Kodak Sport vs Sony HX99
92 Imaging
35 Features
13 Overall
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![Kodak EasyShare Sport front Kodak EasyShare Sport front](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/cameras/gallery/medium/Kodak-EasyShare-Sport/Kodak-Sport-front.jpg)
![Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX99 front Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX99 front](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/cameras/gallery/medium/Sony-Cyber-shot-DSC-HX99/Sony-HX99-front.jpg)
91 Imaging
45 Features
67 Overall
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Kodak Sport vs Sony HX99 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)
- 18MP - 1/2.3-inch Sensor
- 3.00" Tilting Screen
- ISO 80 - 12800
- 3840 x 2160 video
- 24-720mm (F3.5-6.4) lens
- 242g - 102 x 58 x 36mm
- Launched September 2018
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Kodak Sport vs Sony HX99 Overview
Here, we will be reviewing the Kodak Sport versus Sony HX99, former is a Waterproof while the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom by rivals Kodak and Sony. There exists a substantial gap among the image resolutions of the Sport (12MP) and HX99 (18MP) and the Sport (1/2.3") and HX99 (1/2.3-inch) have totally different sensor sizes.
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The Sport was manufactured 8 years earlier than the HX99 which is a fairly big difference as far as camera technology is concerned. Both cameras feature the same body design (Compact).
Before going into a complete comparison, here is a concise introduction of how the Sport scores vs the HX99 for portability, imaging, features and an overall score.
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Kodak Sport vs Sony HX99 Gallery
Following is a preview of the gallery images for Kodak EasyShare Sport & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX99. The entire galleries are viewable at Kodak Sport Gallery & Sony HX99 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Kodak Sport over the Sony HX99
Sport | HX99 |
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Reasons to pick Sony HX99 over the Kodak Sport
HX99 | Sport | |||
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Launched | September 2018 | ![]() | January 2011 | More modern by 93 months |
Focus manually | ![]() | More precise focusing | ||
Screen type | Tilting | ![]() | Fixed | Tilting screen |
Screen size | 3.00" | ![]() | 2.4" | Bigger screen (+0.6") |
Screen resolution | 921k | ![]() | 112k | Crisper screen (+809k dot) |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Take selfies | ||
Touch screen | ![]() | Quickly navigate |
Common features in the Kodak Sport and Sony HX99
Sport | HX99 |
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Kodak Sport vs Sony HX99 Physical Comparison
For anyone who is looking to carry around your camera, you will have to take into account its weight and measurements. The Kodak Sport provides external measurements of 147mm x 58mm x 23mm (5.8" x 2.3" x 0.9") and a weight of 175 grams (0.39 lbs) whilst the Sony HX99 has proportions of 102mm x 58mm x 36mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.4") having a weight of 242 grams (0.53 lbs).
Look at the Kodak Sport versus Sony HX99 in our newest Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.![Camera Size Comparison with Lenses Camera Size Comparison with Lenses](https://pxlmag.com/db/assets/camera-size-comparison-animation.gif)
Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you choose at that moment. The following is a front view sizing comparison of the Sport vs the HX99.
![Kodak Sport vs Sony HX99 size comparison Kodak Sport vs Sony HX99 size comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/camera-compare/Kodak-EasyShare-Sport-vs-Sony-Cyber-shot-DSC-HX99-size-comparison.jpg)
Considering dimensions and weight, the portability score of the Sport and HX99 is 92 and 91 respectively.
![Kodak Sport vs Sony HX99 top view buttons comparison Kodak Sport vs Sony HX99 top view buttons comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/camera-compare/Kodak-EasyShare-Sport-vs-Sony-Cyber-shot-DSC-HX99-top-view-buttons-comparison.jpg)
Kodak Sport vs Sony HX99 Sensor Comparison
Typically, it's hard to visualise the gap in sensor sizes merely by seeing technical specs. The picture underneath might give you a more clear sense of the sensor measurements in the Sport and HX99.
As you can tell, both of those cameras come with different megapixels and different sensor sizes. The Sport due to its bigger sensor will make achieving shallow depth of field simpler and the Sony HX99 will produce greater detail due to its extra 6 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also make it easier to crop photographs a good deal more aggressively. The more aged Sport will be disadvantaged in sensor innovation.
