Fujifilm S8600 vs Kodak Z990
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Fujifilm S8600 vs Kodak Z990 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Display
- ISO 100 - 6400
- Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 25-900mm (F2.9-6.5) lens
- 450g - 121 x 81 x 65mm
- Introduced January 2014
(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 S8600 vs Kodak Z990 Overview
On this page, we are evaluating the Fujifilm S8600 versus Kodak Z990, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras by manufacturers FujiFilm and Kodak. There exists a crucial gap between the sensor resolutions of the Fujifilm S8600 (16MP) and Z990 (12MP) but both cameras provide the same sensor sizes (1/2.3").
Japan-exclusive Leica Leitz Phone 3 features big sensor and new modesThe Fujifilm S8600 was revealed 3 years after the Z990 which is quite a serious gap as far as technology is concerned. Each of these cameras have the same body design (SLR-like (bridge)).
Before delving into a step-by-step comparison, here is a simple summary of how the Fujifilm S8600 scores vs the Z990 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.
Fujifilm S8600 vs Kodak Z990 Gallery
Following is a sample of the gallery pics for Fujifilm FinePix S8600 and Kodak EasyShare Z990. The full galleries are available at Fujifilm S8600 Gallery and Kodak Z990 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Fujifilm S8600 over the Kodak Z990
Fujifilm S8600 | Z990 | |||
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Announced | January 2014 | January 2011 | Newer by 37 months |
Reasons to pick Kodak Z990 over the Fujifilm S8600
Z990 | Fujifilm S8600 | |||
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Manually focus | Very exact focus |
Common features in the Fujifilm S8600 and Kodak Z990
Fujifilm S8600 | Z990 | |||
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Display type | Fixed | Fixed | Fixed display | |
Display dimensions | 3" | 3" | Equal display dimensions | |
Display resolution | 460k | 460k | Same display resolution | |
Selfie screen | Absent selfie screen | |||
Touch display | Absent Touch display |
Fujifilm S8600 vs Kodak Z990 Physical Comparison
If you are planning to travel with your camera, you will want to factor its weight and volume. The Fujifilm S8600 has got outer dimensions of 121mm x 81mm x 65mm (4.8" x 3.2" x 2.6") with a weight of 450 grams (0.99 lbs) while 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).
Examine the Fujifilm S8600 versus Kodak Z990 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you have chosen at that moment. The following is a front view sizing comparison of the Fujifilm S8600 versus the Z990.
Using dimensions and weight, the portability score of the Fujifilm S8600 and Z990 is 76 and 68 respectively.
Fujifilm S8600 vs Kodak Z990 Sensor Comparison
Sometimes, it is hard to envision the gap between sensor dimensions only by checking technical specs. The picture here will give you a much better sense of the sensor dimensions in the Fujifilm S8600 and Z990.
As you can tell, each of these cameras provide the same sensor dimensions but not the same MP. You should expect to see the Fujifilm S8600 to resolve more detail because of its extra 4MP. Greater resolution will let you crop images more aggressively. The newer Fujifilm S8600 is going to have an advantage in sensor tech.
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Fujifilm S8600 vs Kodak Z990 Specifications
Fujifilm FinePix S8600 | Kodak EasyShare Z990 | |
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General Information | ||
Brand | FujiFilm | Kodak |
Model | Fujifilm FinePix S8600 | Kodak EasyShare Z990 |
Alternative name | - | EasyShare Max |
Category | Small Sensor Superzoom | Small Sensor Superzoom |
Introduced | 2014-01-06 | 2011-01-04 |
Body design | 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 | 16MP | 12MP |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 |
Full resolution | 4608 x 3456 | 4000 x 3000 |
Max native ISO | 6400 | 6400 |
Min native ISO | 100 | 125 |
RAW format | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focus | ||
Touch focus | ||
Continuous AF | ||
AF single | ||
Tracking AF | ||
Selective AF | ||
Center weighted AF | ||
AF multi area | ||
AF live view | ||
Face detect focusing | ||
Contract detect focusing | ||
Phase detect focusing | ||
Cross focus points | - | - |
Lens | ||
Lens mount | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens focal range | 25-900mm (36.0x) | 28-840mm (30.0x) |
Max aperture | f/2.9-6.5 | f/2.8-5.6 |
Macro focus distance | 7cm | 1cm |
Crop factor | 5.8 | 5.9 |
Screen | ||
Range of display | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Display diagonal | 3" | 3" |
Display resolution | 460k dot | 460k dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch capability | ||
Display tech | TFT LCD | - |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | None | Electronic |
Features | ||
Lowest shutter speed | 8s | 16s |
Highest shutter speed | 1/2000s | 1/2000s |
Continuous shooting speed | 8.0 frames/s | 6.0 frames/s |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manually set exposure | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
Custom WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Integrated flash | ||
Flash range | 6.00 m | 8.90 m |
Flash settings | Auto, forced flash, suppressed flash, slow synchro | Auto, Fill-in, Red-Eye reduction, Off |
Hot shoe | ||
AE bracketing | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment exposure | ||
Average exposure | ||
Spot exposure | ||
Partial exposure | ||
AF area exposure | ||
Center weighted exposure | ||
Video features | ||
Supported video resolutions | 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 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 | 1280x720 | 1920x1080 |
Video file format | Motion JPEG | H.264 |
Microphone input | ||
Headphone input | ||
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 seal | ||
Water proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 450 gr (0.99 lb) | 445 gr (0.98 lb) |
Physical dimensions | 121 x 81 x 65mm (4.8" x 3.2" x 2.6") | 124 x 91 x 105mm (4.9" x 3.6" x 4.1") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO All around 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 life | 410 pictures | - |
Form of battery | AA | - |
Battery model | 3 x AA | 4 x AA |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec) | Yes (2 or 10 sec) |
Time lapse feature | ||
Storage media | SD/SDHC/SDXC | SD/SDHC card, Internal |
Storage slots | One | One |
Pricing at launch | $200 | $299 |