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Kodak Z990 vs Nikon L820

Portability
68
Imaging
35
Features
42
Overall
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Kodak EasyShare Z990 front
 
Nikon Coolpix L820 front
Portability
72
Imaging
40
Features
28
Overall
35

Kodak Z990 vs Nikon L820 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
  • Introduced January 2011
  • Additionally referred to as EasyShare Max
Nikon L820
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 125 - 3200
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 23-675mm (F3.0-5.8) lens
  • 470g - 111 x 76 x 85mm
  • Revealed January 2013
  • Replaced the Nikon L810
  • Newer Model is Nikon L830
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Kodak Z990 vs Nikon L820 Overview

Let's look a bit more closely at the Kodak Z990 and Nikon L820, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras by companies Kodak and Nikon. There exists a substantial gap between the resolutions of the Z990 (12MP) and L820 (16MP) but they feature the exact same sensor size (1/2.3").

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The Z990 was launched 3 years prior to the L820 and that is quite a big difference as far as technology 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 simple summation of how the Z990 matches up against the L820 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Kodak Z990 over the Nikon L820

 Z990 L820 
Manual focus More precise focusing

Reasons to pick Nikon L820 over the Kodak Z990

 L820 Z990 
RevealedJanuary 2013January 2011Fresher by 25 months
Screen resolution921k460kClearer screen (+461k dot)

Common features in the Kodak Z990 and Nikon L820

 Z990 L820 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen dimension3"3"Identical screen size
Selfie screen Neither contains selfie screen
Touch screen Neither contains Touch screen

Kodak Z990 vs Nikon L820 Physical Comparison

If you are intending to carry your camera frequently, you'll 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") having a weight of 445 grams (0.98 lbs) whilst the Nikon L820 has proportions of 111mm x 76mm x 85mm (4.4" x 3.0" x 3.3") with a weight of 470 grams (1.04 lbs).

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Remember that, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you are utilising at that time. Underneath is the front view over all size comparison of the Z990 against the L820.

Kodak Z990 vs Nikon L820 size comparison

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the Z990 and L820 is 68 and 72 respectively.

Kodak Z990 vs Nikon L820 top view buttons comparison

Kodak Z990 vs Nikon L820 Sensor Comparison

Typically, it can be tough to see the contrast between sensor sizing simply by reading technical specs. The graphic underneath might give you a better sense of the sensor measurements in the Z990 and L820.

As you can tell, both of those cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements albeit not the same megapixels. You can count on the Nikon L820 to offer greater detail utilizing its extra 4 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also enable you to crop photographs somewhat more aggressively. The older Z990 is going to be behind in sensor technology.

Kodak Z990 vs Nikon L820 sensor size comparison

Kodak Z990 vs Nikon L820 Screen and ViewFinder

Kodak Z990 vs Nikon L820 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Kodak Z990 as a Portrait photography camera
Nikon L820 as a Portrait photography camera
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you can focus manually
features face detect autofocus
supports RAW formats
cannot use external flash
low megapixels (12MP)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
30
megapixel count good (16 megapixels)
lack of manual focus
no manual exposure
no external flash support
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
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Street Comparison

Kodak Z990 Street photography features
Nikon L820 Street photography features
54
image stabilization (Optical)
supports RAW formats
fixed screen
small sensor size (1/2.3")
38
fixed screen
no image stabilization
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
heavier than competition (470 grams)
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Sports Comparison

Kodak Z990 as a Sports photography camera
Nikon L820 as a Sports photography camera
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long zoom range (28-840mm 30.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Optical)
max frames per second very slow (6.0 frames per second)
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect autofocus
36
amazing zoom range (23-675mm 29.3 x zoom)
megapixel count good (16 megapixels)
lack of shutter priority mode
no image stabilization
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Kodak Z990
Travel photography with Nikon L820
51
flash built-in
quite wide (28mm)
great reach (840mm)
no Time Lapse mode
low megapixels (12MP)
does not have selfie friendly display
slow max aperture (f2.8)
56
megapixel count good (16MP)
built-in flash
quite wide (23mm)
long zoom (675mm)
missing Time Lapse mode
heavier than competition (470 grams)
does not have a selfie friendly display
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.0)
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Landscape Comparison

Kodak Z990 Landscape photography highlights
Nikon L820 Landscape photography highlights
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you can focus manually
quite wide (28mm)
nice screen size (3 inches)
image stabilization (Optical)
supports RAW formats
can't change lens (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f2.8)
low megapixels (12MP)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
no Time Lapse mode
36
quite wide (23mm)
screen size is good (3")
megapixel count good (16 megapixels)
lack of manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.0)
no manual exposure
no image stabilization
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
missing Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Kodak Z990 Vlogging advice
Nikon L820 Vlogging advice
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quite wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
features face detect autofocus
high quality video (1920 x 1080 resolution)
slow max aperture (f2.8)
does not have selfie friendly display
no mic port
24
quite wide (23mm)
high quality video (1920 x 1080 pxls)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.0)
does not have a selfie friendly display
no image stabilization
missing external mic support
heavier than competition (470 grams)
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Kodak Z990 vs Nikon L820 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Kodak Z990 and Nikon L820
 Kodak EasyShare Z990Nikon Coolpix L820
General Information
Manufacturer Kodak Nikon
Model Kodak EasyShare Z990 Nikon Coolpix L820
Otherwise known as EasyShare Max -
Class Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Introduced 2011-01-04 2013-01-29
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 6.16 x 4.62mm
Sensor surface area 27.7mm² 28.5mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixel 16 megapixel
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
Minimum native ISO 125 125
RAW data
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 28-840mm (30.0x) 23-675mm (29.3x)
Highest aperture f/2.8-5.6 f/3.0-5.8
Macro focus distance 1cm -
Focal length multiplier 5.9 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 3 inches 3 inches
Resolution of display 460k dots 921k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 16 seconds 4 seconds
Fastest shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/4000 seconds
Continuous shutter rate 6.0 frames/s 8.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation Yes -
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 8.90 m -
Flash options Auto, Fill-in, Red-Eye reduction, Off -
External flash
AEB
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
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
Maximum video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video data format H.264 -
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 proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 445 gr (0.98 pounds) 470 gr (1.04 pounds)
Dimensions 124 x 91 x 105mm (4.9" x 3.6" x 4.1") 111 x 76 x 85mm (4.4" x 3.0" x 3.3")
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 - 320 images
Battery style - AA
Battery model 4 x AA 4 x AA
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) -
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SD/SDHC card, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC
Card slots Single Single
Retail pricing $299 $192