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Canon SX420 IS vs Kodak Z990

Portability
80
Imaging
46
Features
34
Overall
41
Canon PowerShot SX420 IS front
 
Kodak EasyShare Z990 front
Portability
68
Imaging
35
Features
42
Overall
37

Canon SX420 IS vs Kodak Z990 Key Specs

Canon SX420 IS
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 1600
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 24-1008mm (F3.5-6.6) lens
  • 325g - 104 x 69 x 85mm
  • Launched January 2016
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
  • Alternative Name is EasyShare Max
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Canon SX420 IS vs Kodak Z990 Overview

Let's take a more detailed look at the Canon SX420 IS vs Kodak Z990, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras by competitors Canon and Kodak. There exists a large gap among the resolutions of the SX420 IS (20MP) and Z990 (12MP) but they feature the exact same sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The SX420 IS was brought out 5 years later than the Z990 and that is a fairly serious difference as far as camera technology is concerned. Both cameras come with the identical body type (SLR-like (bridge)).

Before diving straight into a full comparison, below is a short overview of how the SX420 IS grades vs the Z990 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Canon SX420 IS over the Kodak Z990

 SX420 IS Z990 
RevealedJanuary 2016January 2011Fresher by 61 months

Reasons to pick Kodak Z990 over the Canon SX420 IS

 Z990 SX420 IS 
Display resolution460k230kClearer display (+230k dot)

Common features in the Canon SX420 IS and Kodak Z990

 SX420 IS Z990 
Manually focus Very accurate focusing
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display dimension3"3"Identical display measurements
Selfie screen Neither has selfie screen
Touch friendly display Lacking Touch friendly display

Canon SX420 IS vs Kodak Z990 Physical Comparison

For anyone who is planning to carry your camera frequently, you need to take into account its weight and dimensions. The Canon SX420 IS has 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 dimensions of 124mm x 91mm x 105mm (4.9" x 3.6" x 4.1") and a weight of 445 grams (0.98 lbs).

Check the Canon SX420 IS vs Kodak Z990 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Take into account, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you are employing during that time. Below is the front view sizing comparison of the SX420 IS against the Z990.

Canon SX420 IS vs Kodak Z990 size comparison

Using dimensions and weight, the portability score of the SX420 IS and Z990 is 80 and 68 respectively.

Canon SX420 IS vs Kodak Z990 top view buttons comparison

Canon SX420 IS vs Kodak Z990 Sensor Comparison

More often than not, it is very difficult to envision the contrast in sensor sizing simply by seeing a spec sheet. The photograph underneath will help offer you a stronger sense of the sensor sizing in the SX420 IS and Z990.

As you can see, both of the cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements but not the same resolution. You can anticipate the Canon SX420 IS to produce extra detail having its extra 8 Megapixels. Greater resolution will help you crop photos somewhat more aggressively. The more recent SX420 IS is going to have a benefit when it comes to sensor innovation.

Canon SX420 IS vs Kodak Z990 sensor size comparison

Canon SX420 IS vs Kodak Z990 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon SX420 IS vs Kodak Z990 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
Photography Glossary

Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon SX420 IS as a Portrait photography camera
Kodak Z990 as a Portrait photography camera
44
manual focus
sensor resolution is decent (20MP)
offers face detect autofocus
no manual control
cannot use external flash
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
41
manual focus
includes face detect autofocus
exports RAW formats
no external flash support
low resolution sensor (12 megapixels)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Canon SX420 IS
Street photography with Kodak Z990
52
built in image stabilization (Optical)
screen does not articulate
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
54
built in image stabilization (Optical)
exports RAW formats
no articulating screen
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
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Sports Comparison

Canon SX420 IS Sports photography highlights
Kodak Z990 Sports photography highlights
41
great zoom range (24-1008mm 42.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
sensor resolution is decent (20 megapixels)
max frames per second very slow (0.5 frames per second)
no shutter priority mode
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
terrible battery pack (195 shots)
has no phase detect autofocus
34
incredible zoom range (28-840mm 30.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
painfully slow continuous shooting (6.0 frames per second)
low resolution sensor (12MP)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Canon SX420 IS
Travel photography with Kodak Z990
61
sensor resolution is decent (20MP)
flash built-in
really wide (24mm)
very long zoom (1008mm)
missing Timelapse recording
terrible battery pack (195 shots)
does not contain selfie friendly screen
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
51
flash built-in
rather wide (28mm)
very long reach (840mm)
no Time Lapse mode
low resolution sensor (12MP)
doesn't have a selfie friendly screen
slow max aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon SX420 IS as a Landscape photography camera
Kodak Z990 as a Landscape photography camera
47
manual focus
really wide (24mm)
screen size is decent (3 inch)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
sensor resolution is decent (20MP)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
no manual control
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
terrible battery pack (195 CIPA)
missing Timelapse recording
45
manual focus
rather wide (28mm)
nice screen size (3")
built in image stabilization (Optical)
exports RAW formats
can't change lenses (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f2.8)
low resolution sensor (12MP)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
no Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon SX420 IS as a Vlogging camera
Kodak Z990 as a Vlogging camera
29
really wide (24mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
offers face detect autofocus
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
does not contain selfie friendly screen
low res video (1280 x 720 resolution)
missing microphone port
28
rather wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
includes face detect autofocus
video res high (1920 x 1080 pixels)
slow max aperture (f2.8)
doesn't have a selfie friendly screen
no mic socket
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Canon SX420 IS vs Kodak Z990 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon SX420 IS and Kodak Z990
 Canon PowerShot SX420 ISKodak EasyShare Z990
General Information
Brand Name Canon Kodak
Model type Canon PowerShot SX420 IS Kodak EasyShare Z990
Also called as - EasyShare Max
Type Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Launched 2016-01-05 2011-01-04
Physical type SLR-like (bridge) 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 20 megapixel 12 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Highest resolution 5152 x 3864 4000 x 3000
Highest native ISO 1600 6400
Lowest native ISO 100 125
RAW format
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 24-1008mm (42.0x) 28-840mm (30.0x)
Largest aperture f/3.5-6.6 f/2.8-5.6
Macro focusing distance 0cm 1cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.9
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 3 inch 3 inch
Resolution of screen 230 thousand dots 460 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None Electronic
Features
Lowest shutter speed 15 seconds 16 seconds
Highest shutter speed 1/4000 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Continuous shooting rate 0.5fps 6.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation - Yes
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt 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
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
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)
Highest video resolution 1280x720 1920x1080
Video data format MPEG-4, H.264 H.264
Mic port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 325 gr (0.72 lb) 445 gr (0.98 lb)
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 All around 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 195 images -
Type of battery Battery Pack -
Battery ID NB-11LH 4 x AA
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 secs) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC card, Internal
Card slots One One
Cost at launch $299 $299