Kodak Sport vs Pentax W90
92 Imaging
35 Features
13 Overall
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94 Imaging
35 Features
21 Overall
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Kodak Sport vs Pentax W90 Key Specs
(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
(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

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").

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.

Kodak Sport vs Pentax W90 Gallery
This is a sample of the gallery pics for Kodak EasyShare Sport & Pentax Optio W90. The full galleries are viewable at Kodak Sport Gallery & Pentax W90 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Kodak Sport over the Pentax W90
Sport | W90 | |||
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Introduced | January 2011 | ![]() | February 2010 | Fresher by 11 months |
Reasons to pick Pentax W90 over the Kodak Sport
W90 | Sport | |||
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Manually focus | ![]() | More exact focus | ||
Display dimensions | 2.7" | ![]() | 2.4" | Larger display (+0.3") |
Display resolution | 230k | ![]() | 112k | Clearer display (+118k dot) |
Common features in the Kodak Sport and Pentax W90
Sport | W90 | |||
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Display type | Fixed | ![]() | 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.
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.

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

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 Screen and ViewFinder


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Kodak Sport vs Pentax W90 Specifications
Kodak EasyShare Sport | Pentax Optio W90 | |
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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 |