Kodak Z990 vs Sony HX100V
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Kodak Z990 vs Sony HX100V Key Specs
(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
- Alternate Name is EasyShare Max
(Full Review)
- 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Tilting Screen
- ISO 100 - 3200
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 27-810mm (F2.8-5.6) lens
- 577g - 122 x 87 x 93mm
- Revealed October 2011
- Successor is Sony HX200V
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On this page, we will be comparing the Kodak Z990 vs Sony HX100V, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras by rivals Kodak and Sony. There is a sizable difference between the image resolutions of the Z990 (12MP) and HX100V (16MP) but both cameras provide the same sensor size (1/2.3").
President Biden pushes bill mandating TikTok sale or banThe Z990 was released 9 months earlier than the HX100V and they are both of a similar age. Both the cameras have the same body design (SLR-like (bridge)).
Before going into a complete comparison, here is a brief introduction of how the Z990 scores versus the HX100V in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.
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Reasons to pick Kodak Z990 over the Sony HX100V
| Z990 | HX100V |
|---|
Reasons to pick Sony HX100V over the Kodak Z990
| HX100V | Z990 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Revealed | October 2011 |  | January 2011 | Fresher by 9 months |
| Screen type | Tilting |  | Fixed | Tilting screen |
| Screen resolution | 921k |  | 460k | Sharper screen (+461k dot) |
Common features in the Kodak Z990 and Sony HX100V
| Z990 | HX100V | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Focus manually |  | Very precise focusing | ||
| Screen dimensions | 3" |  | 3" | Equal screen size |
| Selfie screen |  | Neither has selfie screen | ||
| Touch friendly screen |  | Neither has Touch friendly screen |
Kodak Z990 vs Sony HX100V Physical Comparison
If you're intending to carry your camera frequently, you will have to consider its weight and size. The Kodak Z990 has outer 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 Sony HX100V has specifications of 122mm x 87mm x 93mm (4.8" x 3.4" x 3.7") having a weight of 577 grams (1.27 lbs).
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Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you choose at that time. Below is a front view physical size comparison of the Z990 compared to the HX100V.
Factoring in size and weight, the portability rating of the Z990 and HX100V is 68 and 66 respectively.
Kodak Z990 vs Sony HX100V Sensor Comparison
Usually, it is tough to visualize the contrast between sensor sizing merely by reviewing specs. The photograph below will provide you a stronger sense of the sensor sizing in the Z990 and HX100V.
As you can plainly see, each of these cameras have the same sensor dimensions albeit different resolution. You can count on the Sony HX100V to offer you more detail as a result of its extra 4MP. Higher resolution will let you crop pictures a bit more aggressively. The older Z990 is going to be disadvantaged with regard to sensor innovation.
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Kodak Z990 vs Sony HX100V Specifications
| Kodak EasyShare Z990 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX100V | |
|---|---|---|
| General Information | ||
| Company | Kodak | Sony |
| Model | Kodak EasyShare Z990 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX100V |
| Also Known as | EasyShare Max | - |
| Type | Small Sensor Superzoom | Small Sensor Superzoom |
| Launched | 2011-01-04 | 2011-10-21 |
| Physical type | SLR-like (bridge) | SLR-like (bridge) |
| Sensor Information | ||
| Chip | - | BIONZ |
| 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 surface area | 27.7mm² | 28.1mm² |
| Sensor resolution | 12MP | 16MP |
| Anti aliasing filter | ||
| Aspect ratio | 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 4:3 and 16:9 |
| Highest resolution | 4000 x 3000 | 4608 x 3456 |
| Highest native ISO | 6400 | 3200 |
| Minimum native ISO | 125 | 100 |
| RAW files | ||
| Autofocusing | ||
| Focus manually | ||
| Autofocus touch | ||
| Autofocus continuous | ||
| Single autofocus | ||
| Autofocus tracking | ||
| Autofocus selectice | ||
| Autofocus center weighted | ||
| Multi area autofocus | ||
| Live view autofocus | ||
| Face detect autofocus | ||
| Contract detect autofocus | ||
| Phase detect autofocus | ||
| Number of focus points | - | 9 |
| Lens | ||
| Lens mount | fixed lens | fixed lens |
| Lens focal range | 28-840mm (30.0x) | 27-810mm (30.0x) |
| Max aperture | f/2.8-5.6 | f/2.8-5.6 |
| Macro focus distance | 1cm | - |
| Focal length multiplier | 5.9 | 5.8 |
| Screen | ||
| Display type | Fixed Type | Tilting |
| Display diagonal | 3 inches | 3 inches |
| Resolution of display | 460 thousand dots | 921 thousand dots |
| Selfie friendly | ||
| Liveview | ||
| Touch screen | ||
| Display technology | - | XtraFine LCD display with TruBlack technology |
| Viewfinder Information | ||
| Viewfinder | Electronic | Electronic |
| Features | ||
| Lowest shutter speed | 16 seconds | 30 seconds |
| Highest shutter speed | 1/2000 seconds | 1/4000 seconds |
| Continuous shooting rate | 6.0 frames per sec | 10.0 frames per sec |
| Shutter priority | ||
| Aperture priority | ||
| Manually set exposure | ||
| Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
| Set white balance | ||
| Image stabilization | ||
| Integrated flash | ||
| Flash range | 8.90 m | 12.70 m |
| Flash settings | Auto, Fill-in, Red-Eye reduction, Off | Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync |
| External flash | ||
| AE bracketing | ||
| WB bracketing | ||
| Exposure | ||
| Multisegment | ||
| Average | ||
| Spot | ||
| Partial | ||
| AF area | ||
| Center weighted | ||
| Video features | ||
| Video resolutions | 1920 x 1080 (30fps) 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) | 1920 x 1080 (60fps), 1440 x 1080 (30fps), 1280 x 720 (30fps), 640 x 480 (30fps) |
| Highest video resolution | 1920x1080 | 1920x1080 |
| Video data format | H.264 | MPEG-4, AVCHD |
| Mic port | ||
| Headphone port | ||
| Connectivity | ||
| Wireless | None | Eye-Fi Connected |
| Bluetooth | ||
| NFC | ||
| HDMI | ||
| USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
| GPS | None | BuiltIn |
| Physical | ||
| Environmental sealing | ||
| Water proof | ||
| Dust proof | ||
| Shock proof | ||
| Crush proof | ||
| Freeze proof | ||
| Weight | 445 gr (0.98 pounds) | 577 gr (1.27 pounds) |
| Physical dimensions | 124 x 91 x 105mm (4.9" x 3.6" x 4.1") | 122 x 87 x 93mm (4.8" x 3.4" x 3.7") |
| DXO scores | ||
| DXO All around score | not tested | not tested |
| DXO Color Depth score | not tested | not tested |
| DXO Dynamic range score | not tested | not tested |
| DXO Low light score | not tested | not tested |
| Other | ||
| Battery model | 4 x AA | NP-FH50 |
| Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec) | Yes (2 or 10 sec, Portrait 1/2) |
| Time lapse recording | ||
| Type of storage | SD/SDHC card, Internal | SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick Duo/Memory Stick Pro Duo, Memory Stick Pro-HG Duo |
| Card slots | Single | Single |
| Retail pricing | $299 | $429 |