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Canon SX530 HS vs Kodak Z990

Portability
69
Imaging
41
Features
48
Overall
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Canon PowerShot SX530 HS front
 
Kodak EasyShare Z990 front
Portability
68
Imaging
35
Features
42
Overall
37

Canon SX530 HS vs Kodak Z990 Key Specs

Canon SX530 HS
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-1200mm (F3.4-6.5) lens
  • 442g - 120 x 82 x 92mm
  • Launched January 2015
  • Previous Model is Canon SX520 HS
Kodak Z990
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • 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
  • Other Name is EasyShare Max
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Canon SX530 HS vs Kodak Z990 Overview

Below is a in-depth review of the Canon SX530 HS vs Kodak Z990, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras by brands Canon and Kodak. There exists a crucial gap among the resolutions of the SX530 HS (16MP) and Z990 (12MP) but they enjoy the same exact sensor measurements (1/2.3").

Photography Glossary

The SX530 HS was introduced 4 years later than the Z990 and that is a fairly serious gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Each of the cameras offer the identical body type (SLR-like (bridge)).

Before going in to a more detailed comparison, below is a short synopsis of how the SX530 HS matches up against the Z990 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Canon SX530 HS over the Kodak Z990

 SX530 HS Z990 
IntroducedJanuary 2015January 2011More recent by 49 months
Screen resolution461k460kSharper screen (+1k dot)

Reasons to pick Kodak Z990 over the Canon SX530 HS

 Z990 SX530 HS 

Common features in the Canon SX530 HS and Kodak Z990

 SX530 HS Z990 
Focus manually Very accurate focus
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen sizing3"3"Equivalent screen measurements
Selfie screen Neither features selfie screen
Touch screen Lacking Touch screen

Canon SX530 HS vs Kodak Z990 Physical Comparison

For anybody who is looking to lug around your camera regularly, you should factor its weight and volume. The Canon SX530 HS enjoys outer measurements of 120mm x 82mm x 92mm (4.7" x 3.2" x 3.6") with a weight of 442 grams (0.97 lbs) and the Kodak Z990 has sizing of 124mm x 91mm x 105mm (4.9" x 3.6" x 4.1") with a weight of 445 grams (0.98 lbs).

See the Canon SX530 HS vs Kodak Z990 in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you have attached at that moment. Below is the front view overall size comparison of the SX530 HS versus the Z990.

Canon SX530 HS vs Kodak Z990 size comparison

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the SX530 HS and Z990 is 69 and 68 respectively.

Canon SX530 HS vs Kodak Z990 top view buttons comparison

Canon SX530 HS vs Kodak Z990 Sensor Comparison

More often than not, it is very difficult to envision the difference in sensor measurements merely by looking through technical specs. The visual underneath might give you a clearer sense of the sensor measurements in the SX530 HS and Z990.

As you can tell, both the cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing albeit not the same megapixels. You should expect the Canon SX530 HS to render greater detail using its extra 4 Megapixels. Higher resolution will make it easier to crop shots far more aggressively. The younger SX530 HS is going to have an edge with regard to sensor tech.

Canon SX530 HS vs Kodak Z990 sensor size comparison

Canon SX530 HS vs Kodak Z990 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon SX530 HS vs Kodak Z990 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon SX530 HS as a Portrait photography camera
Kodak Z990 as a Portrait photography camera
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focusing manually
good resolution (16MP)
features face detection focusing
no external flash support
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
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you can focus manually
comes with face detection autofocus
saves RAW files
no external flash support
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
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Street Comparison

Canon SX530 HS Street photography information
Kodak Z990 Street photography information
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has image stabilization (Optical)
fixed screen
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
54
built in image stabilization (Optical)
saves RAW files
fixed screen
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Canon SX530 HS
Sports photography with Kodak Z990
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incredible zoom range (24-1200mm 50.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Optical)
good resolution (16 megapixels)
features tracking autofocus
comes with phase detect AF
continuous shooting slow (1.6 fps)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
low battery (210 per charge)
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incredible zoom range (28-840mm 30.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
low fps (6.0 frames/s)
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Canon SX530 HS
Travel photography with Kodak Z990
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good resolution (16 megapixels)
flash built-in
fairly wide (24mm)
great reach (1200mm)
missing Time Lapse function
low battery (210 shots)
display is not selfie friendly
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.4)
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has built in flash
pretty wide (28mm)
very long zoom (840mm)
no Timelapse recording
sensor resolution low (12MP)
doesn't feature selfie friendly screen
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon SX530 HS Landscape photography highlights
Kodak Z990 Landscape photography highlights
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focusing manually
fairly wide (24mm)
pretty good screen size (3")
has image stabilization (Optical)
good resolution (16MP)
can't switch lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.4)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
low battery (210 per charge)
missing Time Lapse function
45
you can focus manually
pretty wide (28mm)
nice screen size (3")
built in image stabilization (Optical)
saves RAW files
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
no Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon SX530 HS Vlogging features
Kodak Z990 Vlogging features
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fairly wide (24mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
features face detection focusing
high res video (1920 x 1080 resolution)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.4)
display is not selfie friendly
missing external mic socket
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pretty wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
comes with face detection autofocus
high video quality (1920 x 1080 resolution)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
doesn't feature selfie friendly screen
no external microphone port
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Canon SX530 HS vs Kodak Z990 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon SX530 HS and Kodak Z990
 Canon PowerShot SX530 HSKodak EasyShare Z990
General Information
Brand Name Canon Kodak
Model Canon PowerShot SX530 HS Kodak EasyShare Z990
Also called - EasyShare Max
Class Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Launched 2015-01-06 2011-01-04
Body design SLR-like (bridge) SLR-like (bridge)
Sensor Information
Chip DIGIC 4+ -
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 area 28.1mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixel 12 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Highest resolution 4608 x 3456 4000 x 3000
Highest native ISO 3200 6400
Lowest native ISO 100 125
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Manual focus
AF touch
Continuous AF
AF single
Tracking AF
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
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 range 0cm 1cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.9
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 3" 3"
Resolution of screen 461k dot 460k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None Electronic
Features
Slowest shutter speed 15 seconds 16 seconds
Maximum shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Continuous shooting speed 1.6 frames/s 6.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 5.50 m 8.90 m
Flash settings Auto, on, off, slow synchro Auto, Fill-in, Red-Eye reduction, Off
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (30p), 1280 x 720 (30p), 640 x 480 (30 fps) 1920 x 1080 (30fps) 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Highest video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video format MPEG-4, H.264 H.264
Microphone jack
Headphone jack
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
Environment seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 442 gr (0.97 lbs) 445 gr (0.98 lbs)
Dimensions 120 x 82 x 92mm (4.7" x 3.2" x 3.6") 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 210 photographs -
Type of battery Battery Pack -
Battery model NB-6LH 4 x AA
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 secs, custom) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC card, Internal
Storage slots Single Single
Cost at launch $379 $299