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Fujifilm HS50 EXR vs Kodak Z990

Portability
54
Imaging
40
Features
71
Overall
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Fujifilm FinePix HS50 EXR front
 
Kodak EasyShare Z990 front
Portability
68
Imaging
35
Features
42
Overall
37

Fujifilm HS50 EXR vs Kodak Z990 Key Specs

Fujifilm HS50 EXR
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2" Sensor
  • 3" Fully Articulated Screen
  • ISO 100 - 12800
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-1000mm (F2.8-5.6) lens
  • 808g - 135 x 101 x 146mm
  • Announced January 2013
  • Previous Model 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
  • Additionally Known as EasyShare Max
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Fujifilm HS50 EXR vs Kodak Z990 Overview

Lets look more closely at the Fujifilm HS50 EXR and Kodak Z990, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras by manufacturers FujiFilm and Kodak. There is a considerable difference among the image resolutions of the Fujifilm HS50 EXR (16MP) and Z990 (12MP) and the Fujifilm HS50 EXR (1/2") and Z990 (1/2.3") feature different sensor dimensions.

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The Fujifilm HS50 EXR was unveiled 2 years later than the Z990 and that is a fairly large difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Both cameras come with the identical body type (SLR-like (bridge)).

Before going straight into a complete comparison, below is a brief introduction of how the Fujifilm HS50 EXR scores vs the Z990 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm HS50 EXR over the Kodak Z990

 Fujifilm HS50 EXR Z990 
RevealedJanuary 2013January 2011More recent by 25 months
Screen typeFully ArticulatedFixed Fully Articulating screen
Screen resolution920k460kSharper screen (+460k dot)
Selfie screen Easy selfies

Reasons to pick Kodak Z990 over the Fujifilm HS50 EXR

 Z990 Fujifilm HS50 EXR 

Common features in the Fujifilm HS50 EXR and Kodak Z990

 Fujifilm HS50 EXR Z990 
Manual focus Dial accurate focus
Screen dimension3"3"Identical screen sizing
Touch friendly screen Neither offers Touch friendly screen

Fujifilm HS50 EXR vs Kodak Z990 Physical Comparison

When you are looking to lug around your camera, you should think about its weight and dimensions. The Fujifilm HS50 EXR offers outer measurements of 135mm x 101mm x 146mm (5.3" x 4.0" x 5.7") accompanied by a weight of 808 grams (1.78 lbs) whilst the Kodak Z990 has dimensions of 124mm x 91mm x 105mm (4.9" x 3.6" x 4.1") with a weight of 445 grams (0.98 lbs).

Examine the Fujifilm HS50 EXR and Kodak Z990 in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you use at that moment. Following is the front view measurement comparison of the Fujifilm HS50 EXR versus the Z990.

Fujifilm HS50 EXR vs Kodak Z990 size comparison

Factoring in size and weight, the portability grade of the Fujifilm HS50 EXR and Z990 is 54 and 68 respectively.

Fujifilm HS50 EXR vs Kodak Z990 top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm HS50 EXR vs Kodak Z990 Sensor Comparison

Oftentimes, it is very difficult to visualize the gap in sensor measurements purely by researching a spec sheet. The visual underneath should provide you a stronger sense of the sensor sizing in the Fujifilm HS50 EXR and Z990.

As you can see, both the cameras have got different resolutions and different sensor measurements. The Fujifilm HS50 EXR using its bigger sensor is going to make getting shallow DOF less difficult and the Fujifilm HS50 EXR will result in extra detail having an extra 4 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also allow you to crop pictures much more aggressively. The newer Fujifilm HS50 EXR provides a benefit in sensor innovation.

