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Kodak Z990 vs Samsung WB2200F

Portability
68
Imaging
35
Features
42
Overall
37
Kodak EasyShare Z990 front
 
Samsung WB2200F front
Portability
59
Imaging
40
Features
48
Overall
43

Kodak Z990 vs Samsung WB2200F 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
  • Released January 2011
  • Alternate Name is EasyShare Max
Samsung WB2200F
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 20-1200mm (F2.8-5.9) lens
  • 708g - 119 x 122 x 99mm
  • Announced January 2014
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Kodak Z990 vs Samsung WB2200F Overview

Let's examine more in depth at the Kodak Z990 versus Samsung WB2200F, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras by manufacturers Kodak and Samsung. There exists a significant gap among the image resolutions of the Z990 (12MP) and WB2200F (16MP) but they enjoy the same exact sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The Z990 was manufactured 4 years prior to the WB2200F and that is a fairly sizable gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Both cameras offer the identical body type (SLR-like (bridge)).

Before getting straight into a in-depth comparison, below is a quick highlight of how the Z990 scores vs the WB2200F in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Kodak Z990 over the Samsung WB2200F

 Z990 WB2200F 

Reasons to pick Samsung WB2200F over the Kodak Z990

 WB2200F Z990 
AnnouncedJanuary 2014January 2011More recent by 36 months

Common features in the Kodak Z990 and Samsung WB2200F

 Z990 WB2200F 
Manual focus Very exact focusing
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen sizing3"3"Equivalent screen dimensions
Screen resolution460k460kEqual screen resolution
Selfie screen Neither has selfie screen
Touch screen Lack of Touch screen

Kodak Z990 vs Samsung WB2200F Physical Comparison

When you are planning to lug around your camera, you will need to factor its weight and dimensions. The Kodak Z990 has exterior 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) while the Samsung WB2200F has dimensions of 119mm x 122mm x 99mm (4.7" x 4.8" x 3.9") with a weight of 708 grams (1.56 lbs).

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Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you have chosen at the time. Following is the front view dimensions comparison of the Z990 versus the WB2200F.

Kodak Z990 vs Samsung WB2200F size comparison

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the Z990 and WB2200F is 68 and 59 respectively.

Kodak Z990 vs Samsung WB2200F top view buttons comparison

Kodak Z990 vs Samsung WB2200F Sensor Comparison

Quite often, it can be difficult to visualise the contrast in sensor measurements just by researching technical specs. The photograph below may give you a greater sense of the sensor measurements in the Z990 and WB2200F.

As you have seen, each of the cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing albeit not the same resolution. You should expect the Samsung WB2200F to provide you with greater detail due to its extra 4MP. Higher resolution will also let you crop shots far more aggressively. The older Z990 will be disadvantaged in sensor technology.

Kodak Z990 vs Samsung WB2200F sensor size comparison

Kodak Z990 vs Samsung WB2200F Screen and ViewFinder

Kodak Z990 vs Samsung WB2200F Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Kodak Z990
Portrait photography with Samsung WB2200F
41
focusing manually
includes face detect focus
saves RAW formats
can't use external flash
sensor resolution low (12MP)
small sensor (1/2.3")
44
manual focus
resolution is good (16 megapixels)
includes face detection focusing
can't use external flash
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
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Street Comparison

Kodak Z990 as a Street photography camera
Samsung WB2200F as a Street photography camera
54
has image stabilization (Optical)
saves RAW formats
screen is fixed
small sensor (1/2.3")
40
built in image stabilization (Optical)
screen does not articulate
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
more heavy than others in class (708g)
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Sports Comparison

Kodak Z990 Sports photography information
Samsung WB2200F Sports photography information
34
great zoom range (28-840mm 30.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Optical)
max frames per second low (6.0 fps)
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect auto focus
53
incredible zoom range (20-1200mm 60.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
resolution is good (16MP)
includes tracking autofocus
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Kodak Z990 Travel photography highlights
Samsung WB2200F Travel photography highlights
51
built-in flash
relatively wide (28mm)
very long reach (840mm)
missing Timelapse mode
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
doesn't posses selfie friendly display
slow max aperture (f2.8)
51
resolution is good (16 megapixels)
built-in flash
quite wide (20mm)
long zoom (1200mm)
does not have Timelapse function
more heavy than others in class (708 grams)
does not have a selfie friendly display
slow max aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Kodak Z990 as a Landscape photography camera
Samsung WB2200F as a Landscape photography camera
45
focusing manually
relatively wide (28mm)
pretty good screen size (3")
has image stabilization (Optical)
saves RAW formats
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f2.8)
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
small sensor (1/2.3")
missing Timelapse mode
46
manual focus
quite wide (20mm)
screen is a good size (3 inch)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
resolution is good (16 megapixels)
cannot swap lens (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f2.8)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
does not have Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Kodak Z990 Vlogging advice
Samsung WB2200F Vlogging advice
28
relatively wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
includes face detect focus
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 pxls)
slow max aperture (f2.8)
doesn't posses selfie friendly display
missing microphone support
25
quite wide (20mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
includes face detection focusing
good video quality (1920 x 1080 pixels)
slow max aperture (f2.8)
does not have a selfie friendly display
does not have external microphone socket
more heavy than others in class (708 grams)
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Kodak Z990 vs Samsung WB2200F Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Kodak Z990 and Samsung WB2200F
 Kodak EasyShare Z990Samsung WB2200F
General Information
Brand Name Kodak Samsung
Model Kodak EasyShare Z990 Samsung WB2200F
Also Known as EasyShare Max -
Class Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Released 2011-01-04 2014-01-07
Physical type SLR-like (bridge) SLR-like (bridge)
Sensor Information
Sensor type BSI-CMOS BSI-CMOS
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 16MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Max resolution 4000 x 3000 4608 x 3456
Max native ISO 6400 6400
Min native ISO 125 80
RAW images
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 28-840mm (30.0x) 20-1200mm (60.0x)
Maximal aperture f/2.8-5.6 f/2.8-5.9
Macro focus distance 1cm 10cm
Crop factor 5.9 5.8
Screen
Type of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 3 inch 3 inch
Display resolution 460k dots 460k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Display tech - TFT LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic Electronic
Viewfinder resolution - 200k dots
Features
Minimum shutter speed 16 secs 1/8 secs
Fastest shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/2000 secs
Continuous shutter rate 6.0fps 8.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 8.90 m 6.00 m (ISO Auto)
Flash settings Auto, Fill-in, Red-Eye reduction, Off Auto, Auto & Red-eye reduction, Fill-in flash, Slow sync, Flash Off, Red-eye fix
Hot shoe
AEB
WB 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) 1920x1080(30fps), 1280x720(30fps), 640x480(30fps), QVGA(30fps, 30s, Streaming) * High Speed : 360fps(176x128), 240fps(384x288)
Max video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video data format H.264 MPEG-4, AVCHD
Microphone port
Headphone port
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 sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 445 gr (0.98 lb) 708 gr (1.56 lb)
Dimensions 124 x 91 x 105mm (4.9" x 3.6" x 4.1") 119 x 122 x 99mm (4.7" x 4.8" x 3.9")
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 BP-1410
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) -
Time lapse recording
Storage type SD/SDHC card, Internal SD, SDHC, SCXC
Card slots Single Single
Price at release $299 $599