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Kodak Z990 vs Nikon S9100

Portability
68
Imaging
36
Features
42
Overall
38
Kodak EasyShare Z990 front
 
Nikon Coolpix S9100 front
Portability
91
Imaging
36
Features
41
Overall
38

Kodak Z990 vs Nikon S9100 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
  • Introduced January 2011
  • Additionally referred to as EasyShare Max
Nikon S9100
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 160 - 3200
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 25-450mm (F3.5-5.9) lens
  • 214g - 105 x 62 x 35mm
  • Introduced July 2011
  • Replacement is Nikon S9300
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Kodak Z990 vs Nikon S9100 Overview

On this page, we are analyzing the Kodak Z990 and Nikon S9100, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras by rivals Kodak and Nikon. The sensor resolution of the Z990 (12MP) and the S9100 (12MP) is very comparable and both cameras posses the same sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The Z990 was launched 6 months prior to the S9100 which means that they are both of a similar age. Both the cameras have different body design with the Kodak Z990 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Nikon S9100 being a Compact camera.

Before going into a step-by-step comparison, here is a brief introduction of how the Z990 matches up against the S9100 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Kodak Z990 over the Nikon S9100

 Z990 S9100 

Reasons to pick Nikon S9100 over the Kodak Z990

 S9100 Z990 
Display resolution921k460kClearer display (+461k dot)

Common features in the Kodak Z990 and Nikon S9100

 Z990 S9100 
IntroducedJanuary 2011July 2011Same age
Manually focus More accurate focusing
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display dimensions3"3"Equal display measurements
Selfie screen No selfie screen
Touch display No Touch display

Kodak Z990 vs Nikon S9100 Physical Comparison

If you are planning to lug around your camera, you'll need to take into account its weight and volume. The Kodak Z990 features 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) whilst the Nikon S9100 has sizing of 105mm x 62mm x 35mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.4") accompanied by a weight of 214 grams (0.47 lbs).

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Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you are utilising at that moment. Here is a front view dimension comparison of the Z990 compared to the S9100.

Kodak Z990 vs Nikon S9100 size comparison

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the Z990 and S9100 is 68 and 91 respectively.

Kodak Z990 vs Nikon S9100 top view buttons comparison

Kodak Z990 vs Nikon S9100 Sensor Comparison

Typically, it's difficult to see the gap in sensor measurements purely by seeing specifications. The graphic here may give you a clearer sense of the sensor sizes in the Z990 and S9100.

To sum up, the two cameras provide the same sensor dimensions and the identical MP therefore you can expect comparable quality of images though you have to consider the age of the cameras into account.

Kodak Z990 vs Nikon S9100 sensor size comparison

Kodak Z990 vs Nikon S9100 Screen and ViewFinder

Kodak Z990 vs Nikon S9100 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Kodak Z990 Portrait photography advice
Nikon S9100 Portrait photography advice
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you can focus manually
offers face detection focus
supports RAW files
external flash not possible
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
33
manual focus
features face detection focusing
no manual exposure
can't use external flash
low MP (12 megapixels)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Kodak Z990
Street photography with Nikon S9100
54
has image stabilization (Optical)
supports RAW files
screen is fixed
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
61
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lighter than competition (214g)
no articulating screen
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Kodak Z990 Sports photography details
Nikon S9100 Sports photography details
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incredible zoom range (28-840mm 30.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Optical)
continuous shooting slow (6.0 frames per second)
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
has no phase detect auto focus
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long zoom range (25-450mm 18.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
features tracking autofocus
no shutter priority mode
low MP (12 megapixels)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
terrible battery power (270 per charge)
has no phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Kodak Z990
Travel photography with Nikon S9100
51
has built in flash
reasonably wide (28mm)
great zoom (840mm)
doesn't have Timelapse mode
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
does not feature selfie friendly screen
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
61
lighter than competition (214g)
flash built-in
rather wide (25mm)
great zoom (450mm)
doesn't have Timelapse recording
terrible battery power (270 shots)
low MP (12MP)
screen isn't selfie friendly
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Kodak Z990
Landscape photography with Nikon S9100
46
you can focus manually
reasonably wide (28mm)
pretty good screen size (3 inches)
has image stabilization (Optical)
supports RAW files
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have Timelapse mode
40
manual focus
rather wide (25mm)
screen size is decent (3 inch)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
no manual exposure
low MP (12MP)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
terrible battery power (270 per charge)
doesn't have Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Kodak Z990 Vlogging highlights
Nikon S9100 Vlogging highlights
28
reasonably wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
offers face detection focus
video res high (1920 x 1080 pxls)
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
does not feature selfie friendly screen
doesn't have external microphone port
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rather wide (25mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
features face detection focusing
high video quality (1920 x 1080 resolution)
lighter than competition (214g)
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
screen isn't selfie friendly
doesn't have external microphone support
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Kodak Z990 vs Nikon S9100 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Kodak Z990 and Nikon S9100
 Kodak EasyShare Z990Nikon Coolpix S9100
General Information
Brand Name Kodak Nikon
Model Kodak EasyShare Z990 Nikon Coolpix S9100
Also referred to as EasyShare Max -
Category Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Introduced 2011-01-04 2011-07-19
Physical type SLR-like (bridge) Compact
Sensor Information
Powered by - Expeed C2
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 12MP 12MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 -
Maximum resolution 4000 x 3000 4000 x 3000
Maximum native ISO 6400 3200
Min native ISO 125 160
RAW format
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
AF continuous
AF single
AF tracking
AF selectice
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
Live view AF
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) 25-450mm (18.0x)
Max aperture f/2.8-5.6 f/3.5-5.9
Macro focus distance 1cm 4cm
Focal length multiplier 5.9 5.8
Screen
Type of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 3 inches 3 inches
Resolution of screen 460k dots 921k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Screen tech - TFT-LCD with Anti-reflection coating
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 16 secs 4 secs
Highest shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/2000 secs
Continuous shooting rate 6.0fps 10.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes -
Set WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 8.90 m 4.00 m
Flash settings Auto, Fill-in, Red-Eye reduction, Off Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye
Hot shoe
AEB
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (30fps) 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) 1920 x 1080 (30fps), 1280 x 720p (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Maximum video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video file format H.264 MPEG-4, H.264
Microphone support
Headphone support
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 proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 445g (0.98 lb) 214g (0.47 lb)
Physical dimensions 124 x 91 x 105mm (4.9" x 3.6" x 4.1") 105 x 62 x 35mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.4")
DXO scores
DXO All around 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 - 270 pictures
Style of battery - Battery Pack
Battery model 4 x AA EN-EL12
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (10 or 2 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Storage type SD/SDHC card, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC
Card slots One One
Launch cost $299 $329