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Fujifilm S4500 vs Kodak Z990

Portability
67
Imaging
38
Features
37
Overall
37
Fujifilm FinePix S4500 front
 
Kodak EasyShare Z990 front
Portability
68
Imaging
35
Features
42
Overall
37

Fujifilm S4500 vs Kodak Z990 Key Specs

Fujifilm S4500
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 64 - 1600 (Increase to 6400)
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 24-720mm (F3.1-5.9) lens
  • 543g - 118 x 81 x 100mm
  • Introduced January 2012
Kodak Z990
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • 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
  • Other Name is EasyShare Max
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Fujifilm S4500 vs Kodak Z990 Overview

In this article, we are evaluating the Fujifilm S4500 and Kodak Z990, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras by rivals FujiFilm and Kodak. The resolution of the Fujifilm S4500 (14MP) and the Z990 (12MP) is very close and they come with the same exact sensor measurements (1/2.3").

Photography Glossary

The Fujifilm S4500 was introduced 13 months later than the Z990 making the cameras a generation apart from one another. The two cameras offer the identical body type (SLR-like (bridge)).

Before diving straight into a in depth comparison, below is a brief overview of how the Fujifilm S4500 grades versus the Z990 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm S4500 over the Kodak Z990

 Fujifilm S4500 Z990 
IntroducedJanuary 2012January 2011Fresher by 13 months

Reasons to pick Kodak Z990 over the Fujifilm S4500

 Z990 Fujifilm S4500 
Manual focus More precise focus
Display resolution460k230kClearer display (+230k dot)

Common features in the Fujifilm S4500 and Kodak Z990

 Fujifilm S4500 Z990 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display sizing3"3"Equivalent display measurements
Selfie screen Lack of selfie screen
Touch friendly display Neither comes with Touch friendly display

Fujifilm S4500 vs Kodak Z990 Physical Comparison

When you are looking to carry your camera frequently, you will need to factor its weight and measurements. The Fujifilm S4500 comes with outside measurements of 118mm x 81mm x 100mm (4.6" x 3.2" x 3.9") along with a weight of 543 grams (1.20 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).

Contrast the Fujifilm S4500 and Kodak Z990 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you use at that time. Underneath is the front view sizing comparison of the Fujifilm S4500 versus the Z990.

Fujifilm S4500 vs Kodak Z990 size comparison

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the Fujifilm S4500 and Z990 is 67 and 68 respectively.

Fujifilm S4500 vs Kodak Z990 top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm S4500 vs Kodak Z990 Sensor Comparison

Quite often, it is very tough to visualise the contrast in sensor sizing purely by looking through a spec sheet. The graphic underneath should provide you a better sense of the sensor sizing in the Fujifilm S4500 and Z990.

Clearly, the 2 cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing but not the same resolution. You should expect to see the Fujifilm S4500 to result in extra detail using its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution will enable you to crop pics a little more aggressively. The newer Fujifilm S4500 will have an advantage in sensor innovation.

Fujifilm S4500 vs Kodak Z990 sensor size comparison

Fujifilm S4500 vs Kodak Z990 Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm S4500 vs Kodak Z990 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Fujifilm S4500
Portrait photography with Kodak Z990
36
good resolution (14 megapixels)
offers face detect focusing
focusing manually not possible
no external flash support
small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
41
has manual focus
includes face detection focus
saves RAW formats
can't use external flash
resolution not great (12MP)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
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Street Comparison

Fujifilm S4500 as a Street photography camera
Kodak Z990 as a Street photography camera
43
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
no moving screen
small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
heavier than competitors in class (543g)
54
has image stabilization (Optical)
saves RAW formats
no articulating screen
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
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Sports Comparison

Fujifilm S4500 Sports photography advice
Kodak Z990 Sports photography advice
47
long zoom range (24-720mm 30.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good resolution (14MP)
offers tracking focus
continuous shooting slow (1.0 fps)
small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect AF
34
excellent zoom range (28-840mm 30.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Optical)
max fps very slow (6.0 frames per second)
resolution not great (12 megapixels)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Fujifilm S4500
Travel photography with Kodak Z990
54
good resolution (14 megapixels)
built-in flash
fairly wide (24mm)
great reach (720mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
heavier than competitors in class (543g)
display is not selfie friendly
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.1)
51
built-in flash
decently wide (28mm)
great reach (840mm)
does not have Timelapse mode
resolution not great (12MP)
doesn't offer selfie friendly display
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Fujifilm S4500 Landscape photography factors
Kodak Z990 Landscape photography factors
41
fairly wide (24mm)
pretty good screen size (3 inches)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good resolution (14MP)
focusing manually not possible
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.1)
small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
45
has manual focus
decently wide (28mm)
nice screen size (3")
has image stabilization (Optical)
saves RAW formats
can't switch lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
resolution not great (12 megapixels)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
does not have Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Fujifilm S4500 as a Vlogging camera
Kodak Z990 as a Vlogging camera
24
fairly wide (24mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
offers face detect focusing
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.1)
display is not selfie friendly
video quality not great (1280 x 720 pixels)
doesn't have mic support
heavier than competitors in class (543 grams)
28
decently wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
includes face detection focus
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 pxls)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
doesn't offer selfie friendly display
does not have external microphone support
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Fujifilm S4500 vs Kodak Z990 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm S4500 and Kodak Z990
 Fujifilm FinePix S4500Kodak EasyShare Z990
General Information
Brand FujiFilm Kodak
Model type Fujifilm FinePix S4500 Kodak EasyShare Z990
Alternative name - EasyShare Max
Class Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Introduced 2012-01-05 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 measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.08 x 4.56mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 14 megapixels 12 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Full resolution 4288 x 3216 4000 x 3000
Max native ISO 1600 6400
Max boosted ISO 6400 -
Min native ISO 64 125
RAW images
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 24-720mm (30.0x) 28-840mm (30.0x)
Max aperture f/3.1-5.9 f/2.8-5.6
Macro focusing range 2cm 1cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.9
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display diagonal 3" 3"
Display resolution 230k dots 460k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Display tech TFT color LCD monitor -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic Electronic
Viewfinder coverage 97 percent -
Features
Slowest shutter speed 8s 16s
Maximum shutter speed 1/2000s 1/2000s
Continuous shooting rate 1.0 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 distance 7.00 m (Wide: 40 cm–7.0 m / Tele: 2.5m–3.6 m) 8.90 m
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync Auto, Fill-in, Red-Eye reduction, Off
External flash
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) 1920 x 1080 (30fps) 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Max video resolution 1280x720 1920x1080
Video data format H.264, Motion JPEG H.264
Microphone 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 543g (1.20 pounds) 445g (0.98 pounds)
Dimensions 118 x 81 x 100mm (4.6" x 3.2" x 3.9") 124 x 91 x 105mm (4.9" x 3.6" x 4.1")
DXO scores
DXO All around 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 life 300 photos -
Type of battery AA -
Battery ID 4 x AA 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 1 1
Retail pricing $230 $299