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Kodak Z990 vs Nikon P1000

Portability
68
Imaging
35
Features
42
Overall
37
Kodak EasyShare Z990 front
 
Nikon Coolpix P1000 front
Portability
49
Imaging
42
Features
67
Overall
52

Kodak Z990 vs Nikon P1000 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
  • Launched January 2011
  • Other Name is EasyShare Max
Nikon P1000
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3.2" Fully Articulated Display
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • 24-3000mm (F2.8-8) lens
  • 1415g - 146 x 119 x 181mm
  • Introduced July 2018
  • Old Model is Nikon P900
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Kodak Z990 vs Nikon P1000 Overview

Here, we are analyzing the Kodak Z990 vs Nikon P1000, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras by competitors Kodak and Nikon. There exists a huge gap between the resolutions of the Z990 (12MP) and P1000 (16MP) but both cameras posses the identical sensor size (1/2.3").

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The Z990 was introduced 8 years prior to the P1000 which is quite a significant gap as far as technology is concerned. Both the cameras feature the same body design (SLR-like (bridge)).

Before going straight to a thorough comparison, here is a simple view of how the Z990 grades vs the P1000 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Kodak Z990 over the Nikon P1000

 Z990 P1000 

Reasons to pick Nikon P1000 over the Kodak Z990

 P1000 Z990 
IntroducedJuly 2018January 2011More modern by 91 months
Display typeFully ArticulatedFixed Fully Articulating display
Display size3.2"3"Larger display (+0.2")
Display resolution921k460kCrisper display (+461k dot)
Selfie screen Take selfies

Common features in the Kodak Z990 and Nikon P1000

 Z990 P1000 
Manual focus More exact focus
Touch display Neither includes Touch display

Kodak Z990 vs Nikon P1000 Physical Comparison

When you are looking to carry around your camera frequently, you are going to need to take into account its weight and size. The Kodak Z990 features physical dimensions 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 P1000 has specifications of 146mm x 119mm x 181mm (5.7" x 4.7" x 7.1") and a weight of 1415 grams (3.12 lbs).

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Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you have at that moment. Following is a front view overall size comparison of the Z990 against the P1000.

Kodak Z990 vs Nikon P1000 size comparison

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability score of the Z990 and P1000 is 68 and 49 respectively.

Kodak Z990 vs Nikon P1000 top view buttons comparison

Kodak Z990 vs Nikon P1000 Sensor Comparison

More often than not, it's tough to visualize the contrast between sensor sizes purely by going over specifications. The picture here will help provide you a greater sense of the sensor dimensions in the Z990 and P1000.

Plainly, both of the cameras come with the identical sensor size but different MP. You should expect to see the Nikon P1000 to offer more detail using its extra 4MP. Greater resolution will also enable you to crop images a good deal more aggressively. The more aged Z990 is going to be behind when it comes to sensor technology.

Kodak Z990 vs Nikon P1000 sensor size comparison

Kodak Z990 vs Nikon P1000 Screen and ViewFinder

Kodak Z990 vs Nikon P1000 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Kodak Z990 Portrait photography info
Nikon P1000 Portrait photography info
41
has manual focus
supports face detect autofocus
exports RAW formats
no external flash support
MP count low (12MP)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
57
has manual focus
megapixel count good (16MP)
features face detect focus
saves RAW formats
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
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Street Comparison

Kodak Z990 Street photography details
Nikon P1000 Street photography details
54
image stabilization (Optical)
exports RAW formats
screen does not articulate
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
51
screen articulates
has image stabilization (Optical)
saves RAW formats
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
more heavy than average in class (1,415g)
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Sports Comparison

Kodak Z990 Sports photography details
Nikon P1000 Sports photography details
34
excellent zoom range (28-840mm 30.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Optical)
max frames per second very slow (6.0 frames/s)
MP count low (12 megapixels)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect autofocus
49
excellent zoom range (24-3000mm 125.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count good (16MP)
features tracking focus
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
not so great battery (250 per charge)
no phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Kodak Z990 Travel photography highlights
Nikon P1000 Travel photography highlights
51
has built in flash
rather wide (28mm)
great reach (840mm)
lack of Timelapse recording
MP count low (12 megapixels)
screen is not selfie friendly
slow max aperture (f2.8)
54
supports bluetooth
megapixel count good (16MP)
flash built-in
display is selfie friendly
fairly wide (24mm)
long reach (3000mm)
not so great battery (250 shots)
more heavy than average in class (1,415g)
slow max aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Kodak Z990
Landscape photography with Nikon P1000
45
has manual focus
rather wide (28mm)
screen is a decent size (3")
image stabilization (Optical)
exports RAW formats
can't swap lenses (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f2.8)
MP count low (12 megapixels)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of Timelapse recording
51
has manual focus
fairly wide (24mm)
pretty good screen size (3.2 inches)
has image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count good (16 megapixels)
saves RAW formats
can't switch lens (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f2.8)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
not so great battery (250 shots)
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Vlogging Comparison

Kodak Z990 Vlogging advice
Nikon P1000 Vlogging advice
28
rather wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
supports face detect autofocus
high quality video (1920 x 1080 pixels)
slow max aperture (f2.8)
screen is not selfie friendly
lack of microphone port
58
fairly wide (24mm)
display is selfie friendly
has image stabilization (Optical)
features face detect focus
high video quality (3840 x 2160 pxls)
comes with microphone port
slow max aperture (f2.8)
more heavy than average in class (1,415 grams)
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Kodak Z990 vs Nikon P1000 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Kodak Z990 and Nikon P1000
 Kodak EasyShare Z990Nikon Coolpix P1000
General Information
Brand Kodak Nikon
Model type Kodak EasyShare Z990 Nikon Coolpix P1000
Also called EasyShare Max -
Class Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Launched 2011-01-04 2018-07-10
Body design SLR-like (bridge) SLR-like (bridge)
Sensor Information
Processor Chip - Nikon Expeed
Sensor type BSI-CMOS BSI-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 megapixels 16 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3
Highest resolution 4000 x 3000 4608 x 3456
Highest native ISO 6400 6400
Min native ISO 125 100
RAW format
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 28-840mm (30.0x) 24-3000mm (125.0x)
Largest aperture f/2.8-5.6 f/2.8-8
Macro focusing distance 1cm 1cm
Crop factor 5.9 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fully Articulated
Display size 3 inches 3.2 inches
Display resolution 460k dot 921k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic Electronic
Viewfinder resolution - 2,359k dot
Viewfinder coverage - 99 percent
Features
Slowest shutter speed 16 secs 60 secs
Maximum shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/4000 secs
Continuous shooting speed 6.0fps 7.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 8.90 m 12.00 m (at Auto ISO)
Flash options Auto, Fill-in, Red-Eye reduction, Off -
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
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) 3840 x 2160 @ 30p, MP4, H.264, AAC
Highest video resolution 1920x1080 3840x2160
Video file format H.264 MPEG-4, H.264
Microphone jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless None Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) Yes
GPS None None
Physical
Environment seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 445 gr (0.98 pounds) 1415 gr (3.12 pounds)
Physical dimensions 124 x 91 x 105mm (4.9" x 3.6" x 4.1") 146 x 119 x 181mm (5.7" x 4.7" x 7.1")
DXO scores
DXO All around rating not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth rating not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested not tested
DXO Low light rating not tested not tested
Other
Battery life - 250 shots
Style of battery - Battery Pack
Battery ID 4 x AA -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 secs)
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SD/SDHC card, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC (UHS-I support)
Storage slots 1 1
Pricing at launch $299 $1,000