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Kodak Z990 vs Nikon A1000

Portability
68
Imaging
36
Features
42
Overall
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Kodak EasyShare Z990 front
 
Nikon Coolpix A1000 front
Portability
86
Imaging
43
Features
64
Overall
51

Kodak Z990 vs Nikon A1000 Key Specs

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
  • Launched January 2011
  • Additionally Known as EasyShare Max
Nikon A1000
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Screen
  • ISO 125 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • 24-840mm (F3.4-6.9) lens
  • 330g - 114 x 72 x 41mm
  • Launched January 2019
  • Earlier Model is Nikon A900
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Kodak Z990 vs Nikon A1000 Overview

In this article, we will be looking at the Kodak Z990 versus Nikon A1000, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras by competitors Kodak and Nikon. There exists a sizeable gap among the sensor resolutions of the Z990 (12MP) and A1000 (16MP) but they feature the same exact sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The Z990 was launched 9 years before the A1000 and that is a fairly large gap as far as camera technology is concerned. The two cameras offer different body type with the Kodak Z990 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Nikon A1000 being a Compact camera.

Before getting through a detailed comparison, below is a short summation of how the Z990 grades versus the A1000 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Kodak Z990 over the Nikon A1000

 Z990 A1000 

Reasons to pick Nikon A1000 over the Kodak Z990

 A1000 Z990 
LaunchedJanuary 2019January 2011More recent by 97 months
Screen typeTiltingFixed Tilting screen
Screen resolution921k460kClearer screen (+461k dot)
Selfie screen Easy selfies
Touch friendly screen Quickly navigate

Common features in the Kodak Z990 and Nikon A1000

 Z990 A1000 
Focus manually Dial precise focusing
Screen sizing3"3"Equivalent screen measurements

Kodak Z990 vs Nikon A1000 Physical Comparison

For those who are intending to lug around your camera frequently, you will need to take into account its weight and volume. The Kodak Z990 enjoys exterior 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) while the Nikon A1000 has sizing of 114mm x 72mm x 41mm (4.5" x 2.8" x 1.6") and a weight of 330 grams (0.73 lbs).

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Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you are employing at that time. Underneath is the front view measurement comparison of the Z990 against the A1000.

Kodak Z990 vs Nikon A1000 size comparison

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the Z990 and A1000 is 68 and 86 respectively.

Kodak Z990 vs Nikon A1000 top view buttons comparison

Kodak Z990 vs Nikon A1000 Sensor Comparison

Normally, it's hard to envision the gap in sensor measurements just by going through specs. The visual below might offer you a stronger sense of the sensor measurements in the Z990 and A1000.

All in all, both of those cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing albeit not the same MP. You should count on the Nikon A1000 to produce greater detail utilizing its extra 4 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also make it easier to crop shots far more aggressively. The older Z990 will be disadvantaged in sensor innovation.

Kodak Z990 vs Nikon A1000 sensor size comparison

Kodak Z990 vs Nikon A1000 Screen and ViewFinder

Kodak Z990 vs Nikon A1000 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Kodak Z990 as a Portrait photography camera
Nikon A1000 as a Portrait photography camera
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manual focus
includes face detect focusing
supports RAW formats
can't use external flash
low megapixels (12MP)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
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you can focus manually
megapixel count decent (16MP)
offers face detect focus
exports RAW formats
can't use external flash
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
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Street Comparison

Kodak Z990 Street photography highlights
Nikon A1000 Street photography highlights
54
has image stabilization (Optical)
supports RAW formats
no articulating screen
small sensor size (1/2.3")
75
screen tilts up and down
built in image stabilization (Optical)
exports RAW formats
comes with touch to focus
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Kodak Z990
Sports photography with Nikon A1000
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great zoom range (28-840mm 30.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Optical)
low fps (6.0 fps)
low megapixels (12MP)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no phase detect AF
50
excellent zoom range (24-840mm 35.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count decent (16MP)
offers tracking focus
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
terrible battery power (250 shots)
lacks phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Kodak Z990 Travel photography info
Nikon A1000 Travel photography info
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has built in flash
relatively wide (28mm)
great reach (840mm)
missing Time Lapse recording
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
does not contain selfie friendly display
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
73
comes with touch to focus
megapixel count decent (16 megapixels)
built-in flash
screen is selfie friendly
pretty wide (24mm)
great reach (840mm)
terrible battery power (250 per charge)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.4)
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Landscape Comparison

Kodak Z990 Landscape photography factors
Nikon A1000 Landscape photography factors
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manual focus
relatively wide (28mm)
nice screen size (3")
has image stabilization (Optical)
supports RAW formats
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
missing Time Lapse recording
55
you can focus manually
pretty wide (24mm)
nice screen size (3 inch)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count decent (16MP)
exports RAW formats
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.4)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
terrible battery power (250 CIPA)
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Kodak Z990
Vlogging with Nikon A1000
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relatively wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
includes face detect focusing
video res high (1920 x 1080 pxls)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
does not contain selfie friendly display
missing mic jack
73
pretty wide (24mm)
screen is selfie friendly
touchscreen enabled
built in image stabilization (Optical)
offers face detect focus
high res video (3840 x 2160 resolution)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.4)
does not have mic support
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Kodak Z990 vs Nikon A1000 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Kodak Z990 and Nikon A1000
 Kodak EasyShare Z990Nikon Coolpix A1000
General Information
Manufacturer Kodak Nikon
Model type Kodak EasyShare Z990 Nikon Coolpix A1000
Other name EasyShare Max -
Type Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Launched 2011-01-04 2019-01-18
Physical type SLR-like (bridge) Compact
Sensor Information
Sensor type BSI-CMOS BSI-CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.08 x 4.56mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 27.7mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixels 16 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3 and 16:9
Highest resolution 4000 x 3000 4608 x 3456
Highest native ISO 6400 6400
Lowest native ISO 125 125
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 28-840mm (30.0x) 24-840mm (35.0x)
Max aperture f/2.8-5.6 f/3.4-6.9
Macro focusing range 1cm 1cm
Crop factor 5.9 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Tilting
Screen sizing 3" 3"
Resolution of screen 460 thousand dots 921 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic Electronic
Viewfinder resolution - 1,166 thousand dots
Viewfinder coverage - 98%
Features
Lowest shutter speed 16 seconds 8 seconds
Highest shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/4000 seconds
Continuous shooting rate 6.0 frames/s -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 8.90 m 6.00 m (with Auto ISO)
Flash modes Auto, Fill-in, Red-Eye reduction, Off -
External flash
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (30fps) 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) 3840 x 2160 @ 30p, MP4, H.264, AAC
Highest video resolution 1920x1080 3840x2160
Video data format H.264 MPEG-4, H.264
Mic support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless None Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) EN-EL12 lithium-ion battery & USB charger
GPS None No
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 445 gr (0.98 lbs) 330 gr (0.73 lbs)
Dimensions 124 x 91 x 105mm (4.9" x 3.6" x 4.1") 114 x 72 x 41mm (4.5" x 2.8" x 1.6")
DXO scores
DXO All around 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 life - 250 photos
Type of battery - Battery Pack
Battery ID 4 x AA -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (3 or 10 sec)
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SD/SDHC card, Internal Internal + SD/SDHC/SDXC card
Card slots 1 1
Price at launch $299 $477