Canon SX10 IS vs Kodak Z990
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Canon SX10 IS vs Kodak Z990 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 10MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 2.5" Fully Articulated Screen
- ISO 80 - 1600
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 640 x 480 video
- 28-560mm (F2.8-5.7) lens
- 600g - 128 x 88 x 87mm
- Announced January 2009
- New Model is Canon SX20 IS
(Full Review)
- 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Display
- ISO 125 - 6400
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 28-840mm (F2.8-5.6) lens
- 445g - 124 x 91 x 105mm
- Revealed January 2011
- Also Known as EasyShare Max

Canon SX10 IS vs Kodak Z990 Overview
Here is a comprehensive comparison of the Canon SX10 IS and Kodak Z990, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras by rivals Canon and Kodak. The resolution of the SX10 IS (10MP) and the Z990 (12MP) is very comparable and both cameras boast the same sensor size (1/2.3").

The SX10 IS was released 23 months prior to the Z990 making them a generation apart from each other. Both of these cameras have the same body design (SLR-like (bridge)).
Before going right into a step-by-step comparison, here is a simple introduction of how the SX10 IS scores against the Z990 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Canon SX10 IS vs Kodak Z990 Gallery
The following is a sample of the gallery pics for Canon PowerShot SX10 IS & Kodak EasyShare Z990. The complete galleries are viewable at Canon SX10 IS Gallery & Kodak Z990 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Canon SX10 IS over the Kodak Z990
SX10 IS | Z990 | |||
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Display type | Fully Articulated | ![]() | Fixed | Fully Articulating display |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Take selfies |
Reasons to pick Kodak Z990 over the Canon SX10 IS
Z990 | SX10 IS | |||
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Revealed | January 2011 | ![]() | January 2009 | Fresher by 23 months |
Display dimensions | 3" | ![]() | 2.5" | Larger display (+0.5") |
Display resolution | 460k | ![]() | 230k | Sharper display (+230k dot) |
Common features in the Canon SX10 IS and Kodak Z990
SX10 IS | Z990 | |||
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Manually focus | ![]() | Very precise focusing | ||
Touch friendly display | ![]() | Neither features Touch friendly display |
Canon SX10 IS vs Kodak Z990 Physical Comparison
When you are going to carry your camera often, you will want to take into account its weight and volume. The Canon SX10 IS enjoys physical dimensions of 128mm x 88mm x 87mm (5.0" x 3.5" x 3.4") and a weight of 600 grams (1.32 lbs) and the Kodak Z990 has sizing of 124mm x 91mm x 105mm (4.9" x 3.6" x 4.1") with a weight of 445 grams (0.98 lbs).
Compare the Canon SX10 IS and Kodak Z990 in our brand new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you select during that time. Here is a front view dimension comparison of the SX10 IS and the Z990.

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability grade of the SX10 IS and Z990 is 65 and 68 respectively.

Canon SX10 IS vs Kodak Z990 Sensor Comparison
Usually, it is very difficult to visualize the difference in sensor sizing simply by seeing a spec sheet. The graphic here should give you a greater sense of the sensor sizes in the SX10 IS and Z990.
As you can see, the two cameras provide the same sensor dimensions but different MP. You can expect to see the Kodak Z990 to show greater detail as a result of its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also let you crop photos more aggressively. The older SX10 IS will be disadvantaged in sensor technology.

Canon SX10 IS vs Kodak Z990 Screen and ViewFinder


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Canon SX10 IS vs Kodak Z990 Specifications
Canon PowerShot SX10 IS | Kodak EasyShare Z990 | |
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General Information | ||
Company | Canon | Kodak |
Model | Canon PowerShot SX10 IS | Kodak EasyShare Z990 |
Also called as | - | EasyShare Max |
Category | Small Sensor Superzoom | Small Sensor Superzoom |
Announced | 2009-01-15 | 2011-01-04 |
Physical type | SLR-like (bridge) | SLR-like (bridge) |
Sensor Information | ||
Sensor type | CCD | BSI-CMOS |
Sensor size | 1/2.3" | 1/2.3" |
Sensor measurements | 6.17 x 4.55mm | 6.08 x 4.56mm |
Sensor surface area | 28.1mm² | 27.7mm² |
Sensor resolution | 10 megapixels | 12 megapixels |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3 and 16:9 | 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 |
Max resolution | 3648 x 2736 | 4000 x 3000 |
Max native ISO | 1600 | 6400 |
Min native ISO | 80 | 125 |
RAW files | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
Touch to focus | ||
AF continuous | ||
AF single | ||
Tracking AF | ||
AF selectice | ||
AF center weighted | ||
Multi area AF | ||
Live view AF | ||
Face detection focusing | ||
Contract detection focusing | ||
Phase detection focusing | ||
Number of focus points | 9 | - |
Lens | ||
Lens mount | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens focal range | 28-560mm (20.0x) | 28-840mm (30.0x) |
Max aperture | f/2.8-5.7 | f/2.8-5.6 |
Macro focus range | 0cm | 1cm |
Crop factor | 5.8 | 5.9 |
Screen | ||
Screen type | Fully Articulated | Fixed Type |
Screen sizing | 2.5" | 3" |
Resolution of screen | 230k dots | 460k dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch function | ||
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | Electronic | Electronic |
Features | ||
Min shutter speed | 15 secs | 16 secs |
Max shutter speed | 1/3200 secs | 1/2000 secs |
Continuous shutter rate | 1.0 frames per sec | 6.0 frames per sec |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manual mode | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
Custom WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Inbuilt flash | ||
Flash range | 5.20 m | 8.90 m |
Flash options | Auto, Fill-in, Red-Eye reduction, Slow Sync, Off | Auto, Fill-in, Red-Eye reduction, Off |
External flash | ||
Auto exposure bracketing | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Max flash synchronize | 1/500 secs | - |
Exposure | ||
Multisegment | ||
Average | ||
Spot | ||
Partial | ||
AF area | ||
Center weighted | ||
Video features | ||
Supported video resolutions | 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (60, 30 fps) | 1920 x 1080 (30fps) 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) |
Max video resolution | 640x480 | 1920x1080 |
Video file format | H.264 | H.264 |
Microphone support | ||
Headphone support | ||
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 proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 600 grams (1.32 pounds) | 445 grams (0.98 pounds) |
Physical dimensions | 128 x 88 x 87mm (5.0" x 3.5" x 3.4") | 124 x 91 x 105mm (4.9" x 3.6" x 4.1") |
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 model | - | 4 x AA |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec or custom) | Yes (2 or 10 sec) |
Time lapse shooting | ||
Storage type | SD/SDHC/MMC card | SD/SDHC card, Internal |
Card slots | One | One |
Cost at release | $275 | $299 |