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FujiFilm S2950 vs Kodak Z990

Portability
76
Imaging
36
Features
39
Overall
37
FujiFilm FinePix S2950 front
 
Kodak EasyShare Z990 front
Portability
68
Imaging
35
Features
42
Overall
37

FujiFilm S2950 vs Kodak Z990 Key Specs

FujiFilm S2950
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 1600 (Raise to 6400)
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-504mm (F3.1-5.6) lens
  • 437g - 110 x 73 x 81mm
  • Introduced January 2011
  • Also referred to as FinePix S2990
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
  • Released January 2011
  • Alternative Name is EasyShare Max
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FujiFilm S2950 vs Kodak Z990 Overview

Here is a detailed analysis of the FujiFilm S2950 and Kodak Z990, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras by manufacturers FujiFilm and Kodak. The resolution of the S2950 (14MP) and the Z990 (12MP) is fairly well matched and they enjoy the same exact sensor size (1/2.3").

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The S2950 was manufactured within a month of the Z990 so they are both of a similar generation. Both the cameras offer the identical body type (SLR-like (bridge)).

Before diving straight into a thorough comparison, below is a brief introduction of how the S2950 scores vs the Z990 for portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick FujiFilm S2950 over the Kodak Z990

 S2950 Z990 

Reasons to pick Kodak Z990 over the FujiFilm S2950

 Z990 S2950 
Manually focus Dial accurate focusing
Display resolution460k230kClearer display (+230k dot)

Common features in the FujiFilm S2950 and Kodak Z990

 S2950 Z990 
ReleasedJanuary 2011January 2011Similar generation
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display sizing3"3"Equivalent display size
Selfie screen Lacking selfie screen
Touch friendly display Lacking Touch friendly display

FujiFilm S2950 vs Kodak Z990 Physical Comparison

If you are planning to carry your camera regularly, you need to factor in its weight and proportions. The FujiFilm S2950 provides external dimensions of 110mm x 73mm x 81mm (4.3" x 2.9" x 3.2") having a weight of 437 grams (0.96 lbs) whilst the Kodak Z990 has measurements of 124mm x 91mm x 105mm (4.9" x 3.6" x 4.1") with a weight of 445 grams (0.98 lbs).

Look at the FujiFilm S2950 and Kodak Z990 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you have attached at that moment. Below is the front view proportions comparison of the S2950 vs the Z990.

FujiFilm S2950 vs Kodak Z990 size comparison

Taking into account size and weight, the portability grade of the S2950 and Z990 is 76 and 68 respectively.

FujiFilm S2950 vs Kodak Z990 top view buttons comparison

FujiFilm S2950 vs Kodak Z990 Sensor Comparison

Usually, its difficult to imagine the contrast between sensor sizing simply by checking specs. The graphic here will help give you a clearer sense of the sensor sizes in the S2950 and Z990.

As you can plainly see, both cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing but different resolution. You should anticipate the FujiFilm S2950 to resolve more detail due to its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution will allow you to crop photos a little more aggressively.

FujiFilm S2950 vs Kodak Z990 sensor size comparison

FujiFilm S2950 vs Kodak Z990 Screen and ViewFinder

FujiFilm S2950 vs Kodak Z990 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with FujiFilm S2950
Portrait photography with Kodak Z990
34
sensor resolution is decent (14 megapixels)
features face detection autofocus
lack of manual focus
can't use external flash
sensor is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
41
manual focus
includes face detect focus
exports RAW files
external flash not possible
low megapixels (12MP)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
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Street Comparison

Street photography with FujiFilm S2950
Street photography with Kodak Z990
49
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
no articulating screen
sensor is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
54
built in image stabilization (Optical)
exports RAW files
screen is fixed
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
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Sports Comparison

FujiFilm S2950 Sports photography info
Kodak Z990 Sports photography info
46
long zoom range (28-504mm 18.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
sensor resolution is decent (14MP)
features tracking autofocus
low fps (1.0 frames per second)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect autofocus
34
great zoom range (28-840mm 30.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
very slow continuous shooting (6.0 fps)
low megapixels (12MP)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

FujiFilm S2950 Travel photography advice
Kodak Z990 Travel photography advice
60
sensor resolution is decent (14MP)
flash built-in
rather wide (28mm)
great zoom (504mm)
no Timelapse mode
doesn't posses selfie friendly screen
slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
51
built-in flash
reasonably wide (28mm)
very long zoom (840mm)
does not have Time Lapse recording
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
doesn't feature selfie friendly screen
slow max aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

FujiFilm S2950 Landscape photography info
Kodak Z990 Landscape photography info
42
rather wide (28mm)
decent sized screen (3")
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
sensor resolution is decent (14 megapixels)
lack of manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
no Timelapse mode
45
manual focus
reasonably wide (28mm)
decent sized screen (3 inches)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
exports RAW files
cannot switch lenses (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f2.8)
low megapixels (12MP)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

FujiFilm S2950 Vlogging information
Kodak Z990 Vlogging information
27
rather wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
features face detection autofocus
slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
doesn't posses selfie friendly screen
video quality not great (1280 x 720 pixels)
no external microphone socket
28
reasonably wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
includes face detect focus
high video quality (1920 x 1080 pixels)
slow max aperture (f2.8)
doesn't feature selfie friendly screen
does not have mic port
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FujiFilm S2950 vs Kodak Z990 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for FujiFilm S2950 and Kodak Z990
 FujiFilm FinePix S2950Kodak EasyShare Z990
General Information
Make FujiFilm Kodak
Model FujiFilm FinePix S2950 Kodak EasyShare Z990
Also called FinePix S2990 EasyShare Max
Type Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Introduced 2011-01-05 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 dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.08 x 4.56mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 14MP 12MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio - 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Full resolution 4288 x 3216 4000 x 3000
Max native ISO 1600 6400
Max boosted ISO 6400 -
Minimum native ISO 100 125
RAW images
Autofocusing
Manual focus
AF touch
Continuous AF
Single AF
AF tracking
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detection AF
Contract detection AF
Phase detection AF
Cross focus points - -
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
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.9
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 3" 3"
Resolution of screen 230 thousand dot 460 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic Electronic
Viewfinder coverage 97% -
Features
Lowest shutter speed 8 secs 16 secs
Highest shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/2000 secs
Continuous shooting speed 1.0fps 6.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Change WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 8.00 m 8.90 m
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync Auto, Fill-in, Red-Eye reduction, Off
Hot shoe
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) 1920 x 1080 (30fps) 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Max video resolution 1280x720 1920x1080
Video data format Motion JPEG H.264
Mic 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
Environmental seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 437g (0.96 lb) 445g (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 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 life 300 shots -
Type of battery AA -
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 SD/SDHC card, Internal
Storage slots Single Single
Launch price $330 $299