Fujifilm S8300 vs Kodak Z990
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Fujifilm S8300 vs Kodak Z990 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Display
- ISO 64 - 12800
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1/7000s Max Shutter
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 24-1008mm (F2.9-6.5) lens
- 670g - 123 x 87 x 116mm
- Launched January 2013
(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
- Announced January 2011
- Also referred to as EasyShare Max

Fujifilm S8300 vs Kodak Z990 Overview
On this page, we are looking at the Fujifilm S8300 and Kodak Z990, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras by rivals FujiFilm and Kodak. There exists a significant gap among the resolutions of the Fujifilm S8300 (16MP) and Z990 (12MP) but both cameras have the same sensor size (1/2.3").

The Fujifilm S8300 was unveiled 2 years after the Z990 which is a fairly sizable gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Both of the cameras have the same body design (SLR-like (bridge)).
Before going straight to a detailed comparison, here is a brief synopsis of how the Fujifilm S8300 grades vs the Z990 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Fujifilm S8300 vs Kodak Z990 Gallery
Here is a sample of the gallery pics for Fujifilm FinePix S8300 and Kodak EasyShare Z990. The full galleries are provided at Fujifilm S8300 Gallery and Kodak Z990 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Fujifilm S8300 over the Kodak Z990
Fujifilm S8300 | Z990 | |||
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Announced | January 2013 | ![]() | January 2011 | More modern by 25 months |
Reasons to pick Kodak Z990 over the Fujifilm S8300
Z990 | Fujifilm S8300 |
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Common features in the Fujifilm S8300 and Kodak Z990
Fujifilm S8300 | Z990 | |||
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Focus manually | ![]() | More exact focus | ||
Display type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed display |
Display dimensions | 3" | ![]() | 3" | Equal display size |
Display resolution | 460k | ![]() | 460k | Exact same display resolution |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Lacking selfie screen | ||
Touch friendly display | ![]() | Neither features Touch friendly display |
Fujifilm S8300 vs Kodak Z990 Physical Comparison
If you're going to carry around your camera, you will have to factor in its weight and volume. The Fujifilm S8300 enjoys outer dimensions of 123mm x 87mm x 116mm (4.8" x 3.4" x 4.6") with a weight of 670 grams (1.48 lbs) whilst the Kodak Z990 has sizing 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 S8300 and Kodak Z990 in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you are utilising during that time. Below is a front view overall size comparison of the Fujifilm S8300 vs the Z990.

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability score of the Fujifilm S8300 and Z990 is 61 and 68 respectively.

Fujifilm S8300 vs Kodak Z990 Sensor Comparison
More often than not, its difficult to visualise the contrast in sensor sizes only by checking out a spec sheet. The pic here should offer you a greater sense of the sensor sizes in the Fujifilm S8300 and Z990.
Clearly, each of the cameras have the same sensor dimensions but not the same MP. You should expect to see the Fujifilm S8300 to provide more detail having an extra 4 Megapixels. Greater resolution will allow you to crop photos a bit more aggressively. The more recent Fujifilm S8300 will have an edge in sensor innovation.

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Fujifilm S8300 vs Kodak Z990 Specifications
Fujifilm FinePix S8300 | Kodak EasyShare Z990 | |
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General Information | ||
Manufacturer | FujiFilm | Kodak |
Model | Fujifilm FinePix S8300 | Kodak EasyShare Z990 |
Also called | - | EasyShare Max |
Category | Small Sensor Superzoom | Small Sensor Superzoom |
Launched | 2013-01-07 | 2011-01-04 |
Physical type | SLR-like (bridge) | SLR-like (bridge) |
Sensor Information | ||
Sensor type | BSI-CMOS | 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 | 16 megapixels | 12 megapixels |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | - | 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 |
Peak resolution | 4608 x 3456 | 4000 x 3000 |
Highest native ISO | 12800 | 6400 |
Lowest native ISO | 64 | 125 |
RAW format | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focus | ||
AF touch | ||
Continuous AF | ||
AF single | ||
AF tracking | ||
Selective AF | ||
Center weighted AF | ||
AF multi area | ||
AF live view | ||
Face detect AF | ||
Contract detect AF | ||
Phase detect AF | ||
Cross focus points | - | - |
Lens | ||
Lens mount | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens focal range | 24-1008mm (42.0x) | 28-840mm (30.0x) |
Maximal aperture | f/2.9-6.5 | f/2.8-5.6 |
Macro focus range | 0cm | 1cm |
Focal length multiplier | 5.8 | 5.9 |
Screen | ||
Type of display | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Display sizing | 3" | 3" |
Display resolution | 460k dots | 460k dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch friendly | ||
Display tech | TFT color LCD monitor | - |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | Electronic | Electronic |
Viewfinder resolution | 200k dots | - |
Features | ||
Min shutter speed | 8s | 16s |
Max shutter speed | 1/7000s | 1/2000s |
Continuous shutter rate | 10.0fps | 6.0fps |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manually set exposure | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
Custom WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Built-in flash | ||
Flash range | - | 8.90 m |
Flash options | - | Auto, Fill-in, Red-Eye reduction, Off |
Hot shoe | ||
Auto exposure bracketing | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment | ||
Average | ||
Spot | ||
Partial | ||
AF area | ||
Center weighted | ||
Video features | ||
Supported video resolutions | 1920 x 1080 (60 fps), 320 x 120 (480 fps), 320 x 240 (240 fps), 640 x 480 (120 fps) | 1920 x 1080 (30fps) 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) |
Highest video resolution | 1920x1080 | 1920x1080 |
Video format | 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 | ||
Environmental sealing | ||
Water proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 670 grams (1.48 lb) | 445 grams (0.98 lb) |
Physical dimensions | 123 x 87 x 116mm (4.8" x 3.4" x 4.6") | 124 x 91 x 105mm (4.9" x 3.6" x 4.1") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO Overall 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 | 4 x AA | 4 x AA |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec) | Yes (2 or 10 sec) |
Time lapse shooting | ||
Storage type | SD/SDHC/SDXC | SD/SDHC card, Internal |
Card slots | 1 | 1 |
Price at release | $200 | $299 |