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Kodak Z990 vs Sony H200

Portability
68
Imaging
35
Features
42
Overall
37
Kodak EasyShare Z990 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H200 front
Portability
67
Imaging
45
Features
31
Overall
39

Kodak Z990 vs Sony H200 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
  • Launched January 2011
  • Also Known as EasyShare Max
Sony H200
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 24-633mm (F3.1-5.9) lens
  • 530g - 123 x 83 x 87mm
  • Announced January 2013
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Kodak Z990 vs Sony H200 Overview

On this page, we are matching up the Kodak Z990 and Sony H200, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras by competitors Kodak and Sony. There is a big difference among the resolutions of the Z990 (12MP) and H200 (20MP) but both cameras posses the same sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The Z990 was launched 24 months earlier than the H200 making them a generation away from each other. Each of these cameras have the same body design (SLR-like (bridge)).

Before going into a more detailed comparison, here is a concise overview of how the Z990 grades against the H200 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Kodak Z990 over the Sony H200

 Z990 H200 
Manual focus More exact focusing

Reasons to pick Sony H200 over the Kodak Z990

 H200 Z990 
AnnouncedJanuary 2013January 2011More modern by 24 months

Common features in the Kodak Z990 and Sony H200

 Z990 H200 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display dimensions3"3"Equal display measurements
Display resolution460k460kIdentical display resolution
Selfie screen Missing selfie screen
Touch display Missing Touch display

Kodak Z990 vs Sony H200 Physical Comparison

In case you're looking to carry around your camera, you are going to need to take into account its weight and dimensions. The Kodak Z990 has got outside measurements of 124mm x 91mm x 105mm (4.9" x 3.6" x 4.1") having a weight of 445 grams (0.98 lbs) while the Sony H200 has dimensions of 123mm x 83mm x 87mm (4.8" x 3.3" x 3.4") and a weight of 530 grams (1.17 lbs).

Analyze the Kodak Z990 and Sony H200 in the all new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you are working with at the time. The following is a front view proportions comparison of the Z990 and the H200.

Kodak Z990 vs Sony H200 size comparison

Considering size and weight, the portability rating of the Z990 and H200 is 68 and 67 respectively.

Kodak Z990 vs Sony H200 top view buttons comparison

Kodak Z990 vs Sony H200 Sensor Comparison

Generally, it is hard to visualise the gap in sensor sizes merely by seeing specifications. The image here will help provide you a clearer sense of the sensor sizing in the Z990 and H200.

To sum up, the 2 cameras provide the same sensor dimensions but not the same MP. You should expect to see the Sony H200 to show greater detail utilizing its extra 8 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also help you crop pics more aggressively. The more aged Z990 will be disadvantaged with regard to sensor technology.

Kodak Z990 vs Sony H200 sensor size comparison

Kodak Z990 vs Sony H200 Screen and ViewFinder

Kodak Z990 vs Sony H200 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Kodak Z990 as a Portrait photography camera
Sony H200 as a Portrait photography camera
41
has manual focus
features face detect autofocus
supports RAW files
can't use external flash
sensor resolution low (12MP)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
38
good MP (20MP)
features face detect focus
no manual focus
no manual control
cannot use external flash
small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW format
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Street Comparison

Kodak Z990 Street photography details
Sony H200 Street photography details
54
has image stabilization (Optical)
supports RAW files
fixed screen
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
45
built in image stabilization (Optical)
screen does not articulate
small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW format
more heavy than competition (530 grams)
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Sports Comparison

Kodak Z990 Sports photography info
Sony H200 Sports photography info
34
amazing zoom range (28-840mm 30.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Optical)
painfully slow continuous shooting (6.0 frames/s)
sensor resolution low (12MP)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
has no phase detect autofocus
47
amazing zoom range (24-633mm 26.4 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
good MP (20 megapixels)
features tracking focus
no shutter priority
small sensor size (1/2.3")
terrible battery power (240 per charge)
no phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Kodak Z990 Travel photography factors
Sony H200 Travel photography factors
51
built-in flash
pretty wide (28mm)
great zoom (840mm)
lack of Timelapse mode
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
does not contain selfie friendly screen
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
53
good MP (20MP)
built-in flash
relatively wide (24mm)
long reach (633mm)
doesn't have Timelapse mode
terrible battery power (240 shots)
more heavy than competition (530 grams)
doesn't feature selfie friendly display
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.1)
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Landscape Comparison

Kodak Z990 Landscape photography info
Sony H200 Landscape photography info
45
has manual focus
pretty wide (28mm)
screen size is decent (3")
has image stabilization (Optical)
supports RAW files
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of Timelapse mode
41
relatively wide (24mm)
screen size is good (3 inches)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
good MP (20MP)
no manual focus
can't switch lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.1)
no manual control
small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW format
terrible battery power (240 shots)
doesn't have Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Kodak Z990 Vlogging advice
Sony H200 Vlogging advice
28
pretty wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
features face detect autofocus
high video quality (1920 x 1080 pxls)
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
does not contain selfie friendly screen
lack of microphone jack
25
relatively wide (24mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
features face detect focus
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.1)
doesn't feature selfie friendly display
low res video (1280 x 720 pxls)
doesn't have microphone jack
more heavy than competition (530g)
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Kodak Z990 vs Sony H200 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Kodak Z990 and Sony H200
 Kodak EasyShare Z990Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H200
General Information
Company Kodak Sony
Model type Kodak EasyShare Z990 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H200
Also Known as EasyShare Max -
Class Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Launched 2011-01-04 2013-01-08
Body design SLR-like (bridge) SLR-like (bridge)
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 12 megapixels 20 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Highest resolution 4000 x 3000 5184 x 2920
Highest native ISO 6400 3200
Minimum native ISO 125 100
RAW support
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch focus
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 28-840mm (30.0x) 24-633mm (26.4x)
Highest aperture f/2.8-5.6 f/3.1-5.9
Macro focusing range 1cm 20cm
Crop factor 5.9 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 3 inches 3 inches
Display resolution 460k dot 460k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Display tech - ClearPhoto LCD display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 16 secs 30 secs
Highest shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/1500 secs
Continuous shooting speed 6.0fps 8.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation Yes -
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 8.90 m 6.80 m
Flash settings Auto, Fill-in, Red-Eye reduction, Off Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync, Advanced Flash
External flash
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
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 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Highest video resolution 1920x1080 1280x720
Video file format H.264 MPEG-4, AVCHD
Microphone input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 445 gr (0.98 lb) 530 gr (1.17 lb)
Physical dimensions 124 x 91 x 105mm (4.9" x 3.6" x 4.1") 123 x 83 x 87mm (4.8" x 3.3" x 3.4")
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 life - 240 photos
Form of battery - AA
Battery ID 4 x AA 4 x AA
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec, Portrait 1/2)
Time lapse shooting
Storage media SD/SDHC card, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick Duo/Memory Stick Pro Duo, Memory Stick Pro-HG Duo
Storage slots 1 1
Pricing at launch $299 $250