![Kodak Sport vs Sony HX99 sensor size comparison Kodak Sport vs Sony HX99 sensor size comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/sensor-compare/Kodak-EasyShare-Sport-vs-Sony-Cyber-shot-DSC-HX99-sensor-size-comparison.png)
Kodak Sport vs Sony HX99 Screen and ViewFinder
![Kodak Sport vs Sony HX99 Screen and Viewfinder comparison Kodak Sport vs Sony HX99 Screen and Viewfinder comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/camera-compare/Kodak-EasyShare-Sport-vs-Sony-Cyber-shot-DSC-HX99-screen-back-comparison.jpg)
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Kodak Sport vs Sony HX99 Specifications
Kodak EasyShare Sport | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX99 | |
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General Information | ||
Brand Name | Kodak | Sony |
Model type | Kodak EasyShare Sport | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX99 |
Class | Waterproof | Small Sensor Superzoom |
Released | 2011-01-04 | 2018-09-01 |
Physical type | Compact | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Sensor type | CCD | BSI-CMOS |
Sensor size | 1/2.3" | 1/2.3-inch |
Sensor measurements | 6.17 x 4.55mm | 6.17 x 4.55mm |
Sensor area | 28.1mm² | 28.1mm² |
Sensor resolution | 12 megapixel | 18 megapixel |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 |
Maximum resolution | 4000 x 3000 | 4896 x 3672 |
Maximum native ISO | 1250 | 12800 |
Minimum native ISO | 80 | 80 |
RAW pictures | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focusing | ||
Touch focus | ||
AF continuous | ||
Single AF | ||
Tracking AF | ||
Selective AF | ||
AF center weighted | ||
Multi area AF | ||
AF live view | ||
Face detection AF | ||
Contract detection AF | ||
Phase detection AF | ||
Lens | ||
Lens mount type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens zoom range | 35mm (1x) | 24-720mm (30.0x) |
Largest aperture | f/3.0 | f/3.5-6.4 |
Macro focusing range | - | 5cm |
Crop factor | 5.8 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Screen type | Fixed Type | Tilting |
Screen sizing | 2.4 inch | 3.00 inch |
Resolution of screen | 112 thousand dots | 921 thousand dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch screen | ||
Screen tech | TFT color LCD | - |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | None | Electronic |
Viewfinder resolution | - | 638 thousand dots |
Viewfinder coverage | - | 100% |
Viewfinder magnification | - | 0.5x |
Features | ||
Slowest shutter speed | 8 seconds | 30 seconds |
Maximum shutter speed | 1/1400 seconds | 1/2000 seconds |
Continuous shooting rate | - | 10.0 frames per sec |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manual mode | ||
Exposure compensation | - | Yes |
Change WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Inbuilt flash | ||
Flash distance | 2.40 m (@ ISO 360) | 5.40 m (with Auto ISO) |
Flash modes | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in | Auto, flash on, slow sync, flash off, rear sync |
External flash | ||
Auto exposure bracketing | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment exposure | ||
Average exposure | ||
Spot exposure | ||
Partial exposure | ||
AF area exposure | ||
Center weighted exposure | ||
Video features | ||
Supported video resolutions | 640 x 480 (30fps) | 3840 x 2160 (30p, 24p), 1920 x 1080 (60p, 60i, 30p, 24p, 120p) |
Maximum video resolution | 640x480 | 3840x2160 |
Video file format | Motion JPEG | AVCHD, XAVC S |
Microphone port | ||
Headphone port | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | None | Built-In |
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) | 242g (0.53 pounds) |
Physical dimensions | 147 x 58 x 23mm (5.8" x 2.3" x 0.9") | 102 x 58 x 36mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.4") |
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 life | - | 360 photos |
Battery type | - | Battery Pack |
Battery ID | 2 x AA | NP-BX1 |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec) | Yes |
Time lapse shooting | ||
Storage type | SD/SDHC card, Internal | SD/SDHC/SDXC, Memory Stick Duo |
Card slots | Single | Single |
Launch price | $155 | $469 |