Kodak Z990 vs Nikon L840
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Kodak Z990 vs Nikon L840 Key Specs
(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
(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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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").
Pentax 17 Pre-Orders Outperform Expectations by a LandslideThe 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 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Released | February 2015 |  | January 2011 | More modern by 49 months |
| Screen type | Tilting |  | Fixed | Tilting screen |
| Screen resolution | 921k |  | 460k | Sharper screen (+461k dot) |
Common features in the Kodak Z990 and Nikon L840
| Z990 | L840 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Screen sizing | 3" |  | 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.
Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the Z990 and L840 is 68 and 67 respectively.
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.
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Kodak Z990 vs Nikon L840 Specifications
| Kodak EasyShare Z990 | Nikon 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 |