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FujiFilm S2800HD vs Kodak Z990

Portability
75
Imaging
37
Features
34
Overall
35
FujiFilm FinePix S2800HD front
 
Kodak EasyShare Z990 front
Portability
68
Imaging
35
Features
42
Overall
37

FujiFilm S2800HD vs Kodak Z990 Key Specs

FujiFilm S2800HD
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 64 - 1600 (Bump to 6400)
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-504mm (F3.1-5.6) lens
  • 437g - 110 x 74 x 82mm
  • Announced February 2010
  • Additionally referred to as FinePix S2900HD
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
  • Additionally referred to as EasyShare Max
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FujiFilm S2800HD vs Kodak Z990 Overview

The following is a complete assessment of the FujiFilm S2800HD vs Kodak Z990, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras by brands FujiFilm and Kodak. The sensor resolution of the S2800HD (14MP) and the Z990 (12MP) is pretty close and they use the same exact sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The S2800HD was brought out 11 months prior to the Z990 which means that they are of a similar age. Each of these cameras offer the identical body type (SLR-like (bridge)).

Before we go straight into a thorough comparison, below is a simple introduction of how the S2800HD scores versus the Z990 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick FujiFilm S2800HD over the Kodak Z990

 S2800HD Z990 

Reasons to pick Kodak Z990 over the FujiFilm S2800HD

 Z990 S2800HD 
IntroducedJanuary 2011February 2010Newer by 11 months
Focus manually Very precise focusing
Screen resolution460k230kCrisper screen (+230k dot)

Common features in the FujiFilm S2800HD and Kodak Z990

 S2800HD Z990 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen sizing3"3"Equivalent screen dimensions
Selfie screen Neither has selfie screen
Touch screen Neither has Touch screen

FujiFilm S2800HD vs Kodak Z990 Physical Comparison

For anyone who is planning to travel with your camera frequently, you're going to have to factor in its weight and size. The FujiFilm S2800HD has external measurements of 110mm x 74mm x 82mm (4.3" x 2.9" x 3.2") along with a weight of 437 grams (0.96 lbs) and the Kodak Z990 has specifications of 124mm x 91mm x 105mm (4.9" x 3.6" x 4.1") accompanied by a weight of 445 grams (0.98 lbs).

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Remember that, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you have chosen during that time. Below is the front view proportions comparison of the S2800HD vs the Z990.

FujiFilm S2800HD vs Kodak Z990 size comparison

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the S2800HD and Z990 is 75 and 68 respectively.

FujiFilm S2800HD vs Kodak Z990 top view buttons comparison

FujiFilm S2800HD vs Kodak Z990 Sensor Comparison

Normally, it's difficult to visualize the gap in sensor dimensions just by looking through technical specs. The picture here might give you a greater sense of the sensor measurements in the S2800HD and Z990.

As you have seen, both the cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing albeit different MP. You can expect the FujiFilm S2800HD to provide you with more detail having its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also allow you to crop pictures far more aggressively. The more aged S2800HD will be disadvantaged with regard to sensor tech.

FujiFilm S2800HD vs Kodak Z990 sensor size comparison

FujiFilm S2800HD vs Kodak Z990 Screen and ViewFinder

FujiFilm S2800HD vs Kodak Z990 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

FujiFilm S2800HD Portrait photography highlights
Kodak Z990 Portrait photography highlights
30
good MP (14MP)
lack of manual focus
external flash not possible
small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
41
you can focus manually
includes face detect autofocus
exports RAW files
no external flash support
low megapixels (12MP)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
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Street Comparison

Street photography with FujiFilm S2800HD
Street photography with Kodak Z990
48
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
screen does not articulate
small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
54
image stabilization (Optical)
exports RAW files
no moving screen
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with FujiFilm S2800HD
Sports photography with Kodak Z990
43
long zoom range (28-504mm 18.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good MP (14MP)
continuous shooting slow (1.0 frames/s)
small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect autofocus
34
incredible zoom range (28-840mm 30.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Optical)
low fps (6.0 fps)
low megapixels (12MP)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with FujiFilm S2800HD
Travel photography with Kodak Z990
60
good MP (14MP)
flash built-in
quite wide (28mm)
very long reach (504mm)
does not have Time Lapse mode
doesn't have a selfie friendly display
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
51
flash built-in
relatively wide (28mm)
long zoom (840mm)
lack of Timelapse recording
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
doesn't have a selfie friendly display
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

FujiFilm S2800HD Landscape photography advice
Kodak Z990 Landscape photography advice
42
quite wide (28mm)
screen size is good (3")
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good MP (14 megapixels)
lack of manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
does not have Time Lapse mode
45
you can focus manually
relatively wide (28mm)
nice screen size (3")
image stabilization (Optical)
exports RAW files
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
low megapixels (12MP)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lack of Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

FujiFilm S2800HD Vlogging information
Kodak Z990 Vlogging information
25
quite wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
doesn't have a selfie friendly display
video quality not great (1280 x 720 pixels)
does not have external mic socket
28
relatively wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
includes face detect autofocus
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 pixels)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
doesn't have a selfie friendly display
lack of microphone support
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FujiFilm S2800HD vs Kodak Z990 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for FujiFilm S2800HD and Kodak Z990
 FujiFilm FinePix S2800HDKodak EasyShare Z990
General Information
Brand FujiFilm Kodak
Model FujiFilm FinePix S2800HD Kodak EasyShare Z990
Otherwise known as FinePix S2900HD 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 area 28.1mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 14 megapixels 12 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Highest resolution 4288 x 3216 4000 x 3000
Highest native ISO 1600 6400
Highest boosted ISO 6400 -
Min native ISO 64 125
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch to focus
Continuous AF
Single AF
Tracking AF
Selective AF
AF center weighted
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect AF
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 28-504mm (18.0x) 28-840mm (30.0x)
Maximum aperture f/3.1-5.6 f/2.8-5.6
Macro focus range 2cm 1cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.9
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display diagonal 3 inch 3 inch
Resolution of display 230k dots 460k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic Electronic
Viewfinder coverage 99 percent -
Features
Lowest shutter speed 8 seconds 16 seconds
Highest shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Continuous shooting rate 1.0 frames/s 6.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Change WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 4.40 m 8.90 m
Flash modes 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 (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)
Highest video resolution 1280x720 1920x1080
Video format Motion JPEG H.264
Microphone 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 437 grams (0.96 lbs) 445 grams (0.98 lbs)
Dimensions 110 x 74 x 82mm (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 shooting
Type of storage SD/SDHC, Internal SD/SDHC card, Internal
Card slots One One
Retail pricing $260 $299