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Kodak Z990 vs Samsung WB50F

Portability
68
Imaging
35
Features
42
Overall
37
Kodak EasyShare Z990 front
 
Samsung WB50F front
Portability
92
Imaging
40
Features
36
Overall
38

Kodak Z990 vs Samsung WB50F 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
  • Alternative Name is EasyShare Max
Samsung WB50F
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 24-288mm (F3.1-6.3) lens
  • 207g - 101 x 68 x 27mm
  • Released January 2014
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Kodak Z990 vs Samsung WB50F Overview

Below, we are comparing the Kodak Z990 vs Samsung WB50F, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras by brands Kodak and Samsung. There exists a large gap among the resolutions of the Z990 (12MP) and WB50F (16MP) but they enjoy the exact same sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The Z990 was released 4 years before the WB50F and that is a fairly serious difference as far as camera technology is concerned. Each of the cameras come with different body type with the Kodak Z990 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Samsung WB50F being a Compact camera.

Before delving straight into a step-by-step comparison, below is a concise summation of how the Z990 grades vs the WB50F in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Kodak Z990 over the Samsung WB50F

 Z990 WB50F 

Reasons to pick Samsung WB50F over the Kodak Z990

 WB50F Z990 
ReleasedJanuary 2014January 2011More recent by 36 months

Common features in the Kodak Z990 and Samsung WB50F

 Z990 WB50F 
Focus manually Very precise focusing
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display dimension3"3"Identical display sizing
Display resolution460k460kExact same display resolution
Selfie screen Neither provides selfie screen
Touch friendly display Neither provides Touch friendly display

Kodak Z990 vs Samsung WB50F Physical Comparison

If you are intending to lug around your camera frequently, you will have to factor its weight and size. The Kodak Z990 provides external dimensions of 124mm x 91mm x 105mm (4.9" x 3.6" x 4.1") with a weight of 445 grams (0.98 lbs) and the Samsung WB50F has specifications of 101mm x 68mm x 27mm (4.0" x 2.7" x 1.1") with a weight of 207 grams (0.46 lbs).

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Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you are employing at that time. Following is the front view size comparison of the Z990 and the WB50F.

Kodak Z990 vs Samsung WB50F size comparison

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability score of the Z990 and WB50F is 68 and 92 respectively.

Kodak Z990 vs Samsung WB50F top view buttons comparison

Kodak Z990 vs Samsung WB50F Sensor Comparison

Sometimes, its hard to picture the difference in sensor measurements just by seeing a spec sheet. The visual underneath may offer you a far better sense of the sensor sizes in the Z990 and WB50F.

As you can see, both cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements but different resolution. You can expect to see the Samsung WB50F to show extra detail as a result of its extra 4MP. Greater resolution will let you crop photos much more aggressively. The older Z990 will be disadvantaged with regard to sensor tech.

Kodak Z990 vs Samsung WB50F sensor size comparison

Kodak Z990 vs Samsung WB50F Screen and ViewFinder

Kodak Z990 vs Samsung WB50F Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Kodak Z990 Portrait photography highlights
Samsung WB50F Portrait photography highlights
41
has manual focus
has face detect focusing
saves RAW files
cannot use external flash
low resolution (12MP)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
37
manual focus
good MP (16 megapixels)
no manual mode
can't use external flash
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
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Street Comparison

Kodak Z990 Street photography features
Samsung WB50F Street photography features
54
image stabilization (Optical)
saves RAW files
no articulating screen
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
62
image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competitors in class (207g)
fixed screen
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Kodak Z990
Sports photography with Samsung WB50F
34
great zoom range (28-840mm 30.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Optical)
max frames per second very slow (6.0 frames/s)
low resolution (12MP)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
has no phase detect AF
40
image stabilization (Optical)
good MP (16MP)
no shutter priority mode
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Kodak Z990 Travel photography info
Samsung WB50F Travel photography info
51
flash built-in
fairly wide (28mm)
long zoom (840mm)
missing Timelapse recording
low resolution (12 megapixels)
display isn't selfie friendly
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
69
lighter than competitors in class (207 grams)
good MP (16 megapixels)
built-in flash
quite wide (24mm)
great reach (288mm)
lack of Timelapse function
doesn't contain selfie friendly display
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.1)
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Landscape Comparison

Kodak Z990 Landscape photography highlights
Samsung WB50F Landscape photography highlights
45
has manual focus
fairly wide (28mm)
screen is a good size (3")
image stabilization (Optical)
saves RAW files
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
low resolution (12MP)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
missing Timelapse recording
47
manual focus
quite wide (24mm)
screen size is good (3")
image stabilization (Optical)
good MP (16MP)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.1)
no manual mode
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
lack of Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Kodak Z990
Vlogging with Samsung WB50F
28
fairly wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
has face detect focusing
good video quality (1920 x 1080 pxls)
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
display isn't selfie friendly
missing microphone port
30
quite wide (24mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competitors in class (207g)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.1)
doesn't contain selfie friendly display
video resolution low (1280 x 720 resolution)
lack of microphone jack
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Kodak Z990 vs Samsung WB50F Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Kodak Z990 and Samsung WB50F
 Kodak EasyShare Z990Samsung WB50F
General Information
Manufacturer Kodak Samsung
Model type Kodak EasyShare Z990 Samsung WB50F
Otherwise known as EasyShare Max -
Category Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Introduced 2011-01-04 2014-01-07
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 16 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Maximum resolution 4000 x 3000 4608 x 3456
Maximum native ISO 6400 3200
Minimum native ISO 125 80
RAW format
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 28-840mm (30.0x) 24-288mm (12.0x)
Highest aperture f/2.8-5.6 f/3.1-6.3
Macro focusing range 1cm -
Crop factor 5.9 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 3 inch 3 inch
Resolution of display 460 thousand dot 460 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 16 secs -
Highest shutter speed 1/2000 secs -
Continuous shooting speed 6.0 frames per sec -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation Yes -
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 8.90 m -
Flash settings 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
Maximum video resolution 1920x1080 1280x720
Video data format H.264 -
Microphone input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless None Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) none
GPS None None
Physical
Environment seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 445g (0.98 lbs) 207g (0.46 lbs)
Dimensions 124 x 91 x 105mm (4.9" x 3.6" x 4.1") 101 x 68 x 27mm (4.0" x 2.7" x 1.1")
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 BP70A
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) -
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SD/SDHC card, Internal MicroSD, MicroSDHC, MicroSDXC
Storage slots One One
Retail price $299 $180