Kodak Z990 vs Samsung HZ25W
68 Imaging
35 Features
42 Overall
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70 Imaging
35 Features
32 Overall
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Kodak Z990 vs Samsung HZ25W 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
- Also referred to as EasyShare Max
(Full Review)
- 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Screen
- ISO 64 - 3200 (Expand to 6400)
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 26-624mm (F2.8-5.0) lens
- 428g - 116 x 83 x 92mm
- Launched July 2010
- Additionally Known as WB5000
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Lets take a closer look at the Kodak Z990 versus Samsung HZ25W, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras by manufacturers Kodak and Samsung. The sensor resolution of the Z990 (12MP) and the HZ25W (12MP) is relatively similar and they possess the exact same sensor sizing (1/2.3").
Sora from OpenAI releases its first ever music videoThe Z990 was introduced 7 months later than the HZ25W which means that they are both of a similar age. Both the cameras come with different body type with the Kodak Z990 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Samsung HZ25W being a Compact camera.
Before diving through a in-depth comparison, below is a short overview of how the Z990 grades versus the HZ25W in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.
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The following is a preview of the gallery photos for Kodak EasyShare Z990 & Samsung HZ25W. The whole galleries are available at Kodak Z990 Gallery & Samsung HZ25W Gallery.
Reasons to pick Kodak Z990 over the Samsung HZ25W
| Z990 | HZ25W | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Launched | January 2011 |  | July 2010 | More recent by 7 months |
| Screen resolution | 460k |  | 230k | Clearer screen (+230k dot) |
Reasons to pick Samsung HZ25W over the Kodak Z990
| HZ25W | Z990 |
|---|
Common features in the Kodak Z990 and Samsung HZ25W
| Z990 | HZ25W | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Focus manually |  | More precise focus | ||
| Screen type | Fixed |  | Fixed | Fixed screen |
| Screen dimension | 3" |  | 3" | Identical screen measurement |
| Selfie screen |  | Neither offers selfie screen | ||
| Touch friendly screen |  | Neither offers Touch friendly screen |
Kodak Z990 vs Samsung HZ25W Physical Comparison
For anybody who is looking to lug around your camera, you are going to need to take into account its weight and dimensions. The Kodak Z990 offers outer dimensions of 124mm x 91mm x 105mm (4.9" x 3.6" x 4.1") having a weight of 445 grams (0.98 lbs) whilst the Samsung HZ25W has dimensions of 116mm x 83mm x 92mm (4.6" x 3.3" x 3.6") having a weight of 428 grams (0.94 lbs).
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Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you are working with during that time. Underneath is the front view scale comparison of the Z990 versus the HZ25W.
Using dimensions and weight, the portability score of the Z990 and HZ25W is 68 and 70 respectively.
Kodak Z990 vs Samsung HZ25W Sensor Comparison
Quite often, its hard to visualise the contrast between sensor measurements only by going over a spec sheet. The photograph underneath will help give you a far better sense of the sensor dimensions in the Z990 and HZ25W.
Clearly, both cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements and the same MP therefore you can expect similar quality of photos but you really should factor the launch date of the products into consideration. The more modern Z990 is going to have an edge with regard to sensor technology.
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Kodak Z990 vs Samsung HZ25W Specifications
| Kodak EasyShare Z990 | Samsung HZ25W | |
|---|---|---|
| General Information | ||
| Company | Kodak | Samsung |
| Model | Kodak EasyShare Z990 | Samsung HZ25W |
| Also called | EasyShare Max | WB5000 |
| Category | Small Sensor Superzoom | Small Sensor Superzoom |
| Announced | 2011-01-04 | 2010-07-06 |
| Body design | SLR-like (bridge) | Compact |
| Sensor Information | ||
| Sensor type | BSI-CMOS | CCD |
| Sensor size | 1/2.3" | 1/2.3" |
| Sensor dimensions | 6.08 x 4.56mm | 6.08 x 4.56mm |
| Sensor area | 27.7mm² | 27.7mm² |
| Sensor resolution | 12 megapixels | 12 megapixels |
| Anti aliasing filter | ||
| Aspect ratio | 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 4:3 and 16:9 |
| Highest resolution | 4000 x 3000 | 4000 x 3000 |
| Highest native ISO | 6400 | 3200 |
| Highest boosted ISO | - | 6400 |
| Min native ISO | 125 | 64 |
| RAW data | ||
| Autofocusing | ||
| Manual focus | ||
| Touch to focus | ||
| Autofocus continuous | ||
| Single autofocus | ||
| Autofocus tracking | ||
| Selective autofocus | ||
| Center weighted autofocus | ||
| Multi area autofocus | ||
| Autofocus live view | ||
| Face detection autofocus | ||
| Contract detection autofocus | ||
| Phase detection autofocus | ||
| Lens | ||
| Lens mount | fixed lens | fixed lens |
| Lens focal range | 28-840mm (30.0x) | 26-624mm (24.0x) |
| Maximum aperture | f/2.8-5.6 | f/2.8-5.0 |
| Macro focus range | 1cm | 10cm |
| Crop factor | 5.9 | 5.9 |
| Screen | ||
| Range of screen | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
| Screen size | 3 inches | 3 inches |
| Resolution of screen | 460 thousand dot | 230 thousand dot |
| Selfie friendly | ||
| Liveview | ||
| Touch capability | ||
| Viewfinder Information | ||
| Viewfinder type | Electronic | None |
| Features | ||
| Slowest shutter speed | 16 secs | 16 secs |
| Maximum shutter speed | 1/2000 secs | 1/2000 secs |
| Continuous shooting speed | 6.0 frames per second | - |
| Shutter priority | ||
| Aperture priority | ||
| Manual exposure | ||
| Exposure compensation | Yes | - |
| Custom white balance | ||
| Image stabilization | ||
| Integrated flash | ||
| Flash range | 8.90 m | 5.60 m |
| Flash options | Auto, Fill-in, Red-Eye reduction, Off | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in, Slow Sync |
| External flash | ||
| AE bracketing | ||
| White balance 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) | 1280 x 720 (30, 15 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (60, 30 fps) |
| Highest video resolution | 1920x1080 | 1280x720 |
| Video file format | H.264 | Motion JPEG |
| Mic 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 | None |
| Physical | ||
| Environment seal | ||
| Water proof | ||
| Dust proof | ||
| Shock proof | ||
| Crush proof | ||
| Freeze proof | ||
| Weight | 445g (0.98 lbs) | 428g (0.94 lbs) |
| Dimensions | 124 x 91 x 105mm (4.9" x 3.6" x 4.1") | 116 x 83 x 92mm (4.6" x 3.3" x 3.6") |
| 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 | - |
| Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec) | Yes (2 or 10 sec, Double) |
| Time lapse feature | ||
| Storage media | SD/SDHC card, Internal | SC/SDHC, Internal |
| Storage slots | One | One |
| Launch pricing | $299 | $350 |
