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Kodak Z990 vs Samsung WB1100F

Portability
68
Imaging
35
Features
42
Overall
37
Kodak EasyShare Z990 front
 
Samsung WB1100F front
Portability
67
Imaging
40
Features
33
Overall
37

Kodak Z990 vs Samsung WB1100F 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
  • Revealed January 2011
  • Also referred to as EasyShare Max
Samsung WB1100F
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 25-875mm (F3.0-5.9) lens
  • 512g - 125 x 87 x 96mm
  • Introduced January 2014
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Kodak Z990 vs Samsung WB1100F Overview

On this page, we will be evaluating the Kodak Z990 and Samsung WB1100F, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras by competitors Kodak and Samsung. There exists a crucial gap between the image resolutions of the Z990 (12MP) and WB1100F (16MP) but both cameras provide the same sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The Z990 was unveiled 4 years before the WB1100F and that is quite a serious gap as far as technology is concerned. Both the cameras have the same body design (SLR-like (bridge)).

Before going straight to a full comparison, here is a concise summation of how the Z990 matches up vs the WB1100F in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Kodak Z990 over the Samsung WB1100F

 Z990 WB1100F 

Reasons to pick Samsung WB1100F over the Kodak Z990

 WB1100F Z990 
IntroducedJanuary 2014January 2011More recent by 36 months

Common features in the Kodak Z990 and Samsung WB1100F

 Z990 WB1100F 
Manual focus Very exact focus
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen dimensions3"3"Equal screen dimensions
Screen resolution460k460kSame screen resolution
Selfie screen Absent selfie screen
Touch screen Absent Touch screen

Kodak Z990 vs Samsung WB1100F Physical Comparison

If you are looking to lug around your camera regularly, you will have to factor its weight and volume. The Kodak Z990 enjoys exterior measurements of 124mm x 91mm x 105mm (4.9" x 3.6" x 4.1") and a weight of 445 grams (0.98 lbs) while the Samsung WB1100F has sizing of 125mm x 87mm x 96mm (4.9" x 3.4" x 3.8") along with a weight of 512 grams (1.13 lbs).

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Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you are using during that time. Here is a front view over all size comparison of the Z990 and the WB1100F.

Kodak Z990 vs Samsung WB1100F size comparison

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability score of the Z990 and WB1100F is 68 and 67 respectively.

Kodak Z990 vs Samsung WB1100F top view buttons comparison

Kodak Z990 vs Samsung WB1100F Sensor Comparison

Typically, it is tough to visualize the gap between sensor measurements simply by reading specifications. The visual here will give you a much better sense of the sensor measurements in the Z990 and WB1100F.

Plainly, the two cameras have the same sensor dimensions albeit different megapixels. You should count on the Samsung WB1100F to offer you greater detail having an extra 4 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also make it easier to crop shots a bit more aggressively. The older Z990 is going to be behind in sensor tech.

Kodak Z990 vs Samsung WB1100F sensor size comparison

Kodak Z990 vs Samsung WB1100F Screen and ViewFinder

Kodak Z990 vs Samsung WB1100F Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Kodak Z990 Portrait photography info
Samsung WB1100F Portrait photography info
41
manual focus
has face detection focusing
supports RAW formats
can't use external flash
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
37
manual focus
megapixel count good (16MP)
no manual mode
no external flash support
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
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Street Comparison

Kodak Z990 as a Street photography camera
Samsung WB1100F as a Street photography camera
54
image stabilization (Optical)
supports RAW formats
screen is fixed
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
44
has image stabilization (Optical)
fixed screen
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
heavier than competitors (512 grams)
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Sports Comparison

Kodak Z990 as a Sports photography camera
Samsung WB1100F as a Sports photography camera
34
amazing zoom range (28-840mm 30.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Optical)
low frames per second (6.0 fps)
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect AF
45
incredible zoom range (25-875mm 35.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count good (16MP)
slow continuous shooting (1.0 fps)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Kodak Z990 Travel photography details
Samsung WB1100F Travel photography details
51
has built in flash
decently wide (28mm)
great reach (840mm)
lack of Timelapse function
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
display is not selfie friendly
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
54
megapixel count good (16MP)
built-in flash
decently wide (25mm)
very long zoom (875mm)
missing Time Lapse mode
heavier than competitors (512g)
doesn't have selfie friendly display
sluggish max aperture (f3.0)
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Landscape Comparison

Kodak Z990 as a Landscape photography camera
Samsung WB1100F as a Landscape photography camera
45
manual focus
decently wide (28mm)
nice screen size (3")
image stabilization (Optical)
supports RAW formats
can't change lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
sensor resolution low (12MP)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lack of Timelapse function
45
manual focus
decently wide (25mm)
screen size is good (3")
has image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count good (16MP)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.0)
no manual mode
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
missing Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Kodak Z990 Vlogging info
Samsung WB1100F Vlogging info
28
decently wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
has face detection focusing
high video quality (1920 x 1080 resolution)
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
display is not selfie friendly
lack of external microphone socket
23
decently wide (25mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
sluggish max aperture (f3.0)
doesn't have selfie friendly display
video quality not great (1280 x 720 pxls)
missing mic jack
heavier than competitors (512 grams)
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Kodak Z990 vs Samsung WB1100F Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Kodak Z990 and Samsung WB1100F
 Kodak EasyShare Z990Samsung WB1100F
General Information
Make Kodak Samsung
Model Kodak EasyShare Z990 Samsung WB1100F
Alternate name EasyShare Max -
Class Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Revealed 2011-01-04 2014-01-07
Body design SLR-like (bridge) SLR-like (bridge)
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 12 megapixel 16 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Highest resolution 4000 x 3000 4608 x 3456
Highest native ISO 6400 3200
Minimum native ISO 125 80
RAW files
Autofocusing
Manual focus
AF touch
Continuous AF
Single AF
AF tracking
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect AF
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 28-840mm (30.0x) 25-875mm (35.0x)
Maximum aperture f/2.8-5.6 f/3.0-5.9
Macro focus range 1cm -
Focal length multiplier 5.9 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 3 inches 3 inches
Display resolution 460k dot 460k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 16s 8s
Maximum shutter speed 1/2000s 1/2000s
Continuous shooting speed 6.0fps 1.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes -
Change WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 8.90 m -
Flash options Auto, Fill-in, Red-Eye reduction, Off -
External flash
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (30fps) 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) 1280 x 720
Highest video resolution 1920x1080 1280x720
Video data format H.264 -
Mic input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless None Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) none
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 445g (0.98 pounds) 512g (1.13 pounds)
Physical dimensions 124 x 91 x 105mm (4.9" x 3.6" x 4.1") 125 x 87 x 96mm (4.9" x 3.4" x 3.8")
DXO scores
DXO All around 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-10A
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) -
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SD/SDHC card, Internal SD, SDHC, SDXC
Storage slots Single Single
Retail pricing $299 $250