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Kodak Z990 vs Nikon L840

Portability
68
Imaging
36
Features
42
Overall
38
Kodak EasyShare Z990 front
 
Nikon Coolpix L840 front
Portability
67
Imaging
41
Features
48
Overall
43

Kodak Z990 vs Nikon L840 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
  • Other Name is EasyShare Max
Nikon L840
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Screen
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 23-855mm (F3.0-6.5) lens
  • 538g - 114 x 89 x 96mm
  • Released February 2015
  • Old Model is Nikon L830
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Kodak Z990 vs Nikon L840 Overview

Following is a extended assessment of the Kodak Z990 vs Nikon L840, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras by brands Kodak and Nikon. There exists a big gap between the image resolutions of the Z990 (12MP) and L840 (16MP) but they use the same exact sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The Z990 was announced 5 years before the L840 which is quite a big gap as far as technology is concerned. Each of the cameras offer the identical body type (SLR-like (bridge)).

Before we go through a full comparison, below is a concise synopsis of how the Z990 matches up vs the L840 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Kodak Z990 over the Nikon L840

 Z990 L840 
Focus manually More precise focus

Reasons to pick Nikon L840 over the Kodak Z990

 L840 Z990 
ReleasedFebruary 2015January 2011More modern by 49 months
Screen typeTiltingFixed Tilting screen
Screen resolution921k460kSharper screen (+461k dot)

Common features in the Kodak Z990 and Nikon L840

 Z990 L840 
Screen sizing3"3"Equivalent screen dimensions
Selfie screen Neither provides selfie screen
Touch screen Neither provides Touch screen

Kodak Z990 vs Nikon L840 Physical Comparison

If you're looking to carry around your camera frequently, you will need to factor its weight and dimensions. The Kodak Z990 provides outer measurements 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 L840 has dimensions of 114mm x 89mm x 96mm (4.5" x 3.5" x 3.8") accompanied by a weight of 538 grams (1.19 lbs).

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Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you are using at that moment. Underneath is the front view overall size comparison of the Z990 versus the L840.

Kodak Z990 vs Nikon L840 size comparison

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the Z990 and L840 is 68 and 67 respectively.

Kodak Z990 vs Nikon L840 top view buttons comparison

Kodak Z990 vs Nikon L840 Sensor Comparison

Normally, it can be hard to visualise the gap between sensor sizes just by checking specifications. The picture below should offer you a better sense of the sensor measurements in the Z990 and L840.

Plainly, both the cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing albeit not the same MP. You should count on the Nikon L840 to resolve greater detail with its extra 4MP. Higher resolution will also enable you to crop shots a little more aggressively. The more aged Z990 is going to be behind with regard to sensor tech.

Kodak Z990 vs Nikon L840 sensor size comparison

Kodak Z990 vs Nikon L840 Screen and ViewFinder

Kodak Z990 vs Nikon L840 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Kodak Z990 as a Portrait photography camera
Nikon L840 as a Portrait photography camera
41
has manual focus
includes face detection autofocus
delivers RAW formats
can't use external flash
sensor resolution low (12MP)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
36
good MP (16 megapixels)
offers face detect focusing
lack of manual focus
manual exposure not available
no external flash support
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Kodak Z990
Street photography with Nikon L840
54
built in image stabilization (Optical)
delivers RAW formats
screen does not articulate
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
51
screen tilts up and down
built in image stabilization (Optical)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
more heavy than others (538g)
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Sports Comparison

Kodak Z990 Sports photography highlights
Nikon L840 Sports photography highlights
34
incredible zoom range (28-840mm 30.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
max frames per second very slow (6.0 frames per second)
sensor resolution low (12MP)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
has no phase detect autofocus
51
incredible zoom range (23-855mm 37.2 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
good MP (16MP)
offers tracking focus
better than average battery life (590 shots)
lack of shutter priority mode
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Kodak Z990
Travel photography with Nikon L840
51
has built in flash
rather wide (28mm)
long reach (840mm)
does not have Time Lapse function
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
screen is not selfie friendly
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
57
better than average battery life (590 CIPA)
good MP (16 megapixels)
flash built-in
fairly wide (23mm)
long zoom (855mm)
lack of Timelapse recording
more heavy than others (538g)
does not contain selfie friendly display
slow maximum aperture (f3.0)
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Landscape Comparison

Kodak Z990 as a Landscape photography camera
Nikon L840 as a Landscape photography camera
46
has manual focus
rather wide (28mm)
screen is a decent size (3")
built in image stabilization (Optical)
delivers RAW formats
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
does not have Time Lapse function
43
fairly wide (23mm)
screen size is good (3 inch)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
good MP (16MP)
better than average battery life (590 shots)
lack of manual focus
cannot switch lens (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.0)
manual exposure not available
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
lack of Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Kodak Z990 Vlogging details
Nikon L840 Vlogging details
28
rather wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
includes face detection autofocus
great video quality (1920 x 1080 resolution)
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
screen is not selfie friendly
does not have external mic socket
27
fairly wide (23mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
offers face detect focusing
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 pxls)
slow maximum aperture (f3.0)
does not contain selfie friendly display
lack of microphone jack
more heavy than others (538g)
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Kodak Z990 vs Nikon L840 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Kodak Z990 and Nikon L840
 Kodak EasyShare Z990Nikon Coolpix L840
General Information
Company Kodak Nikon
Model Kodak EasyShare Z990 Nikon Coolpix L840
Also called EasyShare Max -
Category Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Released 2011-01-04 2015-02-10
Body design SLR-like (bridge) SLR-like (bridge)
Sensor Information
Sensor type BSI-CMOS CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.08 x 4.56mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 27.7mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixel 16 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3
Peak resolution 4000 x 3000 4608 x 3456
Highest native ISO 6400 6400
Minimum native ISO 125 100
RAW images
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
Continuous AF
Single AF
Tracking AF
AF selectice
Center weighted AF
AF multi area
Live view AF
Face detect focusing
Contract detect focusing
Phase detect focusing
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 28-840mm (30.0x) 23-855mm (37.2x)
Highest aperture f/2.8-5.6 f/3.0-6.5
Macro focus distance 1cm 1cm
Crop factor 5.9 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Tilting
Display diagonal 3" 3"
Display resolution 460 thousand dot 921 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 16s 4s
Fastest shutter speed 1/2000s 1/4000s
Continuous shutter speed 6.0fps 7.4fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes -
Change WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 8.90 m 6.90 m (at Auto ISO)
Flash modes Auto, Fill-in, Red-Eye reduction, Off -
External flash
AEB
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
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 (60i, 50i, 30p, 25p), 1280 x 720 (30p, 25p), 640 x 480 (30p, 25p)
Highest video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video data format H.264 MPEG-4, H.264
Microphone input
Headphone input
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
Environment seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 445 gr (0.98 lbs) 538 gr (1.19 lbs)
Dimensions 124 x 91 x 105mm (4.9" x 3.6" x 4.1") 114 x 89 x 96mm (4.5" x 3.5" x 3.8")
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 - 590 shots
Battery format - AA
Battery model 4 x AA -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SD/SDHC card, Internal SC/SDHC/SDXC
Storage slots 1 1
Cost at release $299 $400