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Kodak Z990 vs Samsung SL820

Portability
68
Imaging
36
Features
42
Overall
38
Kodak EasyShare Z990 front
 
Samsung SL820 front
Portability
94
Imaging
35
Features
21
Overall
29

Kodak Z990 vs Samsung SL820 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
  • Revealed January 2011
  • Also Known as EasyShare Max
Samsung SL820
(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
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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").

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The 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.

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Reasons to pick Kodak Z990 over the Samsung SL820

 Z990 SL820 
IntroducedJanuary 2011February 2009More modern by 23 months
Focus manually Very exact focus
Display resolution460k230kClearer display (+230k dot)

Reasons to pick Samsung SL820 over the Kodak Z990

 SL820 Z990 

Common features in the Kodak Z990 and Samsung SL820

 Z990 SL820 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display dimensions3"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).

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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.

Kodak Z990 vs Samsung SL820 size comparison

Taking into account size and weight, the portability rating of the Z990 and SL820 is 68 and 94 respectively.

Kodak Z990 vs Samsung SL820 top view buttons comparison

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.

Kodak Z990 vs Samsung SL820 sensor size comparison

Kodak Z990 vs Samsung SL820 Screen and ViewFinder

Kodak Z990 vs Samsung SL820 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Kodak Z990 Portrait photography features
Samsung SL820 Portrait photography features
41
focusing manually
supports face detection focusing
saves RAW files
can't use external flash
megapixel count low (12MP)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
26
provides face detection autofocus
manual focus not available
manual mode not possible
external flash not possible
low MP (12MP)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Kodak Z990
Street photography with Samsung SL820
54
has image stabilization (Optical)
saves RAW files
fixed screen
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
47
no articulating screen
no image stabilization
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Kodak Z990 Sports photography features
Samsung SL820 Sports photography features
34
great zoom range (28-840mm 30.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Optical)
painfully slow continuous shooting (6.0 frames/s)
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
no phase detect AF
17
no shutter priority mode
no image stabilization
low MP (12 megapixels)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Kodak Z990
Travel photography with Samsung SL820
51
has built in flash
quite wide (28mm)
very long zoom (840mm)
does not have Timelapse mode
megapixel count low (12MP)
display isn't selfie friendly
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
57
built-in flash
pretty wide (28mm)
does not have Time Lapse mode
low MP (12MP)
screen is not selfie friendly
sluggish max aperture (f3.4)
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Landscape Comparison

Kodak Z990 Landscape photography features
Samsung SL820 Landscape photography features
46
focusing manually
quite wide (28mm)
good sized screen (3")
has image stabilization (Optical)
saves RAW files
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
does not have Timelapse mode
32
pretty wide (28mm)
screen is a decent size (3")
manual focus not available
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.4)
manual mode not possible
no image stabilization
low MP (12MP)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
does not have Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Kodak Z990 Vlogging factors
Samsung SL820 Vlogging factors
28
quite wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
supports face detection focusing
high quality video (1920 x 1080 resolution)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
display isn't selfie friendly
does not have external microphone jack
28
pretty wide (28mm)
provides face detection autofocus
sluggish max aperture (f3.4)
screen is not selfie friendly
no image stabilization
low video resolution (1280 x 720 resolution)
does not have external mic port
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Kodak Z990 vs Samsung SL820 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Kodak Z990 and Samsung SL820
 Kodak EasyShare Z990Samsung SL820
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