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Canon SX410 IS vs Kodak Z990

Portability
80
Imaging
45
Features
33
Overall
40
Canon PowerShot SX410 IS front
 
Kodak EasyShare Z990 front
Portability
68
Imaging
35
Features
42
Overall
37

Canon SX410 IS vs Kodak Z990 Key Specs

Canon SX410 IS
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 1600
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 24-960mm (F3.5-5.6) lens
  • 325g - 104 x 69 x 85mm
  • Released February 2015
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
  • Additionally referred to as EasyShare Max
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Canon SX410 IS vs Kodak Z990 Overview

Lets examine more closely at the Canon SX410 IS vs Kodak Z990, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras by brands Canon and Kodak. There is a substantial difference between the resolutions of the SX410 IS (20MP) and Z990 (12MP) but they enjoy the exact same sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The SX410 IS was revealed 4 years after the Z990 which is quite a big difference as far as tech is concerned. Both the cameras come with different body type with the Canon SX410 IS being a Compact camera and the Kodak Z990 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.

Before going straight into a in depth comparison, below is a concise view of how the SX410 IS scores versus the Z990 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Canon SX410 IS over the Kodak Z990

 SX410 IS Z990 
RevealedFebruary 2015January 2011More modern by 50 months

Reasons to pick Kodak Z990 over the Canon SX410 IS

 Z990 SX410 IS 
Display resolution460k230kSharper display (+230k dot)

Common features in the Canon SX410 IS and Kodak Z990

 SX410 IS Z990 
Manually focus More exact focus
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display dimension3"3"Identical display dimensions
Selfie screen Lack of selfie screen
Touch display Lack of Touch display

Canon SX410 IS vs Kodak Z990 Physical Comparison

For anyone who is intending to carry around your camera frequently, you have to think about its weight and size. The Canon SX410 IS enjoys exterior measurements of 104mm x 69mm x 85mm (4.1" x 2.7" x 3.3") having a weight of 325 grams (0.72 lbs) and the Kodak Z990 has specifications of 124mm x 91mm x 105mm (4.9" x 3.6" x 4.1") along with a weight of 445 grams (0.98 lbs).

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Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you are utilising at that moment. Here is the front view sizing comparison of the SX410 IS against the Z990.

Canon SX410 IS vs Kodak Z990 size comparison

Looking at size and weight, the portability grade of the SX410 IS and Z990 is 80 and 68 respectively.

Canon SX410 IS vs Kodak Z990 top view buttons comparison

Canon SX410 IS vs Kodak Z990 Sensor Comparison

In many cases, it can be tough to visualise the difference between sensor sizes just by going over specifications. The image here will help give you a much better sense of the sensor sizing in the SX410 IS and Z990.

To sum up, the two cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements but not the same resolution. You can anticipate the Canon SX410 IS to deliver extra detail because of its extra 8MP. Greater resolution can also help you crop pics somewhat more aggressively. The younger SX410 IS is going to have an edge in sensor tech.

Canon SX410 IS vs Kodak Z990 sensor size comparison

Canon SX410 IS vs Kodak Z990 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon SX410 IS vs Kodak Z990 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon SX410 IS Portrait photography information
Kodak Z990 Portrait photography information
47
focusing manually
good resolution (20 megapixels)
comes with face detection focus
external flash not possible
small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW format
41
you can focus manually
supports face detection focusing
delivers RAW formats
cannot use external flash
low resolution (12MP)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
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Street Comparison

Canon SX410 IS as a Street photography camera
Kodak Z990 as a Street photography camera
52
built in image stabilization (Optical)
fixed screen
small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW format
54
image stabilization (Optical)
delivers RAW formats
screen is fixed
very small sensor (1/2.3")
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Canon SX410 IS
Sports photography with Kodak Z990
41
excellent zoom range (24-960mm 40.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
good resolution (20MP)
slow continuous shooting (0.5 fps)
no shutter priority mode
small sensor (1/2.3")
not so great battery life (185 per charge)
no phase detect auto focus
34
long zoom range (28-840mm 30.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Optical)
painfully slow continuous shooting (6.0 frames/s)
low resolution (12 megapixels)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Canon SX410 IS Travel photography features
Kodak Z990 Travel photography features
61
good resolution (20 megapixels)
built-in flash
relatively wide (24mm)
great zoom (960mm)
missing Time Lapse mode
not so great battery life (185 per charge)
does not posses selfie friendly display
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
51
has built in flash
relatively wide (28mm)
very long reach (840mm)
lack of Timelapse mode
low resolution (12 megapixels)
display is not selfie friendly
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon SX410 IS Landscape photography highlights
Kodak Z990 Landscape photography highlights
48
focusing manually
relatively wide (24mm)
screen is a good size (3")
built in image stabilization (Optical)
good resolution (20MP)
cannot swap lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW format
not so great battery life (185 per charge)
missing Time Lapse mode
45
you can focus manually
relatively wide (28mm)
pretty good screen size (3 inch)
image stabilization (Optical)
delivers RAW formats
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
low resolution (12MP)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Canon SX410 IS
Vlogging with Kodak Z990
29
relatively wide (24mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
comes with face detection focus
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
does not posses selfie friendly display
low quality video (1280 x 720 pixels)
missing external mic socket
28
relatively wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
supports face detection focusing
video res high (1920 x 1080 pxls)
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
display is not selfie friendly
lack of external microphone socket
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Canon SX410 IS vs Kodak Z990 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon SX410 IS and Kodak Z990
 Canon PowerShot SX410 ISKodak EasyShare Z990
General Information
Brand Name Canon Kodak
Model type Canon PowerShot SX410 IS Kodak EasyShare Z990
Also referred to as - EasyShare Max
Class Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Released 2015-02-06 2011-01-04
Physical type Compact SLR-like (bridge)
Sensor Information
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 20MP 12MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Max resolution 5152 x 3864 4000 x 3000
Max native ISO 1600 6400
Minimum native ISO 100 125
RAW support
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
AF continuous
AF single
Tracking AF
AF selectice
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detect focusing
Contract detect focusing
Phase detect focusing
Total focus points 9 -
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 24-960mm (40.0x) 28-840mm (30.0x)
Highest aperture f/3.5-5.6 f/2.8-5.6
Macro focusing distance 0cm 1cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.9
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display diagonal 3 inch 3 inch
Resolution of display 230 thousand dots 460 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None Electronic
Features
Minimum shutter speed 15 secs 16 secs
Fastest shutter speed 1/4000 secs 1/2000 secs
Continuous shutter rate 0.5 frames/s 6.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Change WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 5.00 m 8.90 m
Flash modes Auto, flash on, slow synchro, flash off Auto, Fill-in, Red-Eye reduction, Off
External flash
AEB
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Video resolutions 1280 x 720 (25p), 640 x 480 (30p) 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
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 325g (0.72 pounds) 445g (0.98 pounds)
Dimensions 104 x 69 x 85mm (4.1" x 2.7" x 3.3") 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 life 185 shots -
Battery type Battery Pack -
Battery ID NB-11LH 4 x AA
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 secs) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC card, Internal
Card slots Single Single
Cost at release $199 $299