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FujiFilm S4000 vs Kodak Z990

Portability
67
Imaging
37
Features
37
Overall
37
FujiFilm FinePix S4000 front
 
Kodak EasyShare Z990 front
Portability
68
Imaging
35
Features
42
Overall
37

FujiFilm S4000 vs Kodak Z990 Key Specs

FujiFilm S4000
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 1600 (Increase to 6400)
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 24-720mm (F3.1-5.9) lens
  • 540g - 118 x 81 x 100mm
  • Announced January 2011
  • Additionally Known as FinePix S4050
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
  • Other Name is EasyShare Max
Photography Glossary

FujiFilm S4000 vs Kodak Z990 Overview

Below is a in depth assessment of the FujiFilm S4000 versus Kodak Z990, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras by companies FujiFilm and Kodak. The sensor resolution of the S4000 (14MP) and the Z990 (12MP) is pretty comparable and both cameras provide the same sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The S4000 was brought out at a similar time to the Z990 so they are both of a similar age. Each of these cameras have the same body design (SLR-like (bridge)).

Before delving straight to a more detailed comparison, here is a concise overview of how the S4000 grades against the Z990 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick FujiFilm S4000 over the Kodak Z990

 S4000 Z990 

Reasons to pick Kodak Z990 over the FujiFilm S4000

 Z990 S4000 
Manually focus Dial precise focusing

Common features in the FujiFilm S4000 and Kodak Z990

 S4000 Z990 
LaunchedJanuary 2011January 2011Same age
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen dimensions3"3"Equal screen measurements
Screen resolution460k460kIdentical screen resolution
Selfie screen Neither provides selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Neither provides Touch friendly screen

FujiFilm S4000 vs Kodak Z990 Physical Comparison

If you're planning to lug around your camera often, you have to factor its weight and measurements. The FujiFilm S4000 provides external dimensions of 118mm x 81mm x 100mm (4.6" x 3.2" x 3.9") accompanied by a weight of 540 grams (1.19 lbs) whilst the Kodak Z990 has proportions 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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Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you have attached during that time. Here is a front view sizing comparison of the S4000 compared to the Z990.

FujiFilm S4000 vs Kodak Z990 size comparison

Taking into account size and weight, the portability score of the S4000 and Z990 is 67 and 68 respectively.

FujiFilm S4000 vs Kodak Z990 top view buttons comparison

FujiFilm S4000 vs Kodak Z990 Sensor Comparison

Usually, it is very hard to visualise the gap in sensor measurements merely by seeing specs. The visual here will help provide you a stronger sense of the sensor dimensions in the S4000 and Z990.

As you can plainly see, both the cameras have the same sensor dimensions albeit not the same resolution. You can expect the FujiFilm S4000 to produce more detail having its extra 2MP. Higher resolution will also make it easier to crop shots a bit more aggressively.

FujiFilm S4000 vs Kodak Z990 sensor size comparison

FujiFilm S4000 vs Kodak Z990 Screen and ViewFinder

FujiFilm S4000 vs Kodak Z990 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

FujiFilm S4000 Portrait photography factors
Kodak Z990 Portrait photography factors
35
MP count decent (14MP)
has face detect focus
no manual focus
external flash not possible
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
41
has manual focus
offers face detection focusing
supports RAW formats
external flash not possible
sensor resolution low (12MP)
small sensor (1/2.3")
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Street Comparison

FujiFilm S4000 Street photography information
Kodak Z990 Street photography information
43
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
no moving screen
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
heavier than competition in class (540g)
54
built in image stabilization (Optical)
supports RAW formats
screen does not articulate
small sensor (1/2.3")
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Sports Comparison

FujiFilm S4000 as a Sports photography camera
Kodak Z990 as a Sports photography camera
47
excellent zoom range (24-720mm 30.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
MP count decent (14MP)
has tracking focus
continuous shooting slow (1.0 fps)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
has no phase detect auto focus
34
excellent zoom range (28-840mm 30.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
slow fps (6.0 frames/s)
sensor resolution low (12MP)
small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

FujiFilm S4000 Travel photography highlights
Kodak Z990 Travel photography highlights
54
MP count decent (14 megapixels)
has built in flash
reasonably wide (24mm)
very long reach (720mm)
does not have Time Lapse mode
heavier than competition in class (540 grams)
does not offer selfie friendly screen
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.1)
51
has built in flash
quite wide (28mm)
great reach (840mm)
no Timelapse function
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
does not have a selfie friendly display
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

FujiFilm S4000 as a Landscape photography camera
Kodak Z990 as a Landscape photography camera
41
reasonably wide (24mm)
pretty good screen size (3")
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
MP count decent (14 megapixels)
no manual focus
can't swap lenses (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.1)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
does not have Time Lapse mode
45
has manual focus
quite wide (28mm)
screen size is good (3 inch)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
supports RAW formats
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
sensor resolution low (12MP)
small sensor (1/2.3")
no Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

FujiFilm S4000 as a Vlogging camera
Kodak Z990 as a Vlogging camera
24
reasonably wide (24mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
has face detect focus
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.1)
does not offer selfie friendly screen
low quality video (1280 x 720 resolution)
does not have mic support
heavier than competition in class (540g)
28
quite wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
offers face detection focusing
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 resolution)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
does not have a selfie friendly display
no external microphone support
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FujiFilm S4000 vs Kodak Z990 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for FujiFilm S4000 and Kodak Z990
 FujiFilm FinePix S4000Kodak EasyShare Z990
General Information
Manufacturer FujiFilm Kodak
Model type FujiFilm FinePix S4000 Kodak EasyShare Z990
Also referred to as FinePix S4050 EasyShare Max
Type Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Announced 2011-01-05 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 14 megapixel 12 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Max resolution 4288 x 3216 4000 x 3000
Max native ISO 1600 6400
Max enhanced ISO 6400 -
Min native ISO 100 125
RAW images
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 24-720mm (30.0x) 28-840mm (30.0x)
Highest aperture f/3.1-5.9 f/2.8-5.6
Macro focusing distance 2cm 1cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.9
Screen
Type of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display diagonal 3 inch 3 inch
Resolution of display 460k dots 460k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic Electronic
Viewfinder coverage 97 percent -
Features
Min shutter speed 8 seconds 16 seconds
Max shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Continuous shutter rate 1.0fps 6.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 7.00 m 8.90 m
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync Auto, Fill-in, Red-Eye reduction, Off
External flash
AEB
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) 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 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
Environmental sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 540 gr (1.19 lb) 445 gr (0.98 lb)
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 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 life 300 photographs -
Battery style AA -
Battery ID 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 SD/SDHC card, Internal
Card slots Single Single
Retail cost $279 $299