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Kodak Z915 vs Sony H90

Portability
91
Imaging
32
Features
18
Overall
26
Kodak EasyShare Z915 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H90 front
Portability
91
Imaging
39
Features
35
Overall
37

Kodak Z915 vs Sony H90 Key Specs

Kodak Z915
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.5" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 1600
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 35-350mm (F3.5-4.8) lens
  • 194g - 90 x 64 x 39mm
  • Revealed January 2009
Sony H90
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 24-384mm (F3.3-5.9) lens
  • 222g - 105 x 60 x 34mm
  • Announced February 2012
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Kodak Z915 vs Sony H90 Overview

On this page, we will be looking at the Kodak Z915 and Sony H90, one is a Small Sensor Compact and the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom by companies Kodak and Sony. There is a sizeable difference among the sensor resolutions of the Z915 (10MP) and H90 (16MP) but both cameras provide the same sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The Z915 was announced 4 years earlier than the H90 which is a fairly large gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Both of the cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before diving straight to a more detailed comparison, here is a brief introduction of how the Z915 matches up versus the H90 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Kodak Z915 over the Sony H90

 Z915 H90 

Reasons to pick Sony H90 over the Kodak Z915

 H90 Z915 
AnnouncedFebruary 2012January 2009More modern by 38 months
Screen dimensions3"2.5"Bigger screen (+0.5")
Screen resolution461k230kCrisper screen (+231k dot)

Common features in the Kodak Z915 and Sony H90

 Z915 H90 
Manually focus Lack of manual focus
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Neither contains selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Neither contains Touch friendly screen

Kodak Z915 vs Sony H90 Physical Comparison

For anybody who is intending to carry around your camera regularly, you're going to have to factor its weight and proportions. The Kodak Z915 has got physical measurements of 90mm x 64mm x 39mm (3.5" x 2.5" x 1.5") with a weight of 194 grams (0.43 lbs) while the Sony H90 has measurements of 105mm x 60mm x 34mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.3") along with a weight of 222 grams (0.49 lbs).

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Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you select during that time. Underneath is a front view measurement comparison of the Z915 vs the H90.

Kodak Z915 vs Sony H90 size comparison

Looking at size and weight, the portability score of the Z915 and H90 is 91 and 91 respectively.

Kodak Z915 vs Sony H90 top view buttons comparison

Kodak Z915 vs Sony H90 Sensor Comparison

Oftentimes, it is difficult to picture the contrast in sensor sizes simply by looking through a spec sheet. The pic below will offer you a stronger sense of the sensor measurements in the Z915 and H90.

As you can see, both of these cameras have the same sensor dimensions albeit different megapixels. You should count on the Sony H90 to render greater detail with its extra 6 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also help you crop photographs a bit more aggressively. The more aged Z915 will be disadvantaged with regard to sensor innovation.

Kodak Z915 vs Sony H90 sensor size comparison

Kodak Z915 vs Sony H90 Screen and ViewFinder

Kodak Z915 vs Sony H90 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Kodak Z915 Portrait photography info
Sony H90 Portrait photography info
19
manual focus not available
can't use external flash
low MP (10 megapixels)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
36
MP count decent (16MP)
offers face detection focusing
focusing manually not possible
cannot use external flash
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Kodak Z915
Street photography with Sony H90
54
has image stabilization (Optical)
no articulating screen
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
61
has image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than others in class (222 grams)
no articulating screen
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Kodak Z915 as a Sports photography camera
Sony H90 as a Sports photography camera
24
has image stabilization (Optical)
low maximum shutter speed (1/1,250 seconds)
slow continuous shooting (2.0 frames per second)
low MP (10 megapixels)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect AF
44
amazing zoom range (24-384mm 16.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Optical)
MP count decent (16 megapixels)
offers tracking autofocus
continuous shooting slow (1.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority mode
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
has no phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Kodak Z915 Travel photography factors
Sony H90 Travel photography factors
54
has built in flash
very long zoom (350mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
low MP (10MP)
display isn't selfie friendly
wide angle not good (35mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
69
lighter than others in class (222 grams)
MP count decent (16MP)
flash built-in
really wide (24mm)
great reach (384mm)
missing Timelapse mode
doesn't offer selfie friendly screen
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Kodak Z915 Landscape photography information
Sony H90 Landscape photography information
26
has image stabilization (Optical)
manual focus not available
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not good (35mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
small screen (2.5 inches)
low MP (10MP)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
44
really wide (24mm)
pretty good screen size (3 inch)
has image stabilization (Optical)
MP count decent (16 megapixels)
focusing manually not possible
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
missing Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Kodak Z915
Vlogging with Sony H90
24
has image stabilization (Optical)
wide angle not good (35mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
display isn't selfie friendly
video quality not great (640 x 480 resolution)
doesn't have external mic socket
32
really wide (24mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
offers face detection focusing
lighter than others in class (222 grams)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
doesn't offer selfie friendly screen
low res video (1280 x 720 pxls)
missing external microphone socket
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Kodak Z915 vs Sony H90 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Kodak Z915 and Sony H90
 Kodak EasyShare Z915Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H90
General Information
Manufacturer Kodak Sony
Model type Kodak EasyShare Z915 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H90
Category Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Superzoom
Revealed 2009-01-08 2012-02-28
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Powered by - BIONZ
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 10 megapixels 16 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Full resolution 3648 x 2736 4608 x 3456
Max native ISO 1600 3200
Min native ISO 100 80
RAW data
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
Continuous AF
AF single
Tracking AF
AF selectice
Center weighted AF
AF multi area
Live view AF
Face detection AF
Contract detection AF
Phase detection AF
Total focus points 25 -
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 35-350mm (10.0x) 24-384mm (16.0x)
Max aperture f/3.5-4.8 f/3.3-5.9
Macro focusing distance 10cm 5cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 2.5 inches 3 inches
Resolution of screen 230 thousand dots 461 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Screen tech - ClearPhoto TFT LCD display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 16 secs 30 secs
Highest shutter speed 1/1250 secs 1/1600 secs
Continuous shooting rate 2.0 frames/s 1.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Set WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 5.80 m 3.70 m
Flash options Auto, Fill-in, Red-Eye reduction, Off Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync
External flash
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Video resolutions 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Max video resolution 640x480 1280x720
Video file format Motion JPEG MPEG-4
Microphone port
Headphone port
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 194 gr (0.43 pounds) 222 gr (0.49 pounds)
Physical dimensions 90 x 64 x 39mm (3.5" x 2.5" x 1.5") 105 x 60 x 34mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.3")
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 - 290 shots
Type of battery - Battery Pack
Battery ID 2 x AA NP-BG1
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec, Portrait 1/2)
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SD/SDHC card, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick Duo/Memory Stick Pro Duo, Memory Stick Pro-HG Duo
Card slots 1 1
Pricing at launch $200 $230