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Fujifilm S8600 vs Kodak Z990

Portability
76
Imaging
40
Features
41
Overall
40
Fujifilm FinePix S8600 front
 
Kodak EasyShare Z990 front
Portability
68
Imaging
35
Features
42
Overall
37

Fujifilm S8600 vs Kodak Z990 Key Specs

Fujifilm S8600
(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
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 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").

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The 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.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm S8600 over the Kodak Z990

 Fujifilm S8600 Z990 
AnnouncedJanuary 2014January 2011Newer by 37 months

Reasons to pick Kodak Z990 over the Fujifilm S8600

 Z990 Fujifilm S8600 
Manually focus Very exact focus

Common features in the Fujifilm S8600 and Kodak Z990

 Fujifilm S8600 Z990 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display dimensions3"3"Equal display dimensions
Display resolution460k460kSame 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. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

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.

Fujifilm S8600 vs Kodak Z990 size comparison

Using dimensions and weight, the portability score of the Fujifilm S8600 and Z990 is 76 and 68 respectively.

Fujifilm S8600 vs Kodak Z990 top view buttons comparison

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.

Fujifilm S8600 vs Kodak Z990 sensor size comparison

Fujifilm S8600 vs Kodak Z990 Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm S8600 vs Kodak Z990 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Fujifilm S8600
Portrait photography with Kodak Z990
37
good megapixels (16 megapixels)
provides face detection focus
manual focus not available
no external flash support
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
41
you can focus manually
comes with face detection focusing
exports RAW files
can't use external flash
low MP (12MP)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
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Street Comparison

Fujifilm S8600 Street photography highlights
Kodak Z990 Street photography highlights
49
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
screen is fixed
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
54
built in image stabilization (Optical)
exports RAW files
no moving screen
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
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Sports Comparison

Fujifilm S8600 Sports photography details
Kodak Z990 Sports photography details
55
long zoom range (25-900mm 36.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good megapixels (16 megapixels)
provides tracking autofocus
good battery life (410 CIPA)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect auto focus
34
amazing zoom range (28-840mm 30.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
very slow continuous shooting (6.0 fps)
low MP (12 megapixels)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Fujifilm S8600 as a Travel photography camera
Kodak Z990 as a Travel photography camera
63
good battery life (410 CIPA)
good megapixels (16MP)
flash built-in
decently wide (25mm)
long reach (900mm)
lack of Timelapse mode
display is not selfie friendly
slow maximum aperture (f2.9)
51
has built in flash
relatively wide (28mm)
great zoom (840mm)
does not have Timelapse recording
low MP (12MP)
doesn't contain selfie friendly display
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Fujifilm S8600 Landscape photography highlights
Kodak Z990 Landscape photography highlights
46
decently wide (25mm)
screen size is good (3 inch)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good megapixels (16 megapixels)
good battery life (410 shots)
manual focus not available
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f2.9)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
lack of Timelapse mode
45
you can focus manually
relatively wide (28mm)
screen size is good (3 inches)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
exports RAW files
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
low MP (12MP)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Fujifilm S8600 Vlogging details
Kodak Z990 Vlogging details
27
decently wide (25mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
provides face detection focus
slow maximum aperture (f2.9)
display is not selfie friendly
video quality not great (1280 x 720 pixels)
lack of external microphone jack
28
relatively wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
comes with face detection focusing
video res high (1920 x 1080 resolution)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
doesn't contain selfie friendly display
does not have external microphone jack
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Fujifilm S8600 vs Kodak Z990 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm S8600 and Kodak Z990
 Fujifilm FinePix S8600Kodak EasyShare Z990
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
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