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Kodak Sport vs Sony H55

Portability
92
Imaging
35
Features
13
Overall
26
Kodak EasyShare Sport front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H55 front
Portability
92
Imaging
36
Features
28
Overall
32

Kodak Sport vs Sony H55 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
  • Introduced January 2011
Sony H55
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 25-250mm (F3.5-5.5) lens
  • 200g - 103 x 58 x 29mm
  • Introduced June 2010
Photography Glossary

Kodak Sport vs Sony H55 Overview

Its time to look closer at the Kodak Sport vs Sony H55, former is a Waterproof while the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by companies Kodak and Sony. The resolution of the Sport (12MP) and the H55 (14MP) is relatively comparable and both cameras offer the same sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The Sport was announced 7 months after the H55 which means that they are of a similar age. The two cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before diving straight to a in depth comparison, here is a short summary of how the Sport grades against the H55 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Kodak Sport over the Sony H55

 Sport H55 
IntroducedJanuary 2011June 2010More modern by 7 months

Reasons to pick Sony H55 over the Kodak Sport

 H55 Sport 
Screen dimensions3"2.4"Bigger screen (+0.6")
Screen resolution230k112kClearer screen (+118k dot)

Common features in the Kodak Sport and Sony H55

 Sport H55 
Manual focus No manual focus
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Neither comes with selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Lack of Touch friendly screen

Kodak Sport vs Sony H55 Physical Comparison

For anybody who is looking to carry around your camera, you will want to factor its weight and volume. The Kodak Sport comes with outer dimensions of 147mm x 58mm x 23mm (5.8" x 2.3" x 0.9") along with a weight of 175 grams (0.39 lbs) while the Sony H55 has sizing of 103mm x 58mm x 29mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.1") having a weight of 200 grams (0.44 lbs).

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Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you have attached at that moment. Following is a front view overall size comparison of the Sport versus the H55.

Kodak Sport vs Sony H55 size comparison

Using size and weight, the portability grade of the Sport and H55 is 92 and 92 respectively.

Kodak Sport vs Sony H55 top view buttons comparison

Kodak Sport vs Sony H55 Sensor Comparison

Generally, it's tough to see the contrast in sensor sizes only by checking out specs. The pic here will give you a more clear sense of the sensor sizes in the Sport and H55.

All in all, both cameras provide the same sensor dimensions albeit not the same megapixels. You can count on the Sony H55 to show extra detail with its extra 2MP. Higher resolution will also enable you to crop shots more aggressively. The more recent Sport will have a benefit with regard to sensor technology.

Kodak Sport vs Sony H55 sensor size comparison

Kodak Sport vs Sony H55 Screen and ViewFinder

Kodak Sport vs Sony H55 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Kodak Sport Portrait photography information
Sony H55 Portrait photography information
26
provides face detect focusing
manual focus not available
no manual control
external flash not possible
low resolution (12MP)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
28
decent MP (14 megapixels)
no manual focus
no manual control
external flash not possible
sensor is small (1/2.3")
no RAW files
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Street Comparison

Kodak Sport as a Street photography camera
Sony H55 as a Street photography camera
52
environment proofing
screen is fixed
no image stabilization
small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
maximum ISO low (1,250)
56
built in image stabilization (Optical)
fixed screen
sensor is small (1/2.3")
no RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Kodak Sport Sports photography information
Sony H55 Sports photography information
23
environment proofing
fixed focal length (35mm)
low maximum shutter speed (1/1,400s)
no shutter priority mode
no image stabilization
low resolution (12 megapixels)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect AF
38
built in image stabilization (Optical)
decent MP (14 megapixels)
no shutter priority mode
sensor is small (1/2.3")
no phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Kodak Sport Travel photography factors
Sony H55 Travel photography factors
57
environment proofing
has built in flash
no Time Lapse function
low resolution (12 megapixels)
display is not selfie friendly
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.0)
66
decent MP (14 megapixels)
has built in flash
really wide (25mm)
great reach (250mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
doesn't offer selfie friendly screen
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Kodak Sport Landscape photography features
Sony H55 Landscape photography features
27
environment proofing
manual focus not available
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
fixed focal length (35mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.0)
tiny screen (2.4 inches)
no manual control
no image stabilization
low resolution (12 megapixels)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
maximum ISO low (1,250)
doesn't have RAW format
no Time Lapse function
41
really wide (25mm)
screen is a decent size (3 inches)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
decent MP (14MP)
no manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
no manual control
sensor is small (1/2.3")
no RAW files
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Kodak Sport Vlogging highlights
Sony H55 Vlogging highlights
25
provides face detect focusing
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.0)
display is not selfie friendly
no image stabilization
video quality not great (640 x 480 resolution)
no mic port
28
really wide (25mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
doesn't offer selfie friendly screen
low video resolution (1280 x 720 pixels)
doesn't have mic support
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Kodak Sport vs Sony H55 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Kodak Sport and Sony H55
 Kodak EasyShare SportSony Cyber-shot DSC-H55
General Information
Company Kodak Sony
Model type Kodak EasyShare Sport Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H55
Category Waterproof Small Sensor Compact
Introduced 2011-01-04 2010-06-16
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor - Bionz
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixel 14 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Full resolution 4000 x 3000 4320 x 3240
Max native ISO 1250 3200
Minimum native ISO 80 80
RAW support
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch to focus
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Total focus points - 9
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 35mm (1x) 25-250mm (10.0x)
Largest aperture f/3.0 f/3.5-5.5
Macro focusing distance - 5cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 2.4" 3"
Screen resolution 112 thousand dots 230 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Screen technology TFT color LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 8 secs 30 secs
Highest shutter speed 1/1400 secs 1/1600 secs
Continuous shooting rate - 10.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 2.40 m (@ ISO 360) 3.80 m
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in Auto, On, Slow Syncro, Off
External flash
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Supported video resolutions 640 x 480 (30fps) 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Max video resolution 640x480 1280x720
Video data format Motion JPEG MPEG-4
Mic 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 175g (0.39 pounds) 200g (0.44 pounds)
Physical dimensions 147 x 58 x 23mm (5.8" x 2.3" x 0.9") 103 x 58 x 29mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.1")
DXO scores
DXO All around rating not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth rating not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested not tested
DXO Low light rating not tested not tested
Other
Battery ID 2 x AA NP-BG1
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec, portrait1/ portrait2)
Time lapse recording
Storage type SD/SDHC card, Internal Memory Stick Duo / Pro Duo/ PRO HG-Duo, SD/SDHC, Internal
Card slots 1 1
Cost at launch $155 $235