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Kodak Z990 vs Samsung HZ35W

Portability
68
Imaging
35
Features
42
Overall
37
Kodak EasyShare Z990 front
 
Samsung HZ35W front
Portability
91
Imaging
35
Features
42
Overall
37

Kodak Z990 vs Samsung HZ35W 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
  • Other Name is EasyShare Max
Samsung HZ35W
(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
  • Introduced June 2010
  • Additionally Known as WB650
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Kodak Z990 vs Samsung HZ35W Overview

Its time to look closer at the Kodak Z990 versus Samsung HZ35W, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras by brands Kodak and Samsung. The resolution of the Z990 (12MP) and the HZ35W (12MP) is very well matched and they use the exact same sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The Z990 was launched 7 months later than the HZ35W and they are both of a similar generation. Each of the cameras come with different body type with the Kodak Z990 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Samsung HZ35W being a Compact camera.

Before diving in to a step-by-step comparison, below is a simple highlight of how the Z990 scores vs the HZ35W in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Kodak Z990 over the Samsung HZ35W

 Z990 HZ35W 
IntroducedJanuary 2011June 2010More recent by 7 months

Reasons to pick Samsung HZ35W over the Kodak Z990

 HZ35W Z990 
Display resolution614k460kCrisper display (+154k dot)

Common features in the Kodak Z990 and Samsung HZ35W

 Z990 HZ35W 
Manual focus Dial accurate focusing
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display dimension3"3"Identical display dimensions
Selfie screen Neither offers selfie screen
Touch display Neither offers Touch display

Kodak Z990 vs Samsung HZ35W Physical Comparison

If you're intending to lug around your camera often, you're going to have to think about its weight and measurements. The Kodak Z990 offers outer measurements of 124mm x 91mm x 105mm (4.9" x 3.6" x 4.1") and a weight of 445 grams (0.98 lbs) and the Samsung HZ35W has proportions of 107mm x 61mm x 28mm (4.2" x 2.4" x 1.1") having a weight of 245 grams (0.54 lbs).

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Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you are working with at that moment. Here is the front view scale comparison of the Z990 compared to the HZ35W.

Kodak Z990 vs Samsung HZ35W size comparison

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the Z990 and HZ35W is 68 and 91 respectively.

Kodak Z990 vs Samsung HZ35W top view buttons comparison

Kodak Z990 vs Samsung HZ35W Sensor Comparison

Normally, it can be hard to see the difference between sensor measurements simply by checking technical specs. The graphic here may provide you a far better sense of the sensor measurements in the Z990 and HZ35W.

As you have seen, both of these cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements and the same MP and you should expect similar quality of photos though you will want to consider the production date of the products into consideration. The newer Z990 will have an advantage when it comes to sensor tech.

Kodak Z990 vs Samsung HZ35W sensor size comparison

Kodak Z990 vs Samsung HZ35W Screen and ViewFinder

Kodak Z990 vs Samsung HZ35W Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Kodak Z990
Portrait photography with Samsung HZ35W
41
focusing manually
provides face detection focus
exports RAW files
no external flash support
megapixel count low (12MP)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
34
has manual focus
provides face detection focusing
no external flash support
low megapixels (12MP)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
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Street Comparison

Kodak Z990 Street photography advice
Samsung HZ35W Street photography advice
54
has image stabilization (Optical)
exports RAW files
no moving screen
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
60
has image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition in class (245g)
no articulating screen
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Kodak Z990 Sports photography features
Samsung HZ35W Sports photography features
34
incredible zoom range (28-840mm 30.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Optical)
slow continuous shooting (6.0 fps)
megapixel count low (12MP)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect auto focus
42
great zoom range (24-360mm 15.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Optical)
provides tracking autofocus
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
has no phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Kodak Z990
Travel photography with Samsung HZ35W
51
built-in flash
rather wide (28mm)
long zoom (840mm)
does not have Timelapse mode
megapixel count low (12MP)
doesn't have a selfie friendly screen
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
63
lighter than competition in class (245g)
flash built-in
decently wide (24mm)
long zoom (360mm)
lack of Time Lapse mode
low megapixels (12MP)
does not have selfie friendly display
slow max aperture (f3.2)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Kodak Z990
Landscape photography with Samsung HZ35W
45
focusing manually
rather wide (28mm)
nice screen size (3")
has image stabilization (Optical)
exports RAW files
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
megapixel count low (12MP)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
does not have Timelapse mode
43
has manual focus
decently wide (24mm)
pretty good screen size (3 inch)
has image stabilization (Optical)
cannot switch lens (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.2)
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
lack of Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Kodak Z990 Vlogging advice
Samsung HZ35W Vlogging advice
28
rather wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
provides face detection focus
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 pxls)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
doesn't have a selfie friendly screen
does not have external microphone socket
31
decently wide (24mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
provides face detection focusing
lighter than competition in class (245 grams)
slow max aperture (f3.2)
does not have selfie friendly display
video quality not great (1280 x 720 pixels)
lack of external mic port
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Kodak Z990 vs Samsung HZ35W Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Kodak Z990 and Samsung HZ35W
 Kodak EasyShare Z990Samsung HZ35W
General Information
Company Kodak Samsung
Model Kodak EasyShare Z990 Samsung HZ35W
Otherwise known as EasyShare Max WB650
Class Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Announced 2011-01-04 2010-06-16
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 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 27.7mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 12MP 12MP
Anti aliasing 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
Lowest native ISO 125 80
RAW support
Autofocusing
Manual focus
AF touch
Continuous AF
AF single
Tracking AF
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detect focusing
Contract detect focusing
Phase detect focusing
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 28-840mm (30.0x) 24-360mm (15.0x)
Max aperture f/2.8-5.6 f/3.2-5.8
Macro focus distance 1cm 3cm
Crop factor 5.9 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 3 inch 3 inch
Display resolution 460 thousand dot 614 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 16s 16s
Fastest shutter speed 1/2000s 1/2000s
Continuous shutter speed 6.0fps -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Change WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 8.90 m 5.00 m
Flash options Auto, Fill-in, Red-Eye reduction, Off Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in, Slow Sync
Hot shoe
AEB
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
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 jack
Headphone jack
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 proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 445g (0.98 lb) 245g (0.54 lb)
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 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-11A
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec, Double, Motion)
Time lapse feature
Storage media SD/SDHC card, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Storage slots Single Single
Pricing at release $299 $300