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Fujifilm X-S1 vs Kodak Z990

Portability
52
Imaging
38
Features
55
Overall
44
Fujifilm X-S1 front
 
Kodak EasyShare Z990 front
Portability
68
Imaging
35
Features
42
Overall
37

Fujifilm X-S1 vs Kodak Z990 Key Specs

Fujifilm X-S1
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 2/3" Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Screen
  • ISO 100 - 3200 (Bump to 12800)
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-624mm (F2.8-5.6) lens
  • 920g - 135 x 107 x 149mm
  • Introduced November 2011
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
  • Revealed January 2011
  • Additionally referred to as EasyShare Max
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Fujifilm X-S1 vs Kodak Z990 Overview

Its time to look more closely at the Fujifilm X-S1 and Kodak Z990, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras by rivals FujiFilm and Kodak. The image resolution of the Fujifilm X-S1 (12MP) and the Z990 (12MP) is very close but the Fujifilm X-S1 (2/3") and Z990 (1/2.3") enjoy totally different sensor dimensions.

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The Fujifilm X-S1 was released 11 months after the Z990 and they are of a similar generation. Both of the cameras come with the identical body type (SLR-like (bridge)).

Before delving through a detailed comparison, below is a brief synopsis of how the Fujifilm X-S1 scores versus the Z990 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm X-S1 over the Kodak Z990

 Fujifilm X-S1 Z990 
RevealedNovember 2011January 2011More modern by 11 months
Display typeTiltingFixed Tilting display

Reasons to pick Kodak Z990 over the Fujifilm X-S1

 Z990 Fujifilm X-S1 

Common features in the Fujifilm X-S1 and Kodak Z990

 Fujifilm X-S1 Z990 
Manual focus Very accurate focusing
Display dimension3"3"Identical display sizing
Display resolution460k460kIdentical display resolution
Selfie screen Missing selfie screen
Touch display Missing Touch display

Fujifilm X-S1 vs Kodak Z990 Physical Comparison

When you are aiming to carry around your camera often, you should factor its weight and proportions. The Fujifilm X-S1 has got outside measurements of 135mm x 107mm x 149mm (5.3" x 4.2" x 5.9") with a weight of 920 grams (2.03 lbs) and the Kodak Z990 has measurements of 124mm x 91mm x 105mm (4.9" x 3.6" x 4.1") accompanied by a weight of 445 grams (0.98 lbs).

Look at the Fujifilm X-S1 and Kodak Z990 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you are utilizing at the time. Underneath is the front view dimension comparison of the Fujifilm X-S1 against the Z990.

Fujifilm X-S1 vs Kodak Z990 size comparison

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability score of the Fujifilm X-S1 and Z990 is 52 and 68 respectively.

Fujifilm X-S1 vs Kodak Z990 top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm X-S1 vs Kodak Z990 Sensor Comparison

Quite often, it's tough to visualise the gap in sensor sizes merely by researching technical specs. The picture below should give you a greater sense of the sensor measurements in the Fujifilm X-S1 and Z990.

As you can tell, each of these cameras posses the exact same megapixel count but not the same sensor sizes. The Fujifilm X-S1 has the larger sensor which is going to make getting shallow depth of field simpler. The fresher Fujifilm X-S1 will have an advantage when it comes to sensor technology.

Fujifilm X-S1 vs Kodak Z990 sensor size comparison

Fujifilm X-S1 vs Kodak Z990 Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm X-S1 vs Kodak Z990 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Fujifilm X-S1 Portrait photography info
Kodak Z990 Portrait photography info
46
focusing manually
provides face detection focus
delivers RAW formats
MP count low (12MP)
tiny sensor (2/3")
41
manual focus
provides face detection focus
exports RAW files
no external flash support
sensor resolution not great (12 megapixels)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
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Street Comparison

Fujifilm X-S1 Street photography information
Kodak Z990 Street photography information
52
screen tilts up and down
has image stabilization (Optical)
delivers RAW formats
tiny sensor (2/3")
heavier than average (920g)
54
has image stabilization (Optical)
exports RAW files
screen is fixed
sensor is small (1/2.3")
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Sports Comparison

