Clicky

FujiFilm HS20 EXR vs Kodak Z990

Portability
58
Imaging
39
Features
55
Overall
45
FujiFilm FinePix HS20 EXR front
 
Kodak EasyShare Z990 front
Portability
68
Imaging
35
Features
42
Overall
37

FujiFilm HS20 EXR vs Kodak Z990 Key Specs

FujiFilm HS20 EXR
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2" Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Screen
  • ISO 100 - 3200 (Push to 12800)
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-720mm (F2.8-5.6) lens
  • 730g - 131 x 91 x 126mm
  • Announced January 2011
  • Additionally referred to as FinePix HS22 EXR
  • Updated by Fujifilm HS30EXR
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
  • Released January 2011
  • Additionally referred to as EasyShare Max
Pentax 17 Pre-Orders Outperform Expectations by a Landslide

FujiFilm HS20 EXR vs Kodak Z990 Overview

The following is a extended review of the FujiFilm HS20 EXR and Kodak Z990, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras by rivals FujiFilm and Kodak. There exists a significant gap between the sensor resolutions of the HS20 EXR (16MP) and Z990 (12MP) and the HS20 EXR (1/2") and Z990 (1/2.3") use totally different sensor size.

Snapchat Adds Watermarks to AI-Created Images

The HS20 EXR was launched very close to the Z990 and they are of a similar generation. Both of the cameras come with the identical body type (SLR-like (bridge)).

Before going through a detailed comparison, below is a concise view of how the HS20 EXR matches up versus the Z990 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Japan-exclusive Leica Leitz Phone 3 features big sensor and new modes
	
	

Reasons to pick FujiFilm HS20 EXR over the Kodak Z990

 HS20 EXR Z990 
Screen typeTiltingFixed Tilting screen

Reasons to pick Kodak Z990 over the FujiFilm HS20 EXR

 Z990 HS20 EXR 

Common features in the FujiFilm HS20 EXR and Kodak Z990

 HS20 EXR Z990 
ReleasedJanuary 2011January 2011Similar generation
Focus manually Very exact focusing
Screen dimension3"3"Identical screen size
Screen resolution460k460kIdentical screen resolution
Selfie screen Absent selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Neither includes Touch friendly screen

FujiFilm HS20 EXR vs Kodak Z990 Physical Comparison

For anybody who is looking to travel with your camera frequently, you will need to factor in its weight and dimensions. The FujiFilm HS20 EXR features exterior dimensions of 131mm x 91mm x 126mm (5.2" x 3.6" x 5.0") and a weight of 730 grams (1.61 lbs) whilst the Kodak Z990 has dimensions of 124mm x 91mm x 105mm (4.9" x 3.6" x 4.1") with a weight of 445 grams (0.98 lbs).

Check the FujiFilm HS20 EXR and Kodak Z990 in the all new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you are utilising at the time. Following is the front view size comparison of the HS20 EXR against the Z990.

FujiFilm HS20 EXR vs Kodak Z990 size comparison

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability score of the HS20 EXR and Z990 is 58 and 68 respectively.

FujiFilm HS20 EXR vs Kodak Z990 top view buttons comparison

FujiFilm HS20 EXR vs Kodak Z990 Sensor Comparison

More often than not, it is very tough to visualise the contrast between sensor dimensions simply by going over specs. The picture here will help offer you a greater sense of the sensor dimensions in the HS20 EXR and Z990.

All in all, both of the cameras have got different megapixels and different sensor dimensions. The HS20 EXR because of its bigger sensor will make getting bokeh simpler and the FujiFilm HS20 EXR will deliver extra detail utilizing its extra 4 Megapixels. Higher resolution will help you crop pictures much more aggressively.

FujiFilm HS20 EXR vs Kodak Z990 sensor size comparison

FujiFilm HS20 EXR vs Kodak Z990 Screen and ViewFinder

FujiFilm HS20 EXR vs Kodak Z990 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
President Biden pushes bill mandating TikTok sale or ban

Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

FujiFilm HS20 EXR Portrait photography information
Kodak Z990 Portrait photography information
55
has manual focus
good MP (16 megapixels)
supports face detect focusing
exports RAW formats
very small sensor size (1/2")
41
you can focus manually
features face detect focus
supports RAW files
can't use external flash
low MP (12MP)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
Photography Glossary

