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Kodak Z981 vs Sony H90

Portability
66
Imaging
37
Features
37
Overall
37
Kodak EasyShare Z981 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H90 front
Portability
91
Imaging
39
Features
35
Overall
37

Kodak Z981 vs Sony H90 Key Specs

Kodak Z981
(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
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 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").

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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.

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Reasons to pick Kodak Z981 over the Sony H90

 Z981 H90 
Manual focus More exact focus

Reasons to pick Sony H90 over the Kodak Z981

 H90 Z981 
AnnouncedFebruary 2012July 2010More recent by 20 months
Screen resolution461k201kCrisper screen (+260k dot)

Common features in the Kodak Z981 and Sony H90

 Z981 H90 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen dimension3"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. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

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.

Kodak Z981 vs Sony H90 size comparison

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

Kodak Z981 vs Sony H90 top view buttons comparison

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.

Kodak Z981 vs Sony H90 sensor size comparison

Kodak Z981 vs Sony H90 Screen and ViewFinder

Kodak Z981 vs Sony H90 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Kodak Z981 Portrait photography advice
Sony H90 Portrait photography advice
46
manual focus
megapixel count decent (14 megapixels)
supports RAW formats
cannot use external flash
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
36
MP count good (16MP)
offers face detect autofocus
manual focus not available
can't use external flash
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Kodak Z981
Street photography with Sony H90
50
has image stabilization (Optical)
supports RAW formats
no articulating screen
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
more heavy than competition in class (540 grams)
61
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than others (222 grams)
screen does not articulate
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Kodak Z981
Sports photography with Sony H90
43
incredible zoom range (26-676mm 26.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count decent (14MP)
slow frames per second (1.0 frames per second)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect AF
44
long zoom range (24-384mm 16.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
MP count good (16MP)
offers tracking focus
max frames per second low (1.0 fps)
no shutter priority mode
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Kodak Z981 Travel photography info
Sony H90 Travel photography info
53
megapixel count decent (14 megapixels)
has built in flash
reasonably wide (26mm)
long reach (676mm)
missing Timelapse function
more heavy than competition in class (540g)
does not offer selfie friendly screen
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
69
lighter than others (222 grams)
MP count good (16 megapixels)
built-in flash
fairly wide (24mm)
long reach (384mm)
doesn't have Timelapse recording
does not have selfie friendly display
slow max aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Kodak Z981 Landscape photography information
Sony H90 Landscape photography information
51
manual focus
reasonably wide (26mm)
screen is a decent size (3 inches)
has image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count decent (14MP)
supports RAW formats
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
missing Timelapse function
44
fairly wide (24mm)
good sized screen (3 inch)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
MP count good (16MP)
manual focus not available
can't swap lens (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.3)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
doesn't have Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Kodak Z981 Vlogging info
Sony H90 Vlogging info
22
reasonably wide (26mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
does not offer selfie friendly screen
low res video (1280 x 720 resolution)
missing microphone socket
more heavy than competition in class (540g)
32
fairly wide (24mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
offers face detect autofocus
lighter than others (222g)
slow max aperture (f3.3)
does not have selfie friendly display
video resolution low (1280 x 720 pxls)
doesn't have microphone port
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Kodak Z981 vs Sony H90 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Kodak Z981 and Sony H90
 Kodak EasyShare Z981Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H90
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