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Fujifilm JX550 vs Kodak Z990

Portability
95
Imaging
38
Features
22
Overall
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Fujifilm FinePix JX550 front
 
Kodak EasyShare Z990 front
Portability
68
Imaging
35
Features
42
Overall
37

Fujifilm JX550 vs Kodak Z990 Key Specs

Fujifilm JX550
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 1600 (Bump to 3200)
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 26-130mm (F3.5-6.3) lens
  • 113g - 100 x 56 x 24mm
  • Launched January 2012
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
  • Introduced January 2011
  • Alternative Name is EasyShare Max
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Fujifilm JX550 vs Kodak Z990 Overview

Below, we will be reviewing the Fujifilm JX550 and Kodak Z990, one being a Small Sensor Compact and the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom by brands FujiFilm and Kodak. There exists a crucial gap between the sensor resolutions of the Fujifilm JX550 (16MP) and Z990 (12MP) but they use the exact same sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The Fujifilm JX550 was unveiled 13 months later than the Z990 which makes the cameras a generation apart from one another. Both cameras come with different body type with the Fujifilm JX550 being a Compact camera and the Kodak Z990 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.

Before diving through a more detailed comparison, below is a quick synopsis of how the Fujifilm JX550 matches up against the Z990 for portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm JX550 over the Kodak Z990

 Fujifilm JX550 Z990 
IntroducedJanuary 2012January 2011Fresher by 13 months

Reasons to pick Kodak Z990 over the Fujifilm JX550

 Z990 Fujifilm JX550 
Focus manually Dial exact focus
Screen dimension3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Screen resolution460k230kCrisper screen (+230k dot)

Common features in the Fujifilm JX550 and Kodak Z990

 Fujifilm JX550 Z990 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Neither provides selfie screen
Touch screen Neither provides Touch screen

Fujifilm JX550 vs Kodak Z990 Physical Comparison

For those who are looking to carry your camera regularly, you'll need to factor its weight and dimensions. The Fujifilm JX550 provides outside dimensions of 100mm x 56mm x 24mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 0.9") and a weight of 113 grams (0.25 lbs) whilst the Kodak Z990 has dimensions of 124mm x 91mm x 105mm (4.9" x 3.6" x 4.1") having a weight of 445 grams (0.98 lbs).

Look at the Fujifilm JX550 and Kodak Z990 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you choose at the time. Underneath is the front view dimension comparison of the Fujifilm JX550 against the Z990.

Fujifilm JX550 vs Kodak Z990 size comparison

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the Fujifilm JX550 and Z990 is 95 and 68 respectively.

Fujifilm JX550 vs Kodak Z990 top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm JX550 vs Kodak Z990 Sensor Comparison

Normally, it can be tough to envision the contrast between sensor sizing only by checking specifications. The photograph here will provide you a clearer sense of the sensor dimensions in the Fujifilm JX550 and Z990.

Plainly, both the cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements albeit not the same resolution. You should count on the Fujifilm JX550 to give you extra detail having an extra 4 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also let you crop photographs much more aggressively. The younger Fujifilm JX550 will have an edge with regard to sensor tech.

Fujifilm JX550 vs Kodak Z990 sensor size comparison

Fujifilm JX550 vs Kodak Z990 Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm JX550 vs Kodak Z990 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Fujifilm JX550
Portrait photography with Kodak Z990
29
sensor resolution is decent (16MP)
no manual focus
lack of manual exposure
can't use external flash
small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
41
focusing manually
comes with face detection autofocus
exports RAW files
no external flash support
low MP (12MP)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
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Street Comparison

Fujifilm JX550 as a Street photography camera
Kodak Z990 as a Street photography camera
55
lighter than average in class (113g)
fixed screen
no image stabilization
small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
54
built in image stabilization (Optical)
exports RAW files
no articulating screen
sensor is small (1/2.3")
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Sports Comparison

Fujifilm JX550 as a Sports photography camera
Kodak Z990 as a Sports photography camera
31
sensor resolution is decent (16 megapixels)
provides tracking autofocus
low max shutter speed (1/1,400s)
slow continuous shooting (1.0 fps)
no shutter priority
no image stabilization
small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect AF
34
amazing zoom range (28-840mm 30.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
very slow continuous shooting (6.0 frames per second)
low MP (12MP)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
has no phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Fujifilm JX550 Travel photography highlights
Kodak Z990 Travel photography highlights
68
lighter than average in class (113 grams)
sensor resolution is decent (16 megapixels)
has built in flash
rather wide (26mm)
lack of Timelapse mode
screen isn't selfie friendly
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
51
has built in flash
decently wide (28mm)
very long zoom (840mm)
lack of Time Lapse mode
low MP (12 megapixels)
doesn't have a selfie friendly display
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Fujifilm JX550 Landscape photography features
Kodak Z990 Landscape photography features
33
rather wide (26mm)
sensor resolution is decent (16MP)
no manual focus
cannot swap lenses (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
screen is somewhat small (2.7 inch)
lack of manual exposure
no image stabilization
small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
lack of Timelapse mode
45
focusing manually
decently wide (28mm)
screen size is good (3 inch)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
exports RAW files
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
low MP (12MP)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lack of Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Fujifilm JX550 Vlogging information
Kodak Z990 Vlogging information
28
rather wide (26mm)
lighter than average in class (113 grams)
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
screen isn't selfie friendly
no image stabilization
video resolution low (1280 x 720 resolution)
lack of external microphone support
28
decently wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
comes with face detection autofocus
video res high (1920 x 1080 resolution)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
doesn't have a selfie friendly display
lack of external mic support
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Fujifilm JX550 vs Kodak Z990 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm JX550 and Kodak Z990
 Fujifilm FinePix JX550Kodak EasyShare Z990
General Information
Make FujiFilm Kodak
Model Fujifilm FinePix JX550 Kodak EasyShare Z990
Other name - EasyShare Max
Category Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Superzoom
Launched 2012-01-05 2011-01-04
Physical type Compact SLR-like (bridge)
Sensor Information
Sensor type CCD BSI-CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.08 x 4.56mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixel 12 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Highest resolution 4608 x 3216 4000 x 3000
Highest native ISO 1600 6400
Highest boosted ISO 3200 -
Lowest native ISO 100 125
RAW images
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
Continuous AF
AF single
AF tracking
AF selectice
Center weighted AF
AF multi area
Live view AF
Face detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect AF
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 26-130mm (5.0x) 28-840mm (30.0x)
Maximal aperture f/3.5-6.3 f/2.8-5.6
Macro focus distance 10cm 1cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.9
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display diagonal 2.7 inch 3 inch
Display resolution 230k dots 460k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Display technology TFT color LCD monitor -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None Electronic
Features
Lowest shutter speed 8 secs 16 secs
Highest shutter speed 1/1400 secs 1/2000 secs
Continuous shooting rate 1.0 frames/s 6.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation - Yes
Change WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 4.50 m 8.90 m
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Slow sync, Red-eye reduction Auto, Fill-in, Red-Eye reduction, Off
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) 1920 x 1080 (30fps) 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Highest video resolution 1280x720 1920x1080
Video data format Motion JPEG H.264
Mic support
Headphone support
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 113g (0.25 lb) 445g (0.98 lb)
Dimensions 100 x 56 x 24mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 0.9") 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-45A 4 x AA
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC card, Internal
Card slots Single Single
Retail cost $200 $299