Kodak Z990 vs Sony HX30V

Here, we will be looking at the Kodak Z990 and Sony HX30V, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras by manufacturers Kodak and Sony. There is a huge difference among the sensor resolutions of the Z990 (12MP) and HX30V (18MP) but both cameras provide the identical sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The Z990 was announced 14 months prior to the HX30V which makes them a generation away from each other. Both cameras feature different body design with the Kodak Z990 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Sony HX30V being a Compact camera.

Before diving into a detailed comparison, here is a short introduction of how the Z990 scores vs the HX30V for portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Here is a preview of the gallery images for Kodak EasyShare Z990 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX30V. The whole galleries are provided at Kodak Z990 Gallery and Sony HX30V Gallery.

For anybody who is planning to carry around your camera regularly, you will have to factor in its weight and proportions. The Kodak Z990 offers outer measurements of 124mm x 91mm x 105mm (4.9" x 3.6" x 4.1") having a weight of 445 grams (0.98 lbs) and the Sony HX30V has measurements of 107mm x 62mm x 35mm (4.2" x 2.4" x 1.4") with a weight of 254 grams (0.56 lbs).

See the Kodak Z990 and Sony HX30V in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you are using at the time. Underneath is a front view sizing comparison of the Z990 against the HX30V.

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability score of the Z990 and HX30V is 68 and 90 respectively.

Oftentimes, it is difficult to envision the gap in sensor sizes purely by looking through specifications. The image below might give you a clearer sense of the sensor measurements in the Z990 and HX30V.

To sum up, both cameras come with the identical sensor size albeit not the same resolution. You should expect the Sony HX30V to result in extra detail with its extra 6MP. Higher resolution will also help you crop pictures a good deal more aggressively. The more aged Z990 will be behind with regard to sensor technology.