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Canon SX730 HS vs Kodak Z990

Portability
88
Imaging
46
Features
59
Overall
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Canon PowerShot SX730 HS front
 
Kodak EasyShare Z990 front
Portability
68
Imaging
35
Features
42
Overall
37

Canon SX730 HS vs Kodak Z990 Key Specs

Canon SX730 HS
(Full Review)
  • 20.3MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Screen
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-960mm (F3.3-6.9) lens
  • 300g - 110 x 64 x 40mm
  • Revealed April 2017
  • Earlier Model is Canon SX720 HS
  • New Model is Canon SX740 HS
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
  • Launched January 2011
  • Additionally Known as EasyShare Max
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Canon SX730 HS vs Kodak Z990 Overview

Lets look much closer at the Canon SX730 HS vs Kodak Z990, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras by brands Canon and Kodak. There is a sizeable difference among the image resolutions of the SX730 HS (20.3MP) and Z990 (12MP) but they feature the exact same sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The SX730 HS was released 6 years later than the Z990 and that is a fairly large gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Each of the cameras come with different body type with the Canon SX730 HS being a Compact camera and the Kodak Z990 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.

Before going through a in depth comparison, below is a quick summary of how the SX730 HS matches up against the Z990 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Canon SX730 HS over the Kodak Z990

 SX730 HS Z990 
LaunchedApril 2017January 2011More recent by 77 months
Screen typeTiltingFixed Tilting screen
Screen resolution922k460kClearer screen (+462k dot)
Selfie screen Easy selfies

Reasons to pick Kodak Z990 over the Canon SX730 HS

 Z990 SX730 HS 

Common features in the Canon SX730 HS and Kodak Z990

 SX730 HS Z990 
Focus manually Very precise focusing
Screen dimension3"3"Identical screen measurements
Touch screen Neither features Touch screen

Canon SX730 HS vs Kodak Z990 Physical Comparison

For anyone who is looking to lug around your camera frequently, you'll have to think about its weight and volume. The Canon SX730 HS enjoys external dimensions of 110mm x 64mm x 40mm (4.3" x 2.5" x 1.6") and a weight of 300 grams (0.66 lbs) whilst the Kodak Z990 has sizing of 124mm x 91mm x 105mm (4.9" x 3.6" x 4.1") having a weight of 445 grams (0.98 lbs).

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Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you are employing at that moment. Below is the front view physical size comparison of the SX730 HS and the Z990.

Canon SX730 HS vs Kodak Z990 size comparison

Using size and weight, the portability rating of the SX730 HS and Z990 is 88 and 68 respectively.

Canon SX730 HS vs Kodak Z990 top view buttons comparison

Canon SX730 HS vs Kodak Z990 Sensor Comparison

Often, it is tough to envision the gap in sensor measurements merely by seeing specifications. The photograph underneath will give you a much better sense of the sensor dimensions in the SX730 HS and Z990.

Plainly, the two cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements albeit not the same MP. You should count on the Canon SX730 HS to show greater detail as a result of its extra 8.3 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also allow you to crop shots much more aggressively. The more modern SX730 HS will have an advantage with regard to sensor innovation.

Canon SX730 HS vs Kodak Z990 sensor size comparison

Canon SX730 HS vs Kodak Z990 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon SX730 HS vs Kodak Z990 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Canon SX730 HS
Portrait photography with Kodak Z990
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you can focus manually
sensor resolution is decent (20.3MP)
offers face detection autofocus
no external flash support
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
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focusing manually
offers face detection focus
saves RAW formats
cannot use external flash
low resolution sensor (12MP)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
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Street Comparison

Canon SX730 HS Street photography advice
Kodak Z990 Street photography advice
69
tilting screen
has image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition (300g)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
54
image stabilization (Optical)
saves RAW formats
no moving screen
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
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Sports Comparison

Canon SX730 HS Sports photography details
Kodak Z990 Sports photography details
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incredible zoom range (24-960mm 40.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Optical)
sensor resolution is decent (20.3 megapixels)
offers tracking autofocus
max fps very slow (5.9 frames/s)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
terrible battery life (250 shots)
does not have phase detect autofocus
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amazing zoom range (28-840mm 30.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Optical)
painfully slow continuous shooting (6.0 fps)
low resolution sensor (12MP)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
has no phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Canon SX730 HS as a Travel photography camera
Kodak Z990 as a Travel photography camera
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lighter than competition (300g)
has bluetooth
sensor resolution is decent (20.3 megapixels)
built-in flash
selfie friendly display
reasonably wide (24mm)
very long zoom (960mm)
does not have Timelapse recording
terrible battery life (250 per charge)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
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flash built-in
really wide (28mm)
very long reach (840mm)
no Timelapse recording
low resolution sensor (12MP)
screen is not selfie friendly
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon SX730 HS Landscape photography features
Kodak Z990 Landscape photography features
49
you can focus manually
reasonably wide (24mm)
screen size is decent (3 inch)
has image stabilization (Optical)
sensor resolution is decent (20.3MP)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
terrible battery life (250 CIPA)
does not have Timelapse recording
45
focusing manually
really wide (28mm)
decent sized screen (3 inches)
image stabilization (Optical)
saves RAW formats
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
low resolution sensor (12 megapixels)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
no Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon SX730 HS Vlogging information
Kodak Z990 Vlogging information
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reasonably wide (24mm)
selfie friendly display
has image stabilization (Optical)
offers face detection autofocus
great video quality (1920 x 1080 pixels)
lighter than competition (300g)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
does not have external microphone socket
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really wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
offers face detection focus
video res high (1920 x 1080 pxls)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
screen is not selfie friendly
no external microphone support
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Canon SX730 HS vs Kodak Z990 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon SX730 HS and Kodak Z990
 Canon PowerShot SX730 HSKodak EasyShare Z990
General Information
Brand Canon Kodak
Model type Canon PowerShot SX730 HS Kodak EasyShare Z990
Also called as - EasyShare Max
Type Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Revealed 2017-04-06 2011-01-04
Physical type Compact 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 surface area 28.1mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 20.3MP 12MP
Anti alias 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
Focus manually
Touch focus
AF continuous
AF single
Tracking AF
AF selectice
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detection AF
Contract detection AF
Phase detection AF
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 24-960mm (40.0x) 28-840mm (30.0x)
Largest aperture f/3.3-6.9 f/2.8-5.6
Macro focusing distance 1cm 1cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.9
Screen
Screen type Tilting Fixed Type
Screen size 3 inches 3 inches
Resolution of screen 922 thousand dots 460 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None Electronic
Features
Slowest shutter speed 15s 16s
Maximum shutter speed 1/3200s 1/2000s
Continuous shooting rate 5.9 frames/s 6.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Change WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 4.00 m (with Auto ISO) 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 @ 60p / 35 Mbps, MP4, H.264, AAC 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 data 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 proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 300g (0.66 pounds) 445g (0.98 pounds)
Dimensions 110 x 64 x 40mm (4.3" x 2.5" x 1.6") 124 x 91 x 105mm (4.9" x 3.6" x 4.1")
DXO scores
DXO All around 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 250 photos -
Battery style Battery Pack -
Battery ID - 4 x AA
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 secs, self-timer) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC card SD/SDHC card, Internal
Card slots 1 1
Price at launch $399 $299