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Kodak Z990 vs Nikon P520

Portability
68
Imaging
35
Features
42
Overall
37
Kodak EasyShare Z990 front
 
Nikon Coolpix P520 front
Portability
66
Imaging
42
Features
51
Overall
45

Kodak Z990 vs Nikon P520 Key Specs

Kodak Z990
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • 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
  • Additionally referred to as EasyShare Max
Nikon P520
(Full Review)
  • 18MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3.2" Fully Articulated Screen
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-1000mm (F3.0-5.9) lens
  • 550g - 125 x 84 x 102mm
  • Released January 2013
  • Old Model is Nikon P510
  • Newer Model is Nikon P530
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Kodak Z990 vs Nikon P520 Overview

Below, we will be matching up the Kodak Z990 and Nikon P520, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras by companies Kodak and Nikon. There exists a significant gap among the sensor resolutions of the Z990 (12MP) and P520 (18MP) but they enjoy the exact same sensor sizes (1/2.3").

Photography Glossary

The Z990 was released 3 years before the P520 which is a fairly sizable gap as far as camera technology is concerned. The two cameras come with the identical body type (SLR-like (bridge)).

Before getting straight into a thorough comparison, below is a concise view of how the Z990 scores against the P520 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Kodak Z990 over the Nikon P520

 Z990 P520 

Reasons to pick Nikon P520 over the Kodak Z990

 P520 Z990 
ReleasedJanuary 2013January 2011More modern by 25 months
Screen typeFully ArticulatedFixed Fully Articulating screen
Screen dimension3.2"3"Bigger screen (+0.2")
Screen resolution921k460kSharper screen (+461k dot)
Selfie screen Easy selfies

Common features in the Kodak Z990 and Nikon P520

 Z990 P520 
Focus manually More exact focusing
Touch friendly screen Absent Touch friendly screen

Kodak Z990 vs Nikon P520 Physical Comparison

If you're going to carry around your camera frequently, you'll have to consider its weight and measurements. The Kodak Z990 has 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) and the Nikon P520 has proportions of 125mm x 84mm x 102mm (4.9" x 3.3" x 4.0") accompanied by a weight of 550 grams (1.21 lbs).

Analyze the Kodak Z990 and Nikon P520 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you choose at that time. Underneath is the front view scale comparison of the Z990 vs the P520.

Kodak Z990 vs Nikon P520 size comparison

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability score of the Z990 and P520 is 68 and 66 respectively.

Kodak Z990 vs Nikon P520 top view buttons comparison

Kodak Z990 vs Nikon P520 Sensor Comparison

More often than not, its tough to imagine the difference in sensor sizes simply by viewing a spec sheet. The pic here might give you a better sense of the sensor sizing in the Z990 and P520.

As you can see, both the cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements albeit different megapixels. You should expect the Nikon P520 to render more detail as a result of its extra 6 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also make it easier to crop photographs much more aggressively. The more aged Z990 will be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor technology.

Kodak Z990 vs Nikon P520 sensor size comparison

Kodak Z990 vs Nikon P520 Screen and ViewFinder

Kodak Z990 vs Nikon P520 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Kodak Z990 Portrait photography highlights
Nikon P520 Portrait photography highlights
41
has manual focus
supports face detection focusing
supports RAW formats
can't use external flash
low resolution sensor (12 megapixels)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
41
you can focus manually
decent sensor resolution (18 megapixels)
can't use external flash
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
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Street Comparison

Kodak Z990 Street photography info
Nikon P520 Street photography info
54
image stabilization (Optical)
supports RAW formats
no articulating screen
small sensor size (1/2.3")
51
screen articulates
has image stabilization (Optical)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
heavier than competitors (550 grams)
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Sports Comparison

Kodak Z990 Sports photography information
Nikon P520 Sports photography information
34
amazing zoom range (28-840mm 30.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Optical)
max frames per second very slow (6.0 frames per second)
low resolution sensor (12MP)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
no phase detect AF
46
incredible zoom range (24-1000mm 41.7 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Optical)
decent sensor resolution (18MP)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
bad battery life (200 per charge)
doesn't have phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Kodak Z990
Travel photography with Nikon P520
51
built-in flash
reasonably wide (28mm)
long reach (840mm)
missing Timelapse mode
low resolution sensor (12MP)
does not contain selfie friendly screen
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
57
decent sensor resolution (18MP)
flash built-in
selfie friendly screen
really wide (24mm)
very long zoom (1000mm)
does not have Time Lapse recording
bad battery life (200 per charge)
heavier than competitors (550 grams)
slow max aperture (f3.0)
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Landscape Comparison

Kodak Z990 Landscape photography factors
Nikon P520 Landscape photography factors
45
has manual focus
reasonably wide (28mm)
screen size is good (3 inches)
image stabilization (Optical)
supports RAW formats
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
low resolution sensor (12 megapixels)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
missing Timelapse mode
46
you can focus manually
really wide (24mm)
nice screen size (3.2")
has image stabilization (Optical)
decent sensor resolution (18 megapixels)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.0)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
bad battery life (200 shots)
does not have Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Kodak Z990 Vlogging information
Nikon P520 Vlogging information
28
reasonably wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
supports face detection focusing
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 pixels)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
does not contain selfie friendly screen
missing external microphone port
57
really wide (24mm)
selfie friendly screen
has image stabilization (Optical)
high res video (1920 x 1080 resolution)
slow max aperture (f3.0)
does not have mic support
heavier than competitors (550g)
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Kodak Z990 vs Nikon P520 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Kodak Z990 and Nikon P520
 Kodak EasyShare Z990Nikon Coolpix P520
General Information
Brand Kodak Nikon
Model Kodak EasyShare Z990 Nikon Coolpix P520
Also Known as EasyShare Max -
Category Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Launched 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 area 27.7mm² 28.5mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixel 18 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 -
Peak resolution 4000 x 3000 4896 x 3672
Highest native ISO 6400 3200
Lowest native ISO 125 80
RAW support
Autofocusing
Manual focus
AF touch
AF continuous
Single AF
AF tracking
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
Number of focus points - 9
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 28-840mm (30.0x) 24-1000mm (41.7x)
Highest aperture f/2.8-5.6 f/3.0-5.9
Macro focus distance 1cm 1cm
Focal length multiplier 5.9 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fully Articulated
Screen size 3 inches 3.2 inches
Resolution of screen 460k dots 921k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Screen technology - TFT-LCD with Anti-reflection coating
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic Electronic
Features
Minimum shutter speed 16s 8s
Fastest shutter speed 1/2000s 1/4000s
Continuous shutter rate 6.0fps 7.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Set WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 8.90 m -
Flash modes Auto, Fill-in, Red-Eye reduction, Off -
External flash
AE bracketing
WB 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
Highest video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video format H.264 -
Mic support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless None Optional
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) none
GPS None BuiltIn
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 445 grams (0.98 lbs) 550 grams (1.21 lbs)
Dimensions 124 x 91 x 105mm (4.9" x 3.6" x 4.1") 125 x 84 x 102mm (4.9" x 3.3" x 4.0")
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 - 200 shots
Battery style - Battery Pack
Battery model 4 x AA EN-EL5
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) -
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SD/SDHC card, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC
Card slots One One
Launch price $299 $380