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Kodak Z990 vs Nikon B700

Portability
68
Imaging
35
Features
42
Overall
37
Kodak EasyShare Z990 front
 
Nikon Coolpix B700 front
Portability
65
Imaging
46
Features
64
Overall
53

Kodak Z990 vs Nikon B700 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
  • Alternative Name is EasyShare Max
Nikon B700
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fully Articulated Screen
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • 24-1440mm (F3.3-6.5) lens
  • 565g - 125 x 85 x 107mm
  • Launched February 2016
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Kodak Z990 vs Nikon B700 Overview

Let's examine more closely at the Kodak Z990 versus Nikon B700, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras by competitors Kodak and Nikon. There exists a sizable gap between the sensor resolutions of the Z990 (12MP) and B700 (20MP) but they enjoy the exact same sensor size (1/2.3").

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The Z990 was launched 6 years earlier than the B700 which is quite a significant difference as far as technology is concerned. Each of the cameras come with the identical body type (SLR-like (bridge)).

Before delving straight into a thorough comparison, below is a simple summary of how the Z990 grades against the B700 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Kodak Z990 over the Nikon B700

 Z990 B700 

Reasons to pick Nikon B700 over the Kodak Z990

 B700 Z990 
LaunchedFebruary 2016January 2011Newer by 62 months
Screen typeFully ArticulatedFixed Fully Articulating screen
Screen resolution921k460kClearer screen (+461k dot)
Selfie screen Easy selfies

Common features in the Kodak Z990 and Nikon B700

 Z990 B700 
Manual focus Very accurate focusing
Screen dimension3"3"Identical screen size
Touch friendly screen Lack of Touch friendly screen

Kodak Z990 vs Nikon B700 Physical Comparison

If you're intending to travel with your camera, you need to factor in its weight and volume. The Kodak Z990 offers physical measurements 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 B700 has sizing of 125mm x 85mm x 107mm (4.9" x 3.3" x 4.2") and a weight of 565 grams (1.25 lbs).

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Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you select at that time. Underneath is the front view sizing comparison of the Z990 versus the B700.

Kodak Z990 vs Nikon B700 size comparison

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability score of the Z990 and B700 is 68 and 65 respectively.

Kodak Z990 vs Nikon B700 top view buttons comparison

Kodak Z990 vs Nikon B700 Sensor Comparison

Normally, it can be hard to picture the difference between sensor dimensions just by reviewing specs. The image below might give you a much better sense of the sensor sizing in the Z990 and B700.

All in all, both of the cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements albeit different megapixels. You can count on the Nikon B700 to offer you extra detail utilizing its extra 8MP. Higher resolution can also enable you to crop photographs much more aggressively. The more aged Z990 is going to be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor tech.

Kodak Z990 vs Nikon B700 sensor size comparison

Kodak Z990 vs Nikon B700 Screen and ViewFinder

Kodak Z990 vs Nikon B700 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Kodak Z990 as a Portrait photography camera
Nikon B700 as a Portrait photography camera
41
focusing manually
features face detect autofocus
saves RAW files
external flash not possible
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
54
has manual focus
decent sensor resolution (20 megapixels)
features face detection focusing
saves RAW formats
no external flash support
very small sensor (1/2.3")
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Street Comparison

Kodak Z990 Street photography factors
Nikon B700 Street photography factors
54
image stabilization (Optical)
saves RAW files
screen does not articulate
small sensor size (1/2.3")
59
screen articulates
image stabilization (Optical)
saves RAW formats
very small sensor (1/2.3")
heavier than average in class (565g)
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Sports Comparison

Kodak Z990 as a Sports photography camera
Nikon B700 as a Sports photography camera
34
excellent zoom range (28-840mm 30.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Optical)
continuous shooting slow (6.0 fps)
low megapixels (12MP)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no phase detect autofocus
54
incredible zoom range (24-1440mm 60.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Optical)
decent sensor resolution (20MP)
features tracking autofocus
better than average battery (350 CIPA)
very slow continuous shooting (5.0 fps)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Kodak Z990 Travel photography factors
Nikon B700 Travel photography factors
51
built-in flash
rather wide (28mm)
great zoom (840mm)
no Time Lapse function
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
screen isn't selfie friendly
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
66
better than average battery (350 CIPA)
has bluetooth
decent sensor resolution (20MP)
has built in flash
display is selfie friendly
really wide (24mm)
long reach (1440mm)
heavier than average in class (565g)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Kodak Z990
Landscape photography with Nikon B700
45
focusing manually
rather wide (28mm)
nice screen size (3 inch)
image stabilization (Optical)
saves RAW files
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
low megapixels (12MP)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
no Time Lapse function
59
has manual focus
really wide (24mm)
decent sized screen (3 inches)
image stabilization (Optical)
decent sensor resolution (20MP)
saves RAW formats
better than average battery (350 per charge)
can't switch lenses (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.3)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
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Vlogging Comparison

Kodak Z990 Vlogging highlights
Nikon B700 Vlogging highlights
28
rather wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
features face detect autofocus
high res video (1920 x 1080 pixels)
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
screen isn't selfie friendly
no mic port
60
really wide (24mm)
display is selfie friendly
image stabilization (Optical)
features face detection focusing
video resolution high (3840 x 2160 pixels)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.3)
no external mic support
heavier than average in class (565 grams)
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Kodak Z990 vs Nikon B700 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Kodak Z990 and Nikon B700
 Kodak EasyShare Z990Nikon Coolpix B700
General Information
Company Kodak Nikon
Model type Kodak EasyShare Z990 Nikon Coolpix B700
Otherwise known as EasyShare Max -
Category Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Launched 2011-01-04 2016-02-23
Physical type 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 megapixel 20 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3
Full resolution 4000 x 3000 5184 x 3888
Max native ISO 6400 3200
Lowest native ISO 125 100
RAW data
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
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) 24-1440mm (60.0x)
Highest aperture f/2.8-5.6 f/3.3-6.5
Macro focusing range 1cm 1cm
Focal length multiplier 5.9 5.8
Screen
Type of screen Fixed Type Fully Articulated
Screen diagonal 3 inch 3 inch
Screen resolution 460 thousand dots 921 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic Electronic
Viewfinder resolution - 921 thousand dots
Viewfinder coverage - 100%
Features
Slowest shutter speed 16 secs 15 secs
Maximum shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/4000 secs
Continuous shooting rate 6.0 frames/s 5.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 8.90 m 7.50 m (at Auto ISO)
Flash modes Auto, Fill-in, Red-Eye reduction, Off -
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Supported 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, 25p), 1920 x 1080 (60p, 50p, 30p, 25p), 1280 x 720 (60p, 30p, 25p)
Max video resolution 1920x1080 3840x2160
Video file 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) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 445 gr (0.98 lb) 565 gr (1.25 lb)
Dimensions 124 x 91 x 105mm (4.9" x 3.6" x 4.1") 125 x 85 x 107mm (4.9" x 3.3" x 4.2")
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 - 350 photographs
Form of battery - Battery Pack
Battery ID 4 x AA EN-EL23
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2, 5, 10 secs)
Time lapse recording
Storage type SD/SDHC card, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC
Card slots Single Single
Cost at launch $299 $500