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Kodak Z990 vs Nikon L120

Portability
68
Imaging
35
Features
42
Overall
37
Kodak EasyShare Z990 front
 
Nikon Coolpix L120 front
Portability
75
Imaging
37
Features
38
Overall
37

Kodak Z990 vs Nikon L120 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
  • Launched January 2011
  • Alternative Name is EasyShare Max
Nikon L120
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 6400
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 25-525mm (F3.1-5.8) lens
  • 431g - 110 x 77 x 78mm
  • Launched February 2011
  • Old Model is Nikon L110
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Kodak Z990 vs Nikon L120 Overview

In this write-up, we are matching up the Kodak Z990 vs Nikon L120, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras by competitors Kodak and Nikon. The image resolution of the Z990 (12MP) and the L120 (14MP) is very well matched and they use the same exact sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The Z990 was brought out very close to the L120 which means that they are of a similar generation. Each of the cameras offer different body type with the Kodak Z990 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Nikon L120 being a Compact camera.

Before diving through a detailed comparison, below is a quick highlight of how the Z990 grades versus the L120 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Kodak Z990 over the Nikon L120

 Z990 L120 
Manually focus Dial exact focusing

Reasons to pick Nikon L120 over the Kodak Z990

 L120 Z990 
Display resolution921k460kSharper display (+461k dot)

Common features in the Kodak Z990 and Nikon L120

 Z990 L120 
LaunchedJanuary 2011February 2011Similar generation
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display sizing3"3"Equivalent display measurements
Selfie screen Missing selfie screen
Touch display Missing Touch display

Kodak Z990 vs Nikon L120 Physical Comparison

For anyone who is aiming to carry around your camera, you should think about its weight and measurements. The Kodak Z990 has got external dimensions of 124mm x 91mm x 105mm (4.9" x 3.6" x 4.1") having a weight of 445 grams (0.98 lbs) while the Nikon L120 has proportions of 110mm x 77mm x 78mm (4.3" x 3.0" x 3.1") and a weight of 431 grams (0.95 lbs).

Compare the Kodak Z990 vs Nikon L120 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you have chosen at that moment. The following is the front view scale comparison of the Z990 against the L120.

Kodak Z990 vs Nikon L120 size comparison

Using size and weight, the portability grade of the Z990 and L120 is 68 and 75 respectively.

Kodak Z990 vs Nikon L120 top view buttons comparison

Kodak Z990 vs Nikon L120 Sensor Comparison

Usually, it's hard to visualize the difference between sensor sizes merely by reading through specifications. The picture here should give you a stronger sense of the sensor sizes in the Z990 and L120.

To sum up, both cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing but different MP. You should expect to see the Nikon L120 to give greater detail having its extra 2MP. Greater resolution will also let you crop images a little more aggressively.

Kodak Z990 vs Nikon L120 sensor size comparison

Kodak Z990 vs Nikon L120 Screen and ViewFinder

Kodak Z990 vs Nikon L120 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Kodak Z990 Portrait photography advice
Nikon L120 Portrait photography advice
41
has manual focus
provides face detection focus
delivers RAW files
no external flash support
low resolution sensor (12MP)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
33
good megapixels (14MP)
offers face detect focus
no manual focus
lack of manual mode
cannot use external flash
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
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Street Comparison

Kodak Z990 as a Street photography camera
Nikon L120 as a Street photography camera
54
image stabilization (Optical)
delivers RAW files
fixed screen
very small sensor (1/2.3")
48
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
fixed screen
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Kodak Z990
Sports photography with Nikon L120
34
amazing zoom range (28-840mm 30.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Optical)
max frames per second low (6.0 frames per second)
low resolution sensor (12MP)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect auto focus
43
amazing zoom range (25-525mm 21.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good megapixels (14MP)
offers tracking focus
max fps very slow (1.0 fps)
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Kodak Z990 Travel photography advice
Nikon L120 Travel photography advice
51
has built in flash
pretty wide (28mm)
very long zoom (840mm)
does not have Time Lapse mode
low resolution sensor (12 megapixels)
does not posses selfie friendly screen
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
60
good megapixels (14 megapixels)
flash built-in
decently wide (25mm)
great reach (525mm)
does not have Time Lapse recording
display is not selfie friendly
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.1)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Kodak Z990
Landscape photography with Nikon L120
45
has manual focus
pretty wide (28mm)
screen size is decent (3 inches)
image stabilization (Optical)
delivers RAW files
cannot swap lenses (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
low resolution sensor (12MP)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have Time Lapse mode
40
decently wide (25mm)
pretty good screen size (3 inches)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good megapixels (14MP)
no manual focus
can't swap lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.1)
lack of manual mode
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
does not have Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Kodak Z990 Vlogging features
Nikon L120 Vlogging features
28
pretty wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
provides face detection focus
high res video (1920 x 1080 resolution)
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
does not posses selfie friendly screen
does not have external mic support
27
decently wide (25mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
offers face detect focus
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.1)
display is not selfie friendly
low res video (1280 x 720 pixels)
does not have mic support
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Kodak Z990 vs Nikon L120 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Kodak Z990 and Nikon L120
 Kodak EasyShare Z990Nikon Coolpix L120
General Information
Brand Kodak Nikon
Model type Kodak EasyShare Z990 Nikon Coolpix L120
Also called EasyShare Max -
Class Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Launched 2011-01-04 2011-02-09
Physical type SLR-like (bridge) Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Chip - Expeed C2
Sensor type BSI-CMOS CCD
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 14 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Full resolution 4000 x 3000 4320 x 3240
Max native ISO 6400 6400
Minimum native ISO 125 80
RAW data
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
AF touch
Continuous AF
Single AF
AF tracking
AF selectice
Center weighted AF
AF multi area
Live view AF
Face detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect AF
Total focus points - 9
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 28-840mm (30.0x) 25-525mm (21.0x)
Max aperture f/2.8-5.6 f/3.1-5.8
Macro focusing range 1cm 1cm
Focal length multiplier 5.9 5.8
Screen
Type of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 3 inches 3 inches
Display resolution 460 thousand dots 921 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Display technology - TFT LCD with Anti-reflection coating
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 16s 4s
Highest shutter speed 1/2000s 1/4000s
Continuous shooting rate 6.0 frames per second 1.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes -
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 8.90 m 6.00 m
Flash options Auto, Fill-in, Red-Eye reduction, Off Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (30fps) 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) 1280 x 720p (30fps), 640 x 480 (30fps)
Max video resolution 1920x1080 1280x720
Video data format H.264 Motion JPEG
Mic support
Headphone support
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 sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 445g (0.98 pounds) 431g (0.95 pounds)
Dimensions 124 x 91 x 105mm (4.9" x 3.6" x 4.1") 110 x 77 x 78mm (4.3" x 3.0" x 3.1")
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 - 330 images
Battery style - AA
Battery ID 4 x AA 4 x AA
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (10 or 2 sec)
Time lapse recording
Storage type SD/SDHC card, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC
Card slots 1 1
Price at launch $299 $300