Kodak Z990 vs Samsung SL820
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Kodak Z990 vs Samsung SL820 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
- Revealed January 2011
- Also Known as EasyShare Max
(Full Review)
- 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Display
- ISO 80 - 1600
- 1280 x 720 video
- 28-140mm (F3.4-5.8) lens
- 168g - 95 x 59 x 23mm
- Introduced February 2009
- Alternative Name is IT100
Kodak Z990 vs Samsung SL820 Overview
Lets look much closer at the Kodak Z990 vs Samsung SL820, one is a Small Sensor Superzoom and the other is a Small Sensor Compact by competitors Kodak and Samsung. The resolution of the Z990 (12MP) and the SL820 (12MP) is fairly close and both cameras have the same sensor sizes (1/2.3").
TikTok Developing Photo App to Challenge Instagram's DominanceThe Z990 was unveiled 23 months after the SL820 making them a generation away from each other. Each of the cameras have different body design with the Kodak Z990 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Samsung SL820 being a Compact camera.
Before delving right into a in-depth comparison, here is a concise summation of how the Z990 matches up versus the SL820 for portability, imaging, features and an overall score.
Kodak Z990 vs Samsung SL820 Gallery
This is a sample of the gallery pictures for Kodak EasyShare Z990 and Samsung SL820. The full galleries are available at Kodak Z990 Gallery and Samsung SL820 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Kodak Z990 over the Samsung SL820
Z990 | SL820 | |||
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Introduced | January 2011 | February 2009 | More modern by 23 months | |
Focus manually | Very exact focus | |||
Display resolution | 460k | 230k | Clearer display (+230k dot) |
Reasons to pick Samsung SL820 over the Kodak Z990
SL820 | Z990 |
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Common features in the Kodak Z990 and Samsung SL820
Z990 | SL820 | |||
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Display type | Fixed | Fixed | Fixed display | |
Display dimensions | 3" | 3" | Equal display dimensions | |
Selfie screen | Absent selfie screen | |||
Touch display | Absent Touch display |
Kodak Z990 vs Samsung SL820 Physical Comparison
For anyone who is intending to carry around your camera often, you'll have to take into account its weight and size. The Kodak Z990 has outside measurements of 124mm x 91mm x 105mm (4.9" x 3.6" x 4.1") along with a weight of 445 grams (0.98 lbs) whilst the Samsung SL820 has specifications of 95mm x 59mm x 23mm (3.7" x 2.3" x 0.9") along with a weight of 168 grams (0.37 lbs).
Check out the Kodak Z990 vs Samsung SL820 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you have chosen at the time. Here is a front view overall size comparison of the Z990 versus the SL820.
Taking into account size and weight, the portability rating of the Z990 and SL820 is 68 and 94 respectively.
Kodak Z990 vs Samsung SL820 Sensor Comparison
Often, it is tough to picture the gap in sensor sizes just by researching technical specs. The pic below may offer you a better sense of the sensor sizing in the Z990 and SL820.
As you can tell, each of these cameras have the same sensor dimensions and the exact same MP therefore you should expect comparable quality of files although you will need to factor the release date of the cameras into account. The fresher Z990 should have a benefit in sensor technology.
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Kodak Z990 vs Samsung SL820 Specifications
Kodak EasyShare Z990 | Samsung SL820 | |
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General Information | ||
Manufacturer | Kodak | Samsung |
Model type | Kodak EasyShare Z990 | Samsung SL820 |
Also Known as | EasyShare Max | IT100 |
Class | Small Sensor Superzoom | Small Sensor Compact |
Revealed | 2011-01-04 | 2009-02-17 |
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 surface area | 27.7mm² | 27.7mm² |
Sensor resolution | 12MP | 12MP |
Anti alias 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 | 1600 |
Min native ISO | 125 | 80 |
RAW files | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focusing | ||
AF touch | ||
AF continuous | ||
AF single | ||
AF tracking | ||
AF selectice | ||
Center weighted AF | ||
Multi area AF | ||
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) | 28-140mm (5.0x) |
Largest aperture | f/2.8-5.6 | f/3.4-5.8 |
Macro focusing range | 1cm | 5cm |
Focal length multiplier | 5.9 | 5.9 |
Screen | ||
Range of screen | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Screen diagonal | 3 inches | 3 inches |
Resolution of screen | 460k dot | 230k dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch friendly | ||
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | Electronic | None |
Features | ||
Lowest shutter speed | 16s | 8s |
Highest shutter speed | 1/2000s | 1/1500s |
Continuous shooting speed | 6.0 frames/s | - |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manual exposure | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | - |
Change WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Integrated flash | ||
Flash distance | 8.90 m | 4.50 m |
Flash modes | Auto, Fill-in, Red-Eye reduction, Off | Auto, On, Off, Auto & Red-Eye reduction, Slow Sync, Fill-in Flash, Flash Off, Red-Eye Fix |
Hot shoe | ||
AE bracketing | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment exposure | ||
Average exposure | ||
Spot exposure | ||
Partial exposure | ||
AF area exposure | ||
Center weighted exposure | ||
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, 15 fps) |
Highest video resolution | 1920x1080 | 1280x720 |
Video data 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 | None |
Physical | ||
Environmental seal | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 445g (0.98 lb) | 168g (0.37 lb) |
Physical dimensions | 124 x 91 x 105mm (4.9" x 3.6" x 4.1") | 95 x 59 x 23mm (3.7" x 2.3" x 0.9") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO All around 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-10A |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec) | Yes |
Time lapse feature | ||
Storage media | SD/SDHC card, Internal | SD/SDHC/MMC/MMCplus, Internal |
Storage slots | One | One |
Price at launch | $299 | $280 |