Canon SX150 IS vs Kodak Z990
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Canon SX150 IS vs Kodak Z990 Key Specs
(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
(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

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").

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.

Canon SX150 IS vs Kodak Z990 Gallery
The following is a sample of the gallery pics for Canon PowerShot SX150 IS & Kodak EasyShare Z990. The full galleries are provided at Canon SX150 IS Gallery & Kodak Z990 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Canon SX150 IS over the Kodak Z990
SX150 IS | Z990 | |||
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Released | May 2012 | ![]() | January 2011 | More modern by 17 months |
Reasons to pick Kodak Z990 over the Canon SX150 IS
Z990 | SX150 IS | |||
---|---|---|---|---|
Display resolution | 460k | ![]() | 230k | Sharper display (+230k dot) |
Common features in the Canon SX150 IS and Kodak Z990
SX150 IS | Z990 | |||
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Manually focus | ![]() | More exact focus | ||
Display type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed display |
Display size | 3" | ![]() | 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).
Compare the Canon SX150 IS versus Kodak Z990 in our brand new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.
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.

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 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 Screen and ViewFinder


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Canon SX150 IS vs Kodak Z990 Specifications
Canon PowerShot SX150 IS | Kodak EasyShare Z990 | |
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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 |
Pricing at launch | $249 | $299 |