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Canon SX60 HS vs Kodak Z990

Portability
61
Imaging
41
Features
67
Overall
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Canon PowerShot SX60 HS front
 
Kodak EasyShare Z990 front
Portability
68
Imaging
35
Features
42
Overall
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Canon SX60 HS vs Kodak Z990 Key Specs

Canon SX60 HS
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fully Articulated Display
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 21-1365mm (F3.4-6.5) lens
  • 650g - 128 x 93 x 114mm
  • Introduced September 2014
  • Replaced the Canon SX50 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
  • Announced January 2011
  • Alternate Name is EasyShare Max
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Canon SX60 HS vs Kodak Z990 Overview

Here is a extensive analysis of the Canon SX60 HS vs Kodak Z990, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras by brands Canon and Kodak. There exists a sizeable gap among the sensor resolutions of the SX60 HS (16MP) and Z990 (12MP) but they use the exact same sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The SX60 HS was unveiled 3 years later than the Z990 and that is a fairly large gap as far as camera technology is concerned. The two cameras come with the identical body type (SLR-like (bridge)).

Before diving through a detailed comparison, below is a quick summary of how the SX60 HS scores vs the Z990 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Canon SX60 HS over the Kodak Z990

 SX60 HS Z990 
AnnouncedSeptember 2014January 2011Fresher by 46 months
Display typeFully ArticulatedFixed Fully Articulating display
Display resolution922k460kClearer display (+462k dot)
Selfie screen Easy selfies

Reasons to pick Kodak Z990 over the Canon SX60 HS

 Z990 SX60 HS 

Common features in the Canon SX60 HS and Kodak Z990

 SX60 HS Z990 
Manual focus Very precise focus
Display dimension3"3"Identical display dimensions
Touch friendly display Neither has Touch friendly display

Canon SX60 HS vs Kodak Z990 Physical Comparison

For anybody who is planning to carry your camera, you will need to factor in its weight and size. The Canon SX60 HS has outside dimensions of 128mm x 93mm x 114mm (5.0" x 3.7" x 4.5") having a weight of 650 grams (1.43 lbs) while the Kodak Z990 has specifications of 124mm x 91mm x 105mm (4.9" x 3.6" x 4.1") and a weight of 445 grams (0.98 lbs).

Compare the Canon SX60 HS vs Kodak Z990 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you have chosen at the time. Here is the front view dimension comparison of the SX60 HS against the Z990.

Canon SX60 HS vs Kodak Z990 size comparison

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the SX60 HS and Z990 is 61 and 68 respectively.

Canon SX60 HS vs Kodak Z990 top view buttons comparison

Canon SX60 HS vs Kodak Z990 Sensor Comparison

Normally, it can be hard to visualize the contrast in sensor sizing simply by checking out a spec sheet. The graphic underneath will offer you a greater sense of the sensor dimensions in the SX60 HS and Z990.

As you can see, each of these cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements but different MP. You should anticipate the Canon SX60 HS to produce greater detail having an extra 4MP. Greater resolution will let you crop photos somewhat more aggressively. The more modern SX60 HS should have an edge when it comes to sensor technology.

Canon SX60 HS vs Kodak Z990 sensor size comparison

Canon SX60 HS vs Kodak Z990 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon SX60 HS vs Kodak Z990 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon SX60 HS Portrait photography advice
Kodak Z990 Portrait photography advice
56
you can focus manually
decent megapixels (16MP)
offers face detection focusing
exports RAW files
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
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manual focus
supports face detection focusing
exports RAW files
can't use external flash
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Canon SX60 HS
Street photography with Kodak Z990
56
screen articulates
has image stabilization (Optical)
exports RAW files
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
heavier than competition (650g)
54
has image stabilization (Optical)
exports RAW files
screen is fixed
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
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Sports Comparison

Canon SX60 HS Sports photography features
Kodak Z990 Sports photography features
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great zoom range (21-1365mm 65.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Optical)
decent megapixels (16MP)
offers tracking autofocus
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect AF
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great zoom range (28-840mm 30.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Optical)
continuous shooting slow (6.0 frames/s)
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Canon SX60 HS Travel photography highlights
Kodak Z990 Travel photography highlights
57
decent megapixels (16 megapixels)
built-in flash
selfie friendly screen
pretty wide (21mm)
long zoom (1365mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
heavier than competition (650g)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.4)
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built-in flash
quite wide (28mm)
great zoom (840mm)
missing Time Lapse function
low megapixels (12MP)
display isn't selfie friendly
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon SX60 HS as a Landscape photography camera
Kodak Z990 as a Landscape photography camera
52
you can focus manually
pretty wide (21mm)
screen size is decent (3 inch)
has image stabilization (Optical)
decent megapixels (16 megapixels)
exports RAW files
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.4)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
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manual focus
quite wide (28mm)
screen is a good size (3")
has image stabilization (Optical)
exports RAW files
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
low megapixels (12MP)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
missing Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Canon SX60 HS
Vlogging with Kodak Z990
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pretty wide (21mm)
selfie friendly screen
has image stabilization (Optical)
offers face detection focusing
video res high (1920 x 1080 pixels)
has external mic jack
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.4)
heavier than competition (650g)
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quite wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
supports face detection focusing
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 pxls)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
display isn't selfie friendly
missing external mic support
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Canon SX60 HS vs Kodak Z990 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon SX60 HS and Kodak Z990
 Canon PowerShot SX60 HSKodak EasyShare Z990
General Information
Manufacturer Canon Kodak
Model Canon PowerShot SX60 HS Kodak EasyShare Z990
Also Known as - EasyShare Max
Type Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Introduced 2014-09-16 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 dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.08 x 4.56mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixels 12 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 5:4, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Full resolution 4608 x 3072 4000 x 3000
Max native ISO 6400 6400
Min native ISO 100 125
RAW support
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
AF continuous
AF single
Tracking AF
AF selectice
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detect focusing
Contract detect focusing
Phase detect focusing
Number of focus points 9 -
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 21-1365mm (65.0x) 28-840mm (30.0x)
Highest aperture f/3.4-6.5 f/2.8-5.6
Macro focus distance 0cm 1cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.9
Screen
Type of display Fully Articulated Fixed Type
Display size 3 inches 3 inches
Display resolution 922 thousand dots 460 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic Electronic
Viewfinder resolution 922 thousand dots -
Viewfinder coverage 100% -
Features
Lowest shutter speed 15 seconds 16 seconds
Highest shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Continuous shooting rate 6.4 frames/s 6.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 5.50 m 8.90 m
Flash options Auto, on, slow synchro, off Auto, Fill-in, Red-Eye reduction, Off
External flash
AEB
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Supported 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)
Max video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video format MPEG-4, H.264 H.264
Mic 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 650 grams (1.43 lbs) 445 grams (0.98 lbs)
Dimensions 128 x 93 x 114mm (5.0" x 3.7" x 4.5") 124 x 91 x 105mm (4.9" x 3.6" x 4.1")
DXO scores
DXO All around score 39 not tested
DXO Color Depth score 19.2 not tested
DXO Dynamic range score 10.1 not tested
DXO Low light score 127 not tested
Other
Battery life 340 photographs -
Style of battery Battery Pack -
Battery model NB-10L 4 x AA
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Custom) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC card, Internal
Card slots Single Single
Cost at launch $549 $299