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Canon SX540 HS vs Kodak Z990

Portability
69
Imaging
46
Features
44
Overall
45
Canon PowerShot SX540 HS front
 
Kodak EasyShare Z990 front
Portability
68
Imaging
35
Features
42
Overall
37

Canon SX540 HS vs Kodak Z990 Key Specs

Canon SX540 HS
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-1200mm (F3.4-6.5) lens
  • 442g - 120 x 82 x 92mm
  • Announced January 2016
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
  • Revealed January 2011
  • Additionally referred to as EasyShare Max
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Canon SX540 HS vs Kodak Z990 Overview

In this article, we will be reviewing the Canon SX540 HS versus Kodak Z990, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras by competitors Canon and Kodak. There exists a crucial gap among the resolutions of the SX540 HS (20MP) and Z990 (12MP) but they use the same exact sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The SX540 HS was unveiled 5 years after the Z990 which is a fairly serious gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Both of the cameras offer the identical body type (SLR-like (bridge)).

Before delving straight into a detailed comparison, below is a brief view of how the SX540 HS grades vs the Z990 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Canon SX540 HS over the Kodak Z990

 SX540 HS Z990 
RevealedJanuary 2016January 2011Newer by 61 months
Screen resolution461k460kClearer screen (+1k dot)

Reasons to pick Kodak Z990 over the Canon SX540 HS

 Z990 SX540 HS 

Common features in the Canon SX540 HS and Kodak Z990

 SX540 HS Z990 
Focus manually More precise focus
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen sizing3"3"Equivalent screen dimensions
Selfie screen Neither features selfie screen
Touch screen Neither features Touch screen

Canon SX540 HS vs Kodak Z990 Physical Comparison

When you are intending to travel with your camera frequently, you have to take into account its weight and size. The Canon SX540 HS enjoys outer dimensions of 120mm x 82mm x 92mm (4.7" x 3.2" x 3.6") having a weight of 442 grams (0.97 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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Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you use at the time. Below is the front view dimension comparison of the SX540 HS versus the Z990.

Canon SX540 HS vs Kodak Z990 size comparison

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability score of the SX540 HS and Z990 is 69 and 68 respectively.

Canon SX540 HS vs Kodak Z990 top view buttons comparison

Canon SX540 HS vs Kodak Z990 Sensor Comparison

More often than not, it is very tough to see the contrast in sensor dimensions just by researching technical specs. The picture below might give you a far better sense of the sensor sizes in the SX540 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 SX540 HS to result in extra detail having an extra 8 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also let you crop shots far more aggressively. The younger SX540 HS will have an edge with regard to sensor innovation.

Canon SX540 HS vs Kodak Z990 sensor size comparison

Canon SX540 HS vs Kodak Z990 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon SX540 HS vs Kodak Z990 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon SX540 HS Portrait photography highlights
Kodak Z990 Portrait photography highlights
47
you can focus manually
sensor resolution is decent (20 megapixels)
supports face detection focusing
can't use external flash
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
41
focusing manually
comes with face detection autofocus
saves RAW files
no external flash support
sensor resolution not great (12 megapixels)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
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Street Comparison

Canon SX540 HS Street photography info
Kodak Z990 Street photography info
48
built in image stabilization (Optical)
screen does not articulate
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
54
image stabilization (Optical)
saves RAW files
fixed screen
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
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Sports Comparison

Canon SX540 HS as a Sports photography camera
Kodak Z990 as a Sports photography camera
44
long zoom range (24-1200mm 50.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
sensor resolution is decent (20 megapixels)
max frames per second very slow (5.9 fps)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
low battery pack (205 per charge)
does not have phase detect AF
34
amazing zoom range (28-840mm 30.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Optical)
very slow continuous shooting (6.0 frames per second)
sensor resolution not great (12MP)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Canon SX540 HS Travel photography features
Kodak Z990 Travel photography features
56
sensor resolution is decent (20 megapixels)
has built in flash
reasonably wide (24mm)
long reach (1200mm)
missing Time Lapse function
low battery pack (205 shots)
does not have selfie friendly screen
sluggish max aperture (f3.4)
51
built-in flash
pretty wide (28mm)
very long zoom (840mm)
no Timelapse recording
sensor resolution not great (12 megapixels)
screen isn't selfie friendly
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon SX540 HS Landscape photography details
Kodak Z990 Landscape photography details
48
you can focus manually
reasonably wide (24mm)
decent sized screen (3")
built in image stabilization (Optical)
sensor resolution is decent (20 megapixels)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.4)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
low battery pack (205 per charge)
missing Time Lapse function
45
focusing manually
pretty wide (28mm)
screen size is good (3")
image stabilization (Optical)
saves RAW files
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
sensor resolution not great (12MP)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
no Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon SX540 HS Vlogging details
Kodak Z990 Vlogging details
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reasonably wide (24mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
supports face detection focusing
high res video (1920 x 1080 pxls)
sluggish max aperture (f3.4)
does not have selfie friendly screen
missing external mic port
28
pretty wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
comes with face detection autofocus
video res high (1920 x 1080 pxls)
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
screen isn't selfie friendly
no external microphone support
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Canon SX540 HS vs Kodak Z990 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon SX540 HS and Kodak Z990
 Canon PowerShot SX540 HSKodak EasyShare Z990
General Information
Make Canon Kodak
Model Canon PowerShot SX540 HS Kodak EasyShare Z990
Also referred to as - EasyShare Max
Category Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Announced 2016-01-05 2011-01-04
Physical type SLR-like (bridge) SLR-like (bridge)
Sensor Information
Powered by DIGIC 6 -
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 20MP 12MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Maximum resolution 5184 x 3888 4000 x 3000
Maximum native ISO 3200 6400
Lowest native ISO 80 125
RAW format
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch focus
AF continuous
AF single
Tracking AF
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 24-1200mm (50.0x) 28-840mm (30.0x)
Max 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 inches 3 inches
Resolution of screen 461 thousand dots 460 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None Electronic
Features
Slowest shutter speed 15s 16s
Maximum shutter speed 1/2000s 1/2000s
Continuous shooting rate 5.9 frames per second 6.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 5.50 m (at Auto ISO) 8.90 m
Flash modes Auto, on, off, slow synchro 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 1920 x 1080 (60p, 30p), 1280 x 720 (30p), 640 x 480 (30p) 1920 x 1080 (30fps) 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Maximum video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video format MPEG-4, H.264 H.264
Microphone support
Headphone support
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 sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 442 gr (0.97 lb) 445 gr (0.98 lb)
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 205 photos -
Battery style 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
Card slots 1 1
Cost at launch $399 $299