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Kodak Z990 vs Sony WX350

Portability
68
Imaging
35
Features
42
Overall
37
Kodak EasyShare Z990 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX350 front
Portability
94
Imaging
43
Features
43
Overall
43

Kodak Z990 vs Sony WX350 Key Specs

Kodak Z990
(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
Sony WX350
(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
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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").

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The 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.

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Reasons to pick Kodak Z990 over the Sony WX350

 Z990 WX350 
Focus manually Very accurate focus

Reasons to pick Sony WX350 over the Kodak Z990

 WX350 Z990 
IntroducedFebruary 2014January 2011More recent by 37 months

Common features in the Kodak Z990 and Sony WX350

 Z990 WX350 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display dimensions3"3"Equal display dimensions
Display resolution460k460kThe 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. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

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.

Kodak Z990 vs Sony WX350 size comparison

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the Z990 and WX350 is 68 and 94 respectively.

Kodak Z990 vs Sony WX350 top view buttons comparison

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.

Kodak Z990 vs Sony WX350 sensor size comparison

Kodak Z990 vs Sony WX350 Screen and ViewFinder

Kodak Z990 vs Sony WX350 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Kodak Z990 Portrait photography details
Sony WX350 Portrait photography details
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manual focus
features face detection autofocus
exports RAW formats
no external flash support
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
37
decent sensor resolution (18 megapixels)
comes with face detect focus
no manual focus
manual mode not possible
can't use external flash
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
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Street Comparison

Kodak Z990 Street photography info
Sony WX350 Street photography info
54
has image stabilization (Optical)
exports RAW formats
no moving screen
sensor is small (1/2.3")
63
has image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition in class (164 grams)
no articulating screen
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Kodak Z990 Sports photography info
Sony WX350 Sports photography info
34
excellent zoom range (28-840mm 30.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Optical)
max frames per second low (6.0 fps)
low megapixels (12MP)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect autofocus
52
incredible zoom range (25-500mm 20.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Optical)
decent sensor resolution (18MP)
comes with tracking focus
better than average battery pack (470 shots)
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
has no phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Kodak Z990 Travel photography highlights
Sony WX350 Travel photography highlights
51
built-in flash
fairly wide (28mm)
long reach (840mm)
does not have Time Lapse recording
low megapixels (12MP)
display is not selfie friendly
slow max aperture (f2.8)
72
better than average battery pack (470 per charge)
lighter than competition in class (164 grams)
decent sensor resolution (18MP)
has built in flash
really wide (25mm)
great reach (500mm)
no Time Lapse recording
screen is not selfie friendly
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Kodak Z990 Landscape photography highlights
Sony WX350 Landscape photography highlights
45
manual focus
fairly wide (28mm)
good sized screen (3 inches)
has image stabilization (Optical)
exports RAW formats
can't change lens (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f2.8)
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
does not have Time Lapse recording
47
really wide (25mm)
screen size is decent (3")
has image stabilization (Optical)
decent sensor resolution (18MP)
better than average battery pack (470 per charge)
no manual focus
can't change lenses (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
manual mode not possible
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
no Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Kodak Z990
Vlogging with Sony WX350
28
fairly wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
features face detection autofocus
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 pixels)
slow max aperture (f2.8)
display is not selfie friendly
does not have external mic support
35
really wide (25mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
comes with face detect focus
video res high (1920 x 1080 resolution)
lighter than competition in class (164g)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
screen is not selfie friendly
no mic port
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Kodak Z990 vs Sony WX350 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Kodak Z990 and Sony WX350
 Kodak EasyShare Z990Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX350
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