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Kodak Sport vs Pentax W90

Portability
92
Imaging
35
Features
13
Overall
26
Kodak EasyShare Sport front
 
Pentax Optio W90 front
Portability
94
Imaging
35
Features
21
Overall
29

Kodak Sport vs Pentax W90 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
Pentax W90
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 6400
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-140mm (F3.5-5.5) lens
  • 164g - 108 x 59 x 25mm
  • Introduced February 2010
Photography Glossary

Kodak Sport vs Pentax W90 Overview

Here is a in-depth assessment of the Kodak Sport versus Pentax W90, both Waterproof digital cameras by competitors Kodak and Pentax. The resolution of the Sport (12MP) and the W90 (12MP) is very similar and both cameras boast the same sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The Sport was revealed 11 months later than the W90 which means that they are both 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 brief summary of how the Sport grades against the W90 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Kodak Sport over the Pentax W90

 Sport W90 
IntroducedJanuary 2011February 2010Fresher by 11 months

Reasons to pick Pentax W90 over the Kodak Sport

 W90 Sport 
Manually focus More exact focus
Display dimensions2.7"2.4"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution230k112kClearer display (+118k dot)

Common features in the Kodak Sport and Pentax W90

 Sport W90 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Neither offers selfie screen
Touch display Neither offers Touch display

Kodak Sport vs Pentax W90 Physical Comparison

When you are looking to carry your camera often, you'll have to take into account its weight and measurements. The Kodak Sport offers physical 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 W90 has proportions of 108mm x 59mm x 25mm (4.3" x 2.3" x 1.0") and a weight of 164 grams (0.36 lbs).

Analyze the Kodak Sport versus Pentax W90 in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember that, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you have at that moment. The following is a front view over all size comparison of the Sport and the W90.

Kodak Sport vs Pentax W90 size comparison

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability score of the Sport and W90 is 92 and 94 respectively.

Kodak Sport vs Pentax W90 top view buttons comparison

Kodak Sport vs Pentax W90 Sensor Comparison

Typically, it's difficult to visualise the difference between sensor sizing just by reading specifications. The graphic here should give you a clearer sense of the sensor sizes in the Sport and W90.

To sum up, the 2 cameras have the same sensor dimensions and the same megapixels therefore you can expect similar quality of photos although you would want to take the launch date of the products into consideration. The more modern Sport is going to have an edge when it comes to sensor innovation.

Kodak Sport vs Pentax W90 sensor size comparison

Kodak Sport vs Pentax W90 Screen and ViewFinder

Kodak Sport vs Pentax W90 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Kodak Sport Portrait photography highlights
Pentax W90 Portrait photography highlights
26
offers face detection focus
manual focus not available
no manual mode
cannot use external flash
MP count low (12MP)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
27
has manual focus
no manual exposure
no external flash support
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Kodak Sport
Street photography with Pentax W90
52
weather proof
screen does not articulate
lack of image stabilization
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
maximum ISO low (1,250)
54
weather proofing
screen is fixed
does not have image stabilization
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Kodak Sport Sports photography advice
Pentax W90 Sports photography advice
23
weather proof
fixed focal length (35mm)
maximum shutter speed is a little low (1/1,400 seconds)
no shutter priority
lack of image stabilization
MP count low (12MP)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
has no phase detect auto focus
24
weather proofing
slow continuous shooting (1.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority
does not have image stabilization
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
has no phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Kodak Sport
Travel photography with Pentax W90
57
weather proof
has built in flash
missing Timelapse mode
MP count low (12MP)
does not have selfie friendly display
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.0)
64
weather proofing
built-in flash
really wide (28mm)
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
doesn't have selfie friendly screen
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Kodak Sport Landscape photography information
Pentax W90 Landscape photography information
27
weather proof
manual focus not available
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
fixed focal length (35mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.0)
screen is somewhat small (2.4")
no manual mode
lack of image stabilization
MP count low (12MP)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
maximum ISO low (1,250)
has no RAW format
missing Timelapse mode
37
has manual focus
really wide (28mm)
weather proofing
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
small screen (2.7")
no manual exposure
does not have image stabilization
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
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Vlogging Comparison

Kodak Sport Vlogging details
Pentax W90 Vlogging details
25
offers face detection focus
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.0)
does not have selfie friendly display
lack of image stabilization
low quality video (640 x 480 pxls)
missing external microphone jack
25
really wide (28mm)
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
doesn't have selfie friendly screen
does not have image stabilization
video quality not great (1280 x 720 resolution)
doesn't have external microphone jack
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Kodak Sport vs Pentax W90 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Kodak Sport and Pentax W90
 Kodak EasyShare SportPentax Optio W90
General Information
Manufacturer Kodak Pentax
Model Kodak EasyShare Sport Pentax Optio W90
Type Waterproof Waterproof
Released 2011-01-04 2010-02-24
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 surface area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 12MP 12MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Full resolution 4000 x 3000 4000 x 3000
Max native ISO 1250 6400
Lowest native ISO 80 80
RAW images
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
AF continuous
AF single
Tracking AF
AF selectice
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detection AF
Contract detection AF
Phase detection AF
Number of focus points - 9
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 35mm (1x) 28-140mm (5.0x)
Maximum aperture f/3.0 f/3.5-5.5
Macro focus distance - 1cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Range of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 2.4 inch 2.7 inch
Resolution of screen 112 thousand dot 230 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Screen tech TFT color LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 8 seconds 4 seconds
Highest shutter speed 1/1400 seconds 1/1500 seconds
Continuous shooting speed - 1.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 2.40 m (@ ISO 360) 3.90 m
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Soft
Hot shoe
AEB
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Supported video resolutions 640 x 480 (30fps) 1280 x 720 (30, 15 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (30, 15 fps)
Max video resolution 640x480 1280x720
Video file format Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
Microphone input
Headphone input
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 gr (0.39 pounds) 164 gr (0.36 pounds)
Physical dimensions 147 x 58 x 23mm (5.8" x 2.3" x 0.9") 108 x 59 x 25mm (4.3" x 2.3" x 1.0")
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 shooting
Storage media SD/SDHC card, Internal SD/SDHC card, Internal
Storage slots One One
Pricing at launch $155 $120