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Kodak Z990 vs Nikon S9300

Portability
68
Imaging
35
Features
42
Overall
37
Kodak EasyShare Z990 front
 
Nikon Coolpix S9300 front
Portability
91
Imaging
40
Features
43
Overall
41

Kodak Z990 vs Nikon S9300 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
  • Announced January 2011
  • Also Known as EasyShare Max
Nikon S9300
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 125 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1/8000s Maximum Shutter
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 25-450mm (F3.5-5.9) lens
  • 215g - 109 x 62 x 31mm
  • Introduced July 2012
  • Earlier Model is Nikon S9100
  • Replacement is Nikon S9500
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Kodak Z990 vs Nikon S9300 Overview

Let's take a closer look at the Kodak Z990 versus Nikon S9300, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras by companies Kodak and Nikon. There is a sizable difference between the image resolutions of the Z990 (12MP) and S9300 (16MP) but both cameras posses the same sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The Z990 was manufactured 18 months prior to the S9300 making them a generation apart from each other. Both cameras have different body design with the Kodak Z990 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Nikon S9300 being a Compact camera.

Before we go straight to a more detailed comparison, here is a concise summary of how the Z990 scores versus the S9300 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Kodak Z990 over the Nikon S9300

 Z990 S9300 
Manually focus More precise focusing

Reasons to pick Nikon S9300 over the Kodak Z990

 S9300 Z990 
IntroducedJuly 2012January 2011More recent by 18 months
Display resolution921k460kCrisper display (+461k dot)

Common features in the Kodak Z990 and Nikon S9300

 Z990 S9300 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display dimensions3"3"Equal display sizing
Selfie screen Missing selfie screen
Touch display Missing Touch display

Kodak Z990 vs Nikon S9300 Physical Comparison

If you're going to lug around your camera frequently, you will want to take into account its weight and volume. The Kodak Z990 has outer measurements 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 S9300 has sizing of 109mm x 62mm x 31mm (4.3" x 2.4" x 1.2") accompanied by a weight of 215 grams (0.47 lbs).

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Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you use at that time. The following is a front view measurements comparison of the Z990 compared to the S9300.

Kodak Z990 vs Nikon S9300 size comparison

Factoring in size and weight, the portability rating of the Z990 and S9300 is 68 and 91 respectively.

Kodak Z990 vs Nikon S9300 top view buttons comparison

Kodak Z990 vs Nikon S9300 Sensor Comparison

In many cases, it can be hard to see the difference between sensor measurements merely by reading technical specs. The photograph here will help give you a far better sense of the sensor sizing in the Z990 and S9300.

As you can tell, each of the cameras provide the same sensor dimensions but not the same resolution. You can anticipate the Nikon S9300 to offer you extra detail due to its extra 4 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also help you crop pics more aggressively. The older Z990 is going to be behind in sensor technology.

Kodak Z990 vs Nikon S9300 sensor size comparison

Kodak Z990 vs Nikon S9300 Screen and ViewFinder

Kodak Z990 vs Nikon S9300 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Kodak Z990 Portrait photography factors
Nikon S9300 Portrait photography factors
41
has manual focus
features face detect focus
saves RAW formats
cannot use external flash
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
small sensor (1/2.3")
35
good resolution (16MP)
features face detect focusing
lack of manual focus
no manual mode
external flash not possible
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
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Street Comparison

Kodak Z990 Street photography highlights
Nikon S9300 Street photography highlights
54
has image stabilization (Optical)
saves RAW formats
no moving screen
small sensor (1/2.3")
61
has image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than average in class (215g)
screen does not articulate
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Kodak Z990 Sports photography highlights
Nikon S9300 Sports photography highlights
34
great zoom range (28-840mm 30.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Optical)
very slow continuous shooting (6.0 frames per second)
megapixel count low (12MP)
small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect auto focus
47
great zoom range (25-450mm 18.0 x zoom)
maximum shutter speed is high (1/8,000s)
has image stabilization (Optical)
good resolution (16MP)
features tracking focus
no shutter priority mode
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
terrible battery pack (200 per charge)
does not have phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Kodak Z990 as a Travel photography camera
Nikon S9300 as a Travel photography camera
51
has built in flash
rather wide (28mm)
very long reach (840mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
screen is not selfie friendly
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
66
lighter than average in class (215 grams)
good resolution (16MP)
built-in flash
relatively wide (25mm)
great reach (450mm)
doesn't have Timelapse function
terrible battery pack (200 shots)
does not contain selfie friendly display
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Kodak Z990 Landscape photography factors
Nikon S9300 Landscape photography factors
45
has manual focus
rather wide (28mm)
pretty good screen size (3")
has image stabilization (Optical)
saves RAW formats
can't swap lenses (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
megapixel count low (12MP)
small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
41
relatively wide (25mm)
screen size is good (3 inches)
has image stabilization (Optical)
good resolution (16MP)
lack of manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
no manual mode
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
terrible battery pack (200 CIPA)
doesn't have Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Kodak Z990 Vlogging info
Nikon S9300 Vlogging info
28
rather wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
features face detect focus
video res high (1920 x 1080 pxls)
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
screen is not selfie friendly
doesn't have mic socket
34
relatively wide (25mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
features face detect focusing
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 pixels)
lighter than average in class (215 grams)
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
does not contain selfie friendly display
doesn't have microphone jack
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Kodak Z990 vs Nikon S9300 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Kodak Z990 and Nikon S9300
 Kodak EasyShare Z990Nikon Coolpix S9300
General Information
Brand Kodak Nikon
Model type Kodak EasyShare Z990 Nikon Coolpix S9300
Otherwise known as EasyShare Max -
Category Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Announced 2011-01-04 2012-07-16
Body design SLR-like (bridge) Compact
Sensor Information
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 megapixel 16 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Peak resolution 4000 x 3000 4608 x 3456
Highest native ISO 6400 3200
Lowest native ISO 125 125
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 28-840mm (30.0x) 25-450mm (18.0x)
Max aperture f/2.8-5.6 f/3.5-5.9
Macro focusing range 1cm 4cm
Crop factor 5.9 5.8
Screen
Range of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display diagonal 3 inches 3 inches
Resolution of display 460 thousand dot 921 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Display tech - TFT-LCD with Anti-reflection coating
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic None
Features
Min shutter speed 16 secs 30 secs
Max shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/8000 secs
Continuous shutter speed 6.0fps 6.9fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes -
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 8.90 m -
Flash options Auto, Fill-in, Red-Eye reduction, Off Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow-sync
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance 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 (30fps), 1280 x 720p (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30fps)
Highest video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video file format H.264 MPEG-4, H.264
Microphone input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None BuiltIn
Physical
Environment seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 445 grams (0.98 pounds) 215 grams (0.47 pounds)
Physical dimensions 124 x 91 x 105mm (4.9" x 3.6" x 4.1") 109 x 62 x 31mm (4.3" x 2.4" x 1.2")
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 life - 200 shots
Battery format - Battery Pack
Battery ID 4 x AA EN-EL12
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SD/SDHC card, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC
Storage slots One One
Retail pricing $299 $249