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Canon SX220 HS vs Kodak Z990

Portability
96
Imaging
35
Features
43
Overall
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Canon SX220 HS front
 
Kodak EasyShare Z990 front
Portability
68
Imaging
35
Features
42
Overall
37

Canon SX220 HS vs Kodak Z990 Key Specs

Canon SX220 HS
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 28-392mm (F3.1-5.9) lens
  • n/ag - 106 x 59 x 33mm
  • Introduced February 2011
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
  • Revealed January 2011
  • Also referred to as EasyShare Max
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Canon SX220 HS vs Kodak Z990 Overview

Here, we are looking at the Canon SX220 HS and Kodak Z990, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras by rivals Canon and Kodak. The image resolution of the SX220 HS (12MP) and the Z990 (12MP) is fairly comparable and both cameras offer the identical sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The SX220 HS was revealed 2 months after the Z990 and they are of a similar age. The two cameras feature different body design with the Canon SX220 HS being a Compact camera and the Kodak Z990 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.

Before going straight to a in-depth comparison, here is a short synopsis of how the SX220 HS matches up against the Z990 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Canon SX220 HS over the Kodak Z990

 SX220 HS Z990 
Display resolution461k460kClearer display (+1k dot)

Reasons to pick Kodak Z990 over the Canon SX220 HS

 Z990 SX220 HS 

Common features in the Canon SX220 HS and Kodak Z990

 SX220 HS Z990 
RevealedFebruary 2011January 2011Same age
Manually focus More exact focus
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display size3"3"Same display measurements
Selfie screen Missing selfie screen
Touch display Missing Touch display

Canon SX220 HS vs Kodak Z990 Physical Comparison

When you are looking to carry around your camera frequently, you will have to think about its weight and measurements. The Canon SX220 HS offers exterior measurements of 106mm x 59mm x 33mm (4.2" x 2.3" x 1.3") and a weight of n/a grams (0.00 lbs) whilst the Kodak Z990 has proportions of 124mm x 91mm x 105mm (4.9" x 3.6" x 4.1") having a weight of 445 grams (0.98 lbs).

Take a look at the Canon SX220 HS and Kodak Z990 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you have attached at that time. Underneath is a front view proportions comparison of the SX220 HS compared to the Z990.

Canon SX220 HS vs Kodak Z990 size comparison

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the SX220 HS and Z990 is 96 and 68 respectively.

Canon SX220 HS vs Kodak Z990 top view buttons comparison

Canon SX220 HS vs Kodak Z990 Sensor Comparison

Quite often, it can be difficult to visualise the contrast in sensor sizes simply by seeing specifications. The pic below might offer you a better sense of the sensor sizing in the SX220 HS and Z990.

To sum up, both of these cameras come with the identical sensor size and the identical megapixels and you can expect comparable quality of images although you need to take the launch date of the cameras into account.

Canon SX220 HS vs Kodak Z990 sensor size comparison

Canon SX220 HS vs Kodak Z990 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon SX220 HS vs Kodak Z990 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon SX220 HS Portrait photography advice
Kodak Z990 Portrait photography advice
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focusing manually
above average flash sync (1/2,000 seconds)
offers face detect focusing
cannot use external flash
MP count low (12 megapixels)
small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
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manual focus
comes with face detection autofocus
saves RAW files
can't use external flash
low resolution (12 megapixels)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
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Street Comparison

Canon SX220 HS Street photography information
Kodak Z990 Street photography information
57
image stabilization (Optical)
fixed screen
small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
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built in image stabilization (Optical)
saves RAW files
fixed screen
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
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Sports Comparison

Canon SX220 HS Sports photography information
Kodak Z990 Sports photography information
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excellent zoom range (28-392mm 14.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Optical)
offers tracking focus
very slow continuous shooting (3.0 frames/s)
MP count low (12MP)
small sensor (1/2.3")
bad battery (210 shots)
lack of phase detect AF
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incredible zoom range (28-840mm 30.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
painfully slow continuous shooting (6.0 frames/s)
low resolution (12 megapixels)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Canon SX220 HS as a Travel photography camera
Kodak Z990 as a Travel photography camera
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flash built-in
pretty wide (28mm)
long reach (392mm)
lack of Timelapse recording
bad battery (210 per charge)
MP count low (12MP)
doesn't offer selfie friendly screen
slow max aperture (f3.1)
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flash built-in
quite wide (28mm)
very long zoom (840mm)
no Time Lapse mode
low resolution (12 megapixels)
doesn't offer selfie friendly display
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon SX220 HS Landscape photography information
Kodak Z990 Landscape photography information
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focusing manually
pretty wide (28mm)
screen size is good (3")
image stabilization (Optical)
can't swap lenses (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.1)
MP count low (12MP)
small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
bad battery (210 shots)
lack of Timelapse recording
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manual focus
quite wide (28mm)
screen size is good (3 inch)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
saves RAW files
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
low resolution (12MP)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
no Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon SX220 HS as a Vlogging camera
Kodak Z990 as a Vlogging camera
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pretty wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
offers face detect focusing
video res high (1920 x 1080 pxls)
slow max aperture (f3.1)
doesn't offer selfie friendly screen
lack of microphone support
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quite wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
comes with face detection autofocus
good video quality (1920 x 1080 pxls)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
doesn't offer selfie friendly display
no external mic socket
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Canon SX220 HS vs Kodak Z990 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon SX220 HS and Kodak Z990
 Canon SX220 HSKodak EasyShare Z990
General Information
Make Canon Kodak
Model Canon SX220 HS Kodak EasyShare Z990
Alternative name - EasyShare Max
Class Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Introduced 2011-02-07 2011-01-04
Physical type Compact SLR-like (bridge)
Sensor Information
Chip DIGIC 4 with iSAPS technology -
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 12 megapixel 12 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Full resolution 4000 x 3000 4000 x 3000
Max native ISO 3200 6400
Min native ISO 100 125
RAW support
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Number of focus points 9 -
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 28-392mm (14.0x) 28-840mm (30.0x)
Maximal aperture f/3.1-5.9 f/2.8-5.6
Macro focus distance 5cm 1cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.9
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display diagonal 3 inch 3 inch
Resolution of display 461k dots 460k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Display technology PureColor II TG TFT LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None Electronic
Features
Slowest shutter speed 15s 16s
Maximum shutter speed 1/3200s 1/2000s
Continuous shooting rate 3.0 frames/s 6.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 3.50 m 8.90 m
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync Auto, Fill-in, Red-Eye reduction, Off
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Maximum flash synchronize 1/2000s -
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (24fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30,120 fps), 320 x 240 (30, 240 fps) 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 H.264 H.264
Mic port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight - 445 grams (0.98 pounds)
Physical dimensions 106 x 59 x 33mm (4.2" x 2.3" x 1.3") 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 210 shots -
Type of battery Battery Pack -
Battery model NB-5L 4 x AA
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Custom) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC/MMC/ MMCplus/HC MMCplus SD/SDHC card, Internal
Card slots One One
Retail cost $399 $299