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Kodak Z990 vs Nikon L610

Portability
68
Imaging
35
Features
42
Overall
37
Kodak EasyShare Z990 front
 
Nikon Coolpix L610 front
Portability
90
Imaging
40
Features
33
Overall
37

Kodak Z990 vs Nikon L610 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 L610
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 125 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1/6000s Max Shutter
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 25-350mm (F3.3-5.9) lens
  • 240g - 108 x 69 x 34mm
  • Announced August 2012
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Kodak Z990 vs Nikon L610 Overview

Following is a thorough analysis of the Kodak Z990 vs Nikon L610, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras by rivals Kodak and Nikon. There exists a huge gap between the sensor resolutions of the Z990 (12MP) and L610 (16MP) but they feature the exact same sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The Z990 was released 19 months prior to the L610 which makes the cameras a generation away from one another. Both of the cameras come with different body type with the Kodak Z990 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Nikon L610 being a Compact camera.

Before delving in to a full comparison, below is a short overview of how the Z990 scores against the L610 for portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Kodak Z990 over the Nikon L610

 Z990 L610 
Manual focus More exact focusing

Reasons to pick Nikon L610 over the Kodak Z990

 L610 Z990 
AnnouncedAugust 2012January 2011More modern by 19 months

Common features in the Kodak Z990 and Nikon L610

 Z990 L610 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen dimension3"3"Identical screen dimensions
Screen resolution460k460kSame screen resolution
Selfie screen Absent selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Absent Touch friendly screen

Kodak Z990 vs Nikon L610 Physical Comparison

If you are looking to carry around your camera, you are going to need to factor its weight and measurements. The Kodak Z990 has got outer measurements of 124mm x 91mm x 105mm (4.9" x 3.6" x 4.1") with a weight of 445 grams (0.98 lbs) and the Nikon L610 has proportions of 108mm x 69mm x 34mm (4.3" x 2.7" x 1.3") having a weight of 240 grams (0.53 lbs).

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Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you have chosen at that moment. The following is the front view physical size comparison of the Z990 compared to the L610.

Kodak Z990 vs Nikon L610 size comparison

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the Z990 and L610 is 68 and 90 respectively.

Kodak Z990 vs Nikon L610 top view buttons comparison

Kodak Z990 vs Nikon L610 Sensor Comparison

Normally, it's difficult to envision the contrast between sensor sizes only by reading specs. The image below might offer you a far better sense of the sensor measurements in the Z990 and L610.

As you can plainly see, both of these cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements albeit not the same MP. You should expect the Nikon L610 to offer you extra detail as a result of its extra 4MP. Higher resolution will let you crop photographs much more aggressively. The more aged Z990 is going to be behind with regard to sensor tech.

Kodak Z990 vs Nikon L610 sensor size comparison

Kodak Z990 vs Nikon L610 Screen and ViewFinder

Kodak Z990 vs Nikon L610 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Kodak Z990 Portrait photography factors
Nikon L610 Portrait photography factors
41
you can focus manually
has face detection focus
delivers RAW files
no external flash support
sensor resolution not great (12 megapixels)
small sensor (1/2.3")
30
good MP (16 megapixels)
no manual focus
manual mode not possible
no external flash support
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Kodak Z990
Street photography with Nikon L610
54
built in image stabilization (Optical)
delivers RAW files
no articulating screen
small sensor (1/2.3")
61
has image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than others (240g)
no moving screen
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Kodak Z990
Sports photography with Nikon L610
34
long zoom range (28-840mm 30.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
max frames per second low (6.0 frames/s)
sensor resolution not great (12MP)
small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect auto focus
45
excellent zoom range (25-350mm 14.0 x zoom)
high shutter speed (1/6,000s)
has image stabilization (Optical)
good MP (16 megapixels)
no shutter priority mode
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
low battery life (120 shots)
has no phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Kodak Z990 Travel photography details
Nikon L610 Travel photography details
51
flash built-in
reasonably wide (28mm)
long zoom (840mm)
no Time Lapse function
sensor resolution not great (12 megapixels)
screen isn't selfie friendly
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
66
lighter than others (240g)
good MP (16 megapixels)
built-in flash
fairly wide (25mm)
very long zoom (350mm)
missing Time Lapse function
low battery life (120 shots)
display isn't selfie friendly
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Kodak Z990 Landscape photography information
Nikon L610 Landscape photography information
45
you can focus manually
reasonably wide (28mm)
decent sized screen (3")
built in image stabilization (Optical)
delivers RAW files
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
sensor resolution not great (12MP)
small sensor (1/2.3")
no Time Lapse function
41
fairly wide (25mm)
screen size is good (3 inch)
has image stabilization (Optical)
good MP (16MP)
no manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.3)
manual mode not possible
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
low battery life (120 CIPA)
missing Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Kodak Z990 Vlogging information
Nikon L610 Vlogging information
28
reasonably wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
has face detection focus
great video quality (1920 x 1080 pixels)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
screen isn't selfie friendly
no external mic support
33
fairly wide (25mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
video res high (1920 x 1080 pxls)
lighter than others (240 grams)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.3)
display isn't selfie friendly
missing external mic socket
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Kodak Z990 vs Nikon L610 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Kodak Z990 and Nikon L610
 Kodak EasyShare Z990Nikon Coolpix L610
General Information
Brand Name Kodak Nikon
Model Kodak EasyShare Z990 Nikon Coolpix L610
Otherwise known as EasyShare Max -
Class Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Released 2011-01-04 2012-08-09
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 area 27.7mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixels 16 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 -
Highest Possible resolution 4000 x 3000 4608 x 3456
Maximum native ISO 6400 3200
Min native ISO 125 125
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Manual focus
AF touch
Continuous AF
AF single
AF tracking
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
AF multi area
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) 25-350mm (14.0x)
Max aperture f/2.8-5.6 f/3.3-5.9
Macro focus range 1cm 1cm
Focal length multiplier 5.9 5.8
Screen
Type of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 3" 3"
Display resolution 460 thousand dots 460 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Display technology - TFT LCD with anti-reflection coating
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 16s 4s
Fastest shutter speed 1/2000s 1/6000s
Continuous shutter rate 6.0 frames per second -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes -
Set WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 8.90 m -
Flash settings Auto, Fill-in, Red-Eye reduction, Off -
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (30fps) 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) 1920 x 1080
Maximum video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video file format H.264 H.264
Mic port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 3.0 (5 GBit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 445 gr (0.98 lbs) 240 gr (0.53 lbs)
Dimensions 124 x 91 x 105mm (4.9" x 3.6" x 4.1") 108 x 69 x 34mm (4.3" x 2.7" x 1.3")
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 - 120 photos
Style of battery - AA
Battery model 4 x AA 2 x AA
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) -
Time lapse shooting
Storage type SD/SDHC card, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC
Card slots One One
Retail price $299 $150