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Canon SX150 IS vs Kodak Z990

Portability
86
Imaging
37
Features
40
Overall
38
Canon PowerShot SX150 IS front
 
Kodak EasyShare Z990 front
Portability
68
Imaging
35
Features
42
Overall
37

Canon SX150 IS vs Kodak Z990 Key Specs

Canon SX150 IS
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 1600
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-336mm (F3.4-5.6) lens
  • 306g - 113 x 73 x 46mm
  • Released May 2012
  • Succeeded the Canon SX130 IS
  • Successor is Canon SX160 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
  • Released January 2011
  • Other Name is EasyShare Max
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Canon SX150 IS vs Kodak Z990 Overview

Here, we are matching up the Canon SX150 IS versus Kodak Z990, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras by rivals Canon and Kodak. The resolution of the SX150 IS (14MP) and the Z990 (12MP) is very comparable and both cameras offer the identical sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The SX150 IS was unveiled 17 months after the Z990 making them a generation away from each other. Each of the cameras feature different body design with the Canon SX150 IS being a Compact camera and the Kodak Z990 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.

Before diving into a detailed comparison, here is a concise summation of how the SX150 IS grades against the Z990 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Canon SX150 IS over the Kodak Z990

 SX150 IS Z990 
ReleasedMay 2012January 2011More modern by 17 months

Reasons to pick Kodak Z990 over the Canon SX150 IS

 Z990 SX150 IS 
Display resolution460k230kSharper display (+230k dot)

Common features in the Canon SX150 IS and Kodak Z990

 SX150 IS Z990 
Manually focus More exact focus
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display size3"3"Same display sizing
Selfie screen Neither includes selfie screen
Touch friendly display Neither includes Touch friendly display

Canon SX150 IS vs Kodak Z990 Physical Comparison

If you are going to carry around your camera regularly, you have to think about its weight and measurements. The Canon SX150 IS features exterior dimensions of 113mm x 73mm x 46mm (4.4" x 2.9" x 1.8") with a weight of 306 grams (0.67 lbs) while the Kodak Z990 has proportions of 124mm x 91mm x 105mm (4.9" x 3.6" x 4.1") and a weight of 445 grams (0.98 lbs).

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Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you are utilising at the time. Here is a front view measurements comparison of the SX150 IS versus the Z990.

Canon SX150 IS vs Kodak Z990 size comparison

Taking into account size and weight, the portability score of the SX150 IS and Z990 is 86 and 68 respectively.

Canon SX150 IS vs Kodak Z990 top view buttons comparison

Canon SX150 IS vs Kodak Z990 Sensor Comparison

Usually, it is hard to see the difference in sensor sizes only by going through specs. The image underneath should offer you a far better sense of the sensor sizes in the SX150 IS and Z990.

As you can plainly see, both of these cameras come with the identical sensor size but not the same resolution. You can expect to see the Canon SX150 IS to show greater detail having an extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also enable you to crop photos a good deal more aggressively. The fresher SX150 IS is going to have a benefit with regard to sensor tech.

Canon SX150 IS vs Kodak Z990 sensor size comparison

Canon SX150 IS vs Kodak Z990 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon SX150 IS vs Kodak Z990 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon SX150 IS Portrait photography advice
Kodak Z990 Portrait photography advice
42
manual focus
megapixel count good (14 megapixels)
supports face detect focusing
external flash not possible
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
41
has manual focus
offers face detect focusing
saves RAW files
external flash not possible
sensor resolution not great (12 megapixels)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
Photography Glossary

Street Comparison

Street photography with Canon SX150 IS
Street photography with Kodak Z990
59
image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition (306 grams)
no articulating screen
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
54
image stabilization (Optical)
saves RAW files
screen does not articulate
sensor is small (1/2.3")
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Sports Comparison

Canon SX150 IS Sports photography features
Kodak Z990 Sports photography features
39
image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count good (14 megapixels)
supports tracking focus
low frames per second (1.0 frames per second)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
low battery (130 CIPA)
does not have phase detect AF
34
great zoom range (28-840mm 30.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Optical)
slow frames per second (6.0 fps)
sensor resolution not great (12MP)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Canon SX150 IS Travel photography features
Kodak Z990 Travel photography features
64
lighter than competition (306 grams)
megapixel count good (14 megapixels)
has built in flash
relatively wide (28mm)
long zoom (336mm)
does not have Timelapse function
low battery (130 per charge)
display isn't selfie friendly
sluggish max aperture (f3.4)
51
built-in flash
reasonably wide (28mm)
very long zoom (840mm)
lack of Time Lapse recording
sensor resolution not great (12MP)
doesn't offer selfie friendly screen
slow max aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon SX150 IS Landscape photography factors
Kodak Z990 Landscape photography factors
46
manual focus
relatively wide (28mm)
screen size is good (3")
image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count good (14 megapixels)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.4)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
low battery (130 per charge)
does not have Timelapse function
45
has manual focus
reasonably wide (28mm)
screen is a decent size (3")
image stabilization (Optical)
saves RAW files
cannot swap lenses (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f2.8)
sensor resolution not great (12 megapixels)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lack of Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon SX150 IS Vlogging information
Kodak Z990 Vlogging information
30
relatively wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
supports face detect focusing
lighter than competition (306 grams)
sluggish max aperture (f3.4)
display isn't selfie friendly
video res low (1280 x 720 pixels)
does not have microphone support
28
reasonably wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
offers face detect focusing
high quality video (1920 x 1080 resolution)
slow max aperture (f2.8)
doesn't offer selfie friendly screen
lack of mic socket
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Canon SX150 IS vs Kodak Z990 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon SX150 IS and Kodak Z990
 Canon PowerShot SX150 ISKodak EasyShare Z990
General Information
Make Canon Kodak
Model Canon PowerShot SX150 IS Kodak EasyShare Z990
Other name - EasyShare Max
Category Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Released 2012-05-14 2011-01-04
Physical type Compact SLR-like (bridge)
Sensor Information
Processor Digic 4 -
Sensor type CCD BSI-CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.08 x 4.56mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 14MP 12MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 3:2 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Full resolution 4320 x 3240 4000 x 3000
Max native ISO 1600 6400
Minimum native ISO 80 125
RAW support
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Number of focus points 1 -
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 28-336mm (12.0x) 28-840mm (30.0x)
Largest aperture f/3.4-5.6 f/2.8-5.6
Macro focus range 1cm 1cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.9
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 3 inches 3 inches
Resolution of screen 230 thousand dots 460 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None Electronic
Features
Slowest shutter speed 15 secs 16 secs
Maximum shutter speed 1/2500 secs 1/2000 secs
Continuous shooting rate 1.0 frames per sec 6.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 3.00 m 8.90 m
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync Auto, Fill-in, Red-Eye reduction, Off
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
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 data format H.264 H.264
Mic port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless Eye-Fi Connected None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 306 grams (0.67 lb) 445 grams (0.98 lb)
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 All around 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 life 130 images -
Style of battery AA -
Battery model 2 x AA 4 x AA
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Custom) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC card, Internal
Card slots Single Single
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