Kodak Z990 vs Sony H300

Let's look more in depth at the Kodak Z990 versus Sony H300, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras by manufacturers Kodak and Sony. There is a large difference among the resolutions of the Z990 (12MP) and H300 (20MP) but both cameras boast the same sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The Z990 was introduced 4 years earlier than the H300 which is a fairly serious difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Both cameras have the same body design (SLR-like (bridge)).

Before delving straight to a complete comparison, here is a simple summation of how the Z990 matches up versus the H300 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

This is a preview of the gallery photos for Kodak EasyShare Z990 & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H300. The whole galleries are available at Kodak Z990 Gallery & Sony H300 Gallery.

If you're looking to carry around your camera often, you're going to have to take into account its weight and volume. The Kodak Z990 features physical dimensions of 124mm x 91mm x 105mm (4.9" x 3.6" x 4.1") with a weight of 445 grams (0.98 lbs) while the Sony H300 has sizing of 130mm x 95mm x 122mm (5.1" x 3.7" x 4.8") and a weight of 590 grams (1.30 lbs).

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Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you use at that time. The following is a front view overall size comparison of the Z990 compared to the H300.

Taking into account size and weight, the portability score of the Z990 and H300 is 68 and 63 respectively.

Generally, it is hard to envision the gap in sensor sizes only by looking through specs. The picture here might offer you a stronger sense of the sensor sizes in the Z990 and H300.

As you can plainly see, both of those cameras have the same sensor dimensions albeit not the same MP. You can count on the Sony H300 to provide you with greater detail using its extra 8MP. Higher resolution can also make it easier to crop pictures a bit more aggressively. The more aged Z990 will be disadvantaged with regard to sensor tech.