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Canon G1 X III vs Kodak Z990 Comparison

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Canon G1 X III

24 MP | APS-C (22.3 x 14.9 mm) CMOS Sensor

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Kodak Z990

12 MP | 1/2.33" (6.08 x 4.56 mm) BSI-CMOS Sensor

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Canon G1 X III vs Kodak Z990 Comparison Overview

Here we are comparing two cameras with different body types: Canon G1 X III, which was introduced in October 2017 is a Large Sensor Compact camera with a 24.0MP APS-C sensor whereas Kodak Z990, which was introduced in January 2011 is a Small Sensor Superzoom camera with a 12.0MP 1/2.3" sensor. As you can see, Z990 is 6 years older than G1 X III. Let's see if this age difference between two cameras makes a big difference.

Here is a brief look at the main features of Canon G1 X III and Kodak Z990 before getting into our more detailed comparison.

Canon G1 X III Key Specs

  • Announcement Date: 2017-10-25
  • 24MP - APS-C CMOS Sensor
  • ISO 100 - 25600
  • 24-72 mm F2.8-5.6 Zoom Lens
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 3 Fully Articulated Screen
  • 2360k dot Electronic viewfinder
  • 9.0 fps continuous shooting
  • Full HD - 1920 x 1080 video resolution
  • Built-in Wireless
  • 399g. 115 x 78 x 51 mm
  • Weather Sealed Body
  • Replaced Canon PowerShot G1 X Mark II Compare

Kodak Z990 Key Specs

  • Announcement Date: 2011-01-04
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" BSI-CMOS Sensor
  • ISO 125 - 6400
  • 28-840 mm F2.8-5.6 Zoom Lens
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 3" Fixed Type Screen
  • Electronic viewfinder
  • 6 fps continuous shooting
  • Full HD - 1920 x 1080 video resolution
  • 445g. 124 x 91 x 105 mm
  • Also known as EasyShare Max

Let's read on the following sections in order to better understand in detail how Canon G1 X III and Kodak Z990 compares and hopefully end up with enough arguments to decide which one is better for you.

Reasons to choose Canon PowerShot G1 X Mark III over Kodak EasyShare Z990
Wireless Connection
Built-In vs None Better connectivity
LCD Screen
Fully Articulated vs Fixed Type Flexible shooting positions
External Flash Shoe
Yes vs No Better for flash photography
Touch Screen
Yes vs No Easy control of camera functions
Max Sensor Resolution
24 MP vs 12 MP 100% more pixels
Max ISO
25.600 vs 6.400 300% higher Max ISO
LCD Screen Resolution
1.040k dots vs 460k dots 126% higher resolution screen
Continuous Shooting
9.0fps vs 6.0fps 3 fps faster
Weight
399 g vs 445 g 46 g lighter
Environmental Sealing
Yes vs No shoot at tough conditions
Timelapse Recording
Yes vs No creative shooting
Focal Length - Wide
24mm vs 28mm 4 mm wider coverage
Flash Coverage
9.0m vs 8.9m 0.1m longer range
Sensor Pixel Area
13.84µm2 vs 2.31µm2 499% larger pixel area
AE Bracketing Range
±3 EV vs ±1 EV Wide Bracketing range is useful for HDR
Built-in ND Filter
3.0-stops vs No Use larger aperture under strong light
Selfie & Vlogger Friendly LCD
Yes vs No Rotate LCD for taking Selfies
NFC Connection
Yes vs No Easy wireless connectivity with compatible devices
Bluetooth
Yes vs No Connect your camera to other devices via Blueetooth
Smartphone Remote
Yes vs No Remote control your camera with a smartphone


Reasons to choose Kodak EasyShare Z990 over Canon PowerShot G1 X Mark III
Focal Length - Tele
840mm vs 72mm 768 mm longer tele reach
Optical Zoom
30× vs 3x more flexible focal coverage

Common Strengths of Canon PowerShot G1 X Mark III and Kodak EasyShare Z990
Image Stabilization
Optical vs Optical Sharper images at longer focal lengths and long exposures
Built-in Flash
Yes vs Yes Useful in low-light
Viewfinder
Yes (Electronic) vs Yes (Electronic) Better framing and control
RAW Support
Yes vs Yes Better image quality
Face Detection Focus
Yes vs Yes very handy for portraits
Continuous Shooting
9.0fps vs 6.0fps Fast shooting speeds
Manual Focusing
Yes vs Yes both have manual focusing modes
Manual Exposure
Yes vs Yes better exposure control
AE Bracketing
Yes vs Yes Useful for tough lighting conditions and HDR
Common Weaknesses of Canon PowerShot G1 X Mark III and Kodak EasyShare Z990
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Canon G1 X III vs Kodak Z990: Physical Specs and Body features Comparison

Size and weight is a big decision factor when you are trying to find the ideal camera for your needs. In this section, We are going to illustrate Canon G1 X III and Kodak Z990 side-by-side from the front, back and top in their relative dimensions. Canon G1 X III has external dimensions of 115 x 78 x 51 mm (4.53 x 3.07 x 2.01″) and weighs 399 g (0.88 lb / 14.07 oz) (including batteries). Kodak Z990 has external dimensions of 124 x 91 x 105 mm (4.88 x 3.58 x 4.13″) and weighs 445 g (0.98 lb / 15.70 oz) (including batteries).

