Kodak Z990 vs Olympus SH-50
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Kodak Z990 vs Olympus SH-50 Key Specs
(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
- Announced January 2011
- Additionally referred to as EasyShare Max
(Full Review)
- 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Screen
- ISO 125 - 6400
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 25-600mm (F3.0-6.9) lens
- 269g - 112 x 63 x 42mm
- Revealed January 2013
Kodak Z990 vs Olympus SH-50 Overview
On this page, we will be evaluating the Kodak Z990 vs Olympus SH-50, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras by competitors Kodak and Olympus. There is a considerable difference between the image resolutions of the Z990 (12MP) and SH-50 (16MP) but both cameras posses the same sensor size (1/2.3").
Sora from OpenAI releases its first ever music videoThe Z990 was brought out 24 months earlier than the SH-50 which makes 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 Olympus SH-50 being a Compact camera.
Before diving right into a in-depth comparison, here is a concise summation of how the Z990 matches up versus the SH-50 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.
Kodak Z990 vs Olympus SH-50 Gallery
Below is a preview of the gallery images for Kodak EasyShare Z990 & Olympus SH-50. The entire galleries are available at Kodak Z990 Gallery & Olympus SH-50 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Kodak Z990 over the Olympus SH-50
Z990 | SH-50 |
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Reasons to pick Olympus SH-50 over the Kodak Z990
SH-50 | Z990 | |||
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Revealed | January 2013 | January 2011 | Fresher by 24 months | |
Touch friendly screen | Quickly navigate |
Common features in the Kodak Z990 and Olympus SH-50
Z990 | SH-50 | |||
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Manual focus | More exact focusing | |||
Screen type | Fixed | Fixed | Fixed screen | |
Screen dimensions | 3" | 3" | Equal screen size | |
Screen resolution | 460k | 460k | The same screen resolution | |
Selfie screen | Neither offers selfie screen |
Kodak Z990 vs Olympus SH-50 Physical Comparison
If you are intending to carry your camera frequently, you should consider its weight and dimensions. The Kodak Z990 offers outside 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) whilst the Olympus SH-50 has dimensions of 112mm x 63mm x 42mm (4.4" x 2.5" x 1.7") with a weight of 269 grams (0.59 lbs).
Compare the Kodak Z990 vs Olympus SH-50 in our completely new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.Always remember, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you have at that moment. The following is a front view scale comparison of the Z990 vs the SH-50.
Taking into account size and weight, the portability rating of the Z990 and SH-50 is 68 and 88 respectively.
Kodak Z990 vs Olympus SH-50 Sensor Comparison
Often, it can be difficult to envision the contrast between sensor sizing just by looking at a spec sheet. The graphic underneath should give you a far better sense of the sensor sizing in the Z990 and SH-50.
Clearly, both the cameras provide the same sensor dimensions albeit not the same megapixels. You can expect the Olympus SH-50 to give more detail having its extra 4MP. Higher resolution will allow you to crop photographs more aggressively. The older Z990 is going to be disadvantaged in sensor innovation.
Kodak Z990 vs Olympus SH-50 Screen and ViewFinder
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Kodak Z990 vs Olympus SH-50 Specifications
Kodak EasyShare Z990 | Olympus SH-50 | |
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General Information | ||
Brand Name | Kodak | Olympus |
Model | Kodak EasyShare Z990 | Olympus SH-50 |
Also referred to as | EasyShare Max | - |
Type | Small Sensor Superzoom | Small Sensor Superzoom |
Announced | 2011-01-04 | 2013-01-08 |
Physical type | SLR-like (bridge) | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Powered by | - | TruePic VI |
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 area | 27.7mm² | 28.1mm² |
Sensor resolution | 12 megapixels | 16 megapixels |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 |
Full resolution | 4000 x 3000 | 4608 x 3456 |
Max native ISO | 6400 | 6400 |
Minimum native ISO | 125 | 125 |
RAW files | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focus | ||
AF touch | ||
AF continuous | ||
AF single | ||
AF tracking | ||
Selective AF | ||
AF center weighted | ||
Multi area AF | ||
AF live view | ||
Face detection focusing | ||
Contract detection focusing | ||
Phase detection focusing | ||
Lens | ||
Lens mount | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens focal range | 28-840mm (30.0x) | 25-600mm (24.0x) |
Maximal aperture | f/2.8-5.6 | f/3.0-6.9 |
Macro focus distance | 1cm | 5cm |
Focal length multiplier | 5.9 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Type of screen | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Screen sizing | 3 inch | 3 inch |
Screen resolution | 460 thousand dots | 460 thousand dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch functionality | ||
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | Electronic | None |
Features | ||
Slowest shutter speed | 16s | 15s |
Maximum shutter speed | 1/2000s | 1/2000s |
Continuous shooting rate | 6.0 frames per second | 12.0 frames per second |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Expose Manually | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
Custom WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Integrated flash | ||
Flash range | 8.90 m | 4.00 m |
Flash settings | Auto, Fill-in, Red-Eye reduction, Off | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in, Slow Sync |
Hot shoe | ||
Auto exposure bracketing | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment | ||
Average | ||
Spot | ||
Partial | ||
AF area | ||
Center weighted | ||
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 (60fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 480fps (176 x 128), 240fps (384 x 288) |
Max video resolution | 1920x1080 | 1920x1080 |
Video file format | H.264 | MPEG-4, H.264 |
Microphone port | ||
Headphone port | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | None | Built-In |
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 | 445 gr (0.98 pounds) | 269 gr (0.59 pounds) |
Physical dimensions | 124 x 91 x 105mm (4.9" x 3.6" x 4.1") | 112 x 63 x 42mm (4.4" x 2.5" x 1.7") |
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 model | 4 x AA | SLB-10A |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec) | Yes (2 or 12 sec, Pet Auto Shutter) |
Time lapse shooting | ||
Type of storage | SD/SDHC card, Internal | SD/SDHC/SDXC |
Card slots | Single | Single |
Launch cost | $299 | $300 |