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Canon SX50 HS vs Kodak Z990

Portability
65
Imaging
36
Features
55
Overall
43
Canon PowerShot SX50 HS front
 
Kodak EasyShare Z990 front
Portability
68
Imaging
35
Features
42
Overall
37

Canon SX50 HS vs Kodak Z990 Key Specs

Canon SX50 HS
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.8" Fully Articulated Screen
  • ISO 80 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-1200mm (F3.4-6.5) lens
  • 595g - 123 x 87 x 106mm
  • Launched January 2013
  • Replaced the Canon SX40 HS
  • New Model is Canon SX60 HS
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
  • Introduced January 2011
  • Additionally referred to as EasyShare Max
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Canon SX50 HS vs Kodak Z990 Overview

Below, we are reviewing the Canon SX50 HS versus Kodak Z990, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras by rivals Canon and Kodak. The resolution of the SX50 HS (12MP) and the Z990 (12MP) is fairly similar and they feature the exact same sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The SX50 HS was manufactured 2 years after the Z990 which is quite a significant gap as far as tech is concerned. Each of the cameras come with the identical body type (SLR-like (bridge)).

Before getting straight into a step-by-step comparison, below is a short highlight of how the SX50 HS grades against the Z990 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Canon SX50 HS over the Kodak Z990

 SX50 HS Z990 
IntroducedJanuary 2013January 2011More modern by 25 months
Display typeFully ArticulatedFixed Fully Articulating display
Display resolution461k460kCrisper display (+1k dot)
Selfie screen Easy selfies

Reasons to pick Kodak Z990 over the Canon SX50 HS

 Z990 SX50 HS 
Display dimension3"2.8"Larger display (+0.2")

Common features in the Canon SX50 HS and Kodak Z990

 SX50 HS Z990 
Manually focus Very accurate focusing
Touch display Absent Touch display

Canon SX50 HS vs Kodak Z990 Physical Comparison

If you are going to carry around your camera, you should take into account its weight and size. The Canon SX50 HS features outer dimensions of 123mm x 87mm x 106mm (4.8" x 3.4" x 4.2") accompanied by a weight of 595 grams (1.31 lbs) whilst the Kodak Z990 has specifications of 124mm x 91mm x 105mm (4.9" x 3.6" x 4.1") with a weight of 445 grams (0.98 lbs).

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Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you have attached at that time. The following is the front view over all size comparison of the SX50 HS and the Z990.

Canon SX50 HS vs Kodak Z990 size comparison

Using size and weight, the portability rating of the SX50 HS and Z990 is 65 and 68 respectively.

Canon SX50 HS vs Kodak Z990 top view buttons comparison

Canon SX50 HS vs Kodak Z990 Sensor Comparison

Usually, it can be difficult to visualize the gap between sensor sizes only by reading specifications. The image below will give you a greater sense of the sensor dimensions in the SX50 HS and Z990.

To sum up, both the cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements and the exact same resolution and you should expect similar quality of pictures however you should take the production date of the products into consideration. The more modern SX50 HS should have an edge in sensor technology.

Canon SX50 HS vs Kodak Z990 sensor size comparison

Canon SX50 HS vs Kodak Z990 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon SX50 HS vs Kodak Z990 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon SX50 HS Portrait photography info
Kodak Z990 Portrait photography info
48
has manual focus
flash sync is higher than normal (1/2,000s)
features face detect focus
saves RAW files
resolution not great (12 megapixels)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
41
you can focus manually
offers face detect focusing
delivers RAW files
external flash not possible
sensor resolution low (12MP)
small sensor (1/2.3")
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Canon SX50 HS
Street photography with Kodak Z990
57
screen articulates fully
has image stabilization (Optical)
saves RAW files
very small sensor (1/2.3")
more heavy than others (595 grams)
54
has image stabilization (Optical)
delivers RAW files
no articulating screen
small sensor (1/2.3")
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Sports Comparison

