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Kodak Z990 vs Nikon P90

Portability
68
Imaging
35
Features
42
Overall
37
Kodak EasyShare Z990 front
 
Nikon Coolpix P90 front
Portability
70
Imaging
35
Features
37
Overall
35

Kodak Z990 vs Nikon P90 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
  • Other Name is EasyShare Max
Nikon P90
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Display
  • ISO 64 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 26-624mm (F2.8-5.0) lens
  • 400g - 114 x 99 x 83mm
  • Revealed February 2009
  • Previous Model is Nikon P80
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Kodak Z990 vs Nikon P90 Overview

The following is a extended assessment of the Kodak Z990 versus Nikon P90, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras by competitors Kodak and Nikon. The resolution of the Z990 (12MP) and the P90 (12MP) is fairly similar and both cameras have the identical sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The Z990 was manufactured 24 months after the P90 making them a generation away from each other. Both the cameras feature the same body design (SLR-like (bridge)).

Before we go right into a full comparison, here is a quick highlight of how the Z990 scores against the P90 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Kodak Z990 over the Nikon P90

 Z990 P90 
RevealedJanuary 2011February 2009Newer by 24 months
Display resolution460k230kClearer display (+230k dot)

Reasons to pick Nikon P90 over the Kodak Z990

 P90 Z990 
Display typeTiltingFixed Tilting display

Common features in the Kodak Z990 and Nikon P90

 Z990 P90 
Focus manually More precise focusing
Display size3"3"Same display measurement
Selfie screen Neither offers selfie screen
Touch display Neither offers Touch display

Kodak Z990 vs Nikon P90 Physical Comparison

When you are going to travel with your camera, you will want to think about its weight and measurements. The Kodak Z990 offers outside dimensions of 124mm x 91mm x 105mm (4.9" x 3.6" x 4.1") along with a weight of 445 grams (0.98 lbs) while the Nikon P90 has proportions of 114mm x 99mm x 83mm (4.5" x 3.9" x 3.3") along with a weight of 400 grams (0.88 lbs).

Examine the Kodak Z990 versus Nikon P90 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you have attached at that moment. Following is a front view dimensions comparison of the Z990 versus the P90.

Kodak Z990 vs Nikon P90 size comparison

Considering size and weight, the portability grade of the Z990 and P90 is 68 and 70 respectively.

Kodak Z990 vs Nikon P90 top view buttons comparison

Kodak Z990 vs Nikon P90 Sensor Comparison

Usually, it is very tough to see the gap between sensor dimensions simply by reviewing specifications. The pic here may give you a stronger sense of the sensor sizes in the Z990 and P90.

Plainly, both of the cameras feature the identical sensor size and the exact same resolution therefore you can expect similar quality of images however you might want to consider the launch date of the products into consideration. The newer Z990 will have an edge with regard to sensor technology.

Kodak Z990 vs Nikon P90 sensor size comparison

Kodak Z990 vs Nikon P90 Screen and ViewFinder

Kodak Z990 vs Nikon P90 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Kodak Z990 Portrait photography advice
Nikon P90 Portrait photography advice
41
manual focus
includes face detection focus
exports RAW formats
cannot use external flash
low megapixels (12MP)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
29
you can focus manually
external flash not possible
sensor resolution not great (12MP)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
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Street Comparison

Kodak Z990 as a Street photography camera
Nikon P90 as a Street photography camera
54
has image stabilization (Optical)
exports RAW formats
screen is fixed
sensor is small (1/2.3")
55
screen tilts up and down
image stabilization (Optical)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Kodak Z990 Sports photography info
Nikon P90 Sports photography info
34
long zoom range (28-840mm 30.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Optical)
max fps low (6.0 frames per second)
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
no phase detect auto focus
37
excellent zoom range (26-624mm 24.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Optical)
sensor resolution not great (12 megapixels)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
has no phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Kodak Z990
Travel photography with Nikon P90
51
has built in flash
decently wide (28mm)
very long reach (840mm)
lack of Timelapse function
low megapixels (12MP)
doesn't offer selfie friendly display
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
55
has built in flash
really wide (26mm)
very long reach (624mm)
sensor resolution not great (12 megapixels)
screen is not selfie friendly
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Kodak Z990
Landscape photography with Nikon P90
45
manual focus
decently wide (28mm)
nice screen size (3 inch)
has image stabilization (Optical)
exports RAW formats
can't change lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
low megapixels (12MP)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lack of Timelapse function
43
you can focus manually
really wide (26mm)
screen is a decent size (3 inch)
image stabilization (Optical)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
sensor resolution not great (12MP)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
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Vlogging Comparison

Kodak Z990 Vlogging advice
Nikon P90 Vlogging advice
28
decently wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
includes face detection focus
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 resolution)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
doesn't offer selfie friendly display
lack of external microphone socket
24
really wide (26mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
screen is not selfie friendly
low quality video (640 x 480 pxls)
no mic socket
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Kodak Z990 vs Nikon P90 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Kodak Z990 and Nikon P90
 Kodak EasyShare Z990Nikon Coolpix P90
General Information
Brand Kodak Nikon
Model type Kodak EasyShare Z990 Nikon Coolpix P90
Otherwise known as EasyShare Max -
Class Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Launched 2011-01-04 2009-02-03
Physical type SLR-like (bridge) SLR-like (bridge)
Sensor Information
Sensor type BSI-CMOS CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.08 x 4.56mm 6.08 x 4.56mm
Sensor surface area 27.7mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixel 12 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Peak resolution 4000 x 3000 4000 x 3000
Highest native ISO 6400 6400
Minimum native ISO 125 64
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch to focus
Continuous AF
Single AF
AF tracking
AF selectice
AF center weighted
AF multi area
Live view AF
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 28-840mm (30.0x) 26-624mm (24.0x)
Max aperture f/2.8-5.6 f/2.8-5.0
Macro focusing distance 1cm 1cm
Focal length multiplier 5.9 5.9
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Tilting
Screen sizing 3" 3"
Resolution of screen 460k dots 230k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic Electronic
Features
Min shutter speed 16s 30s
Max shutter speed 1/2000s 1/4000s
Continuous shutter rate 6.0 frames per sec -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Set WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 8.90 m -
Flash settings Auto, Fill-in, Red-Eye reduction, Off Auto, Fill-in, Red-Eye reduction, Slow, Off
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (30fps) 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Highest video resolution 1920x1080 640x480
Video file format H.264 Motion JPEG
Mic port
Headphone port
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 sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 445 gr (0.98 lbs) 400 gr (0.88 lbs)
Physical dimensions 124 x 91 x 105mm (4.9" x 3.6" x 4.1") 114 x 99 x 83mm (4.5" x 3.9" x 3.3")
DXO scores
DXO Overall 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 ID 4 x AA EN-EL5
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes
Time lapse recording
Storage type SD/SDHC card, Internal SD/SDHC card, Internal
Card slots One One
Pricing at release $299 $700