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Casio EX-ZR400 vs Kodak Z990

Portability
92
Imaging
39
Features
51
Overall
43
Casio Exilim EX-ZR400 front
 
Kodak EasyShare Z990 front
Portability
68
Imaging
35
Features
42
Overall
37

Casio EX-ZR400 vs Kodak Z990 Key Specs

Casio EX-ZR400
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-300mm (F3.0-5.9) lens
  • 205g - 105 x 59 x 29mm
  • Introduced January 2013
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 Known as EasyShare Max
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Casio EX-ZR400 vs Kodak Z990 Overview

On this page, we are reviewing the Casio EX-ZR400 vs Kodak Z990, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras by companies Casio and Kodak. There exists a sizeable gap between the resolutions of the EX-ZR400 (16MP) and Z990 (12MP) but both cameras have the same sensor size (1/2.3").

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The EX-ZR400 was released 2 years later than the Z990 and that is quite a large gap as far as technology is concerned. Both of the cameras have different body design with the Casio EX-ZR400 being a Compact camera and the Kodak Z990 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.

Before delving into a thorough comparison, here is a quick overview of how the EX-ZR400 scores vs the Z990 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Casio EX-ZR400 over the Kodak Z990

 EX-ZR400 Z990 
LaunchedJanuary 2013January 2011Fresher by 26 months
Display resolution461k460kCrisper display (+1k dot)

Reasons to pick Kodak Z990 over the Casio EX-ZR400

 Z990 EX-ZR400 

Common features in the Casio EX-ZR400 and Kodak Z990

 EX-ZR400 Z990 
Focus manually Dial exact focusing
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display dimensions3"3"Equal display size
Selfie screen Neither contains selfie screen
Touch friendly display Lack of Touch friendly display

Casio EX-ZR400 vs Kodak Z990 Physical Comparison

For those who are intending to carry your camera, you will have to think about its weight and measurements. The Casio EX-ZR400 has got physical dimensions of 105mm x 59mm x 29mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.1") accompanied by a weight of 205 grams (0.45 lbs) whilst 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).

Examine the Casio EX-ZR400 vs Kodak Z990 in the all new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you choose during that time. Underneath is a front view proportions comparison of the EX-ZR400 versus the Z990.

Casio EX-ZR400 vs Kodak Z990 size comparison

Using dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the EX-ZR400 and Z990 is 92 and 68 respectively.

Casio EX-ZR400 vs Kodak Z990 top view buttons comparison

Casio EX-ZR400 vs Kodak Z990 Sensor Comparison

More often than not, its difficult to envision the contrast between sensor sizing only by checking a spec sheet. The photograph here will give you a much better sense of the sensor sizes in the EX-ZR400 and Z990.

As you can see, both of the cameras have the same sensor dimensions but not the same MP. You should anticipate the Casio EX-ZR400 to give you extra detail as a result of its extra 4MP. Greater resolution will also help you crop images a bit more aggressively. The more modern EX-ZR400 will have an edge when it comes to sensor technology.

Casio EX-ZR400 vs Kodak Z990 sensor size comparison

Casio EX-ZR400 vs Kodak Z990 Screen and ViewFinder

Casio EX-ZR400 vs Kodak Z990 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Casio EX-ZR400 as a Portrait photography camera
Kodak Z990 as a Portrait photography camera
39
manual focus
good MP (16MP)
can't use external flash
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
41
focusing manually
comes with face detect focus
exports RAW formats
no external flash support
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Casio EX-ZR400
Street photography with Kodak Z990
62
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lighter than competition in class (205g)
no moving screen
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
54
image stabilization (Optical)
exports RAW formats
no moving screen
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
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Sports Comparison

Casio EX-ZR400 Sports photography advice
Kodak Z990 Sports photography advice
57
amazing zoom range (24-300mm 12.5 x zoom)
fast continuous shooting (30.0 fps)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good MP (16 megapixels)
comes with tracking focus
great battery life (500 shots)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
has no phase detect autofocus
34
great zoom range (28-840mm 30.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Optical)
low fps (6.0 frames/s)
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Casio EX-ZR400
Travel photography with Kodak Z990
71
great battery life (500 per charge)
lighter than competition in class (205 grams)
good MP (16MP)
built-in flash
quite wide (24mm)
long zoom (300mm)
lack of Time Lapse mode
does not posses selfie friendly display
slow maximum aperture (f3.0)
51
flash built-in
fairly wide (28mm)
very long reach (840mm)
no Time Lapse recording
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
doesn't feature selfie friendly display
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Casio EX-ZR400 Landscape photography highlights
Kodak Z990 Landscape photography highlights
52
manual focus
quite wide (24mm)
nice screen size (3 inch)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good MP (16MP)
great battery life (500 per charge)
cannot swap lens (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.0)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
lack of Time Lapse mode
45
focusing manually
fairly wide (28mm)
pretty good screen size (3 inch)
image stabilization (Optical)
exports RAW formats
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
low megapixels (12MP)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
no Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Casio EX-ZR400 Vlogging highlights
Kodak Z990 Vlogging highlights
33
quite wide (24mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
high res video (1920 x 1080 resolution)
lighter than competition in class (205 grams)
slow maximum aperture (f3.0)
does not posses selfie friendly display
lack of mic support
28
fairly wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
comes with face detect focus
high res video (1920 x 1080 resolution)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
doesn't feature selfie friendly display
no mic port
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Casio EX-ZR400 vs Kodak Z990 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Casio EX-ZR400 and Kodak Z990
 Casio Exilim EX-ZR400Kodak EasyShare Z990
General Information
Company Casio Kodak
Model type Casio Exilim EX-ZR400 Kodak EasyShare Z990
Also called - EasyShare Max
Type Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Introduced 2013-01-29 2011-01-04
Body design Compact SLR-like (bridge)
Sensor Information
Processor Exilim Engine HS -
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 surface area 28.1mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 16MP 12MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Highest resolution 4608 x 3456 4000 x 3000
Highest native ISO 3200 6400
Lowest native ISO 80 125
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 24-300mm (12.5x) 28-840mm (30.0x)
Max aperture f/3.0-5.9 f/2.8-5.6
Macro focusing range 1cm 1cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.9
Screen
Range of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display diagonal 3" 3"
Display resolution 461 thousand dot 460 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Display technology Super Clear TFT color LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None Electronic
Features
Lowest shutter speed 15 secs 16 secs
Highest shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/2000 secs
Continuous shooting speed 30.0fps 6.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 4.70 m 8.90 m
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye Auto, Fill-in, Red-Eye reduction, Off
External flash
AEB
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (30 fps), 1280 x 720 (15, 30 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)
Highest video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video format H.264 H.264
Mic jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless Eye-Fi Connected 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 205 gr (0.45 lb) 445 gr (0.98 lb)
Physical dimensions 105 x 59 x 29mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.1") 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 500 photographs -
Battery form Battery Pack -
Battery ID NP-130 4 x AA
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 seconds, Triple) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse recording
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC card, Internal
Storage slots Single Single
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