Kodak Z990 vs Sony NEX-6

In this write-up, we will be comparing the Kodak Z990 vs Sony NEX-6, one being a Small Sensor Superzoom and the latter is a Advanced Mirrorless by companies Kodak and Sony. There is a huge difference between the resolutions of the Z990 (12MP) and NEX-6 (16MP) and the Z990 (1/2.3") and NEX-6 (APS-C) use totally different sensor sizing.

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The Z990 was announced 3 years earlier than the NEX-6 and that is quite a significant gap as far as tech is concerned. Both the cameras offer different body type with the Kodak Z990 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Sony NEX-6 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before going through a detailed comparison, below is a concise summation of how the Z990 scores against the NEX-6 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Below is a preview of the gallery photos for Kodak EasyShare Z990 and Sony Alpha NEX-6. The whole galleries are available at Kodak Z990 Gallery and Sony NEX-6 Gallery.

If you are planning to carry your camera often, you will have to factor in its weight and volume. The Kodak Z990 enjoys exterior measurements 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 Sony NEX-6 has sizing of 120mm x 67mm x 43mm (4.7" x 2.6" x 1.7") accompanied by a weight of 345 grams (0.76 lbs).

Examine the Kodak Z990 vs Sony NEX-6 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you use during that time. Below is the front view overall size comparison of the Z990 against the NEX-6.

Factoring in size and weight, the portability rating of the Z990 and NEX-6 is 68 and 85 respectively.

Often, it can be hard to visualise the difference between sensor sizing merely by reviewing technical specs. The graphic here will help give you a stronger sense of the sensor sizing in the Z990 and NEX-6.

As you have seen, each of the cameras enjoy different megapixel count and different sensor sizing. The Z990 using its tinier sensor will make achieving shallower DOF tougher and the Sony NEX-6 will offer greater detail with its extra 4MP. Higher resolution can also enable you to crop photographs far more aggressively. The older Z990 is going to be disadvantaged with regard to sensor technology.