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Canon SX130 IS vs Kodak Z990

Portability
85
Imaging
35
Features
33
Overall
34
Canon PowerShot SX130 IS front
 
Kodak EasyShare Z990 front
Portability
68
Imaging
35
Features
42
Overall
37

Canon SX130 IS vs Kodak Z990 Key Specs

Canon SX130 IS
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 1600
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-336mm (F3.4-5.6) lens
  • 308g - 113 x 73 x 46mm
  • Announced August 2010
  • Later Model is Canon SX150 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
  • Launched January 2011
  • Alternate Name is EasyShare Max
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Canon SX130 IS vs Kodak Z990 Overview

Lets look a little more closely at the Canon SX130 IS versus Kodak Z990, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras by competitors Canon and Kodak. The sensor resolution of the SX130 IS (12MP) and the Z990 (12MP) is very well matched and both cameras boast the identical sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The SX130 IS was brought out 4 months before the Z990 and they are of a similar age. Both of these cameras feature different body design with the Canon SX130 IS being a Compact camera and the Kodak Z990 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.

Before we go right into a in depth comparison, here is a brief view of how the SX130 IS grades vs the Z990 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Canon SX130 IS over the Kodak Z990

 SX130 IS Z990 

Reasons to pick Kodak Z990 over the Canon SX130 IS

 Z990 SX130 IS 
Display resolution460k230kSharper display (+230k dot)

Common features in the Canon SX130 IS and Kodak Z990

 SX130 IS Z990 
LaunchedAugust 2010January 2011Similar age
Manual focus Dial exact focusing
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display size3"3"Same display dimensions
Selfie screen Neither includes selfie screen
Touch friendly display Neither includes Touch friendly display

Canon SX130 IS vs Kodak Z990 Physical Comparison

For anybody who is planning to travel with your camera often, you have to factor its weight and volume. The Canon SX130 IS features physical measurements of 113mm x 73mm x 46mm (4.4" x 2.9" x 1.8") and a weight of 308 grams (0.68 lbs) while the Kodak Z990 has sizing of 124mm x 91mm x 105mm (4.9" x 3.6" x 4.1") accompanied by a weight of 445 grams (0.98 lbs).

Take a look at the Canon SX130 IS versus Kodak Z990 in our brand new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you select at that moment. Following is a front view overall size comparison of the SX130 IS compared to the Z990.

Canon SX130 IS vs Kodak Z990 size comparison

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the SX130 IS and Z990 is 85 and 68 respectively.

Canon SX130 IS vs Kodak Z990 top view buttons comparison

Canon SX130 IS vs Kodak Z990 Sensor Comparison

Quite often, it is tough to picture the gap between sensor dimensions purely by checking a spec sheet. The image underneath will give you a much better sense of the sensor measurements in the SX130 IS and Z990.

Clearly, both the cameras come with the identical sensor size and the same megapixels and you can expect similar quality of pictures however you should always factor the age of the products into consideration.

Canon SX130 IS vs Kodak Z990 sensor size comparison

Canon SX130 IS vs Kodak Z990 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon SX130 IS vs Kodak Z990 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Canon SX130 IS
Portrait photography with Kodak Z990
29
has manual focus
external flash not possible
low resolution sensor (12MP)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
41
focusing manually
supports face detect autofocus
delivers RAW formats
no external flash support
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
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Street Comparison

Canon SX130 IS Street photography advice
Kodak Z990 Street photography advice
58
has image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than average in class (308g)
screen is fixed
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
54
has image stabilization (Optical)
delivers RAW formats
fixed screen
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
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Sports Comparison

Canon SX130 IS Sports photography details
Kodak Z990 Sports photography details
27
has image stabilization (Optical)
max fps very slow (1.0 fps)
low resolution sensor (12MP)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect autofocus
34
great zoom range (28-840mm 30.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Optical)
max fps very slow (6.0 frames per second)
low megapixels (12MP)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
no phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Canon SX130 IS Travel photography advice
Kodak Z990 Travel photography advice
61
lighter than average in class (308 grams)
built-in flash
rather wide (28mm)
long zoom (336mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse function
low resolution sensor (12 megapixels)
doesn't have a selfie friendly screen
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.4)
51
has built in flash
rather wide (28mm)
very long reach (840mm)
does not have Timelapse mode
low megapixels (12MP)
does not offer selfie friendly screen
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon SX130 IS Landscape photography highlights
Kodak Z990 Landscape photography highlights
42
has manual focus
rather wide (28mm)
screen is a decent size (3")
has image stabilization (Optical)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.4)
low resolution sensor (12 megapixels)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
doesn't have Time Lapse function
45
focusing manually
rather wide (28mm)
screen is a decent size (3 inches)
has image stabilization (Optical)
delivers RAW formats
can't change lenses (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
low megapixels (12MP)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon SX130 IS Vlogging features
Kodak Z990 Vlogging features
29
rather wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than average in class (308 grams)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.4)
doesn't have a selfie friendly screen
video quality not great (1280 x 720 pxls)
doesn't have mic socket
28
rather wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
supports face detect autofocus
video res high (1920 x 1080 pixels)
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
does not offer selfie friendly screen
does not have microphone socket
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Canon SX130 IS vs Kodak Z990 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon SX130 IS and Kodak Z990
 Canon PowerShot SX130 ISKodak EasyShare Z990
General Information
Company Canon Kodak
Model type Canon PowerShot SX130 IS Kodak EasyShare Z990
Other name - EasyShare Max
Class Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Announced 2010-08-19 2011-01-04
Physical type Compact SLR-like (bridge)
Sensor Information
Processor Chip Digic 4 -
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 12 megapixel 12 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 3:2 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Max resolution 4000 x 3000 4000 x 3000
Max native ISO 1600 6400
Minimum native ISO 80 125
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch to focus
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 28-336mm (12.0x) 28-840mm (30.0x)
Max aperture f/3.4-5.6 f/2.8-5.6
Macro focusing range 1cm 1cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.9
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 3" 3"
Screen resolution 230 thousand dots 460 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None Electronic
Features
Minimum shutter speed 15 secs 16 secs
Fastest shutter speed 1/2500 secs 1/2000 secs
Continuous shutter rate 1.0fps 6.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 3.00 m 8.90 m
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync Auto, Fill-in, Red-Eye reduction, Off
External flash
AEB
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps), 160 x 120 (15 fps) 1920 x 1080 (30fps) 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Max video resolution 1280x720 1920x1080
Video file format H.264 H.264
Microphone port
Headphone port
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 proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 308 grams (0.68 lbs) 445 grams (0.98 lbs)
Physical dimensions 113 x 73 x 46mm (4.4" x 2.9" x 1.8") 124 x 91 x 105mm (4.9" x 3.6" x 4.1")
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 ID 2 x AA 4 x AA
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Custom) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC/MMC/MMCplus/HC MMCplus SD/SDHC card, Internal
Card slots Single Single
Launch pricing $250 $299