
fixed screen
lack of image stabilization
small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
low max ISO (1,250)
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Canon S90
Sports photography with Kodak Sport
27
has image stabilization (Optical)
very slow continuous shooting (1.0 fps)
MP count low (10MP)
sensor size is tiny (1/1.7")
no phase detect AF
24
weather proofing
fixed focal length (35mm)
low max shutter speed (1/1,400 seconds)
lack of shutter priority mode
lack of image stabilization
megapixel count low (12MP)
small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Canon S90 as a Travel photography camera
Kodak Sport as a Travel photography camera
63
flash built-in
rather wide (28mm)
very good max aperture (f2.0)
does not have Timelapse function
MP count low (10 megapixels)
screen isn't selfie friendly
57
weather proofing
built-in flash
no Timelapse recording
megapixel count low (12MP)
display is not selfie friendly
slow max aperture (f3.0)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon S90 Landscape photography features
Kodak Sport Landscape photography features
52
has manual focus
rather wide (28mm)
very good max aperture (f2.0)
nice screen size (3 inch)
has image stabilization (Optical)
exports RAW files
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
MP count low (10 megapixels)
sensor size is tiny (1/1.7")
does not have Timelapse function
27
weather proofing
lack of manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
fixed focal length (35mm)
slow max aperture (f3.0)
screen is somewhat small (2.4")
lack of manual mode
lack of image stabilization
megapixel count low (12MP)
small sensor (1/2.3")
low max ISO (1,250)
lacks RAW support
no Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon S90 Vlogging highlights
Kodak Sport Vlogging highlights
31
rather wide (28mm)
very good max aperture (f2.0)
has image stabilization (Optical)
screen isn't selfie friendly
low video resolution (640 x 480 resolution)
does not have microphone port
25
includes face detect autofocus
slow max aperture (f3.0)
display is not selfie friendly
lack of image stabilization
low res video (640 x 480 pixels)
no microphone support
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Canon S90 vs Kodak Sport Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon S90 and Kodak Sport
 Canon PowerShot S90Kodak EasyShare Sport
General Information
Manufacturer Canon Kodak
Model type Canon PowerShot S90 Kodak EasyShare Sport
Class Small Sensor Compact Waterproof
Revealed 2010-04-08 2011-01-04
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Chip Digic 4 -
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/1.7" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 7.44 x 5.58mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 41.5mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 10 megapixels 12 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Max resolution 3648 x 2736 4000 x 3000
Max native ISO 3200 1250
Minimum native ISO 80 80
RAW data
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Total focus points 9 -
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 28-105mm (3.8x) 35mm (1x)
Max aperture f/2.0-4.9 f/3.0
Macro focusing range 5cm -
Crop factor 4.8 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 3 inches 2.4 inches
Resolution of display 461k dots 112k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Display tech - TFT color LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Min shutter speed 15s 8s
Max shutter speed 1/1600s 1/1400s
Continuous shutter rate 1.0fps -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes -
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 6.50 m 2.40 m (@ ISO 360)
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in
Hot shoe
AEB
WB bracketing
Max flash synchronize 1/500s -
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Video resolutions 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) 640 x 480 (30fps)
Max video resolution 640x480 640x480
Video format H.264 Motion JPEG
Microphone support
Headphone support
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 sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 195 gr (0.43 pounds) 175 gr (0.39 pounds)
Physical dimensions 100 x 58 x 31mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 1.2") 147 x 58 x 23mm (5.8" x 2.3" x 0.9")
DXO scores
DXO Overall rating 46 not tested
DXO Color Depth rating 20.2 not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating 11.0 not tested
DXO Low light rating 185 not tested
Other
Battery ID NB-6L 2 x AA
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Custom) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SD, SDHC, MMC, MMCplus, HC MMCplus card SD/SDHC card, Internal
Card slots One One
Pricing at release $599 $155