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FujiFilm S3200 vs Kodak Z990

Portability
67
Imaging
37
Features
37
Overall
37
FujiFilm FinePix S3200 front
 
Kodak EasyShare Z990 front
Portability
68
Imaging
35
Features
42
Overall
37

FujiFilm S3200 vs Kodak Z990 Key Specs

FujiFilm S3200
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 1600 (Push to 6400)
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 24-576mm (F3.1-5.9) lens
  • 540g - 118 x 81 x 100mm
  • Launched January 2011
  • Also referred to as FinePix S3250
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
  • Also Known as EasyShare Max
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FujiFilm S3200 vs Kodak Z990 Overview

Its time to look closer at the FujiFilm S3200 and Kodak Z990, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras by manufacturers FujiFilm and Kodak. The resolution of the S3200 (14MP) and the Z990 (12MP) is fairly close and both cameras provide the same sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The S3200 was brought out at a similar time to the Z990 so they are both of a similar age. Both of the cameras have the same body design (SLR-like (bridge)).

Before we go right into a in-depth comparison, here is a short summary of how the S3200 matches up vs the Z990 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick FujiFilm S3200 over the Kodak Z990

 S3200 Z990 

Reasons to pick Kodak Z990 over the FujiFilm S3200

 Z990 S3200 
Focus manually Dial exact focusing
Display resolution460k230kSharper display (+230k dot)

Common features in the FujiFilm S3200 and Kodak Z990

 S3200 Z990 
ReleasedJanuary 2011January 2011Same age
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display dimensions3"3"Equal display sizing
Selfie screen Neither contains selfie screen
Touch display Neither contains Touch display

FujiFilm S3200 vs Kodak Z990 Physical Comparison

If you are intending to lug around your camera, you'll need to factor in its weight and dimensions. The FujiFilm S3200 has got physical dimensions of 118mm x 81mm x 100mm (4.6" x 3.2" x 3.9") with a weight of 540 grams (1.19 lbs) whilst the Kodak Z990 has dimensions of 124mm x 91mm x 105mm (4.9" x 3.6" x 4.1") and a weight of 445 grams (0.98 lbs).

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Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you have at the time. Below is a front view measurements comparison of the S3200 compared to the Z990.

FujiFilm S3200 vs Kodak Z990 size comparison

Factoring in size and weight, the portability rating of the S3200 and Z990 is 67 and 68 respectively.

FujiFilm S3200 vs Kodak Z990 top view buttons comparison

FujiFilm S3200 vs Kodak Z990 Sensor Comparison

In many cases, it's tough to visualise the contrast in sensor measurements purely by researching specifications. The visual underneath will help offer you a more clear sense of the sensor dimensions in the S3200 and Z990.

To sum up, both of these cameras have the same sensor dimensions but not the same resolution. You can anticipate the FujiFilm S3200 to result in extra detail having its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also allow you to crop images a bit more aggressively.

FujiFilm S3200 vs Kodak Z990 sensor size comparison

FujiFilm S3200 vs Kodak Z990 Screen and ViewFinder

FujiFilm S3200 vs Kodak Z990 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with FujiFilm S3200
Portrait photography with Kodak Z990
35
megapixel count decent (14MP)
has face detect autofocus
lack of manual focus
external flash not possible
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
41
you can focus manually
comes with face detection focusing
exports RAW files
external flash not possible
sensor resolution not great (12 megapixels)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
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Street Comparison

Street photography with FujiFilm S3200
Street photography with Kodak Z990
43
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
fixed screen
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
more heavy than competitors (540 grams)
54
image stabilization (Optical)
exports RAW files
no articulating screen
small sensor size (1/2.3")
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Sports Comparison

FujiFilm S3200 as a Sports photography camera
Kodak Z990 as a Sports photography camera
47
amazing zoom range (24-576mm 24.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
megapixel count decent (14 megapixels)
has tracking focus
continuous shooting slow (1.0 frames/s)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
has no phase detect autofocus
34
great zoom range (28-840mm 30.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Optical)
max frames per second low (6.0 fps)
sensor resolution not great (12MP)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
no phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

FujiFilm S3200 Travel photography advice
Kodak Z990 Travel photography advice
54
megapixel count decent (14MP)
flash built-in
really wide (24mm)
long reach (576mm)
no Timelapse recording
more heavy than competitors (540g)
doesn't feature selfie friendly screen
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.1)
51
has built in flash
pretty wide (28mm)
great zoom (840mm)
doesn't have Timelapse recording
sensor resolution not great (12 megapixels)
doesn't contain selfie friendly screen
slow max aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with FujiFilm S3200
Landscape photography with Kodak Z990
41
really wide (24mm)
screen is a decent size (3")
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
megapixel count decent (14MP)
lack of manual focus
can't swap lenses (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.1)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
no Timelapse recording
45
you can focus manually
pretty wide (28mm)
screen size is decent (3")
image stabilization (Optical)
exports RAW files
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f2.8)
sensor resolution not great (12MP)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

FujiFilm S3200 Vlogging information
Kodak Z990 Vlogging information
24
really wide (24mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
has face detect autofocus
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.1)
doesn't feature selfie friendly screen
low quality video (1280 x 720 pxls)
no microphone port
more heavy than competitors (540g)
28
pretty wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
comes with face detection focusing
high res video (1920 x 1080 pxls)
slow max aperture (f2.8)
doesn't contain selfie friendly screen
doesn't have external microphone port
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FujiFilm S3200 vs Kodak Z990 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for FujiFilm S3200 and Kodak Z990
 FujiFilm FinePix S3200Kodak EasyShare Z990
General Information
Manufacturer FujiFilm Kodak
Model FujiFilm FinePix S3200 Kodak EasyShare Z990
Also called as FinePix S3250 EasyShare Max
Category Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Launched 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 measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.08 x 4.56mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 14 megapixels 12 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio - 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Maximum resolution 4288 x 3216 4000 x 3000
Maximum native ISO 1600 6400
Maximum boosted ISO 6400 -
Lowest native ISO 100 125
RAW images
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 24-576mm (24.0x) 28-840mm (30.0x)
Largest aperture f/3.1-5.9 f/2.8-5.6
Macro focus range 2cm 1cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.9
Screen
Range of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 3" 3"
Resolution of screen 230k dot 460k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic Electronic
Viewfinder coverage 97 percent -
Features
Lowest shutter speed 8 secs 16 secs
Highest shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/2000 secs
Continuous shooting speed 1.0 frames per sec 6.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 7.00 m 8.90 m
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync Auto, Fill-in, Red-Eye reduction, Off
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Supported 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)
Maximum video resolution 1280x720 1920x1080
Video 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 proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 540 gr (1.19 pounds) 445 gr (0.98 pounds)
Physical dimensions 118 x 81 x 100mm (4.6" x 3.2" x 3.9") 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 photographs -
Form 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 recording
Storage media SD / SDHC SD/SDHC card, Internal
Storage slots 1 1
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