Kodak Z990 vs Samsung NX5

The following is a in-depth overview of the Kodak Z990 and Samsung NX5, former is a Small Sensor Superzoom while the latter is a Entry-Level Mirrorless by competitors Kodak and Samsung. The resolution of the Z990 (12MP) and the NX5 (15MP) is pretty similar but the Z990 (1/2.3") and NX5 (APS-C) have totally different sensor sizing.

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The Z990 was manufactured 8 months after the NX5 which means that they are of a similar age. Both of these cameras have different body design with the Kodak Z990 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Samsung NX5 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera.

Before delving right into a detailed comparison, here is a short summary of how the Z990 scores against the NX5 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Following is a preview of the gallery images for Kodak EasyShare Z990 & Samsung NX5. The entire galleries are viewable at Kodak Z990 Gallery & Samsung NX5 Gallery.

If you're looking to travel with your camera, you will need to consider its weight and size. The Kodak Z990 enjoys external dimensions 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 NX5 has specifications of 123mm x 87mm x 40mm (4.8" x 3.4" x 1.6") with a weight of 499 grams (1.10 lbs).

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Remember, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you select during that time. Underneath is a front view physical size comparison of the Z990 against the NX5.

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the Z990 and NX5 is 68 and 80 respectively.

Typically, it's difficult to envision the contrast between sensor dimensions only by reviewing specs. The pic here should give you a far better sense of the sensor dimensions in the Z990 and NX5.

All in all, both the cameras have different resolutions and different sensor dimensions. The Z990 featuring a tinier sensor will make getting shallower depth of field more challenging and the Samsung NX5 will offer greater detail due to its extra 3MP. Higher resolution will let you crop pictures a bit more aggressively. The more modern Z990 is going to have an advantage with regard to sensor technology.