Fujifilm HS30EXR vs Kodak Z990
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Fujifilm HS30EXR vs Kodak Z990 Key Specs
(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- Superseded the FujiFilm HS20 EXR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
(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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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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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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This is a preview of the gallery images for Fujifilm FinePix HS30EXR & Kodak EasyShare Z990. The complete galleries are viewable at Fujifilm HS30EXR Gallery & Kodak Z990 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Fujifilm HS30EXR over the Kodak Z990
| Fujifilm HS30EXR | Z990 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Revealed | January 2012 | January 2011 | Fresher by 13 months | |
| Screen type | Tilting | Fixed | 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 dimensions | 3" | 3" | Equal screen size | |
| Screen resolution | 460k | 460k | The 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).
Contrast the Fujifilm HS30EXR and Kodak Z990 in our newest Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.
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.

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the Fujifilm HS30EXR and Z990 is 59 and 68 respectively.
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.
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Fujifilm HS30EXR vs Kodak Z990 Specifications
| Fujifilm FinePix HS30EXR | Kodak 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 |