Fujifilm S1500 vs Kodak Z990
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Fujifilm S1500 vs Kodak Z990 Key Specs
(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
(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
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").
Pentax 17 Pre-Orders Outperform Expectations by a LandslideThe 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.
Fujifilm S1500 vs Kodak Z990 Gallery
The following is a preview of the gallery images for Fujifilm FinePix S1500 and Kodak EasyShare Z990. The full galleries are available at Fujifilm S1500 Gallery and Kodak Z990 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Fujifilm S1500 over the Kodak Z990
Fujifilm S1500 | Z990 |
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Reasons to pick Kodak Z990 over the Fujifilm S1500
Z990 | Fujifilm S1500 | |||
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Released | January 2011 | February 2009 | Fresher by 22 months | |
Manual focus | Dial exact focus | |||
Screen dimension | 3" | 2.7" | Bigger screen (+0.3") | |
Screen resolution | 460k | 230k | Sharper screen (+230k dot) |
Common features in the Fujifilm S1500 and Kodak Z990
Fujifilm S1500 | Z990 | |||
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Screen type | Fixed | 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.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.
Factoring in size and weight, the portability score of the Fujifilm S1500 and Z990 is 82 and 68 respectively.
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.
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Fujifilm S1500 vs Kodak Z990 Specifications
Fujifilm FinePix S1500 | Kodak EasyShare Z990 | |
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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 |