Canon SX50 HS Sports photography features
Kodak Z990 Sports photography features
39
excellent zoom range (24-1200mm 50.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Optical)
features tracking focus
continuous shooting slow (2.0 frames per second)
resolution not great (12 megapixels)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect auto focus
34
incredible zoom range (28-840mm 30.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Optical)
low frames per second (6.0 fps)
sensor resolution low (12MP)
small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Canon SX50 HS Travel photography features
Kodak Z990 Travel photography features
53
flash built-in
selfie friendly screen
fairly wide (24mm)
great zoom (1200mm)
missing Timelapse mode
more heavy than others (595g)
resolution not great (12MP)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.4)
51
flash built-in
pretty wide (28mm)
long zoom (840mm)
does not have Timelapse mode
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
screen isn't selfie friendly
slow max aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon SX50 HS Landscape photography info
Kodak Z990 Landscape photography info
45
has manual focus
fairly wide (24mm)
pretty good screen size (2.8 inches)
has image stabilization (Optical)
saves RAW files
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.4)
resolution not great (12 megapixels)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
missing Timelapse mode
45
you can focus manually
pretty wide (28mm)
screen size is good (3 inches)
has image stabilization (Optical)
delivers RAW files
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f2.8)
sensor resolution low (12MP)
small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon SX50 HS Vlogging features
Kodak Z990 Vlogging features
58
fairly wide (24mm)
selfie friendly screen
has image stabilization (Optical)
features face detect focus
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 resolution)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.4)
missing microphone support
more heavy than others (595g)
28
pretty wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
offers face detect focusing
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 resolution)
slow max aperture (f2.8)
screen isn't selfie friendly
does not have microphone support
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Canon SX50 HS vs Kodak Z990 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon SX50 HS and Kodak Z990
 Canon PowerShot SX50 HSKodak EasyShare Z990
General Information
Make Canon Kodak
Model Canon PowerShot SX50 HS Kodak EasyShare Z990
Also Known as - EasyShare Max
Type Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Launched 2013-01-15 2011-01-04
Physical type SLR-like (bridge) SLR-like (bridge)
Sensor Information
Processor Chip Digic 5 -
Sensor type BSI-CMOS 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 12MP 12MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 5:4, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Max resolution 4000 x 3000 4000 x 3000
Max native ISO 6400 6400
Lowest native ISO 80 125
RAW data
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Number of focus points 9 -
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 24-1200mm (50.0x) 28-840mm (30.0x)
Largest aperture f/3.4-6.5 f/2.8-5.6
Macro focus distance 0cm 1cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.9
Screen
Screen type Fully Articulated Fixed Type
Screen size 2.8 inch 3 inch
Resolution of screen 461 thousand dots 460 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic Electronic
Viewfinder resolution 202 thousand dots -
Viewfinder coverage 100% -
Features
Minimum shutter speed 15s 16s
Fastest shutter speed 1/2000s 1/2000s
Continuous shutter rate 2.0fps 6.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 5.50 m 8.90 m
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync, Second Curtain Auto, Fill-in, Red-Eye reduction, Off
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Fastest flash synchronize 1/2000s -
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (24 fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) 1920 x 1080 (30fps) 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Max video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video data format H.264 H.264
Microphone support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless None 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 595 gr (1.31 lb) 445 gr (0.98 lb)
Dimensions 123 x 87 x 106mm (4.8" x 3.4" x 4.2") 124 x 91 x 105mm (4.9" x 3.6" x 4.1")
DXO scores
DXO Overall score 47 not tested
DXO Color Depth score 20.3 not tested
DXO Dynamic range score 11.2 not tested
DXO Low light score 179 not tested
Other
Battery life 315 photographs -
Battery style Battery Pack -
Battery model NB-10L 4 x AA
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Custom) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse recording
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC card, Internal
Card slots One One
Price at release $429 $299