Fujifilm JV150 vs Kodak Z990

On this page, we will be reviewing the Fujifilm JV150 vs Kodak Z990, one is a Small Sensor Compact and the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom by rivals FujiFilm and Kodak. The resolution of the Fujifilm JV150 (14MP) and the Z990 (12MP) is pretty well matched and both cameras have the same sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The Fujifilm JV150 was unveiled 11 months before the Z990 so they are of a similar generation. The two cameras have different body design with the Fujifilm JV150 being a Compact camera and the Kodak Z990 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.

Before getting straight to a in depth comparison, here is a brief highlight of how the Fujifilm JV150 scores against the Z990 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Below is a preview of the gallery images for Fujifilm FinePix JV150 and Kodak EasyShare Z990. The full galleries are viewable at Fujifilm JV150 Gallery and Kodak Z990 Gallery.

For anyone who is going to carry around your camera often, you are going to need to take into account its weight and size. The Fujifilm JV150 provides external dimensions of 93mm x 55mm x 21mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.8") with a weight of 126 grams (0.28 lbs) while the Kodak Z990 has specifications of 124mm x 91mm x 105mm (4.9" x 3.6" x 4.1") and a weight of 445 grams (0.98 lbs).

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Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you select during that time. Below is a front view dimension comparison of the Fujifilm JV150 and the Z990.

Factoring in size and weight, the portability rating of the Fujifilm JV150 and Z990 is 96 and 68 respectively.

Oftentimes, it can be hard to see the difference between sensor sizes simply by reading through a spec sheet. The image below will help give you a better sense of the sensor dimensions in the Fujifilm JV150 and Z990.

Clearly, both cameras provide the same sensor dimensions albeit not the same MP. You should expect the Fujifilm JV150 to resolve greater detail having an extra 2MP. Higher resolution can also make it easier to crop pictures more aggressively. The more aged Fujifilm JV150 is going to be disadvantaged in sensor technology.