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Kodak Z990 vs Samsung WB800F

Portability
68
Imaging
35
Features
42
Overall
37
Kodak EasyShare Z990 front
 
Samsung WB800F front
Portability
92
Imaging
40
Features
51
Overall
44

Kodak Z990 vs Samsung WB800F 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
  • Announced January 2011
  • Alternate Name is EasyShare Max
Samsung WB800F
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 23-483mm (F2.8-5.9) lens
  • 218g - 111 x 65 x 22mm
  • Announced January 2013
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Kodak Z990 vs Samsung WB800F Overview

Following is a detailed analysis of the Kodak Z990 vs Samsung WB800F, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras by rivals Kodak and Samsung. There exists a crucial gap among the resolutions of the Z990 (12MP) and WB800F (16MP) but they enjoy the same exact sensor size (1/2.3").

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The Z990 was introduced 24 months prior to the WB800F which makes the cameras a generation away from one another. Each of the cameras offer different body type with the Kodak Z990 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Samsung WB800F being a Compact camera.

Before going straight into a in-depth comparison, below is a simple introduction of how the Z990 grades versus the WB800F with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Kodak Z990 over the Samsung WB800F

 Z990 WB800F 

Reasons to pick Samsung WB800F over the Kodak Z990

 WB800F Z990 
AnnouncedJanuary 2013January 2011More modern by 24 months
Touch friendly screen Quickly navigate

Common features in the Kodak Z990 and Samsung WB800F

 Z990 WB800F 
Manual focus Very exact focus
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen sizing3"3"Equivalent screen size
Screen resolution460k460kIdentical screen resolution
Selfie screen Lacking selfie screen

Kodak Z990 vs Samsung WB800F Physical Comparison

If you're planning to carry around your camera, you will want to think about its weight and proportions. The Kodak Z990 comes with outside measurements of 124mm x 91mm x 105mm (4.9" x 3.6" x 4.1") accompanied by a weight of 445 grams (0.98 lbs) while the Samsung WB800F has measurements of 111mm x 65mm x 22mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 0.9") having a weight of 218 grams (0.48 lbs).

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Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you use at that time. The following is the front view physical size comparison of the Z990 against the WB800F.

Kodak Z990 vs Samsung WB800F size comparison

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the Z990 and WB800F is 68 and 92 respectively.

Kodak Z990 vs Samsung WB800F top view buttons comparison

Kodak Z990 vs Samsung WB800F Sensor Comparison

Normally, it's tough to picture the gap in sensor sizes just by checking out specs. The picture here should give you a far better sense of the sensor sizing in the Z990 and WB800F.

As you can plainly see, both of the cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing albeit different MP. You should count on the Samsung WB800F to provide greater detail using its extra 4MP. Higher resolution will allow you to crop pictures a little more aggressively. The more aged Z990 will be behind in sensor technology.

Kodak Z990 vs Samsung WB800F sensor size comparison

Kodak Z990 vs Samsung WB800F Screen and ViewFinder

Kodak Z990 vs Samsung WB800F Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Kodak Z990 as a Portrait photography camera
Samsung WB800F as a Portrait photography camera
41
has manual focus
has face detect autofocus
supports RAW formats
can't use external flash
MP count low (12MP)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
44
has manual focus
resolution is good (16MP)
includes face detect focus
no external flash support
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
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Street Comparison

Kodak Z990 Street photography factors
Samsung WB800F Street photography factors
54
built in image stabilization (Optical)
supports RAW formats
no articulating screen
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
62
image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than average (218g)
no articulating screen
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Kodak Z990 Sports photography details
Samsung WB800F Sports photography details
34
great zoom range (28-840mm 30.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
max fps very slow (6.0 frames per second)
MP count low (12MP)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect autofocus
53
excellent zoom range (23-483mm 21.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Optical)
resolution is good (16 megapixels)
includes tracking focus
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Kodak Z990
Travel photography with Samsung WB800F
51
built-in flash
quite wide (28mm)
great reach (840mm)
no Timelapse recording
MP count low (12MP)
display is not selfie friendly
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
69
lighter than average (218 grams)
resolution is good (16 megapixels)
has built in flash
relatively wide (23mm)
very long reach (483mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
doesn't feature selfie friendly display
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Kodak Z990 Landscape photography factors
Samsung WB800F Landscape photography factors
45
has manual focus
quite wide (28mm)
screen size is good (3 inch)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
supports RAW formats
can't switch lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
MP count low (12 megapixels)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
no Timelapse recording
50
has manual focus
relatively wide (23mm)
pretty good screen size (3")
image stabilization (Optical)
resolution is good (16MP)
can't swap lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Kodak Z990 as a Vlogging camera
Samsung WB800F as a Vlogging camera
28
quite wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
has face detect autofocus
high res video (1920 x 1080 resolution)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
display is not selfie friendly
no microphone jack
35
relatively wide (23mm)
built-in touchscreen
image stabilization (Optical)
includes face detect focus
high quality video (1920 x 1080 pxls)
lighter than average (218g)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
doesn't feature selfie friendly display
doesn't have mic port
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Kodak Z990 vs Samsung WB800F Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Kodak Z990 and Samsung WB800F
 Kodak EasyShare Z990Samsung WB800F
General Information
Company Kodak Samsung
Model type Kodak EasyShare Z990 Samsung WB800F
Otherwise known as EasyShare Max -
Class Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Announced 2011-01-04 2013-01-07
Body design SLR-like (bridge) Compact
Sensor Information
Sensor type BSI-CMOS BSI-CMOS
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 12MP 16MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 -
Highest resolution 4000 x 3000 4608 x 3456
Highest native ISO 6400 3200
Min native ISO 125 100
RAW support
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
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) 23-483mm (21.0x)
Largest aperture f/2.8-5.6 f/2.8-5.9
Macro focusing distance 1cm -
Focal length multiplier 5.9 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 3 inches 3 inches
Display resolution 460 thousand dot 460 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Display technology - TFT LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 16 secs 16 secs
Maximum shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/2000 secs
Continuous shooting speed 6.0 frames per sec -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 8.90 m -
Flash options Auto, Fill-in, Red-Eye reduction, Off -
External flash
AEB
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) 1920 x 1080 (30 fps), 1280 x 720 (30, 15 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (30, 15fps)
Highest video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video file format H.264 MPEG-4, H.264
Mic jack
Headphone jack
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
Environmental seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 445g (0.98 lb) 218g (0.48 lb)
Dimensions 124 x 91 x 105mm (4.9" x 3.6" x 4.1") 111 x 65 x 22mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 0.9")
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 -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes
Time lapse shooting
Storage media SD/SDHC card, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC
Storage slots One One
Retail cost $299 $300