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Kodak Z990 vs Samsung WB150F

Portability
68
Imaging
35
Features
42
Overall
37
Kodak EasyShare Z990 front
 
Samsung WB150F front
Portability
93
Imaging
37
Features
42
Overall
39

Kodak Z990 vs Samsung WB150F 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 WB150F
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 24-432mm (F3.2-5.8) lens
  • 188g - 107 x 61 x 23mm
  • Revealed January 2012
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Kodak Z990 vs Samsung WB150F Overview

Here is a in depth analysis of the Kodak Z990 versus Samsung WB150F, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras by competitors Kodak and Samsung. The resolution of the Z990 (12MP) and the WB150F (14MP) is fairly close and they use the same exact sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The Z990 was introduced 12 months earlier than the WB150F and they are both of a similar age. Each of these cameras offer different body type with the Kodak Z990 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Samsung WB150F being a Compact camera.

Before delving straight into a comprehensive comparison, below is a concise summary of how the Z990 scores against the WB150F for portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Kodak Z990 over the Samsung WB150F

 Z990 WB150F 

Reasons to pick Samsung WB150F over the Kodak Z990

 WB150F Z990 
RevealedJanuary 2012January 2011Fresher by 12 months

Common features in the Kodak Z990 and Samsung WB150F

 Z990 WB150F 
Manually focus More exact focus
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display sizing3"3"Equivalent display measurement
Display resolution460k460kExact same display resolution
Selfie screen Neither has selfie screen
Touch friendly display Neither has Touch friendly display

Kodak Z990 vs Samsung WB150F Physical Comparison

For anyone who is looking to carry your camera often, you'll have to take into account its weight and proportions. The Kodak Z990 has outer measurements of 124mm x 91mm x 105mm (4.9" x 3.6" x 4.1") with a weight of 445 grams (0.98 lbs) whilst the Samsung WB150F has measurements of 107mm x 61mm x 23mm (4.2" x 2.4" x 0.9") accompanied by a weight of 188 grams (0.41 lbs).

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Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you are using at that moment. Underneath is the front view sizing comparison of the Z990 versus the WB150F.

Kodak Z990 vs Samsung WB150F size comparison

Factoring in size and weight, the portability grade of the Z990 and WB150F is 68 and 93 respectively.

Kodak Z990 vs Samsung WB150F top view buttons comparison

Kodak Z990 vs Samsung WB150F Sensor Comparison

Often, it is difficult to visualise the difference in sensor sizing merely by researching specs. The photograph here will help give you a stronger sense of the sensor sizing in the Z990 and WB150F.

All in all, both of the cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing but not the same megapixels. You can anticipate the Samsung WB150F to provide you with extra detail using its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also allow you to crop pics far more aggressively. The older Z990 will be disadvantaged with regard to sensor innovation.

Kodak Z990 vs Samsung WB150F sensor size comparison

Kodak Z990 vs Samsung WB150F Screen and ViewFinder

Kodak Z990 vs Samsung WB150F Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Kodak Z990 Portrait photography info
Samsung WB150F Portrait photography info
41
manual focus
comes with face detect focus
saves RAW files
cannot use external flash
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
42
manual focus
sensor resolution is decent (14MP)
supports face detect autofocus
cannot use external flash
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW format
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Kodak Z990
Street photography with Samsung WB150F
54
built in image stabilization (Optical)
saves RAW files
no articulating screen
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
62
has image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than others in class (188 grams)
screen is fixed
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Kodak Z990 Sports photography information
Samsung WB150F Sports photography information
34
excellent zoom range (28-840mm 30.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
painfully slow continuous shooting (6.0 frames/s)
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect auto focus
51
excellent zoom range (24-432mm 18.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Optical)
sensor resolution is decent (14MP)
supports tracking focus
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
no phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Kodak Z990 Travel photography factors
Samsung WB150F Travel photography factors
51
built-in flash
really wide (28mm)
long zoom (840mm)
no Time Lapse mode
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
doesn't contain selfie friendly screen
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
69
lighter than others in class (188g)
sensor resolution is decent (14MP)
built-in flash
rather wide (24mm)
great zoom (432mm)
does not have Timelapse recording
screen isn't selfie friendly
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.2)
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Landscape Comparison

Kodak Z990 Landscape photography details
Samsung WB150F Landscape photography details
45
manual focus
really wide (28mm)
decent sized screen (3")
built in image stabilization (Optical)
saves RAW files
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
megapixel count low (12MP)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
no Time Lapse mode
49
manual focus
rather wide (24mm)
nice screen size (3 inches)
has image stabilization (Optical)
sensor resolution is decent (14 megapixels)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.2)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW format
does not have Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Kodak Z990 Vlogging info
Samsung WB150F Vlogging info
28
really wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
comes with face detect focus
high quality video (1920 x 1080 resolution)
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
doesn't contain selfie friendly screen
no mic jack
32
rather wide (24mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
supports face detect autofocus
lighter than others in class (188 grams)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.2)
screen isn't selfie friendly
video res low (1280 x 720 pxls)
does not have microphone jack
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Kodak Z990 vs Samsung WB150F Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Kodak Z990 and Samsung WB150F
 Kodak EasyShare Z990Samsung WB150F
General Information
Manufacturer Kodak Samsung
Model Kodak EasyShare Z990 Samsung WB150F
Other name EasyShare Max -
Category Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Released 2011-01-04 2012-01-09
Body design SLR-like (bridge) Compact
Sensor Information
Sensor type BSI-CMOS CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.08 x 4.56mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 27.7mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixels 14 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Max resolution 4000 x 3000 4608 x 3456
Max native ISO 6400 3200
Lowest native ISO 125 80
RAW data
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 28-840mm (30.0x) 24-432mm (18.0x)
Highest aperture f/2.8-5.6 f/3.2-5.8
Macro focus distance 1cm 5cm
Crop factor 5.9 5.8
Screen
Range of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 3 inches 3 inches
Resolution of screen 460k dot 460k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Screen tech - TFT LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic None
Features
Min shutter speed 16 secs 16 secs
Max shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/2000 secs
Continuous shutter speed 6.0 frames per second 10.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 8.90 m 3.50 m
Flash modes Auto, Fill-in, Red-Eye reduction, Off Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in, Slow Sync
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
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 (30, 15fps)
Max video resolution 1920x1080 1280x720
Video format H.264 MPEG-4, H.264
Microphone input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless None Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 445g (0.98 lbs) 188g (0.41 lbs)
Dimensions 124 x 91 x 105mm (4.9" x 3.6" x 4.1") 107 x 61 x 23mm (4.2" x 2.4" x 0.9")
DXO scores
DXO Overall 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) Yes
Time lapse recording
Storage media SD/SDHC card, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC
Storage slots One One
Price at release $299 $230