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Kodak Z980 vs Sony H90

Portability
68
Imaging
35
Features
40
Overall
37
Kodak EasyShare Z980 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H90 front
Portability
91
Imaging
39
Features
35
Overall
37

Kodak Z980 vs Sony H90 Key Specs

Kodak Z980
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 64 - 6400
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 26-624mm (F2.8-5.0) lens
  • 445g - 124 x 91 x 105mm
  • Released January 2009
Sony H90
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 24-384mm (F3.3-5.9) lens
  • 222g - 105 x 60 x 34mm
  • Launched February 2012
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Kodak Z980 vs Sony H90 Overview

Lets take a more detailed look at the Kodak Z980 vs Sony H90, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras by brands Kodak and Sony. There is a big difference among the sensor resolutions of the Z980 (12MP) and H90 (16MP) but they use the same exact sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The Z980 was brought out 4 years before the H90 and that is a fairly big gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Both of these cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before we go through a thorough comparison, below is a short view of how the Z980 scores against the H90 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Kodak Z980 over the Sony H90

 Z980 H90 
Manually focus More precise focusing

Reasons to pick Sony H90 over the Kodak Z980

 H90 Z980 
LaunchedFebruary 2012January 2009More recent by 38 months
Display resolution461k201kCrisper display (+260k dot)

Common features in the Kodak Z980 and Sony H90

 Z980 H90 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display sizing3"3"Equivalent display dimensions
Selfie screen No selfie screen
Touch friendly display No Touch friendly display

Kodak Z980 vs Sony H90 Physical Comparison

In case you're intending to lug around your camera regularly, you will have to factor its weight and dimensions. The Kodak Z980 features external measurements of 124mm x 91mm x 105mm (4.9" x 3.6" x 4.1") and a weight of 445 grams (0.98 lbs) and the Sony H90 has dimensions of 105mm x 60mm x 34mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.3") and a weight of 222 grams (0.49 lbs).

Compare the Kodak Z980 vs Sony H90 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you have chosen at that moment. Here is the front view sizing comparison of the Z980 and the H90.

Kodak Z980 vs Sony H90 size comparison

Looking at size and weight, the portability score of the Z980 and H90 is 68 and 91 respectively.

Kodak Z980 vs Sony H90 top view buttons comparison

Kodak Z980 vs Sony H90 Sensor Comparison

Oftentimes, it is very hard to imagine the gap in sensor measurements just by viewing specs. The graphic below might offer you a better sense of the sensor measurements in the Z980 and H90.

As you can plainly see, the two cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing but different resolution. You should anticipate the Sony H90 to result in extra detail having its extra 4MP. Greater resolution will let you crop pics a little more aggressively. The older Z980 will be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor innovation.

Kodak Z980 vs Sony H90 sensor size comparison

Kodak Z980 vs Sony H90 Screen and ViewFinder

Kodak Z980 vs Sony H90 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Kodak Z980 Portrait photography details
Sony H90 Portrait photography details
41
has manual focus
supports RAW files
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
36
decent sensor resolution (16 megapixels)
comes with face detect focus
focusing manually not possible
cannot use external flash
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
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Street Comparison

Kodak Z980 Street photography advice
Sony H90 Street photography advice
54
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
supports RAW files
no moving screen
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
61
has image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition (222g)
no moving screen
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Kodak Z980 Sports photography features
Sony H90 Sports photography features
34
great zoom range (26-624mm 24.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
continuous shooting slow (1.0 frames/s)
low megapixels (12MP)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect AF
44
excellent zoom range (24-384mm 16.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Optical)
decent sensor resolution (16 megapixels)
comes with tracking focus
continuous shooting slow (1.0 fps)
no shutter priority
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
has no phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Kodak Z980 Travel photography features
Sony H90 Travel photography features
51
built-in flash
rather wide (26mm)
great zoom (624mm)
doesn't have Timelapse recording
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
does not posses selfie friendly screen
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
69
lighter than competition (222 grams)
decent sensor resolution (16 megapixels)
has built in flash
pretty wide (24mm)
very long zoom (384mm)
missing Timelapse recording
screen isn't selfie friendly
sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Kodak Z980 as a Landscape photography camera
Sony H90 as a Landscape photography camera
45
has manual focus
rather wide (26mm)
decent sized screen (3")
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
supports RAW files
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have Timelapse recording
44
pretty wide (24mm)
decent sized screen (3 inch)
has image stabilization (Optical)
decent sensor resolution (16 megapixels)
focusing manually not possible
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
missing Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Kodak Z980 as a Vlogging camera
Sony H90 as a Vlogging camera
23
rather wide (26mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
does not posses selfie friendly screen
low res video (1280 x 720 resolution)
doesn't have external microphone support
32
pretty wide (24mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
comes with face detect focus
lighter than competition (222g)
sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
screen isn't selfie friendly
video resolution low (1280 x 720 resolution)
missing microphone socket
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Kodak Z980 vs Sony H90 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Kodak Z980 and Sony H90
 Kodak EasyShare Z980Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H90
General Information
Company Kodak Sony
Model Kodak EasyShare Z980 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H90
Class Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Released 2009-01-05 2012-02-28
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Chip - BIONZ
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.08 x 4.56mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 27.7mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixels 16 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Peak resolution 4000 x 3000 4608 x 3456
Highest native ISO 6400 3200
Min native ISO 64 80
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Manual focus
AF touch
AF continuous
Single AF
AF tracking
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detection AF
Contract detection AF
Phase detection AF
Number of focus points 25 -
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 26-624mm (24.0x) 24-384mm (16.0x)
Highest aperture f/2.8-5.0 f/3.3-5.9
Macro focus range 10cm 5cm
Focal length multiplier 5.9 5.8
Screen
Type of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 3 inches 3 inches
Screen resolution 201k dots 461k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Screen tech - ClearPhoto TFT LCD display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 16 secs 30 secs
Fastest shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/1600 secs
Continuous shutter rate 1.0fps 1.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Set WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 6.30 m 3.70 m
Flash options Auto, Fill-in, Red-Eye reduction, Off Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync
Hot shoe
AEB
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Highest video resolution 1280x720 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
Environmental sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 445g (0.98 lbs) 222g (0.49 lbs)
Dimensions 124 x 91 x 105mm (4.9" x 3.6" x 4.1") 105 x 60 x 34mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.3")
DXO scores
DXO Overall 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 life - 290 pictures
Type of battery - Battery Pack
Battery model 4 x AA NP-BG1
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec, Portrait 1/2)
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SD/SDHC card, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick Duo/Memory Stick Pro Duo, Memory Stick Pro-HG Duo
Card slots One One
Launch cost $249 $230