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FujiFilm S1600 vs Kodak Z990

Portability
78
Imaging
35
Features
26
Overall
31
FujiFilm FinePix S1600 front
 
Kodak EasyShare Z990 front
Portability
68
Imaging
36
Features
42
Overall
38

FujiFilm S1600 vs Kodak Z990 Key Specs

FujiFilm S1600
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 1600
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-420mm (F4.0-4.8) lens
  • 337g - 110 x 73 x 81mm
  • Released February 2010
  • Alternative Name is FinePix S1770
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
  • Additionally Known as EasyShare Max
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FujiFilm S1600 vs Kodak Z990 Overview

Below, we are comparing the FujiFilm S1600 and Kodak Z990, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras by competitors FujiFilm and Kodak. The resolution of the S1600 (12MP) and the Z990 (12MP) is very close and they feature the exact same sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The S1600 was released 11 months prior to the Z990 and they are both of a similar generation. Each of the cameras come with the identical body type (SLR-like (bridge)).

Before delving in to a detailed comparison, below is a concise overview of how the S1600 grades vs the Z990 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick FujiFilm S1600 over the Kodak Z990

 S1600 Z990 

Reasons to pick Kodak Z990 over the FujiFilm S1600

 Z990 S1600 
LaunchedJanuary 2011February 2010More recent by 11 months
Manually focus Dial exact focusing
Display resolution460k230kCrisper display (+230k dot)

Common features in the FujiFilm S1600 and Kodak Z990

 S1600 Z990 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display dimension3"3"Identical display dimensions
Selfie screen Neither offers selfie screen
Touch display Neither offers Touch display

FujiFilm S1600 vs Kodak Z990 Physical Comparison

For anybody who is planning to lug around your camera, you will want to factor in its weight and dimensions. The FujiFilm S1600 offers physical dimensions of 110mm x 73mm x 81mm (4.3" x 2.9" x 3.2") having a weight of 337 grams (0.74 lbs) while 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).

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Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you have attached at the time. The following is the front view physical size comparison of the S1600 compared to the Z990.

FujiFilm S1600 vs Kodak Z990 size comparison

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability rating of the S1600 and Z990 is 78 and 68 respectively.

FujiFilm S1600 vs Kodak Z990 top view buttons comparison

FujiFilm S1600 vs Kodak Z990 Sensor Comparison

In many cases, it is very hard to picture the gap in sensor measurements purely by researching technical specs. The graphic here might offer you a stronger sense of the sensor dimensions in the S1600 and Z990.

As you can tell, both of those cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements and the same exact MP and you should expect comparable quality of pictures though you may want to consider the production date of the cameras into account. The older S1600 will be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor tech.

FujiFilm S1600 vs Kodak Z990 sensor size comparison

FujiFilm S1600 vs Kodak Z990 Screen and ViewFinder

FujiFilm S1600 vs Kodak Z990 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

FujiFilm S1600 Portrait photography advice
Kodak Z990 Portrait photography advice
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no manual focus
no external flash support
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
41
you can focus manually
has face detect focusing
supports RAW files
cannot use external flash
MP count low (12MP)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
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Street Comparison

FujiFilm S1600 as a Street photography camera
Kodak Z990 as a Street photography camera
49
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
screen does not articulate
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
54
has image stabilization (Optical)
supports RAW files
screen does not articulate
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
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Sports Comparison

FujiFilm S1600 Sports photography info
Kodak Z990 Sports photography info
34
incredible zoom range (28-420mm 15.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
max frames per second low (1.0 frames/s)
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect AF
34
great zoom range (28-840mm 30.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Optical)
continuous shooting slow (6.0 frames/s)
MP count low (12 megapixels)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

FujiFilm S1600 as a Travel photography camera
Kodak Z990 as a Travel photography camera
55
has built in flash
really wide (28mm)
great reach (420mm)
no Timelapse function
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
does not have a selfie friendly screen
somewhat slow max aperture (f4.0)
51
built-in flash
rather wide (28mm)
very long zoom (840mm)
missing Time Lapse recording
MP count low (12MP)
screen isn't selfie friendly
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

FujiFilm S1600 as a Landscape photography camera
Kodak Z990 as a Landscape photography camera
36
really wide (28mm)
screen size is good (3 inches)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
no manual focus
can't switch lenses (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f4.0)
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
no Timelapse function
46
you can focus manually
rather wide (28mm)
nice screen size (3")
has image stabilization (Optical)
supports RAW files
cannot swap lenses (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
MP count low (12MP)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
missing Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

FujiFilm S1600 Vlogging info
Kodak Z990 Vlogging info
25
really wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
somewhat slow max aperture (f4.0)
does not have a selfie friendly screen
video res low (1280 x 720 pixels)
no microphone socket
28
rather wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
has face detect focusing
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 pxls)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
screen isn't selfie friendly
missing mic socket
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FujiFilm S1600 vs Kodak Z990 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for FujiFilm S1600 and Kodak Z990
 FujiFilm FinePix S1600Kodak EasyShare Z990
General Information
Make FujiFilm Kodak
Model FujiFilm FinePix S1600 Kodak EasyShare Z990
Also called FinePix S1770 EasyShare Max
Category Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Released 2010-02-02 2011-01-04
Physical type SLR-like (bridge) SLR-like (bridge)
Sensor Information
Sensor type CCD 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 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Peak resolution 4000 x 3000 4000 x 3000
Highest native ISO 1600 6400
Minimum native ISO 100 125
RAW data
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 28-420mm (15.0x) 28-840mm (30.0x)
Max aperture f/4.0-4.8 f/2.8-5.6
Macro focus distance 2cm 1cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.9
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 3 inch 3 inch
Resolution of screen 230 thousand dots 460 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic Electronic
Viewfinder coverage 99% -
Features
Min shutter speed 8 seconds 16 seconds
Max shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Continuous shutter rate 1.0fps 6.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 4.40 m 8.90 m
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro Auto, Fill-in, Red-Eye reduction, Off
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30 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)
Highest video resolution 1280x720 1920x1080
Video file format Motion JPEG 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 337 grams (0.74 lb) 445 grams (0.98 lb)
Dimensions 110 x 73 x 81mm (4.3" x 2.9" x 3.2") 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
Storage type SD/SDHC SD/SDHC card, Internal
Card slots One One
Launch pricing $130 $299