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Kodak Sport vs Pentax H90

Portability
92
Imaging
35
Features
13
Overall
26
Kodak EasyShare Sport front
 
Pentax Optio H90 front
Portability
93
Imaging
35
Features
24
Overall
30

Kodak Sport vs Pentax H90 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
  • Revealed January 2011
Pentax H90
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 6400
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-140mm (F3.5-5.9) lens
  • 153g - 101 x 65 x 28mm
  • Launched January 2010
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Kodak Sport vs Pentax H90 Overview

The following is a in-depth review of the Kodak Sport vs Pentax H90, one is a Waterproof and the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by companies Kodak and Pentax. The image resolution of the Sport (12MP) and the H90 (12MP) is pretty similar and both cameras boast the identical sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The Sport was introduced 12 months after the H90 and they are of a similar generation. Each of the cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before we go straight to a comprehensive comparison, here is a short synopsis of how the Sport scores against the H90 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Kodak Sport over the Pentax H90

 Sport H90 
LaunchedJanuary 2011January 2010Newer by 12 months

Reasons to pick Pentax H90 over the Kodak Sport

 H90 Sport 
Focus manually Very exact focus
Screen size2.7"2.4"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Screen resolution230k112kClearer screen (+118k dot)

Common features in the Kodak Sport and Pentax H90

 Sport H90 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Neither offers selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Neither offers Touch friendly screen

Kodak Sport vs Pentax H90 Physical Comparison

If you're going to travel with your camera regularly, you have to take into account its weight and measurements. The Kodak Sport offers outer dimensions of 147mm x 58mm x 23mm (5.8" x 2.3" x 0.9") having a weight of 175 grams (0.39 lbs) while the Pentax H90 has proportions of 101mm x 65mm x 28mm (4.0" x 2.6" x 1.1") accompanied by a weight of 153 grams (0.34 lbs).

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Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you are using at that time. Underneath is a front view measurement comparison of the Sport and the H90.

Kodak Sport vs Pentax H90 size comparison

Looking at size and weight, the portability score of the Sport and H90 is 92 and 93 respectively.

Kodak Sport vs Pentax H90 top view buttons comparison

Kodak Sport vs Pentax H90 Sensor Comparison

Generally, its difficult to see the contrast between sensor dimensions only by reviewing a spec sheet. The pic underneath should offer you a greater sense of the sensor sizes in the Sport and H90.

As you can see, both of those cameras come with the identical sensor size and the same exact resolution and you should expect similar quality of photos but you should consider the release date of the products into consideration. The fresher Sport is going to have a benefit with regard to sensor tech.

Kodak Sport vs Pentax H90 sensor size comparison

Kodak Sport vs Pentax H90 Screen and ViewFinder

Kodak Sport vs Pentax H90 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Kodak Sport
Portrait photography with Pentax H90
26
offers face detect focusing
manual focus not available
no manual exposure
can't use external flash
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
27
manual focus
no manual exposure
cannot use external flash
sensor resolution not great (12 megapixels)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
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Street Comparison

Kodak Sport as a Street photography camera
Pentax H90 as a Street photography camera
52
weather proof
fixed screen
lack of image stabilization
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
maximum ISO low (1,250)
56
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
no moving screen
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Kodak Sport as a Sports photography camera
Pentax H90 as a Sports photography camera
23
weather proof
can't change focal length (35mm)
maximum shutter speed is a little low (1/1,400 seconds)
no shutter priority mode
lack of image stabilization
megapixel count low (12MP)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect AF
31
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
supports tracking autofocus
continuous shooting slow (1.0 fps)
no shutter priority
sensor resolution not great (12MP)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Kodak Sport Travel photography features
Pentax H90 Travel photography features
57
weather proof
flash built-in
missing Time Lapse function
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
display is not selfie friendly
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.0)
57
has built in flash
reasonably wide (28mm)
doesn't have Timelapse recording
sensor resolution not great (12 megapixels)
screen isn't selfie friendly
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Kodak Sport as a Landscape photography camera
Pentax H90 as a Landscape photography camera
27
weather proof
manual focus not available
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
can't change focal length (35mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.0)
screen is small (2.4 inches)
no manual exposure
lack of image stabilization
megapixel count low (12MP)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
maximum ISO low (1,250)
lacks RAW support
missing Time Lapse function
36
manual focus
reasonably wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
cannot switch lenses (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
screen is small (2.7 inches)
no manual exposure
sensor resolution not great (12 megapixels)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
doesn't have Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Kodak Sport Vlogging info
Pentax H90 Vlogging info
25
offers face detect focusing
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.0)
display is not selfie friendly
lack of image stabilization
low res video (640 x 480 resolution)
missing mic socket
28
reasonably wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
screen isn't selfie friendly
low quality video (1280 x 720 pixels)
doesn't have external microphone port
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Kodak Sport vs Pentax H90 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Kodak Sport and Pentax H90
 Kodak EasyShare SportPentax Optio H90
General Information
Brand Name Kodak Pentax
Model Kodak EasyShare Sport Pentax Optio H90
Type Waterproof Small Sensor Compact
Revealed 2011-01-04 2010-01-25
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Powered by - Prime
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 area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 12MP 12MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Maximum resolution 4000 x 3000 4000 x 3000
Maximum native ISO 1250 6400
Min native ISO 80 80
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Number of focus points - 9
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 35mm (1x) 28-140mm (5.0x)
Max aperture f/3.0 f/3.5-5.9
Macro focus distance - 10cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 2.4 inches 2.7 inches
Screen resolution 112k dot 230k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Screen tech TFT color LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 8 seconds 4 seconds
Highest shutter speed 1/1400 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Continuous shooting speed - 1.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 2.40 m (@ ISO 360) 4.00 m
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Soft
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Video resolutions 640 x 480 (30fps) 1280 x 720 (30, 15 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (30, 15 fps)
Maximum video resolution 640x480 1280x720
Video data format Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
Microphone jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless None Eye-Fi Connected
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 175 grams (0.39 lb) 153 grams (0.34 lb)
Physical dimensions 147 x 58 x 23mm (5.8" x 2.3" x 0.9") 101 x 65 x 28mm (4.0" x 2.6" x 1.1")
DXO scores
DXO All around 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 model 2 x AA D-LI68
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SD/SDHC card, Internal SD/SDHC, Internal
Storage slots One One
Cost at launch $155 $150