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Fujifilm SL240 vs Kodak Z990

Portability
67
Imaging
37
Features
39
Overall
37
Fujifilm FinePix SL240 front
 
Kodak EasyShare Z990 front
Portability
68
Imaging
35
Features
42
Overall
37

Fujifilm SL240 vs Kodak Z990 Key Specs

Fujifilm SL240
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 64 - 1600 (Push to 6400)
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 24-576mm (F3.1-5.9) lens
  • 510g - 122 x 93 x 100mm
  • Announced January 2012
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
  • Announced January 2011
  • Alternative Name is EasyShare Max
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Fujifilm SL240 vs Kodak Z990 Overview

On this page, we will be matching up the Fujifilm SL240 and Kodak Z990, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras by manufacturers FujiFilm and Kodak. The resolution of the Fujifilm SL240 (14MP) and the Z990 (12MP) is pretty similar and both cameras provide the same sensor sizes (1/2.3").

Photography Glossary

The Fujifilm SL240 was introduced 13 months later than the Z990 which makes them a generation apart from each other. The two cameras have the same body design (SLR-like (bridge)).

Before getting straight to a detailed comparison, here is a short introduction of how the Fujifilm SL240 matches up against the Z990 for portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm SL240 over the Kodak Z990

 Fujifilm SL240 Z990 
AnnouncedJanuary 2012January 2011More recent by 13 months

Reasons to pick Kodak Z990 over the Fujifilm SL240

 Z990 Fujifilm SL240 
Manually focus Very exact focus

Common features in the Fujifilm SL240 and Kodak Z990

 Fujifilm SL240 Z990 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen dimensions3"3"Equal screen dimensions
Screen resolution460k460kIdentical screen resolution
Selfie screen Lack of selfie screen
Touch screen Neither provides Touch screen

Fujifilm SL240 vs Kodak Z990 Physical Comparison

If you are looking to lug around your camera regularly, you'll have to consider its weight and measurements. The Fujifilm SL240 provides physical measurements of 122mm x 93mm x 100mm (4.8" x 3.7" x 3.9") accompanied by a weight of 510 grams (1.12 lbs) whilst the Kodak Z990 has proportions of 124mm x 91mm x 105mm (4.9" x 3.6" x 4.1") with a weight of 445 grams (0.98 lbs).

Analyze the Fujifilm SL240 and Kodak Z990 in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you are using at that moment. Underneath is a front view dimensions comparison of the Fujifilm SL240 vs the Z990.

Fujifilm SL240 vs Kodak Z990 size comparison

Using size and weight, the portability rating of the Fujifilm SL240 and Z990 is 67 and 68 respectively.

Fujifilm SL240 vs Kodak Z990 top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm SL240 vs Kodak Z990 Sensor Comparison

Oftentimes, it is hard to imagine the difference between sensor measurements only by going over technical specs. The visual below will help provide you a clearer sense of the sensor measurements in the Fujifilm SL240 and Z990.

As you have seen, the two cameras provide the same sensor dimensions albeit different megapixels. You should expect the Fujifilm SL240 to offer more detail using its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also enable you to crop photographs more aggressively. The more modern Fujifilm SL240 should have an advantage when it comes to sensor innovation.

Fujifilm SL240 vs Kodak Z990 sensor size comparison

Fujifilm SL240 vs Kodak Z990 Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm SL240 vs Kodak Z990 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Fujifilm SL240 Portrait photography factors
Kodak Z990 Portrait photography factors
38
sensor resolution is decent (14MP)
provides face detection focus
manual focus not available
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
41
manual focus
supports face detection focusing
exports RAW files
cannot use external flash
megapixel count low (12MP)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
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Street Comparison

Fujifilm SL240 Street photography factors
Kodak Z990 Street photography factors
43
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
no articulating screen
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
more heavy than average in class (510g)
54
built in image stabilization (Optical)
exports RAW files
fixed screen
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Fujifilm SL240
Sports photography with Kodak Z990
47
excellent zoom range (24-576mm 24.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
sensor resolution is decent (14 megapixels)
provides tracking autofocus
slow fps (1.0 fps)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect auto focus
34
excellent zoom range (28-840mm 30.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
slow continuous shooting (6.0 frames per second)
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Fujifilm SL240 Travel photography highlights
Kodak Z990 Travel photography highlights
54
sensor resolution is decent (14MP)
flash built-in
reasonably wide (24mm)
very long zoom (576mm)
missing Timelapse mode
more heavy than average in class (510g)
screen isn't selfie friendly
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.1)
51
flash built-in
reasonably wide (28mm)
very long zoom (840mm)
doesn't have Timelapse mode
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
screen isn't selfie friendly
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Fujifilm SL240
Landscape photography with Kodak Z990
41
reasonably wide (24mm)
decent sized screen (3")
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
sensor resolution is decent (14MP)
manual focus not available
cannot change lenses (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.1)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
missing Timelapse mode
45
manual focus
reasonably wide (28mm)
screen size is decent (3 inches)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
exports RAW files
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Fujifilm SL240 Vlogging advice
Kodak Z990 Vlogging advice
24
reasonably wide (24mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
provides face detection focus
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.1)
screen isn't selfie friendly
low res video (1280 x 720 pixels)
missing external microphone support
more heavy than average in class (510 grams)
28
reasonably wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
supports face detection focusing
high res video (1920 x 1080 pixels)
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
screen isn't selfie friendly
doesn't have external microphone socket
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Fujifilm SL240 vs Kodak Z990 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm SL240 and Kodak Z990
 Fujifilm FinePix SL240Kodak EasyShare Z990
General Information
Manufacturer FujiFilm Kodak
Model Fujifilm FinePix SL240 Kodak EasyShare Z990
Also referred to as - EasyShare Max
Class Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Announced 2012-01-05 2011-01-04
Physical type 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 14 megapixel 12 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Maximum resolution 4288 x 3216 4000 x 3000
Maximum native ISO 1600 6400
Maximum boosted ISO 6400 -
Min native ISO 64 125
RAW data
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch focus
AF continuous
AF single
Tracking AF
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 24-576mm (24.0x) 28-840mm (30.0x)
Maximal aperture f/3.1-5.9 f/2.8-5.6
Macro focus distance 2cm 1cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.9
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 3 inch 3 inch
Resolution of screen 460k dots 460k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Screen tech TFT color LCD monitor -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic Electronic
Viewfinder coverage 97 percent -
Features
Lowest shutter speed 8 seconds 16 seconds
Highest shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Continuous shooting rate 1.0 frames per sec 6.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Set WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 7.00 m (Wide: 40 cm�7.0 m / Tele: 2.5m�3.6 m) 8.90 m
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync Auto, Fill-in, Red-Eye reduction, Off
External flash
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) 1920 x 1080 (30fps) 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Maximum video resolution 1280x720 1920x1080
Video data format H.264, Motion JPEG H.264
Microphone port
Headphone port
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 sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 510g (1.12 lb) 445g (0.98 lb)
Physical dimensions 122 x 93 x 100mm (4.8" x 3.7" x 3.9") 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 300 pictures -
Battery type Battery Pack -
Battery model NP-85 4 x AA
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC card, Internal
Card slots One One
Cost at launch $280 $299