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FujiFilm F300EXR vs Kodak Z990

Portability
91
Imaging
36
Features
33
Overall
34
FujiFilm FinePix F300EXR front
 
Kodak EasyShare Z990 front
Portability
68
Imaging
35
Features
42
Overall
37

FujiFilm F300EXR vs Kodak Z990 Key Specs

FujiFilm F300EXR
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 3200 (Push to 12800)
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 24-360mm (F3.5-5.3) lens
  • 215g - 104 x 59 x 33mm
  • Revealed July 2010
  • Alternative Name is FinePix F305EXR
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
  • Additionally referred to as EasyShare Max
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FujiFilm F300EXR vs Kodak Z990 Overview

Lets take a closer look at the FujiFilm F300EXR versus Kodak Z990, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras by rivals FujiFilm and Kodak. The image resolution of the F300EXR (12MP) and the Z990 (12MP) is fairly similar but the F300EXR (1/2") and Z990 (1/2.3") possess totally different sensor sizing.

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The F300EXR was revealed 5 months before the Z990 which means that they are of a similar generation. Both the cameras come with different body type with the FujiFilm F300EXR being a Compact camera and the Kodak Z990 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.

Before diving straight into a full comparison, below is a short introduction of how the F300EXR matches up vs the Z990 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick FujiFilm F300EXR over the Kodak Z990

 F300EXR Z990 

Reasons to pick Kodak Z990 over the FujiFilm F300EXR

 Z990 F300EXR 
Focus manually More precise focus

Common features in the FujiFilm F300EXR and Kodak Z990

 F300EXR Z990 
RevealedJuly 2010January 2011Similar generation
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display dimension3"3"Identical display measurement
Display resolution460k460kEqual display resolution
Selfie screen Neither offers selfie screen
Touch friendly display Lacking Touch friendly display

FujiFilm F300EXR vs Kodak Z990 Physical Comparison

In case you're planning to travel with your camera, you need to consider its weight and proportions. The FujiFilm F300EXR offers exterior dimensions of 104mm x 59mm x 33mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.3") along with a weight of 215 grams (0.47 lbs) and the Kodak Z990 has measurements of 124mm x 91mm x 105mm (4.9" x 3.6" x 4.1") with a weight of 445 grams (0.98 lbs).

Look at the FujiFilm F300EXR versus Kodak Z990 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you choose during that time. Here is the front view size comparison of the F300EXR compared to the Z990.

FujiFilm F300EXR vs Kodak Z990 size comparison

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability score of the F300EXR and Z990 is 91 and 68 respectively.

FujiFilm F300EXR vs Kodak Z990 top view buttons comparison

FujiFilm F300EXR vs Kodak Z990 Sensor Comparison

Normally, its tough to see the contrast between sensor dimensions merely by reading specs. The image underneath may offer you a better sense of the sensor dimensions in the F300EXR and Z990.

As you can plainly see, both of the cameras have got the exact same megapixel count but not the same sensor dimensions. The F300EXR has got the larger sensor which is going to make achieving shallow DOF easier.

FujiFilm F300EXR vs Kodak Z990 sensor size comparison

FujiFilm F300EXR vs Kodak Z990 Screen and ViewFinder

FujiFilm F300EXR vs Kodak Z990 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with FujiFilm F300EXR
Portrait photography with Kodak Z990
21
focusing manually not possible
no external flash support
low resolution (12 megapixels)
tiny sensor (1/2")
no RAW files
41
manual focus
includes face detect focusing
delivers RAW files
no external flash support
sensor resolution not great (12MP)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
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Street Comparison

Street photography with FujiFilm F300EXR
Street photography with Kodak Z990
61
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lighter than average in class (215 grams)
screen is fixed
tiny sensor (1/2")
no RAW files
54
has image stabilization (Optical)
delivers RAW files
fixed screen
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
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Sports Comparison

FujiFilm F300EXR Sports photography advice
Kodak Z990 Sports photography advice
34
incredible zoom range (24-360mm 15.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
low fps (2.0 frames/s)
low resolution (12MP)
tiny sensor (1/2")
no phase detect autofocus
34
incredible zoom range (28-840mm 30.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Optical)
low frames per second (6.0 frames per second)
sensor resolution not great (12MP)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
has no phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

FujiFilm F300EXR as a Travel photography camera
Kodak Z990 as a Travel photography camera
63
lighter than average in class (215 grams)
has built in flash
quite wide (24mm)
great reach (360mm)
does not have Timelapse mode
low resolution (12MP)
display is not selfie friendly
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
51
built-in flash
really wide (28mm)
great zoom (840mm)
missing Time Lapse recording
sensor resolution not great (12 megapixels)
screen isn't selfie friendly
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

FujiFilm F300EXR as a Landscape photography camera
Kodak Z990 as a Landscape photography camera
38
quite wide (24mm)
good sized screen (3 inch)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
focusing manually not possible
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
low resolution (12MP)
tiny sensor (1/2")
no RAW files
does not have Timelapse mode
45
manual focus
really wide (28mm)
nice screen size (3")
has image stabilization (Optical)
delivers RAW files
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
sensor resolution not great (12MP)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
missing Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

FujiFilm F300EXR Vlogging information
Kodak Z990 Vlogging information
30
quite wide (24mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lighter than average in class (215g)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
display is not selfie friendly
video res low (1280 x 720 pixels)
does not have external microphone support
28
really wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
includes face detect focusing
high quality video (1920 x 1080 pxls)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
screen isn't selfie friendly
missing mic support
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FujiFilm F300EXR vs Kodak Z990 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for FujiFilm F300EXR and Kodak Z990
 FujiFilm FinePix F300EXRKodak EasyShare Z990
General Information
Brand Name FujiFilm Kodak
Model FujiFilm FinePix F300EXR Kodak EasyShare Z990
Alternative name FinePix F305EXR EasyShare Max
Category Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Revealed 2010-07-21 2011-01-04
Physical type Compact SLR-like (bridge)
Sensor Information
Processor Chip EXR -
Sensor type CCD BSI-CMOS
Sensor size 1/2" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.4 x 4.8mm 6.08 x 4.56mm
Sensor area 30.7mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixels 12 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Highest Possible resolution 4000 x 3000 4000 x 3000
Maximum native ISO 3200 6400
Maximum enhanced ISO 12800 -
Minimum native ISO 100 125
RAW data
Autofocusing
Manual focus
AF touch
Continuous AF
Single AF
Tracking AF
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detection AF
Contract detection AF
Phase detection AF
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 24-360mm (15.0x) 28-840mm (30.0x)
Maximum aperture f/3.5-5.3 f/2.8-5.6
Macro focus range 5cm 1cm
Crop factor 5.6 5.9
Screen
Type of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 3" 3"
Screen resolution 460 thousand dots 460 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None Electronic
Features
Minimum shutter speed 8 seconds 16 seconds
Fastest shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Continuous shutter rate 2.0fps 6.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 3.20 m 8.90 m
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro Auto, Fill-in, Red-Eye reduction, Off
Hot shoe
AEB
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1280 x 720 (24 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) 1920 x 1080 (30fps) 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Maximum video resolution 1280x720 1920x1080
Video data format Motion JPEG H.264
Mic 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
Environment sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 215g (0.47 pounds) 445g (0.98 pounds)
Dimensions 104 x 59 x 33mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.3") 124 x 91 x 105mm (4.9" x 3.6" x 4.1")
DXO scores
DXO Overall 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 model NP-50 4 x AA
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse feature
Storage type SD/SDHC, Internal SD/SDHC card, Internal
Card slots One One
Launch price $280 $299