Kodak Z990 vs Sony HX400V
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Kodak Z990 vs Sony HX400V 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
- Released January 2011
- Also referred to as EasyShare Max
(Full Review)
- 20MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Tilting Screen
- ISO 80 - 12800
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 24-1200mm (F2.8-6.3) lens
- 660g - 130 x 93 x 103mm
- Launched February 2014
- Old Model is Sony HX300
Kodak Z990 vs Sony HX400V Overview
Following is a detailed analysis of the Kodak Z990 vs Sony HX400V, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras by companies Kodak and Sony. There is a sizeable difference among the image resolutions of the Z990 (12MP) and HX400V (20MP) but both cameras boast the same sensor dimensions (1/2.3").
President Biden pushes bill mandating TikTok sale or banThe Z990 was brought out 4 years before the HX400V which is a fairly large gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Both cameras have the same body design (SLR-like (bridge)).
Before getting straight to a detailed comparison, here is a brief view of how the Z990 grades against the HX400V in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.
Kodak Z990 vs Sony HX400V Gallery
Below is a preview of the gallery photos for Kodak EasyShare Z990 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX400V. The entire galleries are viewable at Kodak Z990 Gallery and Sony HX400V Gallery.
Reasons to pick Kodak Z990 over the Sony HX400V
Z990 | HX400V |
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Reasons to pick Sony HX400V over the Kodak Z990
HX400V | Z990 | |||
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Launched | February 2014 | January 2011 | More modern by 37 months | |
Screen type | Tilting | Fixed | Tilting screen | |
Screen resolution | 921k | 460k | Clearer screen (+461k dot) |
Common features in the Kodak Z990 and Sony HX400V
Z990 | HX400V | |||
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Focus manually | Very precise focusing | |||
Screen dimensions | 3" | 3" | Equal screen sizing | |
Selfie screen | Neither includes selfie screen | |||
Touch friendly screen | Neither includes Touch friendly screen |
Kodak Z990 vs Sony HX400V Physical Comparison
For anybody who is intending to carry around your camera, you should take into account its weight and volume. The Kodak Z990 features physical dimensions of 124mm x 91mm x 105mm (4.9" x 3.6" x 4.1") with a weight of 445 grams (0.98 lbs) whilst the Sony HX400V has sizing of 130mm x 93mm x 103mm (5.1" x 3.7" x 4.1") with a weight of 660 grams (1.46 lbs).
Analyze the Kodak Z990 vs Sony HX400V in the all new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you are using at that time. The following is a front view sizing comparison of the Z990 compared to the HX400V.
Using size and weight, the portability rating of the Z990 and HX400V is 68 and 62 respectively.
Kodak Z990 vs Sony HX400V Sensor Comparison
In many cases, its difficult to visualize the contrast in sensor sizes simply by researching specs. The picture here will help provide you a greater sense of the sensor dimensions in the Z990 and HX400V.
As you can plainly see, both of those cameras have the same sensor dimensions albeit different MP. You should count on the Sony HX400V to render extra detail having its extra 8 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also help you crop photographs a bit more aggressively. The more aged Z990 will be disadvantaged with regard to sensor tech.
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Kodak Z990 vs Sony HX400V Specifications
Kodak EasyShare Z990 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX400V | |
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General Information | ||
Brand Name | Kodak | Sony |
Model | Kodak EasyShare Z990 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX400V |
Also called as | EasyShare Max | - |
Class | Small Sensor Superzoom | Small Sensor Superzoom |
Released | 2011-01-04 | 2014-02-12 |
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 | 12 megapixels | 20 megapixels |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 |
Highest Possible resolution | 4000 x 3000 | 5184 x 3888 |
Maximum native ISO | 6400 | 12800 |
Lowest native ISO | 125 | 80 |
RAW photos | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focus | ||
AF touch | ||
AF continuous | ||
Single AF | ||
AF tracking | ||
Selective AF | ||
Center weighted AF | ||
Multi area AF | ||
AF live view | ||
Face detect focusing | ||
Contract detect focusing | ||
Phase detect focusing | ||
Number of focus points | - | 9 |
Lens | ||
Lens mounting type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens focal range | 28-840mm (30.0x) | 24-1200mm (50.0x) |
Maximum aperture | f/2.8-5.6 | f/2.8-6.3 |
Macro focus distance | 1cm | 1cm |
Focal length multiplier | 5.9 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Range of display | Fixed Type | Tilting |
Display diagonal | 3" | 3" |
Display resolution | 460 thousand dot | 921 thousand dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch capability | ||
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | Electronic | Electronic |
Viewfinder coverage | - | 100% |
Features | ||
Min shutter speed | 16s | 30s |
Max shutter speed | 1/2000s | 1/4000s |
Continuous shutter speed | 6.0fps | 10.0fps |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manual exposure | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
Custom WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Integrated flash | ||
Flash range | 8.90 m | 8.50 m (ISO Auto) |
Flash options | Auto, Fill-in, Red-Eye reduction, Off | Flash Off / Autoflash / Fill-flash / Slow Sync. / Advanced Flash / Rear Sync. / Wireless (with optional compliant flash) |
Hot shoe | ||
Auto exposure bracketing | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment exposure | ||
Average exposure | ||
Spot exposure | ||
Partial exposure | ||
AF area exposure | ||
Center weighted exposure | ||
Video features | ||
Supported video resolutions | 1920 x 1080 (30fps) 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) | 1920 x 1080 (60p, 60i, 24p), 1440 x 1080 (30p), 640 x 480 (30p) |
Maximum video resolution | 1920x1080 | 1920x1080 |
Video data format | H.264 | MPEG-4, AVCHD |
Microphone input | ||
Headphone input | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | None | Built-In |
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 pounds) | 660g (1.46 pounds) |
Physical 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 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 | - | 300 photos |
Battery format | - | Battery Pack |
Battery model | 4 x AA | NP-BX1 |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec) | Yes (2 or 10 sec, portrait) |
Time lapse shooting | ||
Storage media | SD/SDHC card, Internal | SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick Duo/Memory Stick Pro Duo, Memory Stick Pro-HG Duo |
Storage slots | Single | Single |
Retail cost | $299 | $448 |