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Kodak Z990 vs Samsung HZ50W

Portability
68
Imaging
35
Features
42
Overall
37
Kodak EasyShare Z990 front
 
Samsung HZ50W front
Portability
70
Imaging
37
Features
44
Overall
39

Kodak Z990 vs Samsung HZ50W Key Specs

Kodak Z990
(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
  • Released January 2011
  • Other Name is EasyShare Max
Samsung HZ50W
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 64 - 3200 (Bump to 6400)
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 26-676mm (F2.8-5.0) lens
  • 426g - 116 x 83 x 91mm
  • Released May 2010
  • Alternative Name is WB5500
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Kodak Z990 vs Samsung HZ50W Overview

Below, we are contrasting the Kodak Z990 versus Samsung HZ50W, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras by rivals Kodak and Samsung. The image resolution of the Z990 (12MP) and the HZ50W (14MP) is fairly similar and they come with the exact same sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The Z990 was brought out 9 months after the HZ50W so they are of a similar generation. Both of the cameras come with the identical body type (SLR-like (bridge)).

Before getting in to a comprehensive comparison, below is a brief summation of how the Z990 matches up against the HZ50W when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Kodak Z990 over the Samsung HZ50W

 Z990 HZ50W 
ReleasedJanuary 2011May 2010Newer by 9 months
Display resolution460k230kClearer display (+230k dot)

Reasons to pick Samsung HZ50W over the Kodak Z990

 HZ50W Z990 

Common features in the Kodak Z990 and Samsung HZ50W

 Z990 HZ50W 
Focus manually Dial accurate focusing
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display dimension3"3"Identical display dimensions
Selfie screen Missing selfie screen
Touch display Missing Touch display

Kodak Z990 vs Samsung HZ50W Physical Comparison

In case you're looking to travel with your camera, you'll have to take into account its weight and measurements. The Kodak Z990 offers outside measurements of 124mm x 91mm x 105mm (4.9" x 3.6" x 4.1") accompanied by a weight of 445 grams (0.98 lbs) while the Samsung HZ50W has proportions of 116mm x 83mm x 91mm (4.6" x 3.3" x 3.6") and a weight of 426 grams (0.94 lbs).

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Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you have chosen at the time. Following is the front view measurement comparison of the Z990 versus the HZ50W.

Kodak Z990 vs Samsung HZ50W size comparison

Using size and weight, the portability rating of the Z990 and HZ50W is 68 and 70 respectively.

Kodak Z990 vs Samsung HZ50W top view buttons comparison

Kodak Z990 vs Samsung HZ50W Sensor Comparison

Often, it's difficult to imagine the difference between sensor dimensions just by reviewing specifications. The image underneath may provide you a better sense of the sensor sizing in the Z990 and HZ50W.

To sum up, each of the cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements but different MP. You should anticipate the Samsung HZ50W to offer you extra detail having its extra 2MP. Greater resolution can also help you crop photos much more aggressively. The fresher Z990 provides a benefit in sensor innovation.

Kodak Z990 vs Samsung HZ50W sensor size comparison

Kodak Z990 vs Samsung HZ50W Screen and ViewFinder

Kodak Z990 vs Samsung HZ50W Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Kodak Z990 Portrait photography advice
Samsung HZ50W Portrait photography advice
41
focusing manually
offers face detection focusing
exports RAW files
can't use external flash
low megapixels (12MP)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
46
has manual focus
MP count decent (14MP)
supports RAW formats
cannot use external flash
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
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Street Comparison

Kodak Z990 Street photography advice
Samsung HZ50W Street photography advice
54
built in image stabilization (Optical)
exports RAW files
no articulating screen
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
56
built in image stabilization (Optical)
supports RAW formats
fixed screen
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
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Sports Comparison

Kodak Z990 Sports photography factors
Samsung HZ50W Sports photography factors
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incredible zoom range (28-840mm 30.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
continuous shooting slow (6.0 fps)
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect AF
48
long zoom range (26-676mm 26.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
MP count decent (14MP)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Kodak Z990
Travel photography with Samsung HZ50W
51
built-in flash
reasonably wide (28mm)
long zoom (840mm)
no Time Lapse function
low megapixels (12MP)
doesn't have selfie friendly screen
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
58
MP count decent (14MP)
built-in flash
reasonably wide (26mm)
very long reach (676mm)
missing Timelapse function
screen is not selfie friendly
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Kodak Z990 Landscape photography details
Samsung HZ50W Landscape photography details
45
focusing manually
reasonably wide (28mm)
screen is a decent size (3 inches)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
exports RAW files
cannot swap lenses (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
no Time Lapse function
51
has manual focus
reasonably wide (26mm)
decent sized screen (3 inches)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
MP count decent (14 megapixels)
supports RAW formats
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
missing Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Kodak Z990 as a Vlogging camera
Samsung HZ50W as a Vlogging camera
28
reasonably wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
offers face detection focusing
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 pixels)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
doesn't have selfie friendly screen
no external mic port
24
reasonably wide (26mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
screen is not selfie friendly
low res video (1280 x 720 resolution)
missing external microphone socket
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Kodak Z990 vs Samsung HZ50W Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Kodak Z990 and Samsung HZ50W
 Kodak EasyShare Z990Samsung HZ50W
General Information
Brand Name Kodak Samsung
Model type Kodak EasyShare Z990 Samsung HZ50W
Otherwise known as EasyShare Max WB5500
Type Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Released 2011-01-04 2010-05-03
Physical type SLR-like (bridge) SLR-like (bridge)
Sensor Information
Sensor type BSI-CMOS CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.08 x 4.56mm 6.08 x 4.56mm
Sensor surface area 27.7mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixels 14 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Peak resolution 4000 x 3000 4320 x 3240
Highest native ISO 6400 3200
Highest enhanced ISO - 6400
Lowest native ISO 125 64
RAW support
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch to focus
Continuous AF
AF single
AF tracking
AF selectice
Center weighted AF
AF multi area
Live view AF
Face detection AF
Contract detection AF
Phase detection AF
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 28-840mm (30.0x) 26-676mm (26.0x)
Largest aperture f/2.8-5.6 f/2.8-5.0
Macro focusing range 1cm 10cm
Focal length multiplier 5.9 5.9
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 3 inch 3 inch
Screen resolution 460k dots 230k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic Electronic
Features
Min shutter speed 16 secs 16 secs
Max shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/2000 secs
Continuous shutter rate 6.0 frames per second -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Change WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 8.90 m 5.60 m
Flash modes 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
Microphone port
Headphone port
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 445g (0.98 lbs) 426g (0.94 lbs)
Dimensions 124 x 91 x 105mm (4.9" x 3.6" x 4.1") 116 x 83 x 91mm (4.6" x 3.3" x 3.6")
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)
Time lapse recording
Storage type SD/SDHC card, Internal SC/SDHC, Internal
Card slots 1 1
Launch pricing $299 $250