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Kodak Z990 vs Samsung WB210

Portability
68
Imaging
35
Features
42
Overall
37
Kodak EasyShare Z990 front
 
Samsung WB210 front
Portability
94
Imaging
37
Features
45
Overall
40

Kodak Z990 vs Samsung WB210 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
  • Introduced January 2011
  • Additionally referred to as EasyShare Max
Samsung WB210
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3.5" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 1600 (Increase to 3200)
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 24-288mm (F2.9-5.9) lens
  • 174g - 101 x 59 x 22mm
  • Launched July 2011
Photography Glossary

Kodak Z990 vs Samsung WB210 Overview

Its time to look more closely at the Kodak Z990 vs Samsung WB210, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras by manufacturers Kodak and Samsung. The image resolution of the Z990 (12MP) and the WB210 (14MP) is pretty well matched and both cameras provide the same sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The Z990 was brought out 6 months before the WB210 and they are both of a similar generation. Both of the cameras have different body design with the Kodak Z990 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Samsung WB210 being a Compact camera.

Before going straight to a in depth comparison, here is a concise synopsis of how the Z990 matches up versus the WB210 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Kodak Z990 over the Samsung WB210

 Z990 WB210 
Screen resolution460k1kCrisper screen (+459k dot)

Reasons to pick Samsung WB210 over the Kodak Z990

 WB210 Z990 
Screen dimensions3.5"3"Bigger screen (+0.5")
Touch friendly screen Quickly navigate

Common features in the Kodak Z990 and Samsung WB210

 Z990 WB210 
LaunchedJanuary 2011July 2011Similar generation
Manually focus Very accurate focusing
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Neither includes selfie screen

Kodak Z990 vs Samsung WB210 Physical Comparison

For those who are planning to carry your camera, you'll need to take into account its weight and dimensions. The Kodak Z990 features outer 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 WB210 has dimensions of 101mm x 59mm x 22mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 0.9") along with a weight of 174 grams (0.38 lbs).

Contrast the Kodak Z990 vs Samsung WB210 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you are utilising at that time. Following is a front view measurement comparison of the Z990 versus the WB210.

Kodak Z990 vs Samsung WB210 size comparison

Using dimensions and weight, the portability score of the Z990 and WB210 is 68 and 94 respectively.

Kodak Z990 vs Samsung WB210 top view buttons comparison

Kodak Z990 vs Samsung WB210 Sensor Comparison

Sometimes, it is tough to envision the contrast between sensor sizing merely by looking at specs. The photograph here may give you a much better sense of the sensor measurements in the Z990 and WB210.

All in all, both of the cameras have the same sensor dimensions albeit not the same MP. You should expect the Samsung WB210 to give you greater detail having its extra 2MP. Higher resolution will enable you to crop photographs a bit more aggressively.

Kodak Z990 vs Samsung WB210 sensor size comparison

Kodak Z990 vs Samsung WB210 Screen and ViewFinder

Kodak Z990 vs Samsung WB210 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Kodak Z990 Portrait photography advice
Samsung WB210 Portrait photography advice
41
you can focus manually
includes face detect focus
supports RAW formats
no external flash support
sensor resolution low (12MP)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
39
has manual focus
resolution is good (14MP)
has face detection focusing
manual mode not available
no external flash support
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Kodak Z990
Street photography with Samsung WB210
54
image stabilization (Optical)
supports RAW formats
screen does not articulate
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
66
built in image stabilization (Optical)
includes focus by touch
lighter than competitors (174 grams)
screen does not articulate
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Kodak Z990 Sports photography advice
Samsung WB210 Sports photography advice
34
excellent zoom range (28-840mm 30.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Optical)
max frames per second low (6.0 frames/s)
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect auto focus
38
built in image stabilization (Optical)
resolution is good (14 megapixels)
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Kodak Z990 Travel photography info
Samsung WB210 Travel photography info
51
built-in flash
relatively wide (28mm)
long reach (840mm)
does not have Time Lapse recording
sensor resolution low (12MP)
does not have selfie friendly display
slow max aperture (f2.8)
71
lighter than competitors (174 grams)
includes focus by touch
resolution is good (14MP)
has built in flash
decently wide (24mm)
great zoom (288mm)
no Timelapse function
display isn't selfie friendly
slow maximum aperture (f2.9)
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Landscape Comparison

Kodak Z990 as a Landscape photography camera
Samsung WB210 as a Landscape photography camera
45
you can focus manually
relatively wide (28mm)
screen is a good size (3")
image stabilization (Optical)
supports RAW formats
can't switch lens (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f2.8)
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
does not have Time Lapse recording
46
has manual focus
decently wide (24mm)
bigger than average screen (3.5 inches)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
resolution is good (14MP)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f2.9)
manual mode not available
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
no Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Kodak Z990 Vlogging details
Samsung WB210 Vlogging details
28
relatively wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
includes face detect focus
high res video (1920 x 1080 pxls)
slow max aperture (f2.8)
does not have selfie friendly display
does not have mic port
33
decently wide (24mm)
touch screen
built in image stabilization (Optical)
has face detection focusing
lighter than competitors (174 grams)
slow maximum aperture (f2.9)
display isn't selfie friendly
video resolution low (1280 x 720 pxls)
no external microphone support
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Kodak Z990 vs Samsung WB210 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Kodak Z990 and Samsung WB210
 Kodak EasyShare Z990Samsung WB210
General Information
Manufacturer Kodak Samsung
Model Kodak EasyShare Z990 Samsung WB210
Also Known as EasyShare Max -
Type Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Introduced 2011-01-04 2011-07-19
Physical type 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 surface area 27.7mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 12MP 14MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Maximum resolution 4000 x 3000 4320 x 3240
Maximum native ISO 6400 1600
Maximum boosted ISO - 3200
Lowest native ISO 125 80
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 28-840mm (30.0x) 24-288mm (12.0x)
Maximal aperture f/2.8-5.6 f/2.9-5.9
Macro focus range 1cm 5cm
Focal length multiplier 5.9 5.8
Screen
Type of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 3" 3.5"
Display resolution 460 thousand dots 1 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 16 secs 8 secs
Highest shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/2000 secs
Continuous shooting rate 6.0 frames/s -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation 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
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
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 fps)
Maximum video resolution 1920x1080 1280x720
Video format H.264 Motion JPEG
Microphone support
Headphone support
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 sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 445g (0.98 lbs) 174g (0.38 lbs)
Physical dimensions 124 x 91 x 105mm (4.9" x 3.6" x 4.1") 101 x 59 x 22mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 0.9")
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 -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec, Double)
Time lapse recording
Storage type SD/SDHC card, Internal microSC/SDHC, Internal
Card slots 1 1
Retail pricing $299 $279