Kodak Sport vs Sony H55
92 Imaging
35 Features
13 Overall
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92 Imaging
36 Features
28 Overall
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Kodak Sport vs Sony H55 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
- Introduced January 2011
(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

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").

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.

Kodak Sport vs Sony H55 Gallery
Here is a preview of the gallery photos for Kodak EasyShare Sport & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H55. The whole galleries are viewable at Kodak Sport Gallery & Sony H55 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Kodak Sport over the Sony H55
Sport | H55 | |||
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Introduced | January 2011 | ![]() | June 2010 | More modern by 7 months |
Reasons to pick Sony H55 over the Kodak Sport
H55 | Sport | |||
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Screen dimensions | 3" | ![]() | 2.4" | Bigger screen (+0.6") |
Screen resolution | 230k | ![]() | 112k | Clearer screen (+118k dot) |
Common features in the Kodak Sport and Sony H55
Sport | H55 | |||
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Manual focus | ![]() | No manual focus | ||
Screen type | Fixed | ![]() | 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).
Check out the Kodak Sport vs Sony H55 in our brand new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.
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.

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

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 Screen and ViewFinder


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Kodak Sport vs Sony H55 Specifications
Kodak EasyShare Sport | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H55 | |
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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 |