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Kodak Z990 vs Sony HX200V

Portability
68
Imaging
35
Features
42
Overall
37
Kodak EasyShare Z990 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX200V front
Portability
66
Imaging
41
Features
55
Overall
46

Kodak Z990 vs Sony HX200V 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 referred to as EasyShare Max
Sony HX200V
(Full Review)
  • 18MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Display
  • ISO 100 - 12800
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 27-810mm (F2.8-5.6) lens
  • 583g - 122 x 87 x 93mm
  • Launched May 2012
  • Previous Model is Sony HX100V
  • Newer Model is Sony HX300
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Kodak Z990 vs Sony HX200V Overview

Its time to take a deeper look at the Kodak Z990 and Sony HX200V, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras by manufacturers Kodak and Sony. There is a considerable difference among the image resolutions of the Z990 (12MP) and HX200V (18MP) but both cameras boast the same sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The Z990 was manufactured 16 months prior to the HX200V making them a generation away from each other. The two cameras have the same body design (SLR-like (bridge)).

Before going straight to a detailed comparison, here is a quick summation of how the Z990 grades vs the HX200V in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Kodak Z990 over the Sony HX200V

 Z990 HX200V 

Reasons to pick Sony HX200V over the Kodak Z990

 HX200V Z990 
LaunchedMay 2012January 2011Newer by 16 months
Display typeTiltingFixed Tilting display
Display resolution922k460kCrisper display (+462k dot)

Common features in the Kodak Z990 and Sony HX200V

 Z990 HX200V 
Manually focus Very accurate focusing
Display dimensions3"3"Equal display measurements
Selfie screen Neither has selfie screen
Touch friendly display No Touch friendly display

Kodak Z990 vs Sony HX200V Physical Comparison

In case you're looking to travel with your camera frequently, you'll have to factor its weight and measurements. The Kodak Z990 has outer 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) whilst the Sony HX200V has proportions of 122mm x 87mm x 93mm (4.8" x 3.4" x 3.7") and a weight of 583 grams (1.29 lbs).

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Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you are utilising at that time. Below is a front view dimensions comparison of the Z990 and the HX200V.

Kodak Z990 vs Sony HX200V size comparison

Using size and weight, the portability score of the Z990 and HX200V is 68 and 66 respectively.

Kodak Z990 vs Sony HX200V top view buttons comparison

Kodak Z990 vs Sony HX200V Sensor Comparison

Often, it is tough to envision the contrast in sensor dimensions purely by checking out specs. The picture below might give you a much better sense of the sensor sizes in the Z990 and HX200V.

As you can plainly see, each of these cameras have the same sensor dimensions but not the same MP. You can anticipate the Sony HX200V to produce more detail due to its extra 6 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also allow you to crop pics a bit more aggressively. The more aged Z990 will be behind when it comes to sensor innovation.

Kodak Z990 vs Sony HX200V sensor size comparison

Kodak Z990 vs Sony HX200V Screen and ViewFinder

Kodak Z990 vs Sony HX200V Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Kodak Z990 Portrait photography highlights
Sony HX200V Portrait photography highlights
41
you can focus manually
features face detect focusing
saves RAW files
external flash not possible
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
44
manual focus
megapixel count good (18 megapixels)
offers face detection autofocus
cannot use external flash
small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Kodak Z990
Street photography with Sony HX200V
54
built in image stabilization (Optical)
saves RAW files
screen is fixed
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
51
has a tilting screen
has image stabilization (Optical)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
more heavy than others in class (583g)
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Sports Comparison

Kodak Z990 Sports photography features
Sony HX200V Sports photography features
34
incredible zoom range (28-840mm 30.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
low fps (6.0 frames per second)
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect AF
56
incredible zoom range (27-810mm 30.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count good (18MP)
offers tracking autofocus
better than average battery (450 CIPA)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Kodak Z990 as a Travel photography camera
Sony HX200V as a Travel photography camera
51
has built in flash
rather wide (28mm)
great zoom (840mm)
lack of Time Lapse recording
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
doesn't have selfie friendly screen
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
56
better than average battery (450 CIPA)
megapixel count good (18MP)
flash built-in
decently wide (27mm)
great zoom (810mm)
doesn't have Timelapse mode
more heavy than others in class (583g)
display isn't selfie friendly
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Kodak Z990 as a Landscape photography camera
Sony HX200V as a Landscape photography camera
45
you can focus manually
rather wide (28mm)
screen size is good (3")
built in image stabilization (Optical)
saves RAW files
cannot swap lenses (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lack of Time Lapse recording
50
manual focus
decently wide (27mm)
screen size is good (3")
has image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count good (18MP)
better than average battery (450 per charge)
cannot switch lens (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
doesn't have Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Kodak Z990 Vlogging factors
Sony HX200V Vlogging factors
28
rather wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
features face detect focusing
high res video (1920 x 1080 resolution)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
doesn't have selfie friendly screen
lack of mic jack
27
decently wide (27mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
offers face detection autofocus
high res video (1920 x 1080 resolution)
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
display isn't selfie friendly
doesn't have external microphone port
more heavy than others in class (583g)
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Kodak Z990 vs Sony HX200V Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Kodak Z990 and Sony HX200V
 Kodak EasyShare Z990Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX200V
General Information
Company Kodak Sony
Model Kodak EasyShare Z990 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX200V
Also Known as EasyShare Max -
Class Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Introduced 2011-01-04 2012-05-11
Body design SLR-like (bridge) SLR-like (bridge)
Sensor Information
Powered by - BIONZ
Sensor type BSI-CMOS BSI-CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.08 x 4.56mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 27.7mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixel 18 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Full resolution 4000 x 3000 4896 x 3672
Max native ISO 6400 12800
Minimum native ISO 125 100
RAW support
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Number of focus points - 9
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 28-840mm (30.0x) 27-810mm (30.0x)
Largest aperture f/2.8-5.6 f/2.8-5.6
Macro focus range 1cm 1cm
Focal length multiplier 5.9 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Tilting
Display diagonal 3 inch 3 inch
Resolution of display 460 thousand dot 922 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Display tech - XtraFine TruBlack TFT LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic Electronic
Features
Slowest shutter speed 16s 30s
Maximum shutter speed 1/2000s 1/4000s
Continuous shooting speed 6.0 frames per second 10.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 8.90 m 12.40 m
Flash options Auto, Fill-in, Red-Eye reduction, Off Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync, Rear Slow Sync
Hot shoe
Auto exposure 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 (60 fps), 1440 x 1080 (60, 30 fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Max video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video data format H.264 MPEG-4, AVCHD
Microphone jack
Headphone jack
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 seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 445g (0.98 lb) 583g (1.29 lb)
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 life - 450 images
Style of battery - Battery Pack
Battery model 4 x AA NP-FH50
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec, Portrait 1/2)
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SD/SDHC card, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC, Memory Stick Duo/Pro Duo/Pro-HG Duo
Storage slots 1 1
Price at launch $299 $480