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Kodak Z990 vs Nikon B500

Portability
68
Imaging
35
Features
42
Overall
37
Kodak EasyShare Z990 front
 
Nikon Coolpix B500 front
Portability
68
Imaging
41
Features
50
Overall
44

Kodak Z990 vs Nikon B500 Key Specs

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
  • Released January 2011
  • Alternative Name is EasyShare Max
Nikon B500
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Screen
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 23-900mm (F3.0-6.5) lens
  • 541g - 114 x 78 x 95mm
  • Introduced February 2016
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Kodak Z990 vs Nikon B500 Overview

Below, we will be evaluating the Kodak Z990 and Nikon B500, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras by brands Kodak and Nikon. There is a large difference among the resolutions of the Z990 (12MP) and B500 (16MP) but they feature the exact same sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The Z990 was manufactured 6 years earlier than the B500 which is a fairly serious difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Both of these cameras come with the identical body type (SLR-like (bridge)).

Before delving through a in-depth comparison, below is a concise overview of how the Z990 scores vs the B500 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Kodak Z990 over the Nikon B500

 Z990 B500 
Focus manually Dial accurate focusing

Reasons to pick Nikon B500 over the Kodak Z990

 B500 Z990 
IntroducedFebruary 2016January 2011Newer by 62 months
Screen typeTiltingFixed Tilting screen
Screen resolution921k460kCrisper screen (+461k dot)

Common features in the Kodak Z990 and Nikon B500

 Z990 B500 
Screen dimension3"3"Identical screen measurements
Selfie screen Neither contains selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Neither contains Touch friendly screen

Kodak Z990 vs Nikon B500 Physical Comparison

For anybody who is aiming to travel with your camera frequently, you are going to need to consider its weight and measurements. The Kodak Z990 has got physical dimensions of 124mm x 91mm x 105mm (4.9" x 3.6" x 4.1") with a weight of 445 grams (0.98 lbs) while the Nikon B500 has proportions of 114mm x 78mm x 95mm (4.5" x 3.1" x 3.7") with a weight of 541 grams (1.19 lbs).

Contrast the Kodak Z990 and Nikon B500 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you have chosen at that moment. The following is the front view sizing comparison of the Z990 versus the B500.

Kodak Z990 vs Nikon B500 size comparison

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability score of the Z990 and B500 is 68 and 68 respectively.

Kodak Z990 vs Nikon B500 top view buttons comparison

Kodak Z990 vs Nikon B500 Sensor Comparison

In many cases, it is difficult to picture the contrast in sensor dimensions purely by checking out a spec sheet. The picture here will help offer you a more clear sense of the sensor sizes in the Z990 and B500.

Clearly, both the cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements albeit different resolution. You can expect the Nikon B500 to show greater detail due to its extra 4MP. Higher resolution can also make it easier to crop pictures much more aggressively. The more aged Z990 will be behind with regard to sensor innovation.

Kodak Z990 vs Nikon B500 sensor size comparison

Kodak Z990 vs Nikon B500 Screen and ViewFinder

Kodak Z990 vs Nikon B500 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Kodak Z990 as a Portrait photography camera
Nikon B500 as a Portrait photography camera
41
manual focus
provides face detection focus
supports RAW formats
cannot use external flash
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
37
good resolution (16MP)
offers face detect focusing
lack of manual focus
cannot use external flash
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
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Street Comparison

Kodak Z990 Street photography info
Nikon B500 Street photography info
54
has image stabilization (Optical)
supports RAW formats
no moving screen
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
52
screen tilts up and down
built in image stabilization (Optical)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
heavier than competition (541g)
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Sports Comparison

Kodak Z990 Sports photography highlights
Nikon B500 Sports photography highlights
34
long zoom range (28-840mm 30.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Optical)
painfully slow continuous shooting (6.0 frames/s)
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect auto focus
51
amazing zoom range (23-900mm 39.1 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
good resolution (16 megapixels)
offers tracking focus
good battery life (600 CIPA)
lack of shutter priority mode
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Kodak Z990 as a Travel photography camera
Nikon B500 as a Travel photography camera
51
built-in flash
reasonably wide (28mm)
long reach (840mm)
doesn't have Timelapse recording
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
does not have a selfie friendly screen
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
59
good battery life (600 CIPA)
supports bluetooth
good resolution (16MP)
has built in flash
decently wide (23mm)
great zoom (900mm)
lack of Time Lapse recording
heavier than competition (541 grams)
display isn't selfie friendly
slow max aperture (f3.0)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Kodak Z990
Landscape photography with Nikon B500
45
manual focus
reasonably wide (28mm)
decent sized screen (3 inch)
has image stabilization (Optical)
supports RAW formats
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have Timelapse recording
45
decently wide (23mm)
pretty good screen size (3 inch)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
good resolution (16MP)
good battery life (600 shots)
lack of manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.0)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
lack of Time Lapse recording
Photography Glossary

Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Kodak Z990
Vlogging with Nikon B500
28
reasonably wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
provides face detection focus
video res high (1920 x 1080 resolution)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
does not have a selfie friendly screen
doesn't have external microphone socket
27
decently wide (23mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
offers face detect focusing
video res high (1920 x 1080 pixels)
slow max aperture (f3.0)
display isn't selfie friendly
lack of mic jack
heavier than competition (541g)
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Kodak Z990 vs Nikon B500 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Kodak Z990 and Nikon B500
 Kodak EasyShare Z990Nikon Coolpix B500
General Information
Brand Kodak Nikon
Model Kodak EasyShare Z990 Nikon Coolpix B500
Also called as EasyShare Max -
Type Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Released 2011-01-04 2016-02-23
Body design SLR-like (bridge) SLR-like (bridge)
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 area 27.7mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixels 16 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3
Highest Possible resolution 4000 x 3000 4608 x 3456
Maximum native ISO 6400 3200
Minimum native ISO 125 80
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch focus
AF continuous
Single AF
Tracking AF
Selective AF
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detect focusing
Contract detect focusing
Phase detect focusing
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 28-840mm (30.0x) 23-900mm (39.1x)
Highest aperture f/2.8-5.6 f/3.0-6.5
Macro focus distance 1cm 1cm
Crop factor 5.9 5.8
Screen
Range of display Fixed Type Tilting
Display sizing 3 inch 3 inch
Resolution of display 460k dot 921k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 16 secs 1 secs
Fastest shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/4000 secs
Continuous shutter speed 6.0 frames per sec 7.4 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Change WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 8.90 m 6.90 m (at Auto ISO)
Flash settings Auto, Fill-in, Red-Eye reduction, Off -
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (30fps) 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) 1920 x 1080 (60i, 50i, 30p, 25p), 1280 x 720 (60p, 50p, 30p, 25p), 640 x 480 (30p, 25p)
Maximum video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video format H.264 MPEG-4, H.264
Mic input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless None Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 445g (0.98 lb) 541g (1.19 lb)
Dimensions 124 x 91 x 105mm (4.9" x 3.6" x 4.1") 114 x 78 x 95mm (4.5" x 3.1" x 3.7")
DXO scores
DXO Overall score not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth score not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range score not tested not tested
DXO Low light score not tested not tested
Other
Battery life - 600 images
Battery format - AA
Battery model 4 x AA 4 x AA
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2, 5, 10 secs)
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SD/SDHC card, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC
Storage slots Single Single
Retail pricing $299 $300