Kodak Z990 vs Sony WX350
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Kodak Z990 vs Sony WX350 Key Specs
(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
- Announced January 2011
- Alternate Name is EasyShare Max
(Full Review)
- 18MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Display
- ISO 80 - 12800
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 25-500mm (F3.5-6.5) lens
- 164g - 96 x 55 x 26mm
- Introduced February 2014
- Earlier Model is Sony WX300
- Updated by Sony WX500
Kodak Z990 vs Sony WX350 Overview
On this page, we are comparing the Kodak Z990 and Sony WX350, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras by brands Kodak and Sony. There exists a sizeable gap among the image resolutions of the Z990 (12MP) and WX350 (18MP) but both cameras provide the same sensor sizes (1/2.3").
Sora from OpenAI releases its first ever music videoThe Z990 was announced 4 years prior to the WX350 and that is a fairly large gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Both of the cameras have different body design with the Kodak Z990 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Sony WX350 being a Compact camera.
Before we go into a in-depth comparison, here is a brief summary of how the Z990 grades versus the WX350 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.
Kodak Z990 vs Sony WX350 Gallery
Following is a sample of the gallery pics for Kodak EasyShare Z990 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX350. The whole galleries are viewable at Kodak Z990 Gallery and Sony WX350 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Kodak Z990 over the Sony WX350
Z990 | WX350 | |||
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Focus manually | Very accurate focus |
Reasons to pick Sony WX350 over the Kodak Z990
WX350 | Z990 | |||
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Introduced | February 2014 | January 2011 | More recent by 37 months |
Common features in the Kodak Z990 and Sony WX350
Z990 | WX350 | |||
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Display type | Fixed | Fixed | Fixed display | |
Display dimensions | 3" | 3" | Equal display dimensions | |
Display resolution | 460k | 460k | The same display resolution | |
Selfie screen | Neither includes selfie screen | |||
Touch display | Neither includes Touch display |
Kodak Z990 vs Sony WX350 Physical Comparison
If you are aiming to lug around your camera, you need to take into account its weight and measurements. The Kodak Z990 features exterior dimensions of 124mm x 91mm x 105mm (4.9" x 3.6" x 4.1") having a weight of 445 grams (0.98 lbs) while the Sony WX350 has proportions of 96mm x 55mm x 26mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 1.0") with a weight of 164 grams (0.36 lbs).
Check the Kodak Z990 and Sony WX350 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you are utilising during that time. Below is a front view scale comparison of the Z990 and the WX350.
Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the Z990 and WX350 is 68 and 94 respectively.
Kodak Z990 vs Sony WX350 Sensor Comparison
More often than not, its hard to visualize the difference in sensor measurements simply by researching technical specs. The photograph underneath will help provide you a much better sense of the sensor sizes in the Z990 and WX350.
As you have seen, each of these cameras provide the same sensor dimensions but different resolution. You should expect to see the Sony WX350 to result in extra detail with its extra 6MP. Greater resolution will let you crop pics more aggressively. The older Z990 will be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor innovation.
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Kodak Z990 vs Sony WX350 Specifications
Kodak EasyShare Z990 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX350 | |
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General Information | ||
Brand Name | Kodak | Sony |
Model type | Kodak EasyShare Z990 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX350 |
Also called | EasyShare Max | - |
Type | Small Sensor Superzoom | Small Sensor Superzoom |
Announced | 2011-01-04 | 2014-02-13 |
Body design | SLR-like (bridge) | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Sensor type | BSI-CMOS | BSI-CMOS |
Sensor size | 1/2.3" | 1/2.3" |
Sensor dimensions | 6.08 x 4.56mm | 6.17 x 4.55mm |
Sensor area | 27.7mm² | 28.1mm² |
Sensor resolution | 12 megapixels | 18 megapixels |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 |
Peak resolution | 4000 x 3000 | 4896 x 3672 |
Highest native ISO | 6400 | 12800 |
Min native ISO | 125 | 80 |
RAW format | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focusing | ||
Touch to focus | ||
Continuous AF | ||
Single AF | ||
Tracking AF | ||
Selective AF | ||
Center weighted AF | ||
AF multi area | ||
AF live view | ||
Face detection focusing | ||
Contract detection focusing | ||
Phase detection focusing | ||
Cross type focus points | - | - |
Lens | ||
Lens mount type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens zoom range | 28-840mm (30.0x) | 25-500mm (20.0x) |
Highest aperture | f/2.8-5.6 | f/3.5-6.5 |
Macro focusing range | 1cm | - |
Crop factor | 5.9 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Range of screen | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Screen size | 3 inches | 3 inches |
Screen resolution | 460k dot | 460k dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch functionality | ||
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | Electronic | None |
Features | ||
Min shutter speed | 16s | 4s |
Max shutter speed | 1/2000s | 1/1600s |
Continuous shutter speed | 6.0fps | 10.0fps |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manually set exposure | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | - |
Change WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Built-in flash | ||
Flash distance | 8.90 m | 4.30 m |
Flash settings | Auto, Fill-in, Red-Eye reduction, Off | - |
External flash | ||
AEB | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment | ||
Average | ||
Spot | ||
Partial | ||
AF area | ||
Center weighted | ||
Video features | ||
Supported video resolutions | 1920 x 1080 (30fps) 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) | VCHD: 28M PS(1,920x1,080/60p) / 24M FX(1,920x1,080/60i) / 17M FH(1,920x1,080/60i),MP4: 12M(1,440x1,080/30fps) / 3M VGA(640x480/30fps) |
Highest video resolution | 1920x1080 | 1920x1080 |
Video data format | H.264 | AVCHD |
Mic jack | ||
Headphone jack | ||
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 proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 445g (0.98 lb) | 164g (0.36 lb) |
Physical dimensions | 124 x 91 x 105mm (4.9" x 3.6" x 4.1") | 96 x 55 x 26mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 1.0") |
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 | - | 470 photos |
Battery form | - | Battery Pack |
Battery ID | 4 x AA | NP-BX1 |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec) | Yes (Off / 10sec. / 2sec. / portrait1 / portrait2) |
Time lapse shooting | ||
Storage media | SD/SDHC card, Internal | SD/ SDHC/SDXC, Memory Stick Pro Duo/ Pro-HG Duo |
Storage slots | One | One |
Pricing at release | $299 | $270 |