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Kodak Z990 vs Sony H400

Portability
68
Imaging
35
Features
42
Overall
37
Kodak EasyShare Z990 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H400 front
Portability
62
Imaging
45
Features
41
Overall
43

Kodak Z990 vs Sony H400 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
  • Also Known as EasyShare Max
Sony H400
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 25-1550mm (F3.4-6.5) lens
  • 628g - 130 x 95 x 122mm
  • Announced February 2014
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Kodak Z990 vs Sony H400 Overview

Following is a extended comparison of the Kodak Z990 versus Sony H400, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras by competitors Kodak and Sony. There exists a significant gap between the sensor resolutions of the Z990 (12MP) and H400 (20MP) but they enjoy the exact same sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The Z990 was brought out 4 years earlier than the H400 which is quite a sizable gap as far as technology is concerned. The two cameras come with the identical body type (SLR-like (bridge)).

Before getting straight into a in depth comparison, below is a brief view of how the Z990 scores vs the H400 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Kodak Z990 over the Sony H400

 Z990 H400 
Manually focus Dial precise focusing

Reasons to pick Sony H400 over the Kodak Z990

 H400 Z990 
AnnouncedFebruary 2014January 2011More modern by 37 months

Common features in the Kodak Z990 and Sony H400

 Z990 H400 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display dimension3"3"Identical display measurements
Display resolution460k460kEqual display resolution
Selfie screen No selfie screen
Touch friendly display Neither includes Touch friendly display

Kodak Z990 vs Sony H400 Physical Comparison

In case you're intending to carry around your camera often, you're going to have to factor its weight and dimensions. The Kodak Z990 features physical measurements of 124mm x 91mm x 105mm (4.9" x 3.6" x 4.1") along with a weight of 445 grams (0.98 lbs) and the Sony H400 has dimensions of 130mm x 95mm x 122mm (5.1" x 3.7" x 4.8") with a weight of 628 grams (1.38 lbs).

Check out the Kodak Z990 versus Sony H400 in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you use at the time. Here is the front view sizing comparison of the Z990 against the H400.

Kodak Z990 vs Sony H400 size comparison

Using dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the Z990 and H400 is 68 and 62 respectively.

Kodak Z990 vs Sony H400 top view buttons comparison

Kodak Z990 vs Sony H400 Sensor Comparison

More often than not, it's tough to envision the difference between sensor sizes simply by looking at a spec sheet. The picture here will give you a greater sense of the sensor sizing in the Z990 and H400.

Clearly, both cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements but not the same MP. You should anticipate the Sony H400 to give you more detail having its extra 8MP. Greater resolution can also let you crop pics much more aggressively. The more aged Z990 is going to be disadvantaged in sensor tech.

Kodak Z990 vs Sony H400 sensor size comparison

Kodak Z990 vs Sony H400 Screen and ViewFinder

Kodak Z990 vs Sony H400 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Kodak Z990 Portrait photography features
Sony H400 Portrait photography features
41
focusing manually
supports face detect autofocus
exports RAW formats
no external flash support
low MP (12 megapixels)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
40
good resolution (20MP)
supports face detection focusing
manual focus not available
can't use external flash
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW files
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Kodak Z990
Street photography with Sony H400
54
image stabilization (Optical)
exports RAW formats
no articulating screen
small sensor size (1/2.3")
43
image stabilization (Optical)
no articulating screen
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW files
heavier than competition in class (628 grams)
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Sports Comparison

Kodak Z990 Sports photography details
Sony H400 Sports photography details
34
excellent zoom range (28-840mm 30.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Optical)
slow frames per second (6.0 frames per second)
low MP (12 megapixels)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no phase detect autofocus
51
great zoom range (25-1550mm 62.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Optical)
good resolution (20MP)
supports tracking autofocus
slow fps (1.0 frames per second)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
no phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Kodak Z990 as a Travel photography camera
Sony H400 as a Travel photography camera
51
flash built-in
reasonably wide (28mm)
long reach (840mm)
does not have Time Lapse recording
low MP (12 megapixels)
screen is not selfie friendly
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
53
good resolution (20MP)
has built in flash
quite wide (25mm)
great reach (1550mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
heavier than competition in class (628g)
doesn't contain selfie friendly display
slow maximum aperture (f3.4)
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Landscape Comparison

Kodak Z990 Landscape photography details
Sony H400 Landscape photography details
45
focusing manually
reasonably wide (28mm)
screen is a decent size (3")
image stabilization (Optical)
exports RAW formats
can't swap lenses (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
low MP (12MP)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have Time Lapse recording
44
quite wide (25mm)
screen size is good (3")
image stabilization (Optical)
good resolution (20 megapixels)
manual focus not available
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.4)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW files
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Kodak Z990 Vlogging factors
Sony H400 Vlogging factors
28
reasonably wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
supports face detect autofocus
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 pxls)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
screen is not selfie friendly
does not have mic port
26
quite wide (25mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
supports face detection focusing
does have external mic port
slow maximum aperture (f3.4)
doesn't contain selfie friendly display
low quality video (1280 x 720 resolution)
heavier than competition in class (628g)
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Kodak Z990 vs Sony H400 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Kodak Z990 and Sony H400
 Kodak EasyShare Z990Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H400
General Information
Manufacturer Kodak Sony
Model type Kodak EasyShare Z990 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H400
Also referred to as EasyShare Max -
Category Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Introduced 2011-01-04 2014-02-13
Body design SLR-like (bridge) SLR-like (bridge)
Sensor Information
Chip - Bionz(R)
Sensor type BSI-CMOS CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 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
Full resolution 4000 x 3000 5152 x 3864
Max native ISO 6400 3200
Lowest native ISO 125 80
RAW format
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch to focus
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 28-840mm (30.0x) 25-1550mm (62.0x)
Maximal aperture f/2.8-5.6 f/3.4-6.5
Macro focusing distance 1cm -
Crop factor 5.9 5.8
Screen
Range of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 3 inch 3 inch
Display resolution 460 thousand dot 460 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Display technology - Clear Photo LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic Electronic
Viewfinder resolution - 201 thousand dot
Viewfinder coverage - 100%
Features
Lowest shutter speed 16 secs 30 secs
Highest shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/2000 secs
Continuous shooting speed 6.0 frames per second 1.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 8.90 m 8.80 m
Flash options Auto, Fill-in, Red-Eye reduction, Off Auto, Flash On, Slow Synchro, Flash Off, Advanced Flash
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
WB 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) 1280 X 720
Max video resolution 1920x1080 1280x720
Video data format H.264 MPEG-4, H.264
Mic jack
Headphone jack
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 445g (0.98 lb) 628g (1.38 lb)
Dimensions 124 x 91 x 105mm (4.9" x 3.6" x 4.1") 130 x 95 x 122mm (5.1" x 3.7" x 4.8")
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 - 300 pictures
Form of battery - Battery Pack
Battery ID 4 x AA -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (Off, 10 sec, 2 sec, portrait1, portrait2)
Time lapse shooting
Storage media SD/SDHC card, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick PRO Duo/Pro-HG Duo
Storage slots One One
Cost at launch $299 $268