Kodak Z981 vs Sony H90
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Kodak Z981 vs Sony H90 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Display
- ISO 64 - 6400
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 26-676mm (F2.8-5.0) lens
- 540g - 124 x 85 x 105mm
- Revealed July 2010
(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

Kodak Z981 vs Sony H90 Overview
Below, we will be matching up the Kodak Z981 versus Sony H90, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras by manufacturers Kodak and Sony. The sensor resolution of the Z981 (14MP) and the H90 (16MP) is relatively close and they enjoy the exact same sensor size (1/2.3").

The Z981 was revealed 20 months before the H90 which makes the cameras a generation apart from one another. Both the cameras come with different body type with the Kodak Z981 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Sony H90 being a Compact camera.
Before going in to a comprehensive comparison, below is a quick summary of how the Z981 matches up against the H90 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Kodak Z981 vs Sony H90 Gallery
Below is a preview of the gallery photos for Kodak EasyShare Z981 & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H90. The full galleries are available at Kodak Z981 Gallery & Sony H90 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Kodak Z981 over the Sony H90
Z981 | H90 | |||
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Manual focus | ![]() | More exact focus |
Reasons to pick Sony H90 over the Kodak Z981
H90 | Z981 | |||
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Announced | February 2012 | ![]() | July 2010 | More recent by 20 months |
Screen resolution | 461k | ![]() | 201k | Crisper screen (+260k dot) |
Common features in the Kodak Z981 and Sony H90
Z981 | H90 | |||
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Screen type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed screen |
Screen dimension | 3" | ![]() | 3" | Identical screen size |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Absent selfie screen | ||
Touch screen | ![]() | Absent Touch screen |
Kodak Z981 vs Sony H90 Physical Comparison
In case you're intending to lug around your camera often, you should consider its weight and proportions. The Kodak Z981 has exterior measurements of 124mm x 85mm x 105mm (4.9" x 3.3" x 4.1") accompanied by a weight of 540 grams (1.19 lbs) whilst the Sony H90 has measurements of 105mm x 60mm x 34mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.3") and a weight of 222 grams (0.49 lbs).
Examine the Kodak Z981 versus Sony H90 in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Take into account, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you are working with at that time. Following is the front view measurements comparison of the Z981 against the H90.

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the Z981 and H90 is 66 and 91 respectively.

Kodak Z981 vs Sony H90 Sensor Comparison
More often than not, it can be hard to envision the gap in sensor measurements simply by researching specifications. The visual here will offer you a far better sense of the sensor measurements in the Z981 and H90.
Plainly, the 2 cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements albeit not the same resolution. You can count on the Sony H90 to result in more detail because of its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also help you crop shots somewhat more aggressively. The older Z981 will be disadvantaged in sensor technology.

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Kodak Z981 vs Sony H90 Specifications
Kodak EasyShare Z981 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H90 | |
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General Information | ||
Brand Name | Kodak | Sony |
Model type | Kodak EasyShare Z981 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H90 |
Class | Small Sensor Superzoom | Small Sensor Superzoom |
Revealed | 2010-07-06 | 2012-02-28 |
Body design | SLR-like (bridge) | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Processor | - | 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 surface area | 27.7mm² | 28.1mm² |
Sensor resolution | 14 megapixel | 16 megapixel |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 4:3 and 16:9 |
Peak resolution | 4288 x 3216 | 4608 x 3456 |
Highest native ISO | 6400 | 3200 |
Lowest native ISO | 64 | 80 |
RAW pictures | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focusing | ||
Touch focus | ||
Autofocus continuous | ||
Single autofocus | ||
Autofocus tracking | ||
Selective autofocus | ||
Center weighted autofocus | ||
Multi area autofocus | ||
Autofocus live view | ||
Face detect focus | ||
Contract detect focus | ||
Phase detect focus | ||
Cross type focus points | - | - |
Lens | ||
Lens mount type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens zoom range | 26-676mm (26.0x) | 24-384mm (16.0x) |
Maximal aperture | f/2.8-5.0 | f/3.3-5.9 |
Macro focusing distance | 10cm | 5cm |
Crop factor | 5.9 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Range of display | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Display sizing | 3 inch | 3 inch |
Resolution of display | 201 thousand dot | 461 thousand dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch functionality | ||
Display tech | - | ClearPhoto TFT LCD display |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | Electronic | None |
Features | ||
Min shutter speed | 16 secs | 30 secs |
Max shutter speed | 1/2000 secs | 1/1600 secs |
Continuous shutter speed | 1.0 frames/s | 1.0 frames/s |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manually set exposure | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
Change white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Integrated flash | ||
Flash distance | 6.20 m | 3.70 m |
Flash modes | Auto, Fill-in, Red-Eye reduction, Off | Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync |
External flash | ||
AEB | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment | ||
Average | ||
Spot | ||
Partial | ||
AF area | ||
Center weighted | ||
Video features | ||
Supported 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 format | H.264 | MPEG-4 |
Microphone jack | ||
Headphone jack | ||
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 seal | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 540g (1.19 pounds) | 222g (0.49 pounds) |
Dimensions | 124 x 85 x 105mm (4.9" x 3.3" x 4.1") | 105 x 60 x 34mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.3") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO Overall 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 |
Battery form | - | Battery Pack |
Battery ID | 4 x AA | NP-BG1 |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec) | Yes (2 or 10 sec, Portrait 1/2) |
Time lapse recording | ||
Storage media | SD/SDHC card, Internal | SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick Duo/Memory Stick Pro Duo, Memory Stick Pro-HG Duo |
Storage slots | One | One |
Pricing at release | $299 | $230 |