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Kodak Z980 vs Kodak Z990

Portability
68
Imaging
35
Features
40
Overall
37
Kodak EasyShare Z980 front
 
Kodak EasyShare Z990 front
Portability
68
Imaging
36
Features
42
Overall
38

Kodak Z980 vs Kodak Z990 Key Specs

Kodak Z980
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 64 - 6400
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 26-624mm (F2.8-5.0) lens
  • 445g - 124 x 91 x 105mm
  • Launched January 2009
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
  • Additionally Known as EasyShare Max
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Kodak Z980 vs Kodak Z990 Overview

Its time to look a bit more closely at the Kodak Z980 versus Kodak Z990, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras and both of them are built by Kodak. The sensor resolution of the Z980 (12MP) and the Z990 (12MP) is pretty similar and they possess the same exact sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The Z980 was introduced 24 months prior to the Z990 which makes the cameras a generation apart from one another. Each of these cameras offer different body type with the Kodak Z980 being a Compact camera and the Kodak Z990 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.

Before getting through a thorough comparison, below is a concise introduction of how the Z980 matches up against the Z990 for portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Kodak Z980 over the Kodak Z990

 Z980 Z990 

Reasons to pick Kodak Z990 over the Kodak Z980

 Z990 Z980 
RevealedJanuary 2011January 2009Fresher by 24 months
Screen resolution460k201kCrisper screen (+259k dot)

Common features in the Kodak Z980 and Kodak Z990

 Z980 Z990 
Focus manually Very accurate focus
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen sizing3"3"Equivalent screen dimensions
Selfie screen Neither has selfie screen
Touch screen Lack of Touch screen

Kodak Z980 vs Kodak Z990 Physical Comparison

For those who are aiming to carry your camera regularly, you're going to have to take into account its weight and size. The Kodak Z980 has outer dimensions of 124mm x 91mm x 105mm (4.9" x 3.6" x 4.1") with a weight of 445 grams (0.98 lbs) whilst the Kodak Z990 has specifications of 124mm x 91mm x 105mm (4.9" x 3.6" x 4.1") along with a weight of 445 grams (0.98 lbs).

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Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you are using at the time. Underneath is the front view measurements comparison of the Z980 versus the Z990.

Kodak Z980 vs Kodak Z990 size comparison

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the Z980 and Z990 is 68 and 68 respectively.

Kodak Z980 vs Kodak Z990 top view buttons comparison

Kodak Z980 vs Kodak Z990 Sensor Comparison

Quite often, it can be hard to imagine the gap between sensor sizing only by going over technical specs. The graphic underneath may offer you a more clear sense of the sensor dimensions in the Z980 and Z990.

As you have seen, both of the cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing and the identical megapixels and you should expect similar quality of files but you will want to consider the release date of the products into consideration. The older Z980 is going to be behind in sensor technology.

Kodak Z980 vs Kodak Z990 sensor size comparison

Kodak Z980 vs Kodak Z990 Screen and ViewFinder

Kodak Z980 vs Kodak Z990 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Kodak Z980 Portrait photography factors
Kodak Z990 Portrait photography factors
41
you can focus manually
exports RAW formats
resolution not great (12MP)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
41
focusing manually
supports face detection autofocus
supports RAW formats
can't use external flash
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
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Street Comparison

Kodak Z980 Street photography advice
Kodak Z990 Street photography advice
54
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
exports RAW formats
screen does not articulate
sensor is small (1/2.3")
54
image stabilization (Optical)
supports RAW formats
no moving screen
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
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Sports Comparison

Kodak Z980 Sports photography advice
Kodak Z990 Sports photography advice
34
long zoom range (26-624mm 24.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
painfully slow continuous shooting (1.0 frames/s)
resolution not great (12 megapixels)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect autofocus
34
long zoom range (28-840mm 30.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Optical)
slow continuous shooting (6.0 fps)
sensor resolution low (12MP)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
no phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Kodak Z980 as a Travel photography camera
Kodak Z990 as a Travel photography camera
51
built-in flash
decently wide (26mm)
long reach (624mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
resolution not great (12 megapixels)
display is not selfie friendly
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
51
built-in flash
really wide (28mm)
long reach (840mm)
no Timelapse recording
sensor resolution low (12MP)
screen is not selfie friendly
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Kodak Z980 Landscape photography highlights
Kodak Z990 Landscape photography highlights
45
you can focus manually
decently wide (26mm)
pretty good screen size (3")
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
exports RAW formats
can't change lens (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
resolution not great (12 megapixels)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
46
focusing manually
really wide (28mm)
decent sized screen (3")
image stabilization (Optical)
supports RAW formats
can't swap lenses (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
no Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Kodak Z980
Vlogging with Kodak Z990
23
decently wide (26mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
display is not selfie friendly
low quality video (1280 x 720 pxls)
doesn't have mic support
28
really wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
supports face detection autofocus
video res high (1920 x 1080 resolution)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
screen is not selfie friendly
no external microphone port
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Kodak Z980 vs Kodak Z990 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Kodak Z980 and Kodak Z990
 Kodak EasyShare Z980Kodak EasyShare Z990
General Information
Company Kodak Kodak
Model type Kodak EasyShare Z980 Kodak EasyShare Z990
Also called as - EasyShare Max
Type Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Launched 2009-01-05 2011-01-04
Body design Compact SLR-like (bridge)
Sensor Information
Sensor type CCD BSI-CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.08 x 4.56mm 6.08 x 4.56mm
Sensor area 27.7mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixel 12 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Highest Possible resolution 4000 x 3000 4000 x 3000
Maximum native ISO 6400 6400
Minimum native ISO 64 125
RAW support
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Total focus points 25 -
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 26-624mm (24.0x) 28-840mm (30.0x)
Max aperture f/2.8-5.0 f/2.8-5.6
Macro focusing range 10cm 1cm
Focal length multiplier 5.9 5.9
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 3 inches 3 inches
Resolution of screen 201k dot 460k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic Electronic
Features
Min shutter speed 16 seconds 16 seconds
Max shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Continuous shutter speed 1.0fps 6.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 6.30 m 8.90 m
Flash options Auto, Fill-in, Red-Eye reduction, Off Auto, Fill-in, Red-Eye reduction, Off
Hot shoe
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), 320 x 240 (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 Motion JPEG H.264
Microphone 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
Environmental seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 445 grams (0.98 lbs) 445 grams (0.98 lbs)
Dimensions 124 x 91 x 105mm (4.9" x 3.6" x 4.1") 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 4 x AA
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SD/SDHC card, Internal SD/SDHC card, Internal
Storage slots Single Single
Launch price $249 $299