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Fujifilm HS30EXR vs Kodak Z990

Portability
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Imaging
39
Features
59
Overall
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Fujifilm FinePix HS30EXR front
 
Kodak EasyShare Z990 front
Portability
68
Imaging
35
Features
42
Overall
37

Fujifilm HS30EXR vs Kodak Z990 Key Specs

Fujifilm HS30EXR
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2" Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Screen
  • ISO 100 - 3200 (Push to 12800)
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-720mm (F2.8-5.6) lens
  • 687g - 131 x 97 x 126mm
  • Revealed January 2012
  • Superseded the FujiFilm HS20 EXR
  • Successor is Fujifilm HS35EXR
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
  • Revealed January 2011
  • Also Known as EasyShare Max
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Fujifilm HS30EXR vs Kodak Z990 Overview

Here is a extended assessment of the Fujifilm HS30EXR and Kodak Z990, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras by rivals FujiFilm and Kodak. There exists a considerable gap among the sensor resolutions of the Fujifilm HS30EXR (16MP) and Z990 (12MP) and the Fujifilm HS30EXR (1/2") and Z990 (1/2.3") offer totally different sensor size.

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The Fujifilm HS30EXR was launched 13 months later than the Z990 which makes them a generation apart from one another. Both of the cameras have the same body design (SLR-like (bridge)).

Before getting straight to a in-depth comparison, here is a brief overview of how the Fujifilm HS30EXR scores vs the Z990 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm HS30EXR over the Kodak Z990

 Fujifilm HS30EXR Z990 
RevealedJanuary 2012January 2011Fresher by 13 months
Screen typeTiltingFixed Tilting screen

Reasons to pick Kodak Z990 over the Fujifilm HS30EXR

 Z990 Fujifilm HS30EXR 

Common features in the Fujifilm HS30EXR and Kodak Z990

 Fujifilm HS30EXR Z990 
Manually focus More precise focusing
Screen dimensions3"3"Equal screen size
Screen resolution460k460kThe same screen resolution
Selfie screen Neither contains selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Lacking Touch friendly screen

Fujifilm HS30EXR vs Kodak Z990 Physical Comparison

If you're intending to carry your camera regularly, you'll need to consider its weight and size. The Fujifilm HS30EXR has got exterior measurements of 131mm x 97mm x 126mm (5.2" x 3.8" x 5.0") with a weight of 687 grams (1.51 lbs) while the Kodak Z990 has specifications of 124mm x 91mm x 105mm (4.9" x 3.6" x 4.1") along with a weight of 445 grams (0.98 lbs).

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Take into account, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you have at that time. Below is a front view proportions comparison of the Fujifilm HS30EXR and the Z990.

Fujifilm HS30EXR vs Kodak Z990 size comparison

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the Fujifilm HS30EXR and Z990 is 59 and 68 respectively.

Fujifilm HS30EXR vs Kodak Z990 top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm HS30EXR vs Kodak Z990 Sensor Comparison

Quite often, it is very hard to visualise the difference in sensor sizing just by going through specs. The photograph underneath will help provide you a clearer sense of the sensor measurements in the Fujifilm HS30EXR and Z990.

As you can plainly see, the two cameras provide different megapixel count and different sensor sizing. The Fujifilm HS30EXR due to its bigger sensor will make shooting shallow depth of field easier and the Fujifilm HS30EXR will show greater detail utilizing its extra 4 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also allow you to crop shots more aggressively. The younger Fujifilm HS30EXR will have an edge when it comes to sensor tech.

