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Kodak Z990 vs Sony HX400V

Portability
68
Imaging
35
Features
42
Overall
37
Kodak EasyShare Z990 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX400V front
Portability
62
Imaging
45
Features
60
Overall
51

Kodak Z990 vs Sony HX400V 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
  • Released January 2011
  • Also referred to as EasyShare Max
Sony HX400V
(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
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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").

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The 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.

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Reasons to pick Kodak Z990 over the Sony HX400V

 Z990 HX400V 

Reasons to pick Sony HX400V over the Kodak Z990

 HX400V Z990 
LaunchedFebruary 2014January 2011More modern by 37 months
Screen typeTiltingFixed Tilting screen
Screen resolution921k460kClearer screen (+461k dot)

Common features in the Kodak Z990 and Sony HX400V

 Z990 HX400V 
Focus manually Very precise focusing
Screen dimensions3"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).

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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.

Kodak Z990 vs Sony HX400V size comparison

Using size and weight, the portability rating of the Z990 and HX400V is 68 and 62 respectively.

Kodak Z990 vs Sony HX400V top view buttons comparison

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.

Kodak Z990 vs Sony HX400V sensor size comparison

Kodak Z990 vs Sony HX400V Screen and ViewFinder

Kodak Z990 vs Sony HX400V Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Kodak Z990 as a Portrait photography camera
Sony HX400V as a Portrait photography camera
41
has manual focus
has face detection autofocus
delivers RAW files
can't use external flash
resolution not great (12 megapixels)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
51
you can focus manually
good megapixels (20MP)
includes face detect focusing
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
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Street Comparison

Kodak Z990 Street photography advice
Sony HX400V Street photography advice
54
built in image stabilization (Optical)
delivers RAW files
screen is fixed
very small sensor (1/2.3")
50
screen tilts
built in image stabilization (Optical)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
more heavy than competitors (660g)
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Sports Comparison

Kodak Z990 Sports photography advice
Sony HX400V Sports photography advice
34
long zoom range (28-840mm 30.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
low fps (6.0 fps)
resolution not great (12 megapixels)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
no phase detect autofocus
55
amazing zoom range (24-1200mm 50.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
good megapixels (20 megapixels)
includes tracking focus
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Kodak Z990 Travel photography info
Sony HX400V Travel photography info
51
has built in flash
quite wide (28mm)
great zoom (840mm)
missing Time Lapse recording
resolution not great (12 megapixels)
display isn't selfie friendly
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
53
good megapixels (20 megapixels)
built-in flash
decently wide (24mm)
long zoom (1200mm)
doesn't have Timelapse mode
more heavy than competitors (660g)
display isn't selfie friendly
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Kodak Z990
Landscape photography with Sony HX400V
45
has manual focus
quite wide (28mm)
screen is a good size (3")
built in image stabilization (Optical)
delivers RAW files
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
resolution not great (12MP)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
missing Time Lapse recording
49
you can focus manually
decently wide (24mm)
screen size is good (3 inch)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
good megapixels (20 megapixels)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
doesn't have Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Kodak Z990 Vlogging information
Sony HX400V Vlogging information
28
quite wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
has face detection autofocus
high quality video (1920 x 1080 resolution)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
display isn't selfie friendly
missing external mic socket
29
decently wide (24mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
includes face detect focusing
high res video (1920 x 1080 resolution)
does have microphone jack
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
display isn't selfie friendly
more heavy than competitors (660g)
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Kodak Z990 vs Sony HX400V Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Kodak Z990 and Sony HX400V
 Kodak EasyShare Z990Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX400V
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