Kodak Z990 vs Sony A99
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Kodak Z990 vs Sony A99 Key Specs
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- 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
- Introduced January 2011
- Alternative Name is EasyShare Max
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- 24MP - Full frame Sensor
- 3" Fully Articulated Display
- ISO 100 - 25600
- Sensor based Image Stabilization
- 1/8000s Maximum Shutter
- 1920 x 1080 video
- Sony/Minolta Alpha Mount
- 812g - 147 x 111 x 78mm
- Launched December 2012
- Succeeded the Sony A900
- Refreshed by Sony A99 II
Kodak Z990 vs Sony A99 Overview
Its time to take a more detailed look at the Kodak Z990 and Sony A99, former being a Small Sensor Superzoom while the other is a Advanced DSLR by companies Kodak and Sony. There is a substantial difference among the image resolutions of the Z990 (12MP) and A99 (24MP) and the Z990 (1/2.3") and A99 (Full frame) use different sensor measurements.
Nikon Coolpix camera search on Google skyrockets by 8,500%The Z990 was released 23 months earlier than the A99 making the cameras a generation apart from each other. Both cameras come with different body type with the Kodak Z990 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Sony A99 being a Mid-size SLR camera.
Before diving through a comprehensive comparison, below is a quick synopsis of how the Z990 scores vs the A99 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.
Kodak Z990 vs Sony A99 Gallery
Below is a sample of the gallery pictures for Kodak EasyShare Z990 & Sony SLT-A99. The complete galleries are available at Kodak Z990 Gallery & Sony A99 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Kodak Z990 over the Sony A99
Z990 | A99 |
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Reasons to pick Sony A99 over the Kodak Z990
A99 | Z990 | |||
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Launched | December 2012 | January 2011 | Fresher by 23 months | |
Display type | Fully Articulated | Fixed | Fully Articulating display | |
Display resolution | 1229k | 460k | Clearer display (+769k dot) | |
Selfie screen | Easy selfies |
Common features in the Kodak Z990 and Sony A99
Z990 | A99 | |||
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Focus manually | More exact focusing | |||
Display dimension | 3" | 3" | Identical display measurements | |
Touch friendly display | Lacking Touch friendly display |
Kodak Z990 vs Sony A99 Physical Comparison
For those who are aiming to carry your camera frequently, you should factor its weight and proportions. The Kodak Z990 has got outer measurements of 124mm x 91mm x 105mm (4.9" x 3.6" x 4.1") and a weight of 445 grams (0.98 lbs) while the Sony A99 has measurements of 147mm x 111mm x 78mm (5.8" x 4.4" x 3.1") along with a weight of 812 grams (1.79 lbs).
Look at the Kodak Z990 and Sony A99 in our newest Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you have attached at that time. Following is the front view scale comparison of the Z990 vs the A99.
Using size and weight, the portability grade of the Z990 and A99 is 68 and 57 respectively.
Kodak Z990 vs Sony A99 Sensor Comparison
In many cases, its tough to visualize the gap in sensor sizing merely by researching specs. The photograph below may offer you a much better sense of the sensor measurements in the Z990 and A99.
As you can plainly see, both the cameras have got different megapixel count and different sensor sizing. The Z990 due to its smaller sensor is going to make achieving shallower depth of field more challenging and the Sony A99 will render extra detail as a result of its extra 12 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also enable you to crop pics much more aggressively. The older Z990 will be behind when it comes to sensor innovation.
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Kodak Z990 vs Sony A99 Specifications
Kodak EasyShare Z990 | Sony SLT-A99 | |
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General Information | ||
Brand | Kodak | Sony |
Model | Kodak EasyShare Z990 | Sony SLT-A99 |
Otherwise known as | EasyShare Max | - |
Type | Small Sensor Superzoom | Advanced DSLR |
Introduced | 2011-01-04 | 2012-12-12 |
Body design | SLR-like (bridge) | Mid-size SLR |
Sensor Information | ||
Powered by | - | Bionz |
Sensor type | BSI-CMOS | CMOS |
Sensor size | 1/2.3" | Full frame |
Sensor dimensions | 6.08 x 4.56mm | 35.8 x 23.8mm |
Sensor area | 27.7mm² | 852.0mm² |
Sensor resolution | 12 megapixels | 24 megapixels |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 3:2 and 16:9 |
Peak resolution | 4000 x 3000 | 6000 x 4000 |
Highest native ISO | 6400 | 25600 |
Lowest native ISO | 125 | 100 |
RAW data | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focus | ||
AF touch | ||
Continuous AF | ||
AF single | ||
Tracking AF | ||
Selective AF | ||
AF center weighted | ||
AF multi area | ||
AF live view | ||
Face detect focusing | ||
Contract detect focusing | ||
Phase detect focusing | ||
Number of focus points | - | 19 |
Cross focus points | - | 11 |
Lens | ||
Lens mount | fixed lens | Sony/Minolta Alpha |
Lens focal range | 28-840mm (30.0x) | - |
Max aperture | f/2.8-5.6 | - |
Macro focus distance | 1cm | - |
Number of lenses | - | 143 |
Crop factor | 5.9 | 1 |
Screen | ||
Range of display | Fixed Type | Fully Articulated |
Display size | 3 inch | 3 inch |
Resolution of display | 460 thousand dot | 1,229 thousand dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch function | ||
Display technology | - | TFT Xtra Fine color LCD |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | Electronic | Electronic |
Viewfinder resolution | - | 2,359 thousand dot |
Viewfinder coverage | - | 100% |
Viewfinder magnification | - | 0.71x |
Features | ||
Min shutter speed | 16 seconds | 30 seconds |
Max shutter speed | 1/2000 seconds | 1/8000 seconds |
Continuous shutter speed | 6.0fps | 10.0fps |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manually set exposure | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
Set WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Built-in flash | ||
Flash range | 8.90 m | no built-in flash |
Flash settings | Auto, Fill-in, Red-Eye reduction, Off | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync, High Speed Sync, Rear Curtain, Fill-in, Wireless |
Hot shoe | ||
AE bracketing | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Max flash sync | - | 1/250 seconds |
Exposure | ||
Multisegment | ||
Average | ||
Spot | ||
Partial | ||
AF area | ||
Center weighted | ||
Video features | ||
Video resolutions | 1920 x 1080 (30fps) 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) | 1920 x 1080 (60, 24 fps), 1440 x 1080 (30fps), 640 x 424 (29.97 fps) |
Highest video resolution | 1920x1080 | 1920x1080 |
Video file format | H.264 | MPEG-4, AVCHD, H.264 |
Mic jack | ||
Headphone jack | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | None | None |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
GPS | None | BuiltIn |
Physical | ||
Environment seal | ||
Water proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 445g (0.98 pounds) | 812g (1.79 pounds) |
Dimensions | 124 x 91 x 105mm (4.9" x 3.6" x 4.1") | 147 x 111 x 78mm (5.8" x 4.4" x 3.1") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO Overall score | not tested | 89 |
DXO Color Depth score | not tested | 25.0 |
DXO Dynamic range score | not tested | 14.0 |
DXO Low light score | not tested | 1555 |
Other | ||
Battery life | - | 500 images |
Battery form | - | Battery Pack |
Battery model | 4 x AA | NP-FM500H |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec) | Yes (2 or 10 sec) |
Time lapse feature | ||
Type of storage | SD/SDHC card, Internal | Memory Stick PRO Duo/Pro-HG Duo; SD, SDHC and SDXC |
Storage slots | Single | Dual |
Retail price | $299 | $1,998 |