Canon A3400 IS vs Kodak Z990

Its time to look more closely at the Canon A3400 IS versus Kodak Z990, former being a Small Sensor Compact while the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom by companies Canon and Kodak. There is a noticeable difference between the sensor resolutions of the A3400 IS (16MP) and Z990 (12MP) but both cameras provide the identical sensor size (1/2.3").

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The A3400 IS was announced 14 months later than the Z990 which makes them a generation apart from each other. Each of the cameras feature different body design with the Canon A3400 IS being a Compact camera and the Kodak Z990 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.

Before delving straight to a detailed comparison, here is a quick summary of how the A3400 IS scores against the Z990 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Here is a preview of the gallery photos for Canon PowerShot A3400 IS & Kodak EasyShare Z990. The whole galleries are provided at Canon A3400 IS Gallery & Kodak Z990 Gallery.

For those who are looking to lug around your camera frequently, you will have to factor its weight and dimensions. The Canon A3400 IS features physical measurements of 94mm x 56mm x 21mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.8") accompanied by a weight of 126 grams (0.28 lbs) whilst the Kodak Z990 has dimensions of 124mm x 91mm x 105mm (4.9" x 3.6" x 4.1") with a weight of 445 grams (0.98 lbs).

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Remember, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you choose at that moment. The following is a front view sizing comparison of the A3400 IS and the Z990.

Factoring in size and weight, the portability grade of the A3400 IS and Z990 is 96 and 68 respectively.

Often, it is difficult to envision the gap between sensor measurements just by reading through specifications. The graphic here will help give you a stronger sense of the sensor measurements in the A3400 IS and Z990.

Plainly, both cameras come with the identical sensor size albeit not the same MP. You can count on the Canon A3400 IS to resolve greater detail with its extra 4MP. Higher resolution will enable you to crop photographs a good deal more aggressively. The fresher A3400 IS will have an edge with regard to sensor innovation.