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Kodak Z990 vs Nikon L830

Portability
68
Imaging
35
Features
42
Overall
37
Kodak EasyShare Z990 front
 
Nikon Coolpix L830 front
Portability
71
Imaging
39
Features
45
Overall
41

Kodak Z990 vs Nikon L830 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
  • Announced January 2011
  • Other Name is EasyShare Max
Nikon L830
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Screen
  • ISO 125 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 23-765mm (F3.0-5.9) lens
  • 508g - 110 x 76 x 91mm
  • Launched January 2014
  • Older Model is Nikon L820
  • Updated by Nikon L840
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Kodak Z990 vs Nikon L830 Overview

Here is a extensive overview of the Kodak Z990 versus Nikon L830, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras by brands Kodak and Nikon. There exists a big gap among the image resolutions of the Z990 (12MP) and L830 (16MP) but both cameras provide the same sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The Z990 was brought out 4 years before the L830 and that is a fairly big gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Each of the cameras have the same body design (SLR-like (bridge)).

Before getting straight to a full comparison, here is a concise highlight of how the Z990 matches up versus the L830 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Kodak Z990 over the Nikon L830

 Z990 L830 
Manual focus Very exact focusing

Reasons to pick Nikon L830 over the Kodak Z990

 L830 Z990 
LaunchedJanuary 2014January 2011Fresher by 36 months
Screen typeTiltingFixed Tilting screen
Screen resolution921k460kCrisper screen (+461k dot)

Common features in the Kodak Z990 and Nikon L830

 Z990 L830 
Screen dimensions3"3"Equal screen sizing
Selfie screen Neither contains selfie screen
Touch screen Neither contains Touch screen

Kodak Z990 vs Nikon L830 Physical Comparison

When you are aiming to carry your camera often, you should factor its weight and size. The Kodak Z990 has got external 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 L830 has specifications of 110mm x 76mm x 91mm (4.3" x 3.0" x 3.6") with a weight of 508 grams (1.12 lbs).

Analyze the Kodak Z990 versus Nikon L830 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you are working with at that time. Here is a front view size comparison of the Z990 compared to the L830.

Kodak Z990 vs Nikon L830 size comparison

Using dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the Z990 and L830 is 68 and 71 respectively.

Kodak Z990 vs Nikon L830 top view buttons comparison

Kodak Z990 vs Nikon L830 Sensor Comparison

More often than not, it is difficult to picture the difference in sensor sizing just by checking out specifications. The visual below may give you a clearer sense of the sensor sizes in the Z990 and L830.

To sum up, each of the cameras provide the same sensor dimensions albeit different resolution. You should count on the Nikon L830 to show extra detail having its extra 4MP. Higher resolution will let you crop photographs more aggressively. The older Z990 will be disadvantaged with regard to sensor technology.

Kodak Z990 vs Nikon L830 sensor size comparison

Kodak Z990 vs Nikon L830 Screen and ViewFinder

Kodak Z990 vs Nikon L830 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Kodak Z990 Portrait photography features
Nikon L830 Portrait photography features
41
has manual focus
comes with face detect focusing
exports RAW formats
no external flash support
low megapixels (12MP)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
34
good MP (16MP)
offers face detect autofocus
manual focus not available
no manual mode
can't use external flash
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
no RAW format
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Street Comparison

Kodak Z990 Street photography info
Nikon L830 Street photography info
54
has image stabilization (Optical)
exports RAW formats
screen is fixed
very small sensor (1/2.3")
53
tilting screen
built in image stabilization (Optical)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
no RAW format
heavier than competitors in class (508g)
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Sports Comparison

Kodak Z990 Sports photography highlights
Nikon L830 Sports photography highlights
34
excellent zoom range (28-840mm 30.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Optical)
slow frames per second (6.0 frames per second)
low megapixels (12MP)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect AF
50
amazing zoom range (23-765mm 33.3 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
good MP (16 megapixels)
offers tracking focus
great battery power (390 CIPA)
no shutter priority mode
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
no phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Kodak Z990 Travel photography factors
Nikon L830 Travel photography factors
51
has built in flash
decently wide (28mm)
great reach (840mm)
does not have Timelapse recording
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
doesn't offer selfie friendly display
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
58
great battery power (390 per charge)
good MP (16MP)
has built in flash
quite wide (23mm)
great zoom (765mm)
missing Time Lapse mode
heavier than competitors in class (508g)
doesn't feature selfie friendly display
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.0)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Kodak Z990
Landscape photography with Nikon L830
45
has manual focus
decently wide (28mm)
nice screen size (3 inches)
has image stabilization (Optical)
exports RAW formats
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have Timelapse recording
43
quite wide (23mm)
pretty good screen size (3 inch)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
good MP (16MP)
great battery power (390 shots)
manual focus not available
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.0)
no manual mode
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
no RAW format
missing Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Kodak Z990
Vlogging with Nikon L830
28
decently wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
comes with face detect focusing
good video quality (1920 x 1080 pixels)
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
doesn't offer selfie friendly display
does not have microphone socket
28
quite wide (23mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
offers face detect autofocus
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 resolution)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.0)
doesn't feature selfie friendly display
missing mic jack
heavier than competitors in class (508 grams)
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Kodak Z990 vs Nikon L830 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Kodak Z990 and Nikon L830
 Kodak EasyShare Z990Nikon Coolpix L830
General Information
Manufacturer Kodak Nikon
Model Kodak EasyShare Z990 Nikon Coolpix L830
Alternative name EasyShare Max -
Category Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Announced 2011-01-04 2014-01-07
Body design SLR-like (bridge) SLR-like (bridge)
Sensor Information
Sensor type BSI-CMOS CMOS
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 12MP 16MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3
Full resolution 4000 x 3000 4608 x 3456
Max native ISO 6400 3200
Minimum native ISO 125 125
RAW images
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 28-840mm (30.0x) 23-765mm (33.3x)
Maximal aperture f/2.8-5.6 f/3.0-5.9
Macro focus range 1cm 1cm
Focal length multiplier 5.9 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Tilting
Display size 3" 3"
Display resolution 460k dot 921k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Display technology - TFT LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 16 secs 4 secs
Highest shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/1500 secs
Continuous shooting speed 6.0fps 7.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation Yes -
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 8.90 m 9.00 m (Auto ISO)
Flash settings 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
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 (60i, 30p), 1280 x 960 (30p), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Max video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video format H.264 -
Mic input
Headphone input
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 seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 445g (0.98 lb) 508g (1.12 lb)
Physical dimensions 124 x 91 x 105mm (4.9" x 3.6" x 4.1") 110 x 76 x 91mm (4.3" x 3.0" x 3.6")
DXO scores
DXO All around 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 - 390 shots
Battery format - AA
Battery model 4 x AA -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Storage media SD/SDHC card, Internal SC/SDHC/SDXC
Storage slots 1 1
Retail cost $299 $300