Kodak Z990 vs Sony HX80

Let's look a little more closely at the Kodak Z990 vs Sony HX80, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras by manufacturers Kodak and Sony. There is a huge difference between the image resolutions of the Z990 (12MP) and HX80 (18MP) but both cameras boast the identical sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The Z990 was released 6 years earlier than the HX80 which is quite a significant gap as far as tech is concerned. Both of the cameras feature different body design with the Kodak Z990 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Sony HX80 being a Compact camera.

Before we go right into a more detailed comparison, here is a quick summary of how the Z990 matches up against the HX80 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Here is a sample of the gallery pics for Kodak EasyShare Z990 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX80. The complete galleries are provided at Kodak Z990 Gallery and Sony HX80 Gallery.

If you're going to travel with your camera frequently, you will need to factor its weight and size. The Kodak Z990 features 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) whilst the Sony HX80 has specifications of 102mm x 58mm x 36mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.4") with a weight of 245 grams (0.54 lbs).

Examine the Kodak Z990 vs Sony HX80 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you have chosen during that time. Underneath is a front view dimensions comparison of the Z990 versus the HX80.

Factoring in size and weight, the portability rating of the Z990 and HX80 is 68 and 91 respectively.

In many cases, it can be hard to visualise the difference between sensor dimensions simply by looking at a spec sheet. The image here will provide you a stronger sense of the sensor sizing in the Z990 and HX80.

As you can see, each of these cameras come with the identical sensor size but not the same resolution. You should expect to see the Sony HX80 to resolve greater detail as a result of its extra 6MP. Greater resolution can also help you crop pics a good deal more aggressively. The more aged Z990 is going to be behind when it comes to sensor innovation.