Fujifilm HS50 EXR vs Kodak Z990 sensor size comparison

Fujifilm HS50 EXR vs Kodak Z990 Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm HS50 EXR vs Kodak Z990 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Fujifilm HS50 EXR Portrait photography highlights
Kodak Z990 Portrait photography highlights
56
you can focus manually
sensor resolution is decent (16MP)
comes with face detect focusing
delivers RAW files
tiny sensor (1/2")
41
has manual focus
has face detection focusing
supports RAW files
external flash not possible
low resolution sensor (12MP)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
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Street Comparison

Fujifilm HS50 EXR as a Street photography camera
Kodak Z990 as a Street photography camera
53
screen can move to multiple angles
built in image stabilization (Optical)
delivers RAW files
tiny sensor (1/2")
heavier than average (808g)
54
built in image stabilization (Optical)
supports RAW files
screen does not articulate
very small sensor (1/2.3")
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Sports Comparison

Fujifilm HS50 EXR Sports photography details
Kodak Z990 Sports photography details
62
amazing zoom range (24-1000mm 41.7 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
sensor resolution is decent (16 megapixels)
comes with tracking focus
great battery life (500 per charge)
comes with phase detect AF
tiny sensor (1/2")
34
amazing zoom range (28-840mm 30.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
slow fps (6.0 frames/s)
low resolution sensor (12MP)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Fujifilm HS50 EXR Travel photography factors
Kodak Z990 Travel photography factors
56
great battery life (500 shots)
sensor resolution is decent (16MP)
flash built-in
selfie friendly screen
rather wide (24mm)
very long zoom (1000mm)
does not have Time Lapse function
heavier than average (808g)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
51
built-in flash
pretty wide (28mm)
very long zoom (840mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
low resolution sensor (12 megapixels)
screen isn't selfie friendly
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Fujifilm HS50 EXR as a Landscape photography camera
Kodak Z990 as a Landscape photography camera
53
you can focus manually
rather wide (24mm)
pretty good screen size (3")
built in image stabilization (Optical)
sensor resolution is decent (16 megapixels)
delivers RAW files
great battery life (500 per charge)
cannot swap lenses (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
tiny sensor (1/2")
does not have Time Lapse function
45
has manual focus
pretty wide (28mm)
decent sized screen (3")
built in image stabilization (Optical)
supports RAW files
cannot change lenses (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
low resolution sensor (12 megapixels)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Fujifilm HS50 EXR
Vlogging with Kodak Z990
59
rather wide (24mm)
selfie friendly screen
built in image stabilization (Optical)
comes with face detect focusing
high quality video (1920 x 1080 resolution)
does have mic support
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
heavier than average (808g)
28
pretty wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
has face detection focusing
high res video (1920 x 1080 pxls)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
screen isn't selfie friendly
doesn't have external mic support
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Fujifilm HS50 EXR vs Kodak Z990 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm HS50 EXR and Kodak Z990
 Fujifilm FinePix HS50 EXRKodak EasyShare Z990
General Information
Brand FujiFilm Kodak
Model Fujifilm FinePix HS50 EXR Kodak EasyShare Z990
Also referred to as - EasyShare Max
Type Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Announced 2013-01-07 2011-01-04
Physical type SLR-like (bridge) SLR-like (bridge)
Sensor Information
Powered by EXR Processor II -
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 surface 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
Highest Possible resolution 4608 x 3456 4000 x 3000
Maximum native ISO 12800 6400
Min native ISO 100 125
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 24-1000mm (41.7x) 28-840mm (30.0x)
Highest aperture f/2.8-5.6 f/2.8-5.6
Macro focus distance 0cm 1cm
Focal length multiplier 5.6 5.9
Screen
Type of screen Fully Articulated Fixed Type
Screen size 3" 3"
Resolution of screen 920k dots 460k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic Electronic
Viewfinder resolution 920k dots -
Features
Min shutter speed 30 secs 16 secs
Max 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
Built-in flash
Flash range - 8.90 m
Flash options - Auto, Fill-in, Red-Eye reduction, Off
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (60 fps) 1920 x 1080 (30fps) 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Maximum video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video data format MPEG-4, H.264 H.264
Mic support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB none USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 808g (1.78 lbs) 445g (0.98 lbs)
Dimensions 135 x 101 x 146mm (5.3" x 4.0" x 5.7") 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 500 images -
Style of battery Battery Pack -
Battery model - 4 x AA
Self timer Yes Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse recording
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC card, Internal
Card slots Single Single
Launch cost $500 $299