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Canon SX610 HS vs Kodak Z990

Portability
93
Imaging
46
Features
47
Overall
46
Canon PowerShot SX610 HS front
 
Kodak EasyShare Z990 front
Portability
68
Imaging
35
Features
42
Overall
37

Canon SX610 HS vs Kodak Z990 Key Specs

Canon SX610 HS
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 25-450mm (F3.8-6.9) lens
  • 191g - 105 x 61 x 27mm
  • Announced January 2015
  • Previous Model is Canon SX600 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
  • Other Name is EasyShare Max
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Canon SX610 HS vs Kodak Z990 Overview

Lets take a more detailed look at the Canon SX610 HS versus Kodak Z990, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras by companies Canon and Kodak. There is a significant difference between the image resolutions of the SX610 HS (20MP) and Z990 (12MP) but both cameras provide the identical sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The SX610 HS was revealed 4 years later than the Z990 and that is quite a sizable gap as far as tech is concerned. The two cameras feature different body design with the Canon SX610 HS being a Compact camera and the Kodak Z990 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.

Before getting into a more detailed comparison, here is a brief view of how the SX610 HS scores vs the Z990 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Canon SX610 HS over the Kodak Z990

 SX610 HS Z990 
IntroducedJanuary 2015January 2011Fresher by 49 months
Display resolution922k460kCrisper display (+462k dot)

Reasons to pick Kodak Z990 over the Canon SX610 HS

 Z990 SX610 HS 

Common features in the Canon SX610 HS and Kodak Z990

 SX610 HS Z990 
Manual focus More exact focus
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display size3"3"Same display sizing
Selfie screen Absent selfie screen
Touch display Absent Touch display

Canon SX610 HS vs Kodak Z990 Physical Comparison

For anyone who is looking to carry your camera regularly, you're going to have to think about its weight and measurements. The Canon SX610 HS features outside measurements of 105mm x 61mm x 27mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.1") accompanied by a weight of 191 grams (0.42 lbs) whilst the Kodak Z990 has proportions of 124mm x 91mm x 105mm (4.9" x 3.6" x 4.1") along 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 are utilizing during that time. Below is a front view measurement comparison of the SX610 HS compared to the Z990.

Canon SX610 HS vs Kodak Z990 size comparison

Considering size and weight, the portability score of the SX610 HS and Z990 is 93 and 68 respectively.

Canon SX610 HS vs Kodak Z990 top view buttons comparison

Canon SX610 HS vs Kodak Z990 Sensor Comparison

Usually, it is very difficult to visualise the gap between sensor sizing purely by looking at technical specs. The graphic underneath should offer you a better sense of the sensor sizing in the SX610 HS and Z990.

As you have seen, both of these cameras come with the identical sensor size but not the same resolution. You should anticipate the Canon SX610 HS to give you extra detail because of its extra 8 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also let you crop photos a good deal more aggressively. The fresher SX610 HS will have an edge when it comes to sensor technology.

Canon SX610 HS vs Kodak Z990 sensor size comparison

Canon SX610 HS vs Kodak Z990 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon SX610 HS vs Kodak Z990 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
Photography Glossary

Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon SX610 HS Portrait photography information
Kodak Z990 Portrait photography information
44
focusing manually
megapixel count decent (20MP)
offers face detection focus
no manual exposure
no external flash support
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW format
41
has manual focus
supports face detection autofocus
saves RAW files
external flash not possible
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
small sensor (1/2.3")
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Street Comparison

Canon SX610 HS Street photography factors
Kodak Z990 Street photography factors
63
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than average (191g)
no moving screen
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW format
54
built in image stabilization (Optical)
saves RAW files
no articulating screen
small sensor (1/2.3")
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Sports Comparison

Canon SX610 HS Sports photography highlights
Kodak Z990 Sports photography highlights
45
long zoom range (25-450mm 18.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count decent (20MP)
offers tracking autofocus
continuous shooting slow (2.5 frames/s)
no shutter priority mode
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
low battery life (270 CIPA)
no phase detect auto focus
34
amazing zoom range (28-840mm 30.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
painfully slow continuous shooting (6.0 fps)
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
small sensor (1/2.3")
has no phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Canon SX610 HS Travel photography info
Kodak Z990 Travel photography info
68
lighter than average (191g)
megapixel count decent (20 megapixels)
has built in flash
really wide (25mm)
long zoom (450mm)
does not have Time Lapse mode
low battery life (270 per charge)
does not have a selfie friendly screen
slow maximum aperture (f3.8)
51
flash built-in
pretty wide (28mm)
very long zoom (840mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
megapixel count low (12MP)
doesn't posses selfie friendly screen
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon SX610 HS as a Landscape photography camera
Kodak Z990 as a Landscape photography camera
48
focusing manually
really wide (25mm)
nice screen size (3 inch)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count decent (20MP)
cannot switch lenses (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.8)
no manual exposure
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW format
low battery life (270 per charge)
does not have Time Lapse mode
45
has manual focus
pretty wide (28mm)
screen is a decent size (3")
built in image stabilization (Optical)
saves RAW files
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon SX610 HS Vlogging highlights
Kodak Z990 Vlogging highlights
35
really wide (25mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
offers face detection focus
high quality video (1920 x 1080 pixels)
lighter than average (191 grams)
slow maximum aperture (f3.8)
does not have a selfie friendly screen
does not have external mic socket
28
pretty wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
supports face detection autofocus
high res video (1920 x 1080 pxls)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
doesn't posses selfie friendly screen
doesn't have external mic socket
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Canon SX610 HS vs Kodak Z990 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon SX610 HS and Kodak Z990
 Canon PowerShot SX610 HSKodak EasyShare Z990
General Information
Manufacturer Canon Kodak
Model Canon PowerShot SX610 HS Kodak EasyShare Z990
Also referred to as - EasyShare Max
Category Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Announced 2015-01-06 2011-01-04
Physical type Compact SLR-like (bridge)
Sensor Information
Chip DIGIC 4+ -
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 area 28.1mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 20 megapixels 12 megapixels
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
Min native ISO 80 125
RAW data
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch focus
AF continuous
AF single
Tracking AF
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detection AF
Contract detection AF
Phase detection AF
Number of focus points 9 -
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 25-450mm (18.0x) 28-840mm (30.0x)
Maximal aperture f/3.8-6.9 f/2.8-5.6
Macro focus distance 5cm 1cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.9
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 3 inches 3 inches
Resolution of screen 922k dots 460k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None Electronic
Features
Slowest shutter speed 15 secs 16 secs
Maximum shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/2000 secs
Continuous shooting rate 2.5 frames/s 6.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation - Yes
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 3.50 m 8.90 m
Flash settings Auto, on, slow synchro, off Auto, Fill-in, Red-Eye reduction, Off
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
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)
Maximum video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video file format MPEG-4, H.264 H.264
Mic port
Headphone port
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 191 gr (0.42 lbs) 445 gr (0.98 lbs)
Physical dimensions 105 x 61 x 27mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.1") 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 270 photos -
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 card SD/SDHC card, Internal
Card slots Single Single
Cost at launch $214 $299