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Fujifilm S8300 vs Kodak Z990

Portability
61
Imaging
39
Features
44
Overall
41
Fujifilm FinePix S8300 front
 
Kodak EasyShare Z990 front
Portability
68
Imaging
35
Features
42
Overall
37

Fujifilm S8300 vs Kodak Z990 Key Specs

Fujifilm S8300
(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
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
  • Announced January 2011
  • Also referred to as EasyShare Max
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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").

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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.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm S8300 over the Kodak Z990

 Fujifilm S8300 Z990 
AnnouncedJanuary 2013January 2011More modern by 25 months

Reasons to pick Kodak Z990 over the Fujifilm S8300

 Z990 Fujifilm S8300 

Common features in the Fujifilm S8300 and Kodak Z990

 Fujifilm S8300 Z990 
Focus manually More exact focus
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display dimensions3"3"Equal display size
Display resolution460k460kExact 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).

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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.

Fujifilm S8300 vs Kodak Z990 size comparison

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

Fujifilm S8300 vs Kodak Z990 top view buttons comparison

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.

Fujifilm S8300 vs Kodak Z990 sensor size comparison

Fujifilm S8300 vs Kodak Z990 Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm S8300 vs Kodak Z990 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Fujifilm S8300 Portrait photography advice
Kodak Z990 Portrait photography advice
39
you can focus manually
megapixel count decent (16MP)
no external flash support
small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
41
focusing manually
supports face detection focusing
supports RAW files
can't use external flash
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
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Street Comparison

Fujifilm S8300 Street photography info
Kodak Z990 Street photography info
41
image stabilization (Optical)
no articulating screen
small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
more heavy than competition (670 grams)
54
image stabilization (Optical)
supports RAW files
screen does not articulate
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Fujifilm S8300
Sports photography with Kodak Z990
52
great zoom range (24-1008mm 42.0 x zoom)
maximum shutter speed is high (1/7,000 seconds)
image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count decent (16MP)
small sensor (1/2.3")
has no phase detect autofocus
34
long zoom range (28-840mm 30.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Optical)
slow frames per second (6.0 fps)
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
has no phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Fujifilm S8300 as a Travel photography camera
Kodak Z990 as a Travel photography camera
52
megapixel count decent (16MP)
built-in flash
reasonably wide (24mm)
great reach (1008mm)
lack of Timelapse mode
more heavy than competition (670g)
does not offer selfie friendly screen
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.9)
51
built-in flash
relatively wide (28mm)
long zoom (840mm)
lack of Timelapse mode
sensor resolution low (12MP)
display isn't selfie friendly
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Fujifilm S8300 Landscape photography details
Kodak Z990 Landscape photography details
46
you can focus manually
reasonably wide (24mm)
decent sized screen (3")
image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count decent (16 megapixels)
can't change lenses (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.9)
small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
lack of Timelapse mode
45
focusing manually
relatively wide (28mm)
screen size is good (3")
image stabilization (Optical)
supports RAW files
cannot swap lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
sensor resolution low (12MP)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lack of Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Fujifilm S8300 as a Vlogging camera
Kodak Z990 as a Vlogging camera
24
reasonably wide (24mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
video res high (1920 x 1080 pixels)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.9)
does not offer selfie friendly screen
lack of external microphone support
more heavy than competition (670 grams)
28
relatively wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
supports face detection focusing
video res high (1920 x 1080 pxls)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
display isn't selfie friendly
lack of external microphone support
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Fujifilm S8300 vs Kodak Z990 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm S8300 and Kodak Z990
 Fujifilm FinePix S8300Kodak EasyShare Z990
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