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Fujifilm S1500 vs Kodak Z990

Portability
82
Imaging
33
Features
19
Overall
27
Fujifilm FinePix S1500 front
 
Kodak EasyShare Z990 front
Portability
68
Imaging
35
Features
42
Overall
37

Fujifilm S1500 vs Kodak Z990 Key Specs

Fujifilm S1500
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 64 - 6400
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 33-396mm (F2.8-5.0) lens
  • 345g - 103 x 73 x 68mm
  • Announced February 2009
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
  • Released January 2011
  • Additionally Known as EasyShare Max
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Fujifilm S1500 vs Kodak Z990 Overview

Below, we will be reviewing the Fujifilm S1500 versus Kodak Z990, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras by competitors FujiFilm and Kodak. The sensor resolution of the Fujifilm S1500 (10MP) and the Z990 (12MP) is pretty close and they possess the exact same sensor size (1/2.3").

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The Fujifilm S1500 was unveiled 22 months prior to the Z990 which makes the cameras a generation apart from each other. Each of these cameras come with the identical body type (SLR-like (bridge)).

Before diving straight into a complete comparison, below is a short synopsis of how the Fujifilm S1500 grades vs the Z990 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm S1500 over the Kodak Z990

 Fujifilm S1500 Z990 

Reasons to pick Kodak Z990 over the Fujifilm S1500

 Z990 Fujifilm S1500 
ReleasedJanuary 2011February 2009Fresher by 22 months
Manual focus Dial exact focus
Screen dimension3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Screen resolution460k230kSharper screen (+230k dot)

Common features in the Fujifilm S1500 and Kodak Z990

 Fujifilm S1500 Z990 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Neither has selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Neither has Touch friendly screen

Fujifilm S1500 vs Kodak Z990 Physical Comparison

For those who are going to carry your camera regularly, you will need to factor its weight and measurements. The Fujifilm S1500 has external dimensions of 103mm x 73mm x 68mm (4.1" x 2.9" x 2.7") having a weight of 345 grams (0.76 lbs) whilst the Kodak Z990 has proportions of 124mm x 91mm x 105mm (4.9" x 3.6" x 4.1") and a weight of 445 grams (0.98 lbs).

Compare the Fujifilm S1500 versus Kodak Z990 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you are utilizing during that time. Here is the front view dimension comparison of the Fujifilm S1500 vs the Z990.

Fujifilm S1500 vs Kodak Z990 size comparison

Factoring in size and weight, the portability score of the Fujifilm S1500 and Z990 is 82 and 68 respectively.

Fujifilm S1500 vs Kodak Z990 top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm S1500 vs Kodak Z990 Sensor Comparison

In many cases, it is tough to envision the gap in sensor sizing simply by researching specs. The visual underneath may give you a greater sense of the sensor sizes in the Fujifilm S1500 and Z990.

All in all, both of the cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements albeit not the same resolution. You should expect the Kodak Z990 to render more detail having an extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also let you crop photographs somewhat more aggressively. The older Fujifilm S1500 will be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor technology.

Fujifilm S1500 vs Kodak Z990 sensor size comparison

Fujifilm S1500 vs Kodak Z990 Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm S1500 vs Kodak Z990 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Fujifilm S1500 as a Portrait photography camera
Kodak Z990 as a Portrait photography camera
19
lack of manual focus
no external flash support
resolution not great (10MP)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
41
you can focus manually
has face detection focus
supports RAW formats
external flash not possible
sensor resolution not great (12 megapixels)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
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Street Comparison

Fujifilm S1500 Street photography information
Kodak Z990 Street photography information
51
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
no articulating screen
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
54
built in image stabilization (Optical)
supports RAW formats
fixed screen
sensor is small (1/2.3")
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Sports Comparison

Fujifilm S1500 Sports photography factors
Kodak Z990 Sports photography factors
26
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
slow continuous shooting (1.0 frames/s)
resolution not great (10MP)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect autofocus
34
long zoom range (28-840mm 30.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
max frames per second low (6.0 frames/s)
sensor resolution not great (12MP)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Fujifilm S1500 as a Travel photography camera
Kodak Z990 as a Travel photography camera
50
flash built-in
great zoom (396mm)
no Timelapse recording
resolution not great (10MP)
display isn't selfie friendly
wide angle not great (33mm)
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
51
built-in flash
reasonably wide (28mm)
great reach (840mm)
does not have Time Lapse recording
sensor resolution not great (12 megapixels)
does not have a selfie friendly screen
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Fujifilm S1500 Landscape photography information
Kodak Z990 Landscape photography information
26
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lack of manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not great (33mm)
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
small screen (2.7 inch)
resolution not great (10MP)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
no Timelapse recording
45
you can focus manually
reasonably wide (28mm)
decent sized screen (3 inches)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
supports RAW formats
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
sensor resolution not great (12 megapixels)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
does not have Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Fujifilm S1500 Vlogging factors
Kodak Z990 Vlogging factors
23
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
wide angle not great (33mm)
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
display isn't selfie friendly
video quality not great (640 x 480 pxls)
no microphone support
28
reasonably wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
has face detection focus
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 resolution)
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
does not have a selfie friendly screen
does not have external mic support
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Fujifilm S1500 vs Kodak Z990 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm S1500 and Kodak Z990
 Fujifilm FinePix S1500Kodak EasyShare Z990
General Information
Brand FujiFilm Kodak
Model type Fujifilm FinePix S1500 Kodak EasyShare Z990
Otherwise known as - EasyShare Max
Type Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Announced 2009-02-17 2011-01-04
Physical type SLR-like (bridge) 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 area 28.1mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 10 megapixels 12 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 3:2 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Max resolution 3648 x 2736 4000 x 3000
Max native ISO 6400 6400
Lowest native ISO 64 125
RAW support
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 33-396mm (12.0x) 28-840mm (30.0x)
Maximum aperture f/2.8-5.0 f/2.8-5.6
Macro focusing range 2cm 1cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.9
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 2.7 inch 3 inch
Resolution of screen 230k dots 460k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic Electronic
Features
Min shutter speed 8 seconds 16 seconds
Max shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Continuous shutter rate 1.0 frames per sec 6.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 8.70 m (Auto ISO) 8.90 m
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Slow sync, Red-eye reduction Auto, Fill-in, Red-Eye reduction, Off
External flash
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Video resolutions 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)
Max video resolution 640x480 1920x1080
Video 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
Environment sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 345g (0.76 pounds) 445g (0.98 pounds)
Dimensions 103 x 73 x 68mm (4.1" x 2.9" x 2.7") 124 x 91 x 105mm (4.9" x 3.6" x 4.1")
DXO scores
DXO Overall rating not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth rating not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested not tested
DXO Low light rating not tested not tested
Other
Battery ID 4 x AA 4 x AA
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse recording
Type of storage - SD/SDHC card, Internal
Card slots 1 1
Pricing at release $200 $299