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Fujifilm S9400W vs Kodak Z990

Portability
61
Imaging
40
Features
44
Overall
41
Fujifilm FinePix S9400W front
 
Kodak EasyShare Z990 front
Portability
68
Imaging
36
Features
42
Overall
38

Fujifilm S9400W vs Kodak Z990 Key Specs

Fujifilm S9400W
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 12800
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-1200mm (F2.9-6.5) lens
  • 670g - 123 x 87 x 116mm
  • Announced January 2014
Kodak Z990
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 125 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 28-840mm (F2.8-5.6) lens
  • 445g - 124 x 91 x 105mm
  • Launched January 2011
  • Alternative Name is EasyShare Max
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Fujifilm S9400W vs Kodak Z990 Overview

Lets examine more closely at the Fujifilm S9400W vs Kodak Z990, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras by companies FujiFilm and Kodak. There is a significant difference between the sensor resolutions of the Fujifilm S9400W (16MP) and Z990 (12MP) but they enjoy the same exact sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The Fujifilm S9400W was released 3 years later than the Z990 and that is quite a sizable gap as far as tech is concerned. The two cameras offer the identical body type (SLR-like (bridge)).

Before we go through a step-by-step comparison, below is a simple summation of how the Fujifilm S9400W matches up against the Z990 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm S9400W over the Kodak Z990

 Fujifilm S9400W Z990 
LaunchedJanuary 2014January 2011More recent by 37 months

Reasons to pick Kodak Z990 over the Fujifilm S9400W

 Z990 Fujifilm S9400W 
Manual focus More accurate focusing

Common features in the Fujifilm S9400W and Kodak Z990

 Fujifilm S9400W Z990 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen sizing3"3"Equivalent screen dimensions
Screen resolution460k460kIdentical screen resolution
Selfie screen Neither includes selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Lack of Touch friendly screen

Fujifilm S9400W vs Kodak Z990 Physical Comparison

If you're planning to lug around your camera, you need to think about its weight and dimensions. The Fujifilm S9400W features external dimensions of 123mm x 87mm x 116mm (4.8" x 3.4" x 4.6") and a weight of 670 grams (1.48 lbs) whilst the Kodak Z990 has dimensions of 124mm x 91mm x 105mm (4.9" x 3.6" x 4.1") along with a weight of 445 grams (0.98 lbs).

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Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you are employing during that time. Below is the front view sizing comparison of the Fujifilm S9400W versus the Z990.

Fujifilm S9400W vs Kodak Z990 size comparison

Considering size and weight, the portability score of the Fujifilm S9400W and Z990 is 61 and 68 respectively.

Fujifilm S9400W vs Kodak Z990 top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm S9400W vs Kodak Z990 Sensor Comparison

Usually, it is hard to imagine the difference between sensor measurements merely by going over specs. The graphic below may offer you a much better sense of the sensor dimensions in the Fujifilm S9400W and Z990.

As you can plainly see, the two cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing albeit different megapixels. You should count on the Fujifilm S9400W to offer more detail as a result of its extra 4 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also enable you to crop shots far more aggressively. The more recent Fujifilm S9400W provides an edge in sensor innovation.

Fujifilm S9400W vs Kodak Z990 sensor size comparison

Fujifilm S9400W vs Kodak Z990 Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm S9400W vs Kodak Z990 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Fujifilm S9400W as a Portrait photography camera
Kodak Z990 as a Portrait photography camera
37
resolution is good (16 megapixels)
offers face detect focus
focusing manually not possible
can't use external flash
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
41
focusing manually
provides face detect focusing
delivers RAW formats
external flash not possible
MP count low (12 megapixels)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
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Street Comparison

Fujifilm S9400W Street photography details
Kodak Z990 Street photography details
41
has image stabilization (Optical)
screen is fixed
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
more heavy than others in class (670g)
54
has image stabilization (Optical)
delivers RAW formats
screen does not articulate
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
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Sports Comparison

Fujifilm S9400W as a Sports photography camera
Kodak Z990 as a Sports photography camera
55
great zoom range (24-1200mm 50.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Optical)
resolution is good (16 megapixels)
offers tracking focus
better than average battery life (500 shots)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect auto focus
34
incredible zoom range (28-840mm 30.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Optical)
low frames per second (6.0 frames/s)
MP count low (12MP)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
no phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Fujifilm S9400W as a Travel photography camera
Kodak Z990 as a Travel photography camera
54
better than average battery life (500 shots)
resolution is good (16MP)
built-in flash
decently wide (24mm)
great zoom (1200mm)
missing Timelapse function
more heavy than others in class (670 grams)
does not feature selfie friendly display
slow max aperture (f2.9)
51
flash built-in
really wide (28mm)
long reach (840mm)
doesn't have Timelapse function
MP count low (12 megapixels)
does not offer selfie friendly screen
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Fujifilm S9400W as a Landscape photography camera
Kodak Z990 as a Landscape photography camera
44
decently wide (24mm)
screen is a good size (3 inch)
has image stabilization (Optical)
resolution is good (16MP)
better than average battery life (500 CIPA)
focusing manually not possible
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f2.9)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
missing Timelapse function
46
focusing manually
really wide (28mm)
screen size is good (3 inches)
has image stabilization (Optical)
delivers RAW formats
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
MP count low (12MP)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Fujifilm S9400W
Vlogging with Kodak Z990
26
decently wide (24mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
offers face detect focus
high quality video (1920 x 1080 resolution)
slow max aperture (f2.9)
does not feature selfie friendly display
missing microphone port
more heavy than others in class (670 grams)
28
really wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
provides face detect focusing
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 pxls)
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
does not offer selfie friendly screen
doesn't have microphone socket
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Fujifilm S9400W vs Kodak Z990 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm S9400W and Kodak Z990
 Fujifilm FinePix S9400WKodak EasyShare Z990
General Information
Brand Name FujiFilm Kodak
Model type Fujifilm FinePix S9400W Kodak EasyShare Z990
Also called as - EasyShare Max
Category Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Announced 2014-01-06 2011-01-04
Physical type SLR-like (bridge) SLR-like (bridge)
Sensor Information
Sensor type 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 16MP 12MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Peak resolution 4608 x 3456 4000 x 3000
Highest native ISO 12800 6400
Min native ISO 100 125
RAW support
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 24-1200mm (50.0x) 28-840mm (30.0x)
Maximal aperture f/2.9-6.5 f/2.8-5.6
Macro focusing range 1cm 1cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.9
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 3" 3"
Resolution of screen 460k dots 460k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Screen tech TFT LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic Electronic
Viewfinder resolution 201k dots -
Viewfinder coverage 97 percent -
Features
Minimum shutter speed 8 secs 16 secs
Fastest shutter speed 1/1700 secs 1/2000 secs
Continuous shutter rate 10.0fps 6.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 7.00 m 8.90 m
Flash settings Auto, forced flash, suppressed flash, slow synchro Auto, Fill-in, Red-Eye reduction, Off
External flash
AEB
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (60i), 1280 x 960 (60p), 640 x 480 (30p) 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 data format H.264 H.264
Microphone port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 670g (1.48 pounds) 445g (0.98 pounds)
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 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 500 pictures -
Form 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 shooting
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal SD/SDHC card, Internal
Card slots One One
Launch pricing $330 $299