Canon SX50 HS vs Kodak Z990
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Canon SX50 HS vs Kodak Z990 Key Specs
(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
(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

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").

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.

Canon SX50 HS vs Kodak Z990 Gallery
Below is a sample of the gallery pictures for Canon PowerShot SX50 HS and Kodak EasyShare Z990. The entire galleries are viewable at Canon SX50 HS Gallery and Kodak Z990 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Canon SX50 HS over the Kodak Z990
SX50 HS | Z990 | |||
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Introduced | January 2013 | ![]() | January 2011 | More modern by 25 months |
Display type | Fully Articulated | ![]() | Fixed | Fully Articulating display |
Display resolution | 461k | ![]() | 460k | Crisper display (+1k dot) |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Easy selfies |
Reasons to pick Kodak Z990 over the Canon SX50 HS
Z990 | SX50 HS | |||
---|---|---|---|---|
Display dimension | 3" | ![]() | 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).
Compare the Canon SX50 HS versus Kodak Z990 in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.
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.

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

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 Screen and ViewFinder


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Canon SX50 HS vs Kodak Z990 Specifications
Canon PowerShot SX50 HS | Kodak EasyShare Z990 | |
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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 |