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FujiFilm S1800 vs Kodak Z990

Portability
78
Imaging
34
Features
26
Overall
30
FujiFilm FinePix S1800 front
 
Kodak EasyShare Z990 front
Portability
68
Imaging
35
Features
42
Overall
37

FujiFilm S1800 vs Kodak Z990 Key Specs

FujiFilm S1800
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 1600 (Raise to 3200)
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-504mm (F3.1-5.6) lens
  • 337g - 110 x 73 x 81mm
  • Announced February 2010
  • Additionally referred to as FinePix S1880
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
  • Introduced January 2011
  • Also Known as EasyShare Max
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FujiFilm S1800 vs Kodak Z990 Overview

Let's take a deeper look at the FujiFilm S1800 vs Kodak Z990, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras by companies FujiFilm and Kodak. The image resolution of the S1800 (12MP) and the Z990 (12MP) is relatively comparable and both cameras boast the same sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The S1800 was released 11 months before the Z990 which means that they are both of a similar age. Both of the cameras have the same body design (SLR-like (bridge)).

Before going into a comprehensive comparison, here is a short synopsis of how the S1800 matches up against the Z990 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick FujiFilm S1800 over the Kodak Z990

 S1800 Z990 

Reasons to pick Kodak Z990 over the FujiFilm S1800

 Z990 S1800 
IntroducedJanuary 2011February 2010More recent by 11 months
Manually focus More precise focusing
Screen resolution460k230kClearer screen (+230k dot)

Common features in the FujiFilm S1800 and Kodak Z990

 S1800 Z990 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen dimensions3"3"Equal screen measurements
Selfie screen Lacking selfie screen
Touch screen Neither includes Touch screen

FujiFilm S1800 vs Kodak Z990 Physical Comparison

For those who are looking to lug around your camera often, you'll have to think about its weight and proportions. The FujiFilm S1800 features outside measurements of 110mm x 73mm x 81mm (4.3" x 2.9" x 3.2") and a weight of 337 grams (0.74 lbs) while the Kodak Z990 has measurements of 124mm x 91mm x 105mm (4.9" x 3.6" x 4.1") and a weight of 445 grams (0.98 lbs).

Take a look at the FujiFilm S1800 vs Kodak Z990 in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you are working with at the time. Below is a front view measurement comparison of the S1800 vs the Z990.

FujiFilm S1800 vs Kodak Z990 size comparison

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the S1800 and Z990 is 78 and 68 respectively.

FujiFilm S1800 vs Kodak Z990 top view buttons comparison

FujiFilm S1800 vs Kodak Z990 Sensor Comparison

More often than not, its hard to picture the contrast in sensor measurements purely by seeing specifications. The photograph underneath will offer you a more clear sense of the sensor sizing in the S1800 and Z990.

To sum up, both of these cameras provide the same sensor dimensions and the same MP therefore you can expect comparable quality of pictures though you should consider the launch date of the cameras into account. The older S1800 will be behind with regard to sensor technology.

FujiFilm S1800 vs Kodak Z990 sensor size comparison

FujiFilm S1800 vs Kodak Z990 Screen and ViewFinder

FujiFilm S1800 vs Kodak Z990 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
Photography Glossary

Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with FujiFilm S1800
Portrait photography with Kodak Z990
20
lack of manual focus
cannot use external flash
low resolution (12 megapixels)
small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
41
focusing manually
features face detect autofocus
saves RAW files
no external flash support
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
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Street Comparison

Street photography with FujiFilm S1800
Street photography with Kodak Z990
49
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
fixed screen
small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
54
built in image stabilization (Optical)
saves RAW files
screen is fixed
very small sensor (1/2.3")
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Sports Comparison

FujiFilm S1800 Sports photography info
Kodak Z990 Sports photography info
33
amazing zoom range (28-504mm 18.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
low fps (1.0 frames per second)
low resolution (12MP)
small sensor (1/2.3")
has no phase detect AF
34
excellent zoom range (28-840mm 30.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
slow frames per second (6.0 frames per second)
megapixel count low (12MP)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

FujiFilm S1800 Travel photography info
Kodak Z990 Travel photography info
55
built-in flash
decently wide (28mm)
very long zoom (504mm)
missing Timelapse function
low resolution (12 megapixels)
display isn't selfie friendly
slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
51
built-in flash
quite wide (28mm)
great zoom (840mm)
no Timelapse mode
megapixel count low (12MP)
doesn't posses selfie friendly display
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

FujiFilm S1800 Landscape photography information
Kodak Z990 Landscape photography information
36
decently wide (28mm)
pretty good screen size (3")
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lack of manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
low resolution (12MP)
small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
missing Timelapse function
45
focusing manually
quite wide (28mm)
nice screen size (3 inches)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
saves RAW files
cannot switch lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
no Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with FujiFilm S1800
Vlogging with Kodak Z990
25
decently wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
display isn't selfie friendly
low video resolution (1280 x 720 pxls)
missing microphone support
28
quite wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
features face detect autofocus
high quality video (1920 x 1080 pixels)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
doesn't posses selfie friendly display
no microphone socket
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FujiFilm S1800 vs Kodak Z990 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for FujiFilm S1800 and Kodak Z990
 FujiFilm FinePix S1800Kodak EasyShare Z990
General Information
Manufacturer FujiFilm Kodak
Model FujiFilm FinePix S1800 Kodak EasyShare Z990
Also Known as FinePix S1880 EasyShare Max
Category Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Announced 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 measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.08 x 4.56mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 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
Maximum resolution 4000 x 3000 4000 x 3000
Maximum native ISO 1600 6400
Maximum boosted ISO 3200 -
Min native ISO 100 125
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 28-504mm (18.0x) 28-840mm (30.0x)
Max aperture f/3.1-5.6 f/2.8-5.6
Macro focus range 2cm 1cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.9
Screen
Type of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display diagonal 3" 3"
Resolution of display 230 thousand dots 460 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic Electronic
Viewfinder coverage 99% -
Features
Slowest shutter speed 8 seconds 16 seconds
Maximum shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Continuous shooting rate 1.0 frames/s 6.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 4.40 m 8.90 m
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro Auto, Fill-in, Red-Eye reduction, Off
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
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)
Maximum video resolution 1280x720 1920x1080
Video format Motion JPEG 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
Environment sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 337 grams (0.74 lb) 445 grams (0.98 lb)
Physical 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 All around 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, Internal SD/SDHC card, Internal
Card slots 1 1
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