Kodak Z990 vs Sony HX10V

Here, we will be analyzing the Kodak Z990 and Sony HX10V, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras by manufacturers Kodak and Sony. There exists a big gap between the image resolutions of the Z990 (12MP) and HX10V (18MP) but both cameras posses the identical sensor size (1/2.3").

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The Z990 was revealed 14 months earlier than the HX10V which makes them a generation away from one another. Each of the cameras feature different body design with the Kodak Z990 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Sony HX10V being a Compact camera.

Before we go straight to a comprehensive comparison, here is a simple synopsis of how the Z990 matches up vs the HX10V in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Following is a preview of the gallery photos for Kodak EasyShare Z990 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX10V. The full galleries are available at Kodak Z990 Gallery and Sony HX10V Gallery.

For anyone who is planning to carry around your camera often, you have to factor in its weight and proportions. The Kodak Z990 provides exterior dimensions of 124mm x 91mm x 105mm (4.9" x 3.6" x 4.1") accompanied by a weight of 445 grams (0.98 lbs) and the Sony HX10V has measurements of 105mm x 60mm x 34mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.3") along with a weight of 234 grams (0.52 lbs).

Compare the Kodak Z990 and Sony HX10V in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you have attached during that time. The following is a front view scale comparison of the Z990 against the HX10V.

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability score of the Z990 and HX10V is 68 and 91 respectively.

Quite often, it is very tough to visualise the gap between sensor sizes merely by reading through technical specs. The pic underneath will help offer you a clearer sense of the sensor dimensions in the Z990 and HX10V.

As you can tell, both of those cameras come with the identical sensor size albeit not the same MP. You should count on the Sony HX10V to give extra detail because of its extra 6MP. Higher resolution will let you crop photographs a good deal more aggressively. The more aged Z990 is going to be disadvantaged with regard to sensor technology.