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Kodak Z990 vs Sony RX10 III

Portability
68
Imaging
35
Features
42
Overall
37
Kodak EasyShare Z990 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX10 III front
Portability
53
Imaging
52
Features
77
Overall
62

Kodak Z990 vs Sony RX10 III 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
  • Launched January 2011
  • Alternative Name is EasyShare Max
Sony RX10 III
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - 1" Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Display
  • ISO 125 - 12800 (Increase to 25600)
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • 24-600mm (F2.4-4.0) lens
  • 1051g - 133 x 94 x 127mm
  • Launched March 2016
  • Earlier Model is Sony RX10 II
  • Newer Model is Sony RX10 IV
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Kodak Z990 vs Sony RX10 III Overview

Let's take a more detailed look at the Kodak Z990 vs Sony RX10 III, former being a Small Sensor Superzoom while the other is a Large Sensor Superzoom by competitors Kodak and Sony. There is a substantial difference between the image resolutions of the Z990 (12MP) and RX10 III (20MP) and the Z990 (1/2.3") and RX10 III (1") possess totally different sensor measurements.

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The Z990 was unveiled 6 years before the RX10 III and that is quite a big difference as far as tech is concerned. Both cameras offer the identical body type (SLR-like (bridge)).

Before we go straight into a thorough comparison, below is a simple introduction of how the Z990 scores versus the RX10 III in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Kodak Z990 over the Sony RX10 III

 Z990 RX10 III 

Reasons to pick Sony RX10 III over the Kodak Z990

 RX10 III Z990 
LaunchedMarch 2016January 2011More recent by 63 months
Display typeTiltingFixed Tilting display
Display resolution1229k460kSharper display (+769k dot)

Common features in the Kodak Z990 and Sony RX10 III

 Z990 RX10 III 
Manual focus Very exact focus
Display sizing3"3"Equivalent display measurements
Selfie screen Neither contains selfie screen
Touch display Neither contains Touch display

Kodak Z990 vs Sony RX10 III Physical Comparison

If you are looking to lug around your camera, you will need to consider its weight and dimensions. The Kodak Z990 has got external dimensions 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 RX10 III has dimensions of 133mm x 94mm x 127mm (5.2" x 3.7" x 5.0") and a weight of 1051 grams (2.32 lbs).

Take a look at the Kodak Z990 vs Sony RX10 III in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Take into account, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you are employing during that time. Following is the front view sizing comparison of the Z990 against the RX10 III.

Kodak Z990 vs Sony RX10 III size comparison

Considering size and weight, the portability grade of the Z990 and RX10 III is 68 and 53 respectively.

Kodak Z990 vs Sony RX10 III top view buttons comparison

Kodak Z990 vs Sony RX10 III Sensor Comparison

Oftentimes, it is hard to envision the contrast between sensor measurements only by going over specifications. The visual underneath should provide you a clearer sense of the sensor dimensions in the Z990 and RX10 III.

Plainly, both cameras enjoy different megapixels and different sensor measurements. The Z990 with its tinier sensor will make shooting shallow depth of field harder and the Sony RX10 III will offer you extra detail having an extra 8 Megapixels. Greater resolution will enable you to crop photos far more aggressively. The older Z990 is going to be disadvantaged with regard to sensor technology.

Kodak Z990 vs Sony RX10 III sensor size comparison

Kodak Z990 vs Sony RX10 III Screen and ViewFinder

Kodak Z990 vs Sony RX10 III Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Kodak Z990
Portrait photography with Sony RX10 III
41
you can focus manually
offers face detect autofocus
supports RAW files
cannot use external flash
resolution not great (12MP)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
71
manual focus
resolution is good (20 megapixels)
sensor size is nice (1")
includes face detection focusing
delivers RAW files
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Street Comparison

Kodak Z990 Street photography info
Sony RX10 III Street photography info
54
image stabilization (Optical)
supports RAW files
fixed screen
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
64
screen tilts up and down
built in image stabilization (Optical)
sensor size is nice (1")
delivers RAW files
weather sealing
heavier than average (1,051g)
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Sports Comparison