Fujifilm HS30EXR vs Kodak Z990 sensor size comparison

Fujifilm HS30EXR vs Kodak Z990 Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm HS30EXR vs Kodak Z990 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
Photography Glossary

Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Fujifilm HS30EXR Portrait photography highlights
Kodak Z990 Portrait photography highlights
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has manual focus
good MP (16 megapixels)
features face detect autofocus
supports RAW formats
very small sensor size (1/2")
41
has manual focus
supports face detect focusing
exports RAW files
no external flash support
sensor resolution not great (12 megapixels)
small sensor (1/2.3")
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Street Comparison

Fujifilm HS30EXR as a Street photography camera
Kodak Z990 as a Street photography camera
55
screen tilts up and down
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
supports RAW formats
very small sensor size (1/2")
heavier than competitors in class (687 grams)
54
image stabilization (Optical)
exports RAW files
screen is fixed
small sensor (1/2.3")
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Fujifilm HS30EXR
Sports photography with Kodak Z990
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amazing zoom range (24-720mm 30.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good MP (16 megapixels)
features tracking focus
very small sensor size (1/2")
doesn't have phase detect autofocus
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excellent zoom range (28-840mm 30.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Optical)
continuous shooting slow (6.0 fps)
sensor resolution not great (12MP)
small sensor (1/2.3")
no phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Fujifilm HS30EXR Travel photography information
Kodak Z990 Travel photography information
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good MP (16MP)
flash built-in
decently wide (24mm)
great reach (720mm)
lack of Time Lapse recording
heavier than competitors in class (687 grams)
does not feature selfie friendly display
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
51
has built in flash
rather wide (28mm)
very long zoom (840mm)
doesn't have Timelapse recording
sensor resolution not great (12MP)
doesn't have a selfie friendly screen
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Fujifilm HS30EXR as a Landscape photography camera
Kodak Z990 as a Landscape photography camera
51
has manual focus
decently wide (24mm)
pretty good screen size (3 inches)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good MP (16 megapixels)
supports RAW formats
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
very small sensor size (1/2")
lack of Time Lapse recording
45
has manual focus
rather wide (28mm)
screen size is decent (3")
image stabilization (Optical)
exports RAW files
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
sensor resolution not great (12 megapixels)
small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Fujifilm HS30EXR Vlogging factors
Kodak Z990 Vlogging factors
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decently wide (24mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
features face detect autofocus
high res video (1920 x 1080 pixels)
comes with mic jack
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
does not feature selfie friendly display
heavier than competitors in class (687 grams)
28
rather wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
supports face detect focusing
video res high (1920 x 1080 pxls)
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
doesn't have a selfie friendly screen
doesn't have microphone socket
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Fujifilm HS30EXR vs Kodak Z990 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm HS30EXR and Kodak Z990
 Fujifilm FinePix HS30EXRKodak EasyShare Z990
General Information
Manufacturer FujiFilm Kodak
Model Fujifilm FinePix HS30EXR Kodak EasyShare Z990
Also Known as - EasyShare Max
Type Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Revealed 2012-01-05 2011-01-04
Physical type SLR-like (bridge) SLR-like (bridge)
Sensor Information
Processor Chip EXR -
Sensor type EXRCMOS BSI-CMOS
Sensor size 1/2" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.4 x 4.8mm 6.08 x 4.56mm
Sensor area 30.7mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixels 12 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Full resolution 4608 x 3456 4000 x 3000
Max native ISO 3200 6400
Max boosted ISO 12800 -
Minimum native ISO 100 125
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 24-720mm (30.0x) 28-840mm (30.0x)
Largest aperture f/2.8-5.6 f/2.8-5.6
Macro focus distance 1cm 1cm
Focal length multiplier 5.6 5.9
Screen
Screen type Tilting Fixed Type
Screen size 3 inch 3 inch
Resolution of screen 460 thousand dots 460 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Screen tech TFT color LCD monitor with Sunny Day mode -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic Electronic
Viewfinder coverage 100% -
Features
Lowest shutter speed 30s 16s
Highest shutter speed 1/4000s 1/2000s
Continuous shooting rate 11.0fps 6.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 7.10 m (Wide: 30cm - 7.1m / Tele: 2.0m - 3.8m ) 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
Video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (30 fps), 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 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video data format MPEG-4, H.264 H.264
Microphone port
Headphone port
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 proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 687 gr (1.51 pounds) 445 gr (0.98 pounds)
Physical dimensions 131 x 97 x 126mm (5.2" x 3.8" x 5.0") 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 NP-W126 4 x AA
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Auto release, Auto shutter (Dog, Cat)) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC card, Internal
Card slots One One
Launch price $430 $299