Fujifilm X-S1 vs Kodak Z990
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Fujifilm X-S1 vs Kodak Z990 Key Specs
(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
(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

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.

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.

Fujifilm X-S1 vs Kodak Z990 Gallery
The following is a sample of the gallery pics for Fujifilm X-S1 and Kodak EasyShare Z990. The complete galleries are viewable at Fujifilm X-S1 Gallery and Kodak Z990 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Fujifilm X-S1 over the Kodak Z990
Fujifilm X-S1 | Z990 | |||
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Revealed | November 2011 | ![]() | January 2011 | More modern by 11 months |
Display type | Tilting | ![]() | Fixed | Tilting display |
Reasons to pick Kodak Z990 over the Fujifilm X-S1
Z990 | Fujifilm X-S1 |
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Common features in the Fujifilm X-S1 and Kodak Z990
Fujifilm X-S1 | Z990 | |||
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Manual focus | ![]() | Very accurate focusing | ||
Display dimension | 3" | ![]() | 3" | Identical display sizing |
Display resolution | 460k | ![]() | 460k | Identical 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.
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.

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 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 Screen and ViewFinder


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Fujifilm X-S1 vs Kodak Z990 Specifications
Fujifilm X-S1 | Kodak EasyShare Z990 | |
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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 |