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Fujifilm T550 vs Kodak Z990

Portability
95
Imaging
39
Features
40
Overall
39
Fujifilm FinePix T550 front
 
Kodak EasyShare Z990 front
Portability
68
Imaging
35
Features
42
Overall
37

Fujifilm T550 vs Kodak Z990 Key Specs

Fujifilm T550
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 24-288mm (F) lens
  • 136g - 99 x 57 x 26mm
  • Launched January 2013
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 T550 vs Kodak Z990 Overview

Here, we are contrasting the Fujifilm T550 versus Kodak Z990, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras by competitors FujiFilm and Kodak. There exists a large gap between the sensor resolutions of the Fujifilm T550 (16MP) and Z990 (12MP) but both cameras have the identical sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The Fujifilm T550 was introduced 2 years after the Z990 which is quite a serious difference as far as technology is concerned. Each of the cameras feature different body design with the Fujifilm T550 being a Compact camera and the Kodak Z990 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.

Before we go into a more detailed comparison, here is a concise view of how the Fujifilm T550 grades vs the Z990 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm T550 over the Kodak Z990

 Fujifilm T550 Z990 
AnnouncedJanuary 2013January 2011More modern by 25 months

Reasons to pick Kodak Z990 over the Fujifilm T550

 Z990 Fujifilm T550 
Manually focus Dial exact focus
Display resolution460k230kSharper display (+230k dot)

Common features in the Fujifilm T550 and Kodak Z990

 Fujifilm T550 Z990 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display size3"3"Same display measurements
Selfie screen Lacking selfie screen
Touch display Lacking Touch display

Fujifilm T550 vs Kodak Z990 Physical Comparison

For anyone who is going to carry around your camera often, you're going to have to factor in its weight and measurements. The Fujifilm T550 has outside dimensions of 99mm x 57mm x 26mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 1.0") and a weight of 136 grams (0.30 lbs) whilst the Kodak Z990 has proportions of 124mm x 91mm x 105mm (4.9" x 3.6" x 4.1") and a weight of 445 grams (0.98 lbs).

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Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you are employing during that time. The following is a front view dimensions comparison of the Fujifilm T550 vs the Z990.

Fujifilm T550 vs Kodak Z990 size comparison

Using dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the Fujifilm T550 and Z990 is 95 and 68 respectively.

Fujifilm T550 vs Kodak Z990 top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm T550 vs Kodak Z990 Sensor Comparison

Sometimes, it is hard to visualise the gap between sensor sizes merely by checking specifications. The pic below will help offer you a more clear sense of the sensor dimensions in the Fujifilm T550 and Z990.

To sum up, both the cameras come with the identical sensor size but not the same MP. You can expect to see the Fujifilm T550 to give greater detail using its extra 4 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also make it easier to crop photos a good deal more aggressively. The more modern Fujifilm T550 will have an edge when it comes to sensor technology.

Fujifilm T550 vs Kodak Z990 sensor size comparison

Fujifilm T550 vs Kodak Z990 Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm T550 vs Kodak Z990 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Fujifilm T550 Portrait photography factors
Kodak Z990 Portrait photography factors
34
sensor resolution is decent (16MP)
features face detection autofocus
focusing manually not possible
manual mode not possible
external flash not possible
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
41
focusing manually
provides face detect focusing
supports RAW formats
no external flash support
MP count low (12 megapixels)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
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Street Comparison

Fujifilm T550 as a Street photography camera
Kodak Z990 as a Street photography camera
63
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition (136 grams)
fixed screen
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
54
has image stabilization (Optical)
supports RAW formats
fixed screen
sensor is small (1/2.3")
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Sports Comparison

Fujifilm T550 Sports photography info
Kodak Z990 Sports photography info
44
built in image stabilization (Optical)
sensor resolution is decent (16 megapixels)
features tracking autofocus
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect autofocus
34
great zoom range (28-840mm 30.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Optical)
very slow continuous shooting (6.0 fps)
MP count low (12MP)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
has no phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Fujifilm T550 Travel photography information
Kodak Z990 Travel photography information
75
lighter than competition (136g)
sensor resolution is decent (16 megapixels)
has built in flash
rather wide (24mm)
long zoom (288mm)
good maximum aperture (f)
does not have Timelapse recording
doesn't contain selfie friendly screen
51
has built in flash
rather wide (28mm)
great reach (840mm)
doesn't have Timelapse recording
MP count low (12MP)
screen is not selfie friendly
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Fujifilm T550 Landscape photography details
Kodak Z990 Landscape photography details
47
rather wide (24mm)
good maximum aperture (f)
pretty good screen size (3")
built in image stabilization (Optical)
sensor resolution is decent (16 megapixels)
focusing manually not possible
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
manual mode not possible
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
does not have Timelapse recording
45
focusing manually
rather wide (28mm)
screen is a decent size (3 inch)
has image stabilization (Optical)
supports RAW formats
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
MP count low (12MP)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Fujifilm T550 Vlogging details
Kodak Z990 Vlogging details
35
rather wide (24mm)
good maximum aperture (f)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
features face detection autofocus
lighter than competition (136 grams)
doesn't contain selfie friendly screen
video quality not great (1280 x 720 pxls)
does not have external microphone jack
28
rather wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
provides face detect focusing
video res high (1920 x 1080 resolution)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
screen is not selfie friendly
doesn't have microphone support
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Fujifilm T550 vs Kodak Z990 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm T550 and Kodak Z990
 Fujifilm FinePix T550Kodak EasyShare Z990
General Information
Brand FujiFilm Kodak
Model type Fujifilm FinePix T550 Kodak EasyShare Z990
Also called - EasyShare Max
Class Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Launched 2013-01-07 2011-01-04
Physical type Compact 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 surface area 28.1mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixel 12 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Max resolution 4608 x 3440 4000 x 3000
Max native ISO 3200 6400
Lowest native ISO 100 125
RAW support
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch to focus
Continuous AF
Single AF
Tracking AF
AF selectice
AF center weighted
AF multi area
Live view AF
Face detection AF
Contract detection AF
Phase detection AF
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 24-288mm (12.0x) 28-840mm (30.0x)
Max aperture - f/2.8-5.6
Macro focusing range - 1cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.9
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 3 inch 3 inch
Resolution of screen 230 thousand dots 460 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None Electronic
Features
Min shutter speed 8s 16s
Max shutter speed 1/2000s 1/2000s
Continuous shutter rate - 6.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation - Yes
Change WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance - 8.90 m
Flash settings - Auto, Fill-in, Red-Eye reduction, Off
External flash
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
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)
Max video resolution 1280x720 1920x1080
Video file format H.264, Motion JPEG H.264
Microphone support
Headphone support
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 proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 136g (0.30 pounds) 445g (0.98 pounds)
Physical dimensions 99 x 57 x 26mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 1.0") 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 ID - 4 x AA
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse feature
Storage type - SD/SDHC card, Internal
Card slots Single Single
Pricing at release $160 $299