Kodak Z990 vs Samsung HZ30W
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Kodak Z990 vs Samsung HZ30W 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
- Launched January 2011
- Additionally Known as EasyShare Max
(Full Review)
- 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Display
- ISO 80 - 3200
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 24-360mm (F3.2-5.8) lens
- 245g - 107 x 61 x 28mm
- Launched January 2010
- Also referred to as WB600
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Let's look more in depth at the Kodak Z990 and Samsung HZ30W, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras by companies Kodak and Samsung. The image resolution of the Z990 (12MP) and the HZ30W (12MP) is very close and both cameras provide the same sensor dimensions (1/2.3").
Meta to Introduce 'AI-Generated' Labels for Media starting next monthThe Z990 was launched 12 months after the HZ30W which means that they are of a similar generation. Each of these cameras have different body design with the Kodak Z990 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Samsung HZ30W being a Compact camera.
Before delving into a thorough comparison, here is a simple synopsis of how the Z990 matches up versus the HZ30W in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.
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Below is a sample of the gallery pics for Kodak EasyShare Z990 and Samsung HZ30W. The complete galleries are provided at Kodak Z990 Gallery and Samsung HZ30W Gallery.
Reasons to pick Kodak Z990 over the Samsung HZ30W
| Z990 | HZ30W | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Launched | January 2011 |  | January 2010 | Newer by 12 months |
| Display resolution | 460k |  | 230k | Sharper display (+230k dot) |
Reasons to pick Samsung HZ30W over the Kodak Z990
| HZ30W | Z990 |
|---|
Common features in the Kodak Z990 and Samsung HZ30W
| Z990 | HZ30W | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Focus manually |  | Very exact focusing | ||
| Display type | Fixed |  | Fixed | Fixed display |
| Display dimensions | 3" |  | 3" | Equal display sizing |
| Selfie screen |  | Neither contains selfie screen | ||
| Touch friendly display |  | Absent Touch friendly display |
Kodak Z990 vs Samsung HZ30W Physical Comparison
If you're looking to travel with your camera often, you're going to have to factor in its weight and volume. The Kodak Z990 has got exterior measurements of 124mm x 91mm x 105mm (4.9" x 3.6" x 4.1") with a weight of 445 grams (0.98 lbs) whilst the Samsung HZ30W has sizing of 107mm x 61mm x 28mm (4.2" x 2.4" x 1.1") accompanied by a weight of 245 grams (0.54 lbs).
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Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you are using at the time. Below is a front view physical size comparison of the Z990 vs the HZ30W.
Considering dimensions and weight, the portability score of the Z990 and HZ30W is 68 and 91 respectively.
Kodak Z990 vs Samsung HZ30W Sensor Comparison
Quite often, its tough to picture the gap in sensor dimensions just by researching a spec sheet. The image underneath will help provide you a greater sense of the sensor sizing in the Z990 and HZ30W.
Clearly, both the cameras provide the same sensor dimensions and the identical MP therefore you should expect comparable quality of photographs though you really should take the production date of the cameras into account. The newer Z990 provides an edge in sensor innovation.
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Kodak Z990 vs Samsung HZ30W Specifications
| Kodak EasyShare Z990 | Samsung HZ30W | |
|---|---|---|
| General Information | ||
| Make | Kodak | Samsung |
| Model type | Kodak EasyShare Z990 | Samsung HZ30W |
| Alternate name | EasyShare Max | WB600 |
| Class | Small Sensor Superzoom | Small Sensor Superzoom |
| Launched | 2011-01-04 | 2010-01-19 |
| Physical type | 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 | 6.17 x 4.55mm |
| Sensor surface area | 27.7mm² | 28.1mm² |
| Sensor resolution | 12 megapixels | 12 megapixels |
| Anti alias filter | ||
| Aspect ratio | 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 4:3 and 16:9 |
| Peak resolution | 4000 x 3000 | 4000 x 3000 |
| Highest native ISO | 6400 | 3200 |
| Min native ISO | 125 | 80 |
| RAW format | ||
| Autofocusing | ||
| Manual focusing | ||
| AF touch | ||
| Continuous AF | ||
| Single AF | ||
| AF tracking | ||
| AF selectice | ||
| Center weighted AF | ||
| AF multi area | ||
| Live view AF | ||
| Face detection AF | ||
| Contract detection AF | ||
| Phase detection AF | ||
| Lens | ||
| Lens mount type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
| Lens zoom range | 28-840mm (30.0x) | 24-360mm (15.0x) |
| Maximal aperture | f/2.8-5.6 | f/3.2-5.8 |
| Macro focusing distance | 1cm | 3cm |
| Focal length multiplier | 5.9 | 5.8 |
| Screen | ||
| Screen type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
| Screen diagonal | 3 inches | 3 inches |
| Resolution of screen | 460 thousand dots | 230 thousand dots |
| Selfie friendly | ||
| Liveview | ||
| Touch capability | ||
| Viewfinder Information | ||
| Viewfinder | Electronic | None |
| Features | ||
| Min shutter speed | 16s | 16s |
| Max shutter speed | 1/2000s | 1/2000s |
| Continuous shutter rate | 6.0 frames/s | - |
| Shutter priority | ||
| Aperture priority | ||
| Manually set exposure | ||
| Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
| Custom WB | ||
| Image stabilization | ||
| Built-in flash | ||
| Flash distance | 8.90 m | 5.00 m |
| Flash settings | Auto, Fill-in, Red-Eye reduction, Off | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in, Slow Sync |
| External flash | ||
| AEB | ||
| 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 data format | H.264 | H.264 |
| Mic 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 proofing | ||
| Dust proofing | ||
| Shock proofing | ||
| Crush proofing | ||
| Freeze proofing | ||
| Weight | 445 gr (0.98 lbs) | 245 gr (0.54 lbs) |
| Physical dimensions | 124 x 91 x 105mm (4.9" x 3.6" x 4.1") | 107 x 61 x 28mm (4.2" x 2.4" x 1.1") |
| 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 ID | 4 x AA | SLB-11A |
| Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec) | Yes (2 or 10 sec, Double, Motion) |
| Time lapse recording | ||
| Storage type | SD/SDHC card, Internal | SC/SDHC/SDXC, Internal |
| Card slots | 1 | 1 |
| Launch pricing | $299 | $280 |