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Canon SX70 HS vs Kodak Z990

Portability
63
Imaging
48
Features
67
Overall
55
Canon PowerShot SX70 HS front
 
Kodak EasyShare Z990 front
Portability
68
Imaging
36
Features
42
Overall
38

Canon SX70 HS vs Kodak Z990 Key Specs

Canon SX70 HS
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fully Articulated Display
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • 21-1365mm (F3.4-6.5) lens
  • 608g - 127 x 91 x 117mm
  • Announced September 2018
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 SX70 HS vs Kodak Z990 Overview

The following is a in-depth comparison of the Canon SX70 HS and Kodak Z990, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras by manufacturers Canon and Kodak. There is a huge difference between the image resolutions of the SX70 HS (20MP) and Z990 (12MP) but they use the exact same sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The SX70 HS was released 7 years after the Z990 which is quite a significant gap as far as tech is concerned. Both of the cameras come with the identical body type (SLR-like (bridge)).

Before getting straight into a detailed comparison, below is a simple summation of how the SX70 HS scores against the Z990 for portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Canon SX70 HS over the Kodak Z990

 SX70 HS Z990 
IntroducedSeptember 2018January 2011Newer by 94 months
Display typeFully ArticulatedFixed Fully Articulating display
Display resolution922k460kSharper display (+462k dot)
Selfie screen Easy selfies

Reasons to pick Kodak Z990 over the Canon SX70 HS

 Z990 SX70 HS 

Common features in the Canon SX70 HS and Kodak Z990

 SX70 HS Z990 
Focus manually More exact focusing
Display dimension3"3"Identical display dimensions
Touch friendly display Lacking Touch friendly display

Canon SX70 HS vs Kodak Z990 Physical Comparison

If you are planning to travel with your camera regularly, you'll need to consider its weight and size. The Canon SX70 HS enjoys outside dimensions of 127mm x 91mm x 117mm (5.0" x 3.6" x 4.6") along with a weight of 608 grams (1.34 lbs) and the Kodak Z990 has specifications 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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Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you are employing at the time. Underneath is the front view physical size comparison of the SX70 HS against the Z990.

Canon SX70 HS vs Kodak Z990 size comparison

Considering size and weight, the portability rating of the SX70 HS and Z990 is 63 and 68 respectively.

Canon SX70 HS vs Kodak Z990 top view buttons comparison

Canon SX70 HS vs Kodak Z990 Sensor Comparison

Generally, it's difficult to envision the difference between sensor dimensions purely by checking specs. The pic underneath may offer you a clearer sense of the sensor dimensions in the SX70 HS and Z990.

All in all, each of the cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements but not the same resolution. You should anticipate the Canon SX70 HS to resolve greater detail as a result of its extra 8 Megapixels. Greater resolution will make it easier to crop images somewhat more aggressively. The more recent SX70 HS is going to have an advantage in sensor innovation.

Canon SX70 HS vs Kodak Z990 sensor size comparison

Canon SX70 HS vs Kodak Z990 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon SX70 HS vs Kodak Z990 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon SX70 HS Portrait photography factors
Kodak Z990 Portrait photography factors
55
you can focus manually
sensor resolution is decent (20MP)
comes with face detection autofocus
delivers RAW files
no external flash support
small sensor (1/2.3")
41
focusing manually
features face detection autofocus
supports RAW formats
cannot use external flash
MP count low (12 megapixels)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
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Street Comparison

Canon SX70 HS Street photography highlights
Kodak Z990 Street photography highlights
58
screen can move to multiple angles
has image stabilization (Optical)
delivers RAW files
small sensor (1/2.3")
more heavy than competition (608g)
54
image stabilization (Optical)
supports RAW formats
screen does not articulate
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
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Sports Comparison

Canon SX70 HS Sports photography features
Kodak Z990 Sports photography features
57
long zoom range (21-1365mm 65.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Optical)
sensor resolution is decent (20 megapixels)
comes with tracking autofocus
small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect autofocus
34
great zoom range (28-840mm 30.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Optical)
very slow continuous shooting (6.0 frames/s)
MP count low (12MP)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Canon SX70 HS
Travel photography with Kodak Z990
64
supports bluetooth
sensor resolution is decent (20 megapixels)
flash built-in
display is selfie friendly
pretty wide (21mm)
long zoom (1365mm)
more heavy than competition (608 grams)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.4)
51
flash built-in
decently wide (28mm)
long reach (840mm)
lack of Timelapse function
MP count low (12 megapixels)
does not feature selfie friendly display
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon SX70 HS as a Landscape photography camera
Kodak Z990 as a Landscape photography camera
58
you can focus manually
pretty wide (21mm)
screen is a decent size (3 inches)
has image stabilization (Optical)
sensor resolution is decent (20MP)
delivers RAW files
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.4)
small sensor (1/2.3")
46
focusing manually
decently wide (28mm)
good sized screen (3 inch)
image stabilization (Optical)
supports RAW formats
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
MP count low (12MP)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Canon SX70 HS
Vlogging with Kodak Z990
64
pretty wide (21mm)
display is selfie friendly
has image stabilization (Optical)
comes with face detection autofocus
high quality video (3840 x 2160 pixels)
does have external microphone socket
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.4)
more heavy than competition (608 grams)
28
decently wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
features face detection autofocus
high res video (1920 x 1080 pxls)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
does not feature selfie friendly display
lack of external microphone port
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Canon SX70 HS vs Kodak Z990 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon SX70 HS and Kodak Z990
 Canon PowerShot SX70 HSKodak EasyShare Z990
General Information
Brand Canon Kodak
Model type Canon PowerShot SX70 HS Kodak EasyShare Z990
Otherwise known as - EasyShare Max
Category Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Announced 2018-09-20 2011-01-04
Body design SLR-like (bridge) SLR-like (bridge)
Sensor Information
Powered by Digic 8 -
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 20 megapixel 12 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Peak resolution 5184 x 3888 4000 x 3000
Highest native ISO 3200 6400
Lowest native ISO 100 125
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
Continuous AF
AF single
AF tracking
AF selectice
Center weighted AF
AF multi area
Live view AF
Face detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect AF
Total focus points 9 -
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 21-1365mm (65.0x) 28-840mm (30.0x)
Maximal aperture f/3.4-6.5 f/2.8-5.6
Macro focusing distance 0cm 1cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.9
Screen
Range of display Fully Articulated Fixed Type
Display size 3" 3"
Display resolution 922k dot 460k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic Electronic
Viewfinder resolution 2,360k dot -
Viewfinder coverage 100 percent -
Features
Min shutter speed 15s 16s
Max shutter speed 1/2000s 1/2000s
Continuous shutter speed 10.0 frames per sec 6.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Set WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 5.00 m (at Auto ISO) 8.90 m
Flash options Auto, on, slow sync, off Auto, Fill-in, Red-Eye reduction, Off
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Video resolutions 3840 x 2160 @ 30p / 120 Mbps, MOV, H.264, AAC 1920 x 1080 (30fps) 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Highest video resolution 3840x2160 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
Environmental seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 608 grams (1.34 lb) 445 grams (0.98 lb)
Dimensions 127 x 91 x 117mm (5.0" x 3.6" x 4.6") 124 x 91 x 105mm (4.9" x 3.6" x 4.1")
DXO scores
DXO Overall rating not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth rating not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested not tested
DXO Low light rating not tested not tested
Other
Battery life 325 images -
Battery form Built-in -
Battery ID - 4 x AA
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 secs, custom) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC (UHS-I supported) SD/SDHC card, Internal
Storage slots Single Single
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