Kodak Z990 vs Nikon S6500

Let's take a closer look at the Kodak Z990 vs Nikon S6500, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras by manufacturers Kodak and Nikon. There is a huge difference among the image resolutions of the Z990 (12MP) and S6500 (16MP) but both cameras have the same sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The Z990 was announced 24 months prior to the S6500 which makes them a generation away from each other. Both of these cameras have different body design with the Kodak Z990 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Nikon S6500 being a Compact camera.

Before diving into a step-by-step comparison, here is a concise introduction of how the Z990 scores versus the S6500 for portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Below is a preview of the gallery photos for Kodak EasyShare Z990 and Nikon Coolpix S6500. The whole galleries are viewable at Kodak Z990 Gallery and Nikon S6500 Gallery.

When you are planning to carry around your camera frequently, you are going to need to consider its weight and dimensions. The Kodak Z990 has physical measurements of 124mm x 91mm x 105mm (4.9" x 3.6" x 4.1") accompanied by a weight of 445 grams (0.98 lbs) while the Nikon S6500 has dimensions of 95mm x 58mm x 26mm (3.7" x 2.3" x 1.0") along with a weight of 250 grams (0.55 lbs).

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Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you are employing at the time. The following is a front view measurement comparison of the Z990 and the S6500.

Considering size and weight, the portability score of the Z990 and S6500 is 68 and 92 respectively.

Oftentimes, it is very hard to visualise the contrast in sensor sizes only by researching specs. The picture below may provide you a far better sense of the sensor measurements in the Z990 and S6500.

All in all, both of these cameras provide the same sensor dimensions albeit not the same MP. You should count on the Nikon S6500 to result in greater detail with its extra 4 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also help you crop pictures more aggressively. The more aged Z990 will be disadvantaged with regard to sensor technology.