Street Comparison

FujiFilm HS20 EXR Street photography features
Kodak Z990 Street photography features
54
screen tilts
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
exports RAW formats
very small sensor size (1/2")
more heavy than competitors (730 grams)
54
has image stabilization (Optical)
supports RAW files
no articulating screen
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
Sora from OpenAI releases its first ever music video

Sports Comparison

FujiFilm HS20 EXR Sports photography factors
Kodak Z990 Sports photography factors
52
excellent zoom range (24-720mm 30.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good MP (16MP)
supports tracking focus
very small sensor size (1/2")
does not have phase detect AF
34
excellent zoom range (28-840mm 30.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Optical)
low frames per second (6.0 frames/s)
low MP (12 megapixels)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect auto focus
Photobucket discusses licensing 13 billion images with AI firms

Travel Comparison

FujiFilm HS20 EXR Travel photography advice
Kodak Z990 Travel photography advice
51
good MP (16MP)
flash built-in
quite wide (24mm)
long reach (720mm)
does not have Timelapse function
more heavy than competitors (730g)
doesn't feature selfie friendly display
slow max aperture (f2.8)
51
built-in flash
rather wide (28mm)
long zoom (840mm)
no Timelapse function
low MP (12 megapixels)
screen isn't selfie friendly
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
Meta to Introduce 'AI-Generated' Labels for Media starting next month

Landscape Comparison

FujiFilm HS20 EXR Landscape photography factors
Kodak Z990 Landscape photography factors
51
has manual focus
quite wide (24mm)
screen size is good (3 inches)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good MP (16MP)
exports RAW formats
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f2.8)
very small sensor size (1/2")
does not have Timelapse function
45
you can focus manually
rather wide (28mm)
nice screen size (3 inches)
has image stabilization (Optical)
supports RAW files
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
low MP (12 megapixels)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
no Timelapse function
Apple Innovates by Creating Next-Level Optical Stabilization for iPhone

Vlogging Comparison

FujiFilm HS20 EXR Vlogging factors
Kodak Z990 Vlogging factors
25
quite wide (24mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
supports face detect focusing
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 pixels)
slow max aperture (f2.8)
doesn't feature selfie friendly display
does not have microphone jack
more heavy than competitors (730 grams)
28
rather wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
features face detect focus
high res video (1920 x 1080 pxls)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
screen isn't selfie friendly
no microphone socket
Samsung Releases Faster Versions of EVO MicroSD Cards

FujiFilm HS20 EXR vs Kodak Z990 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for FujiFilm HS20 EXR and Kodak Z990
 FujiFilm FinePix HS20 EXRKodak EasyShare Z990
General Information
Company FujiFilm Kodak
Model FujiFilm FinePix HS20 EXR Kodak EasyShare Z990
Otherwise known as FinePix HS22 EXR EasyShare Max
Type Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Announced 2011-01-05 2011-01-04
Physical type SLR-like (bridge) SLR-like (bridge)
Sensor Information
Processor Chip EXR -
Sensor type EXRCMOS BSI-CMOS
Sensor size 1/2" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.4 x 4.8mm 6.08 x 4.56mm
Sensor surface area 30.7mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 16MP 12MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Max resolution 4608 x 3456 4000 x 3000
Max native ISO 3200 6400
Max enhanced ISO 12800 -
Min native ISO 100 125
RAW data
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 24-720mm (30.0x) 28-840mm (30.0x)
Maximum aperture f/2.8-5.6 f/2.8-5.6
Macro focus distance 1cm 1cm
Focal length multiplier 5.6 5.9
Screen
Type of screen Tilting Fixed Type
Screen size 3 inches 3 inches
Resolution of screen 460 thousand dots 460 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Screen tech TFT color LCD monitor -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic Electronic
Viewfinder coverage 97% -
Features
Min shutter speed 30 secs 16 secs
Max shutter speed 1/4000 secs 1/2000 secs
Continuous shutter rate 8.0fps 6.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 3.20 m 8.90 m
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync Auto, Fill-in, Red-Eye reduction, Off
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (30 fps), 1280 x 720 (60 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 80 fps), 320 x 112 (320 fps), 320 x 240 (160 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 data format MPEG-4 H.264
Microphone 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 730 grams (1.61 lb) 445 grams (0.98 lb)
Dimensions 131 x 91 x 126mm (5.2" x 3.6" x 5.0") 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 4 x AA 4 x AA
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC card, Internal
Card slots 1 1
Launch cost $600 $299