Canon SX700 HS vs Kodak Z990

Below, we will be matching up the Canon SX700 HS and Kodak Z990, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras by companies Canon and Kodak. There exists a big gap between the sensor resolutions of the SX700 HS (16MP) and Z990 (12MP) but they come with the exact same sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The SX700 HS was announced 3 years after the Z990 which is quite a big gap as far as technology is concerned. Both of the cameras come with different body type with the Canon SX700 HS being a Compact camera and the Kodak Z990 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.

Before delving in to a comprehensive comparison, below is a quick summary of how the SX700 HS grades vs the Z990 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

This is a preview of the gallery photos for Canon PowerShot SX700 HS and Kodak EasyShare Z990. The whole galleries are available at Canon SX700 HS Gallery and Kodak Z990 Gallery.

If you're going to travel with your camera frequently, you will have to take into account its weight and dimensions. The Canon SX700 HS has outer dimensions of 113mm x 66mm x 35mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.4") and a weight of 269 grams (0.59 lbs) and the Kodak Z990 has dimensions of 124mm x 91mm x 105mm (4.9" x 3.6" x 4.1") along with a weight of 445 grams (0.98 lbs).

See the Canon SX700 HS and Kodak Z990 in the new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you are working with during that time. Underneath is the front view measurements comparison of the SX700 HS and the Z990.

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability score of the SX700 HS and Z990 is 89 and 68 respectively.

Quite often, its difficult to envision the contrast between sensor dimensions simply by reviewing a spec sheet. The picture here should give you a greater sense of the sensor dimensions in the SX700 HS and Z990.

Clearly, both of the cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements albeit not the same MP. You should count on the Canon SX700 HS to deliver extra detail with its extra 4MP. Higher resolution will allow you to crop pictures much more aggressively. The younger SX700 HS will have an advantage with regard to sensor technology.