Kodak Z990 vs Nikon B600

The following is a detailed review of the Kodak Z990 and Nikon B600, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras by manufacturers Kodak and Nikon. There exists a huge gap between the image resolutions of the Z990 (12MP) and B600 (16MP) but they feature the exact same sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The Z990 was introduced 9 years earlier than the B600 which is quite a significant gap as far as technology is concerned. Each of the cameras come with the identical body type (SLR-like (bridge)).

Before delving through a thorough comparison, below is a brief summation of how the Z990 matches up versus the B600 for portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Below is a sample of the gallery pics for Kodak EasyShare Z990 and Nikon Coolpix B600. The whole galleries are viewable at Kodak Z990 Gallery and Nikon B600 Gallery.

For those who are intending to travel with your camera often, you should factor its weight and size. The Kodak Z990 provides outer dimensions of 124mm x 91mm x 105mm (4.9" x 3.6" x 4.1") and a weight of 445 grams (0.98 lbs) while the Nikon B600 has specifications of 122mm x 82mm x 99mm (4.8" x 3.2" x 3.9") with a weight of 500 grams (1.10 lbs).

Examine the Kodak Z990 and Nikon B600 in the all new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you select at the time. Underneath is the front view size comparison of the Z990 compared to the B600.

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the Z990 and B600 is 68 and 67 respectively.

Normally, it's hard to visualize the contrast between sensor dimensions just by checking specifications. The image here will give you a better sense of the sensor sizes in the Z990 and B600.

Plainly, each of the cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements but different resolution. You should expect to see the Nikon B600 to give extra detail using its extra 4 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also help you crop images somewhat more aggressively. The more aged Z990 is going to be disadvantaged in sensor tech.