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Casio EX-ZR1000 vs Kodak Z990

Portability
90
Imaging
39
Features
53
Overall
44
Casio Exilim EX-ZR1000 front
 
Kodak EasyShare Z990 front
Portability
68
Imaging
35
Features
42
Overall
37

Casio EX-ZR1000 vs Kodak Z990 Key Specs

Casio EX-ZR1000
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Screen
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-300mm (F3.0-5.9) lens
  • 255g - 108 x 62 x 37mm
  • Released September 2012
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
  • Launched January 2011
  • Also referred to as EasyShare Max
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Casio EX-ZR1000 vs Kodak Z990 Overview

Here, we are analyzing the Casio EX-ZR1000 versus Kodak Z990, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras by brands Casio and Kodak. There exists a considerable gap between the sensor resolutions of the EX-ZR1000 (16MP) and Z990 (12MP) but both cameras offer the identical sensor size (1/2.3").

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The EX-ZR1000 was released 21 months after the Z990 making them a generation away from one another. Each of the cameras feature different body design with the Casio EX-ZR1000 being a Compact camera and the Kodak Z990 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.

Before delving right into a comprehensive comparison, here is a concise highlight of how the EX-ZR1000 matches up versus the Z990 for portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Casio EX-ZR1000 over the Kodak Z990

 EX-ZR1000 Z990 
LaunchedSeptember 2012January 2011Newer by 21 months
Display typeTiltingFixed Tilting display
Display resolution461k460kSharper display (+1k dot)

Reasons to pick Kodak Z990 over the Casio EX-ZR1000

 Z990 EX-ZR1000 

Common features in the Casio EX-ZR1000 and Kodak Z990

 EX-ZR1000 Z990 
Focus manually More exact focusing
Display size3"3"Same display size
Selfie screen Neither contains selfie screen
Touch friendly display Neither contains Touch friendly display

Casio EX-ZR1000 vs Kodak Z990 Physical Comparison

For anyone who is aiming to travel with your camera, you will have to factor its weight and measurements. The Casio EX-ZR1000 has got external dimensions of 108mm x 62mm x 37mm (4.3" x 2.4" x 1.5") and a weight of 255 grams (0.56 lbs) while the Kodak Z990 has proportions of 124mm x 91mm x 105mm (4.9" x 3.6" x 4.1") accompanied by a weight of 445 grams (0.98 lbs).

Look at the Casio EX-ZR1000 versus Kodak Z990 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Take into account, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you are using at the time. Here is a front view scale comparison of the EX-ZR1000 against the Z990.

Casio EX-ZR1000 vs Kodak Z990 size comparison

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability score of the EX-ZR1000 and Z990 is 90 and 68 respectively.

Casio EX-ZR1000 vs Kodak Z990 top view buttons comparison

Casio EX-ZR1000 vs Kodak Z990 Sensor Comparison

Typically, it can be difficult to picture the gap between sensor dimensions only by reading specs. The pic underneath will help provide you a better sense of the sensor sizes in the EX-ZR1000 and Z990.

As you can plainly see, each of the cameras feature the identical sensor size but different MP. You can expect to see the Casio EX-ZR1000 to offer more detail as a result of its extra 4 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also allow you to crop photos way more aggressively. The fresher EX-ZR1000 provides an edge in sensor innovation.

Casio EX-ZR1000 vs Kodak Z990 sensor size comparison

Casio EX-ZR1000 vs Kodak Z990 Screen and ViewFinder

Casio EX-ZR1000 vs Kodak Z990 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Casio EX-ZR1000 Portrait photography details
Kodak Z990 Portrait photography details
43
has manual focus
resolution is good (16 megapixels)
provides face detect focus
cannot use external flash
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
41
you can focus manually
offers face detect focus
supports RAW formats
no external flash support
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
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Street Comparison

Casio EX-ZR1000 Street photography features
Kodak Z990 Street photography features
68
screen tilts
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lighter than others in class (255 grams)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
54
image stabilization (Optical)
supports RAW formats
screen is fixed
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
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Sports Comparison

Casio EX-ZR1000 Sports photography factors
Kodak Z990 Sports photography factors
50
great zoom range (24-300mm 12.5 x zoom)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
resolution is good (16MP)
provides tracking focus
better than average battery pack (470 shots)
slow continuous shooting (3.0 frames per second)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect auto focus
34
long zoom range (28-840mm 30.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Optical)
painfully slow continuous shooting (6.0 fps)
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
no phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Casio EX-ZR1000
Travel photography with Kodak Z990
70
better than average battery pack (470 per charge)
lighter than others in class (255g)
resolution is good (16MP)
has built in flash
quite wide (24mm)
great zoom (300mm)
does not have Time Lapse mode
does not contain selfie friendly display
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.0)
51
built-in flash
rather wide (28mm)
very long reach (840mm)
missing Timelapse function
sensor resolution low (12MP)
does not have a selfie friendly screen
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Casio EX-ZR1000 Landscape photography information
Kodak Z990 Landscape photography information
51
has manual focus
quite wide (24mm)
pretty good screen size (3 inches)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
resolution is good (16 megapixels)
better than average battery pack (470 shots)
cannot swap lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.0)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
does not have Time Lapse mode
45
you can focus manually
rather wide (28mm)
screen is a decent size (3")
image stabilization (Optical)
supports RAW formats
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
missing Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Casio EX-ZR1000
Vlogging with Kodak Z990
34
quite wide (24mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
provides face detect focus
high res video (1920 x 1080 pixels)
lighter than others in class (255 grams)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.0)
does not contain selfie friendly display
does not have mic port
28
rather wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
offers face detect focus
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 resolution)
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
does not have a selfie friendly screen
missing microphone support
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Casio EX-ZR1000 vs Kodak Z990 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Casio EX-ZR1000 and Kodak Z990
 Casio Exilim EX-ZR1000Kodak EasyShare Z990
General Information
Brand Casio Kodak
Model type Casio Exilim EX-ZR1000 Kodak EasyShare Z990
Also called as - EasyShare Max
Class Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Released 2012-09-25 2011-01-04
Physical type Compact SLR-like (bridge)
Sensor Information
Processor Chip EXILIM Engine HS 3 -
Sensor type 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 16 megapixels 12 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Highest Possible resolution 4608 x 3456 4000 x 3000
Maximum native ISO 3200 6400
Minimum native ISO 80 125
RAW data
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 24-300mm (12.5x) 28-840mm (30.0x)
Largest aperture f/3.0-5.9 f/2.8-5.6
Macro focusing distance 5cm 1cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.9
Screen
Screen type Tilting Fixed Type
Screen size 3 inches 3 inches
Resolution of screen 461 thousand dots 460 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Screen tech Super Clear TFT color LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None Electronic
Features
Min shutter speed 4 secs 16 secs
Max shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/2000 secs
Continuous shutter rate 3.0 frames/s 6.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 4.70 m 8.90 m
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye Auto, Fill-in, Red-Eye reduction, Off
External flash
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (30 fps), 1280 x 720 (30,20,15 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 120 fps), 512 x 384 (30, 240 fps), 224 x 160 (480 fps), 224 x 64 (1000 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 format MPEG-4, H.264 H.264
Microphone support
Headphone support
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 proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 255g (0.56 lb) 445g (0.98 lb)
Physical dimensions 108 x 62 x 37mm (4.3" x 2.4" x 1.5") 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 470 shots -
Battery style Battery Pack -
Battery ID NP-130 4 x AA
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 seconds, custom) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse feature
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC card, Internal
Card slots 1 1
Launch pricing $572 $299