Kodak Z990 as a Sports photography camera
Sony RX10 III as a Sports photography camera
34
excellent zoom range (28-840mm 30.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Optical)
max frames per second low (6.0 fps)
resolution not great (12MP)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
no phase detect autofocus
70
great zoom range (24-600mm 25.0 x zoom)
quiet mode (1/32,000 seconds)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
resolution is good (20MP)
sensor size is nice (1")
includes tracking autofocus
weather sealing
great battery life (420 per charge)
lacks phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Kodak Z990 Travel photography advice
Sony RX10 III Travel photography advice
51
built-in flash
relatively wide (28mm)
long zoom (840mm)
no Time Lapse mode
resolution not great (12 megapixels)
does not have selfie friendly display
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
55
great battery life (420 per charge)
weather sealing
resolution is good (20 megapixels)
built-in flash
quite wide (24mm)
very long zoom (600mm)
no Time Lapse function
heavier than average (1,051 grams)
does not contain selfie friendly display
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.4)
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Landscape Comparison

Kodak Z990 as a Landscape photography camera
Sony RX10 III as a Landscape photography camera
45
you can focus manually
relatively wide (28mm)
nice screen size (3")
image stabilization (Optical)
supports RAW files
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
resolution not great (12 megapixels)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
no Time Lapse mode
63
manual focus
quite wide (24mm)
screen size is good (3")
built in image stabilization (Optical)
resolution is good (20MP)
sensor size is nice (1")
delivers RAW files
weather sealing
great battery life (420 per charge)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.4)
no Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Kodak Z990 Vlogging factors
Sony RX10 III Vlogging factors
28
relatively wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
offers face detect autofocus
video res high (1920 x 1080 resolution)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
does not have selfie friendly display
no mic port
28
quite wide (24mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
includes face detection focusing
high video quality (3840 x 2160 pixels)
does have external mic jack
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.4)
does not contain selfie friendly display
heavier than average (1,051 grams)
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Kodak Z990 vs Sony RX10 III Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Kodak Z990 and Sony RX10 III
 Kodak EasyShare Z990Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX10 III
General Information
Company Kodak Sony
Model Kodak EasyShare Z990 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX10 III
Otherwise known as EasyShare Max -
Class Small Sensor Superzoom Large Sensor Superzoom
Launched 2011-01-04 2016-03-29
Body design SLR-like (bridge) SLR-like (bridge)
Sensor Information
Powered by - Bionz X
Sensor type BSI-CMOS BSI-CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1"
Sensor dimensions 6.08 x 4.56mm 13.2 x 8.8mm
Sensor surface area 27.7mm² 116.2mm²
Sensor resolution 12MP 20MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Peak resolution 4000 x 3000 5472 x 3648
Highest native ISO 6400 12800
Highest enhanced ISO - 25600
Lowest native ISO 125 125
RAW format
Lowest enhanced ISO - 64
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Number of focus points - 25
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 28-840mm (30.0x) 24-600mm (25.0x)
Max aperture f/2.8-5.6 f/2.4-4.0
Macro focus distance 1cm 3cm
Crop factor 5.9 2.7
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Tilting
Display sizing 3 inch 3 inch
Resolution of display 460 thousand dot 1,229 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic Electronic
Viewfinder resolution - 2,359 thousand dot
Viewfinder coverage - 100%
Viewfinder magnification - 0.7x
Features
Minimum shutter speed 16s 30s
Fastest shutter speed 1/2000s 1/2000s
Fastest quiet shutter speed - 1/32000s
Continuous shutter speed 6.0fps 14.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 8.90 m 10.80 m (at Auto ISO)
Flash settings Auto, Fill-in, Red-Eye reduction, Off Auto, fill-flash, slow sync, rear sync, off
External flash
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (30fps) 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) 3840 x 2160 (30p, 25p, 24p), 1920 x 1080 (60p, 60i, 24p) ,1440 x 1080 (30p), 640 x 480 (30p)
Highest video resolution 1920x1080 3840x2160
Video format H.264 MPEG-4, AVCHD, XAVC S
Mic 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 None
Physical
Environment seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 445 gr (0.98 pounds) 1051 gr (2.32 pounds)
Dimensions 124 x 91 x 105mm (4.9" x 3.6" x 4.1") 133 x 94 x 127mm (5.2" x 3.7" x 5.0")
DXO scores
DXO Overall score not tested 70
DXO Color Depth score not tested 23.1
DXO Dynamic range score not tested 12.6
DXO Low light score not tested 472
Other
Battery life - 420 pictures
Style of battery - Battery Pack
Battery model 4 x AA NP-FW50
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec, continuous)
Time lapse recording
Storage media SD/SDHC card, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC, Memory Stick Duo/Pro Duo/Pro-HG Duo
Storage slots 1 1
Retail pricing $299 $1,398