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Fujifilm HS35EXR vs Kodak Z990

Portability
59
Imaging
40
Features
57
Overall
46
Fujifilm FinePix HS35EXR front
 
Kodak EasyShare Z990 front
Portability
68
Imaging
35
Features
42
Overall
37

Fujifilm HS35EXR vs Kodak Z990 Key Specs

Fujifilm HS35EXR
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2" Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Display
  • ISO 100 - 3200 (Raise to 12800)
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-720mm (F2.8-5.6) lens
  • 687g - 131 x 97 x 126mm
  • Released January 2013
  • Previous Model is Fujifilm HS30EXR
  • Renewed by Fujifilm HS50 EXR
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
  • Launched January 2011
  • Also Known as EasyShare Max
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Fujifilm HS35EXR vs Kodak Z990 Overview

Its time to look closer at the Fujifilm HS35EXR versus Kodak Z990, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras by brands FujiFilm and Kodak. There is a noticeable difference among the sensor resolutions of the Fujifilm HS35EXR (16MP) and Z990 (12MP) and the Fujifilm HS35EXR (1/2") and Z990 (1/2.3") boast totally different sensor sizes.

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The Fujifilm HS35EXR was manufactured 2 years later than the Z990 and that is a fairly sizable difference as far as camera tech is concerned. The two cameras feature the same body design (SLR-like (bridge)).

Before delving straight to a detailed comparison, here is a simple synopsis of how the Fujifilm HS35EXR matches up versus the Z990 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm HS35EXR over the Kodak Z990

 Fujifilm HS35EXR Z990 
LaunchedJanuary 2013January 2011Fresher by 25 months
Display typeTiltingFixed Tilting display

Reasons to pick Kodak Z990 over the Fujifilm HS35EXR

 Z990 Fujifilm HS35EXR 

Common features in the Fujifilm HS35EXR and Kodak Z990

 Fujifilm HS35EXR Z990 
Manually focus Dial exact focusing
Display size3"3"Same display dimensions
Display resolution460k460kIdentical display resolution
Selfie screen Neither includes selfie screen
Touch friendly display Neither includes Touch friendly display

Fujifilm HS35EXR vs Kodak Z990 Physical Comparison

For anyone who is going to carry your camera frequently, you will have to consider its weight and proportions. The Fujifilm HS35EXR features physical dimensions of 131mm x 97mm x 126mm (5.2" x 3.8" x 5.0") accompanied by a weight of 687 grams (1.51 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).

Check out the Fujifilm HS35EXR versus Kodak Z990 in our brand new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you are employing during that time. Here is a front view dimension comparison of the Fujifilm HS35EXR and the Z990.

Fujifilm HS35EXR vs Kodak Z990 size comparison

Looking at size and weight, the portability score of the Fujifilm HS35EXR and Z990 is 59 and 68 respectively.

Fujifilm HS35EXR vs Kodak Z990 top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm HS35EXR vs Kodak Z990 Sensor Comparison

In many cases, it is tough to see the contrast in sensor sizing merely by checking out a spec sheet. The visual underneath will offer you a far better sense of the sensor dimensions in the Fujifilm HS35EXR and Z990.

As you can see, each of these cameras come with different megapixels and different sensor sizing. The Fujifilm HS35EXR because of its larger sensor will make getting shallow DOF simpler and the Fujifilm HS35EXR will provide more detail due to its extra 4 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also make it easier to crop photos a good deal more aggressively. The more modern Fujifilm HS35EXR will have an advantage in sensor tech.

Fujifilm HS35EXR vs Kodak Z990 sensor size comparison

Fujifilm HS35EXR vs Kodak Z990 Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm HS35EXR vs Kodak Z990 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
Photography Glossary

Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Fujifilm HS35EXR as a Portrait photography camera
Kodak Z990 as a Portrait photography camera
56
manual focus
good MP (16MP)
features face detect autofocus
delivers RAW files
sensor size is tiny (1/2")
41
you can focus manually
includes face detect autofocus
delivers RAW files
cannot use external flash
low MP (12MP)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
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Street Comparison

Fujifilm HS35EXR Street photography details
Kodak Z990 Street photography details
55
has a tilting screen
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
delivers RAW files
sensor size is tiny (1/2")
more heavy than others (687g)
54
has image stabilization (Optical)
delivers RAW files
fixed screen
very small sensor (1/2.3")
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Sports Comparison

Fujifilm HS35EXR Sports photography information
Kodak Z990 Sports photography information
55
excellent zoom range (24-720mm 30.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good MP (16 megapixels)
features tracking focus
better than average battery life (600 shots)
sensor size is tiny (1/2")
doesn't have phase detect autofocus
34
incredible zoom range (28-840mm 30.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Optical)
painfully slow continuous shooting (6.0 frames per second)
low MP (12 megapixels)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
no phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Fujifilm HS35EXR
Travel photography with Kodak Z990
53
better than average battery life (600 CIPA)
good MP (16 megapixels)
has built in flash
quite wide (24mm)
long zoom (720mm)
no Timelapse mode
more heavy than others (687 grams)
display isn't selfie friendly
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
51
flash built-in
quite wide (28mm)
great zoom (840mm)
does not have Time Lapse recording
low MP (12 megapixels)
display isn't selfie friendly
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Fujifilm HS35EXR Landscape photography features
Kodak Z990 Landscape photography features
53
manual focus
quite wide (24mm)
good sized screen (3")
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good MP (16 megapixels)
delivers RAW files
better than average battery life (600 CIPA)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
sensor size is tiny (1/2")
no Timelapse mode
45
you can focus manually
quite wide (28mm)
screen size is good (3 inch)
has image stabilization (Optical)
delivers RAW files
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
low MP (12 megapixels)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Fujifilm HS35EXR as a Vlogging camera
Kodak Z990 as a Vlogging camera
25
quite wide (24mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
features face detect autofocus
high res video (1920 x 1080 resolution)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
display isn't selfie friendly
no microphone jack
more heavy than others (687g)
28
quite wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
includes face detect autofocus
great video quality (1920 x 1080 resolution)
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
display isn't selfie friendly
does not have mic socket
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Fujifilm HS35EXR vs Kodak Z990 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm HS35EXR and Kodak Z990
 Fujifilm FinePix HS35EXRKodak EasyShare Z990
General Information
Company FujiFilm Kodak
Model Fujifilm FinePix HS35EXR Kodak EasyShare Z990
Also referred to as - EasyShare Max
Type Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Released 2013-01-07 2011-01-04
Physical type SLR-like (bridge) SLR-like (bridge)
Sensor Information
Processor EXR -
Sensor type EXRCMOS BSI-CMOS
Sensor size 1/2" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.4 x 4.8mm 6.08 x 4.56mm
Sensor area 30.7mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 16MP 12MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Max resolution 4608 x 3456 4000 x 3000
Max native ISO 3200 6400
Max enhanced ISO 12800 -
Lowest native ISO 100 125
RAW images
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect 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
Display type Tilting Fixed Type
Display diagonal 3 inches 3 inches
Resolution of display 460 thousand dots 460 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Display technology TFT color LCD monitor with Sunny Day mode -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic Electronic
Viewfinder coverage 100% -
Features
Minimum shutter speed 30 secs 16 secs
Fastest shutter speed 1/4000 secs 1/2000 secs
Continuous shutter rate 11.0 frames/s 6.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Set 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 exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
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
Mic 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 grams (1.51 pounds) 445 grams (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 Overall 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 600 shots -
Battery type Battery Pack -
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
Retail pricing $380 $299