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Canon SX10 IS vs Kodak Z990

Portability
65
Imaging
33
Features
39
Overall
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Canon PowerShot SX10 IS front
 
Kodak EasyShare Z990 front
Portability
68
Imaging
35
Features
42
Overall
37

Canon SX10 IS vs Kodak Z990 Key Specs

Canon SX10 IS
(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
Kodak Z990
(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
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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").

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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.

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Reasons to pick Canon SX10 IS over the Kodak Z990

 SX10 IS Z990 
Display typeFully ArticulatedFixed Fully Articulating display
Selfie screen Take selfies

Reasons to pick Kodak Z990 over the Canon SX10 IS

 Z990 SX10 IS 
RevealedJanuary 2011January 2009Fresher by 23 months
Display dimensions3"2.5"Larger display (+0.5")
Display resolution460k230kSharper display (+230k dot)

Common features in the Canon SX10 IS and Kodak Z990

 SX10 IS Z990 
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).

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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.

Canon SX10 IS vs Kodak Z990 size comparison

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 top view buttons comparison

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 sensor size comparison

Canon SX10 IS vs Kodak Z990 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon SX10 IS vs Kodak Z990 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon SX10 IS Portrait photography features
Kodak Z990 Portrait photography features
39
you can focus manually
high flash sync speed (1/500s)
features face detection autofocus
low resolution (10MP)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
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focusing manually
offers face detection focusing
supports RAW files
cannot use external flash
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Canon SX10 IS
Street photography with Kodak Z990
49
screen articulates fully
image stabilization (Optical)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
more heavy than competition (600g)
54
has image stabilization (Optical)
supports RAW files
screen does not articulate
very small sensor (1/2.3")
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Sports Comparison

Canon SX10 IS Sports photography features
Kodak Z990 Sports photography features
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excellent zoom range (28-560mm 20.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Optical)
slow frames per second (1.0 frames/s)
low resolution (10MP)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect autofocus
34
amazing zoom range (28-840mm 30.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Optical)
slow frames per second (6.0 fps)
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Canon SX10 IS
Travel photography with Kodak Z990
52
has built in flash
screen is selfie friendly
fairly wide (28mm)
long reach (560mm)
doesn't have Timelapse mode
more heavy than competition (600g)
low resolution (10 megapixels)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
51
has built in flash
reasonably wide (28mm)
great zoom (840mm)
doesn't have Timelapse recording
sensor resolution low (12MP)
screen isn't selfie friendly
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Canon SX10 IS
Landscape photography with Kodak Z990
34
you can focus manually
fairly wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
can't switch lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
screen is somewhat small (2.5 inch)
low resolution (10MP)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
doesn't have Timelapse mode
45
focusing manually
reasonably wide (28mm)
pretty good screen size (3 inch)
has image stabilization (Optical)
supports RAW files
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
sensor resolution low (12MP)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon SX10 IS Vlogging features
Kodak Z990 Vlogging features
52
fairly wide (28mm)
screen is selfie friendly
image stabilization (Optical)
features face detection autofocus
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
low quality video (640 x 480 pxls)
doesn't have external microphone support
more heavy than competition (600g)
28
reasonably wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
offers face detection focusing
high res video (1920 x 1080 pixels)
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
screen isn't selfie friendly
doesn't have external microphone support
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Canon SX10 IS vs Kodak Z990 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon SX10 IS and Kodak Z990
 Canon PowerShot SX10 ISKodak EasyShare Z990
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