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FujiFilm S2500HD vs Kodak Z990

Portability
78
Imaging
35
Features
30
Overall
33
FujiFilm FinePix S2500HD front
 
Kodak EasyShare Z990 front
Portability
68
Imaging
35
Features
42
Overall
37

FujiFilm S2500HD vs Kodak Z990 Key Specs

FujiFilm S2500HD
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 1600 (Expand to 3200)
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-504mm (F3.1-5.6) lens
  • 337g - 110 x 73 x 81mm
  • Revealed July 2010
  • Other Name is FinePix S2600HD
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
  • Launched January 2011
  • Alternate Name is EasyShare Max
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FujiFilm S2500HD vs Kodak Z990 Overview

Here, we will be evaluating the FujiFilm S2500HD and Kodak Z990, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras by manufacturers FujiFilm and Kodak. The image resolution of the S2500HD (12MP) and the Z990 (12MP) is pretty well matched and both cameras provide the identical sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The S2500HD was released 6 months earlier than the Z990 so they are both of a similar age. Both of these cameras feature the same body design (SLR-like (bridge)).

Before delving into a in depth comparison, here is a simple synopsis of how the S2500HD scores vs the Z990 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick FujiFilm S2500HD over the Kodak Z990

 S2500HD Z990 

Reasons to pick Kodak Z990 over the FujiFilm S2500HD

 Z990 S2500HD 
Manual focus More accurate focusing
Screen resolution460k230kClearer screen (+230k dot)

Common features in the FujiFilm S2500HD and Kodak Z990

 S2500HD Z990 
LaunchedJuly 2010January 2011Similar age
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen size3"3"Same screen sizing
Selfie screen Missing selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Neither contains Touch friendly screen

FujiFilm S2500HD vs Kodak Z990 Physical Comparison

In case you're going to carry your camera frequently, you are going to need to factor in its weight and dimensions. The FujiFilm S2500HD has got outside measurements of 110mm x 73mm x 81mm (4.3" x 2.9" x 3.2") along with a weight of 337 grams (0.74 lbs) and 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).

See the FujiFilm S2500HD and Kodak Z990 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Always remember, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you are utilising during that time. Here is a front view overall size comparison of the S2500HD vs the Z990.

FujiFilm S2500HD vs Kodak Z990 size comparison

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the S2500HD and Z990 is 78 and 68 respectively.

FujiFilm S2500HD vs Kodak Z990 top view buttons comparison

FujiFilm S2500HD vs Kodak Z990 Sensor Comparison

Quite often, it can be difficult to imagine the difference between sensor sizing just by checking specs. The photograph underneath will help provide you a much better sense of the sensor sizing in the S2500HD and Z990.

All in all, both of these cameras come with the identical sensor size and the same megapixels so you can expect similar quality of files though you should really take the launch date of the products into consideration.

FujiFilm S2500HD vs Kodak Z990 sensor size comparison

FujiFilm S2500HD vs Kodak Z990 Screen and ViewFinder

FujiFilm S2500HD vs Kodak Z990 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
Photography Glossary

Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with FujiFilm S2500HD
Portrait photography with Kodak Z990
21
manual focus not available
cannot use external flash
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
41
focusing manually
supports face detect focusing
delivers RAW formats
no external flash support
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
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Street Comparison

Street photography with FujiFilm S2500HD
Street photography with Kodak Z990
49
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
fixed screen
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
54
built in image stabilization (Optical)
delivers RAW formats
fixed screen
small sensor size (1/2.3")
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Sports Comparison

FujiFilm S2500HD Sports photography details
Kodak Z990 Sports photography details
34
great zoom range (28-504mm 18.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
painfully slow continuous shooting (1.0 fps)
megapixel count low (12MP)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect AF
34
excellent zoom range (28-840mm 30.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
very slow continuous shooting (6.0 fps)
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

FujiFilm S2500HD Travel photography features
Kodak Z990 Travel photography features
55
flash built-in
rather wide (28mm)
great zoom (504mm)
doesn't have Timelapse mode
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
screen isn't selfie friendly
slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
51
has built in flash
decently wide (28mm)
very long reach (840mm)
does not have Timelapse function
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
display is not selfie friendly
slow max aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

FujiFilm S2500HD Landscape photography features
Kodak Z990 Landscape photography features
36
rather wide (28mm)
pretty good screen size (3 inch)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
manual focus not available
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
doesn't have Timelapse mode
45
focusing manually
decently wide (28mm)
good sized screen (3")
built in image stabilization (Optical)
delivers RAW formats
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f2.8)
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

FujiFilm S2500HD Vlogging info
Kodak Z990 Vlogging info
25
rather wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
screen isn't selfie friendly
video res low (1280 x 720 pixels)
doesn't have microphone support
28
decently wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
supports face detect focusing
high res video (1920 x 1080 resolution)
slow max aperture (f2.8)
display is not selfie friendly
does not have microphone port
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FujiFilm S2500HD vs Kodak Z990 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for FujiFilm S2500HD and Kodak Z990
 FujiFilm FinePix S2500HDKodak EasyShare Z990
General Information
Make FujiFilm Kodak
Model type FujiFilm FinePix S2500HD Kodak EasyShare Z990
Otherwise known as FinePix S2600HD EasyShare Max
Class Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Revealed 2010-07-06 2011-01-04
Body design 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 12MP 12MP
Anti alias 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 1600 6400
Maximum enhanced ISO 3200 -
Min native ISO 100 125
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
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 support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 28-504mm (18.0x) 28-840mm (30.0x)
Maximal aperture f/3.1-5.6 f/2.8-5.6
Macro focusing distance 2cm 1cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.9
Screen
Range of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 3 inch 3 inch
Resolution of display 230k dot 460k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic Electronic
Viewfinder coverage 99 percent -
Features
Minimum shutter speed 8s 16s
Fastest shutter speed 1/2000s 1/2000s
Continuous shutter speed 1.0fps 6.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 4.40 m 8.90 m
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro Auto, Fill-in, Red-Eye reduction, Off
External flash
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
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 file format Motion JPEG H.264
Microphone jack
Headphone jack
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 seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
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 Overall 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 ID 4 x AA 4 x AA
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SD/SDHC, Internal SD/SDHC card, Internal
Storage slots One One
Retail pricing $200 $299