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Kodak Z990 vs Sony HX350

Portability
68
Imaging
35
Features
42
Overall
37
Kodak EasyShare Z990 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX350 front
Portability
62
Imaging
46
Features
51
Overall
48

Kodak Z990 vs Sony HX350 Key Specs

Kodak Z990
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • 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
  • Alternate Name is EasyShare Max
Sony HX350
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Display
  • ISO 80 - 3200 (Increase to 12800)
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-1200mm (F2.8-6.3) lens
  • 652g - 130 x 93 x 103mm
  • Introduced December 2016
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Kodak Z990 vs Sony HX350 Overview

In this article, we are contrasting the Kodak Z990 vs Sony HX350, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras by rivals Kodak and Sony. There exists a large gap among the image resolutions of the Z990 (12MP) and HX350 (20MP) but they use the same exact sensor size (1/2.3").

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The Z990 was brought out 7 years earlier than the HX350 and that is a fairly serious difference as far as camera technology is concerned. Each of the cameras offer the identical body type (SLR-like (bridge)).

Before we go in to a step-by-step comparison, below is a simple highlight of how the Z990 grades vs the HX350 for portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Kodak Z990 over the Sony HX350

 Z990 HX350 

Reasons to pick Sony HX350 over the Kodak Z990

 HX350 Z990 
IntroducedDecember 2016January 2011More recent by 72 months
Display typeTiltingFixed Tilting display
Display resolution922k460kSharper display (+462k dot)

Common features in the Kodak Z990 and Sony HX350

 Z990 HX350 
Manually focus Very precise focusing
Display sizing3"3"Equivalent display size
Selfie screen Lacking selfie screen
Touch display Lacking Touch display

Kodak Z990 vs Sony HX350 Physical Comparison

When you are planning to lug around your camera frequently, you should think about its weight and measurements. The Kodak Z990 enjoys exterior measurements of 124mm x 91mm x 105mm (4.9" x 3.6" x 4.1") having a weight of 445 grams (0.98 lbs) whilst the Sony HX350 has proportions of 130mm x 93mm x 103mm (5.1" x 3.7" x 4.1") and a weight of 652 grams (1.44 lbs).

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Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you choose at the time. Following is the front view dimensions comparison of the Z990 against the HX350.

Kodak Z990 vs Sony HX350 size comparison

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the Z990 and HX350 is 68 and 62 respectively.

Kodak Z990 vs Sony HX350 top view buttons comparison

Kodak Z990 vs Sony HX350 Sensor Comparison

Typically, it can be tough to visualise the gap in sensor measurements only by researching technical specs. The photograph underneath may offer you a greater sense of the sensor sizing in the Z990 and HX350.

As you have seen, both the cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing but not the same MP. You can anticipate the Sony HX350 to render extra detail having its extra 8MP. Greater resolution will also help you crop images far more aggressively. The older Z990 will be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor technology.

Kodak Z990 vs Sony HX350 sensor size comparison

Kodak Z990 vs Sony HX350 Screen and ViewFinder

Kodak Z990 vs Sony HX350 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Kodak Z990 Portrait photography details
Sony HX350 Portrait photography details
41
has manual focus
comes with face detection autofocus
delivers RAW files
external flash not possible
sensor resolution low (12MP)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
47
manual focus
decent MP (20MP)
includes face detect focus
can't use external flash
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Kodak Z990
Street photography with Sony HX350
54
built in image stabilization (Optical)
delivers RAW files
fixed screen
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
50
tilting screen
image stabilization (Optical)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
more heavy than others (652 grams)
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Kodak Z990
Sports photography with Sony HX350
34
great zoom range (28-840mm 30.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
very slow continuous shooting (6.0 fps)
sensor resolution low (12MP)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect autofocus
53
long zoom range (24-1200mm 50.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Optical)
decent MP (20MP)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Kodak Z990 as a Travel photography camera
Sony HX350 as a Travel photography camera
51
built-in flash
rather wide (28mm)
long zoom (840mm)
missing Time Lapse recording
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
does not posses selfie friendly screen
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
54
decent MP (20MP)
flash built-in
really wide (24mm)
very long reach (1200mm)
missing Timelapse mode
more heavy than others (652 grams)
screen is not selfie friendly
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Kodak Z990 Landscape photography features
Sony HX350 Landscape photography features
45
has manual focus
rather wide (28mm)
decent sized screen (3 inch)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
delivers RAW files
cannot swap lenses (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
missing Time Lapse recording
49
manual focus
really wide (24mm)
nice screen size (3 inches)
image stabilization (Optical)
decent MP (20 megapixels)
can't switch lenses (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
missing Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Kodak Z990 Vlogging details
Sony HX350 Vlogging details
28
rather wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
comes with face detection autofocus
high video quality (1920 x 1080 pxls)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
does not posses selfie friendly screen
missing external mic support
27
really wide (24mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
includes face detect focus
high res video (1920 x 1080 pxls)
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
screen is not selfie friendly
missing microphone port
more heavy than others (652g)
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Kodak Z990 vs Sony HX350 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Kodak Z990 and Sony HX350
 Kodak EasyShare Z990Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX350
General Information
Make Kodak Sony
Model type Kodak EasyShare Z990 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX350
Also Known as EasyShare Max -
Category Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Introduced 2011-01-04 2016-12-20
Body design SLR-like (bridge) SLR-like (bridge)
Sensor Information
Processor Chip - BIONZ X
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 12MP 20MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Max resolution 4000 x 3000 5184 x 3456
Max native ISO 6400 3200
Max enhanced ISO - 12800
Minimum native ISO 125 80
RAW support
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
AF continuous
Single AF
Tracking AF
Selective AF
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detection AF
Contract detection AF
Phase detection AF
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 28-840mm (30.0x) 24-1200mm (50.0x)
Maximum aperture f/2.8-5.6 f/2.8-6.3
Macro focusing range 1cm 1cm
Crop factor 5.9 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Tilting
Screen diagonal 3" 3"
Screen resolution 460 thousand dot 922 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic Electronic
Viewfinder resolution - 202 thousand dot
Viewfinder coverage - 100%
Features
Min shutter speed 16s 30s
Max shutter speed 1/2000s 1/4000s
Continuous shutter speed 6.0 frames/s 10.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 8.90 m 8.50 m (at Auto ISO)
Flash options Auto, Fill-in, Red-Eye reduction, Off Off, auto, fill, slow sync, advanced, rear sync
External flash
AEB
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
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
Max video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video file format H.264 MPEG-4, AVCHD
Microphone 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 445 gr (0.98 lb) 652 gr (1.44 lb)
Dimensions 124 x 91 x 105mm (4.9" x 3.6" x 4.1") 130 x 93 x 103mm (5.1" x 3.7" x 4.1")
DXO scores
DXO Overall 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 photographs
Battery form - Battery Pack
Battery ID 4 x AA -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec, portrait)
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SD/SDHC card, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC + Memory Stick Pro Duo
Storage slots 1 1
Cost at release $299 -