Kodak Z990 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G

The following is a complete review of the Kodak Z990 versus Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras by competitors Kodak and Samsung. There exists a noticeable gap among the image resolutions of the Z990 (12MP) and Galaxy Camera 3G (16MP) but they possess the same exact sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The Z990 was launched 20 months prior to the Galaxy Camera 3G which makes the cameras a generation away from one another. Both the cameras offer different body type with the Kodak Z990 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G being a Compact camera.

Before we go through a complete comparison, below is a simple highlight of how the Z990 matches up against the Galaxy Camera 3G in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

The following is a preview of the gallery photos for Kodak EasyShare Z990 & Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G. The complete galleries are viewable at Kodak Z990 Gallery & Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G Gallery.

In case you're intending to travel with your camera frequently, you're going to have to consider its weight and volume. The Kodak Z990 offers external measurements of 124mm x 91mm x 105mm (4.9" x 3.6" x 4.1") and a weight of 445 grams (0.98 lbs) whilst the Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G has sizing of 129mm x 71mm x 19mm (5.1" x 2.8" x 0.7") and a weight of 305 grams (0.67 lbs).

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Remember, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you use at that time. Here is the front view proportions comparison of the Z990 compared to the Galaxy Camera 3G.

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the Z990 and Galaxy Camera 3G is 68 and 90 respectively.

More often than not, it can be tough to picture the difference in sensor dimensions simply by researching a spec sheet. The pic below will provide you a clearer sense of the sensor measurements in the Z990 and Galaxy Camera 3G.

Clearly, each of these cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing albeit different resolution. You can count on the Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G to render more detail utilizing its extra 4MP. Higher resolution can also enable you to crop photographs far more aggressively. The more aged Z990 will be behind with regard to sensor technology.