Fujifilm X-S1 as a Sports photography camera
Kodak Z990 as a Sports photography camera
44
amazing zoom range (24-624mm 26.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Optical)
provides tracking autofocus
MP count low (12MP)
tiny sensor (2/3")
lacks phase detect auto focus
34
great zoom range (28-840mm 30.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Optical)
painfully slow continuous shooting (6.0 frames per second)
sensor resolution not great (12MP)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
has no phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Fujifilm X-S1 Travel photography factors
Kodak Z990 Travel photography factors
43
has built in flash
quite wide (24mm)
great reach (624mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
heavier than average (920g)
MP count low (12MP)
does not posses selfie friendly display
slow max aperture (f2.8)
51
has built in flash
pretty wide (28mm)
very long zoom (840mm)
does not have Time Lapse mode
sensor resolution not great (12MP)
doesn't posses selfie friendly screen
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Fujifilm X-S1
Landscape photography with Kodak Z990
45
focusing manually
quite wide (24mm)
screen size is good (3")
has image stabilization (Optical)
delivers RAW formats
can't switch lens (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f2.8)
MP count low (12MP)
tiny sensor (2/3")
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
45
manual focus
pretty wide (28mm)
nice screen size (3 inch)
has image stabilization (Optical)
exports RAW files
cannot change lenses (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
sensor resolution not great (12MP)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
does not have Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Fujifilm X-S1 Vlogging details
Kodak Z990 Vlogging details
26
quite wide (24mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
provides face detection focus
good video quality (1920 x 1080 resolution)
includes external mic support
slow max aperture (f2.8)
does not posses selfie friendly display
heavier than average (920g)
28
pretty wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
provides face detection focus
video res high (1920 x 1080 resolution)
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
doesn't posses selfie friendly screen
does not have external mic support
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Fujifilm X-S1 vs Kodak Z990 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm X-S1 and Kodak Z990
 Fujifilm X-S1Kodak EasyShare Z990
General Information
Company FujiFilm Kodak
Model Fujifilm X-S1 Kodak EasyShare Z990
Alternate name - EasyShare Max
Type Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Introduced 2011-11-24 2011-01-04
Physical type SLR-like (bridge) SLR-like (bridge)
Sensor Information
Chip EXR -
Sensor type EXRCMOS BSI-CMOS
Sensor size 2/3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 8.8 x 6.6mm 6.08 x 4.56mm
Sensor area 58.1mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixels 12 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Maximum resolution 4000 x 3000 4000 x 3000
Maximum native ISO 3200 6400
Maximum boosted ISO 12800 -
Min native ISO 100 125
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Manual focus
AF touch
Continuous AF
AF single
AF tracking
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detection AF
Contract detection AF
Phase detection AF
Number of focus points 49 -
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 24-624mm (26.0x) 28-840mm (30.0x)
Maximum aperture f/2.8-5.6 f/2.8-5.6
Macro focus distance 1cm 1cm
Focal length multiplier 4.1 5.9
Screen
Type of screen Tilting Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 3" 3"
Screen resolution 460k dots 460k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Screen technology TFT color LCD monitor -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic Electronic
Viewfinder coverage 100 percent -
Features
Lowest shutter speed 30s 16s
Highest shutter speed 1/4000s 1/2000s
Continuous shooting rate 10.0 frames per second 6.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 8.00 m 8.90 m
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync Auto, Fill-in, Red-Eye reduction, Off
Hot shoe
AEB
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (30 fps), 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 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video format H.264 H.264
Mic 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
Environmental sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 920 grams (2.03 pounds) 445 grams (0.98 pounds)
Dimensions 135 x 107 x 149mm (5.3" x 4.2" x 5.9") 124 x 91 x 105mm (4.9" x 3.6" x 4.1")
DXO scores
DXO All around score 49 not tested
DXO Color Depth score 20.4 not tested
DXO Dynamic range score 11.2 not tested
DXO Low light score 216 not tested
Other
Battery model NP-95 4 x AA
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse feature
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC card, Internal
Card slots One One
Launch cost $399 $299