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Fujifilm SL300 vs Kodak Z990

Portability
67
Imaging
37
Features
39
Overall
37
Fujifilm FinePix SL300 front
 
Kodak EasyShare Z990 front
Portability
68
Imaging
35
Features
42
Overall
37

Fujifilm SL300 vs Kodak Z990 Key Specs

Fujifilm SL300
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 64 - 1600 (Bump to 6400)
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 24-720mm (F3.1-5.9) lens
  • 510g - 122 x 93 x 100mm
  • Released 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
  • Revealed January 2011
  • Also referred to as EasyShare Max
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Fujifilm SL300 vs Kodak Z990 Overview

Following is a thorough analysis of the Fujifilm SL300 and Kodak Z990, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras by manufacturers FujiFilm and Kodak. The image resolution of the Fujifilm SL300 (14MP) and the Z990 (12MP) is pretty close and both cameras offer the same sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The Fujifilm SL300 was introduced 13 months after the Z990 which makes them a generation away from each other. Both the cameras have the same body design (SLR-like (bridge)).

Before going straight to a more detailed comparison, here is a concise summation of how the Fujifilm SL300 grades against the Z990 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm SL300 over the Kodak Z990

 Fujifilm SL300 Z990 
RevealedJanuary 2012January 2011More modern by 13 months

Reasons to pick Kodak Z990 over the Fujifilm SL300

 Z990 Fujifilm SL300 
Manual focus Very precise focus

Common features in the Fujifilm SL300 and Kodak Z990

 Fujifilm SL300 Z990 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen dimensions3"3"Equal screen measurements
Screen resolution460k460kEqual screen resolution
Selfie screen No selfie screen
Touch friendly screen No Touch friendly screen

Fujifilm SL300 vs Kodak Z990 Physical Comparison

For anyone who is planning to carry around your camera, you will have to take into account its weight and measurements. The Fujifilm SL300 enjoys exterior dimensions of 122mm x 93mm x 100mm (4.8" x 3.7" x 3.9") along with a weight of 510 grams (1.12 lbs) while 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).

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Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you choose at the time. Below is a front view physical size comparison of the Fujifilm SL300 versus the Z990.

Fujifilm SL300 vs Kodak Z990 size comparison

Looking at size and weight, the portability score of the Fujifilm SL300 and Z990 is 67 and 68 respectively.

Fujifilm SL300 vs Kodak Z990 top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm SL300 vs Kodak Z990 Sensor Comparison

Generally, its hard to see the difference in sensor sizes only by looking through specs. The pic underneath will offer you a greater sense of the sensor sizes in the Fujifilm SL300 and Z990.

As you can plainly see, the two cameras have the same sensor dimensions albeit not the same MP. You can expect the Fujifilm SL300 to render more detail using its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also allow you to crop photographs a bit more aggressively. The newer Fujifilm SL300 is going to have an advantage with regard to sensor technology.

Fujifilm SL300 vs Kodak Z990 sensor size comparison

Fujifilm SL300 vs Kodak Z990 Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm SL300 vs Kodak Z990 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Fujifilm SL300 Portrait photography highlights
Kodak Z990 Portrait photography highlights
38
MP count good (14 megapixels)
comes with face detect autofocus
manual focus not available
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
41
has manual focus
comes with face detection autofocus
saves RAW files
cannot use external flash
low resolution sensor (12 megapixels)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
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Street Comparison

Fujifilm SL300 Street photography details
Kodak Z990 Street photography details
43
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
screen does not articulate
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
more heavy than others (510 grams)
54
has image stabilization (Optical)
saves RAW files
screen does not articulate
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
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Sports Comparison

Fujifilm SL300 Sports photography factors
Kodak Z990 Sports photography factors
47
excellent zoom range (24-720mm 30.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
MP count good (14MP)
comes with tracking focus
continuous shooting slow (1.0 fps)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect autofocus
34
excellent zoom range (28-840mm 30.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Optical)
max frames per second low (6.0 frames/s)
low resolution sensor (12 megapixels)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Fujifilm SL300 Travel photography information
Kodak Z990 Travel photography information
54
MP count good (14MP)
has built in flash
quite wide (24mm)
very long zoom (720mm)
missing Timelapse mode
more heavy than others (510 grams)
display isn't selfie friendly
slow max aperture (f3.1)
51
built-in flash
pretty wide (28mm)
long zoom (840mm)
no Time Lapse mode
low resolution sensor (12MP)
doesn't contain selfie friendly screen
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Fujifilm SL300
Landscape photography with Kodak Z990
41
quite wide (24mm)
nice screen size (3 inches)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
MP count good (14MP)
manual focus not available
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.1)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
missing Timelapse mode
45
has manual focus
pretty wide (28mm)
screen size is decent (3 inches)
has image stabilization (Optical)
saves RAW files
cannot swap lenses (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
low resolution sensor (12MP)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
no Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Fujifilm SL300 as a Vlogging camera
Kodak Z990 as a Vlogging camera
24
quite wide (24mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
comes with face detect autofocus
slow max aperture (f3.1)
display isn't selfie friendly
low res video (1280 x 720 resolution)
missing microphone jack
more heavy than others (510 grams)
28
pretty wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
comes with face detection autofocus
high quality video (1920 x 1080 resolution)
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
doesn't contain selfie friendly screen
no external mic port
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Fujifilm SL300 vs Kodak Z990 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm SL300 and Kodak Z990
 Fujifilm FinePix SL300Kodak EasyShare Z990
General Information
Company FujiFilm Kodak
Model Fujifilm FinePix SL300 Kodak EasyShare Z990
Also referred to as - EasyShare Max
Category Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Released 2012-01-05 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 dimensions 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 -
Minimum native ISO 64 125
RAW images
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch focus
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 24-720mm (30.0x) 28-840mm (30.0x)
Maximum aperture f/3.1-5.9 f/2.8-5.6
Macro focus distance 2cm 1cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.9
Screen
Range of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 3 inch 3 inch
Resolution of screen 460k dot 460k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Screen technology TFT color LCD monitor -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic Electronic
Viewfinder coverage 97 percent -
Features
Slowest shutter speed 8 secs 16 secs
Maximum shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/2000 secs
Continuous shooting speed 1.0 frames per sec 6.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Custom white balance
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 options Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync Auto, Fill-in, Red-Eye reduction, Off
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
WB 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) 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 file format H.264, Motion JPEG H.264
Mic jack
Headphone jack
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 510g (1.12 pounds) 445g (0.98 pounds)
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 -
Form of battery Battery Pack -
Battery model NP-85 4 x AA
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC card, Internal
Storage slots 1 1
Price at launch $280 $299