Below you can see the front view size comparison of Canon G1 X III and Kodak Z990. Canon G1 X III is clearly the smaller of the two cameras. Its body is 9mm narrower, 13mm shorter and 54mm thinner than Kodak Z990.

Canon G1 X III vs Kodak Z990 Camera Size Comparison - Front View
Comparison image of Canon G1 X III and Kodak Z990 Size, Weight and External Dimensions - Front View

Here is the back view size comparison of Canon G1 X III and Kodak Z990.

Canon G1 X III vs Kodak Z990 Camera Size Comparison - Back View
Comparison image of Canon G1 X III and Kodak Z990 Size and Weight - Back View

Now lets look at the top view comparison of Canon G1 X III and Kodak Z990.
Canon G1 X III vs Kodak Z990 Camera Size Comparison - Top View
Top View Comparison image of Canon G1 X III and Kodak Z990 Size

Weight is another important factor especially when deciding on a camera that you want to carry with you all day. Canon G1 X III is 46g lighter than the Kodak Z990 but we don't think this will make a significant difference.

Weight Comparison

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Thickness Comparison

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G1 X III
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Weather Sealing

With its weather sealed body, we believe that G1 X III has a big advantage over Z990 which doesn't provide any kind of environmental sealing.

LCD Screen Size and Features

Canon G1 X III and Kodak Z990's LCD screens has the same diagonal size of 3.

On the other hand, Canon G1 X III sports a Fully Articulated screen which you can change the angle and position of the screen almost freely, making it possible to shoot from waist or over the head levels, and especially very useful for shooting selfies and video. Kodak Z990's LCD screen is a fixed type which provides almost no flexibility in shooting positions compared to G1 X III.
Canon G1 X III vs Kodak Z990: Sensor Comparison

Canon G1 X III has a 24.0MP APS-C (22.3 x 14.9 mm ) sized CMOS sensor and features DIGIC 7 processor. On the other hand, Kodak Z990 has a 12.0MP 1/2.3" (6.08 x 4.56 mm ) sized BSI-CMOS sensor .

Canon G1 X III's sensor provides 12MP more than Kodak Z990's sensor, which gives a significant advantage in real life. You can print your images larger or crop more freely. On the other hand, please keep in mind that Max sensor resolution is not the only determinant of resolving power. Factors such as the optical elements, low pass filter, pixel size and sensor technology also affects the final resolution of the captured image.

Below you can see the G1 X III and Z990 sensor size comparison.

Canon G1 X III vs Kodak Z990 Sensor Size Comparison
Sensor Size and Resolution Comparison image of Canon G1 X III and Kodak Z990 Cameras


As seen above, Canon G1 X III has a 12.0x Larger sensor area than Kodak Z990. Larger sensors give photographer more control on the depth of field and blurry background compared to smaller sensor when shot in same focal length and aperture.

Canon G1 X III vs Kodak Z990 Lens Specs Comparison

Canon G1 X III features a 24-72 mm F2.8-5.6 3x zoom lens whereas Kodak Z990 features a 28-840 mm F2.8-5.6 30× zoom lens.

Canon G1 X III has 4mm wider coverage than the Kodak Z990. Both cameras has a max aperture of f2.80 at the wide end. On the tele end, Kodak Z990 has 768mm longer reach than the Canon G1 X III. Both cameras has a max aperture of f5.60 at tele end.

Wide Coverage

Large Sensor Compact Cameras

G1 X III
Z990
Widest - Canon G1 X II
Average
Telezoom

DSLR-Like Cameras

G1 X III
Z990
Longest - Panasonic ZS200
Average
Max Aperture at Tele

DSLR-Like Cameras

G1 X III
Z990
Fastest - Leica Q
Average
Max Aperture at Wide

DSLR-Like Cameras

G1 X III
Z990
Fastest - Panasonic LX10
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What types of Photography are Canon G1 X III and Kodak Z990 Good for?
In this section, we rank and compare Canon G1 X III and Kodak Z990 for five different photography types in order to make your decision process easier in case you are specifically interested in one or more of these areas.

Canon G1 X III for Portrait Photography

GOOD

Kodak Z990 for Portrait Photography

AVERAGE
Large APS-C (22.3 x 14.9 mm) sensor
Very High Resolution Sensor: 24.0MP
Image Stabilization
RAW shooting capability
External Flash Shoe
Electronic Built-in Viewfinder
Manual Focus Mode
Manual Exposure Mode
Not so good Ergonomics&Handling
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Image Stabilization
RAW shooting capability
Electronic Built-in Viewfinder
Manual Focus Mode
Manual Exposure Mode
Average Resolution Sensor: 12.0MP
Average Ergonomics&Handling
Small 1/2.33" (6.08 x 4.56 mm) sensor
No External Flash Shoe
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Canon G1 X III for Street Photography

EXCELLENT

Kodak Z990 for Street Photography

GOOD
Large APS-C (22.3 x 14.9 mm) sensor
Image Stabilization
RAW shooting capability
Electronic Built-in Viewfinder
Manual Focus Mode
Small Body
Live-view
Face-Detection Focusing
Fully Articulated LCD Screen
Fast Lens at Wide: f2.80
24 mm - Good Wide Angle Coverage
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Image Stabilization
RAW shooting capability
Electronic Built-in Viewfinder
Manual Focus Mode
Live-view
Face-Detection Focusing
Fast Lens at Wide: f2.80
28 mm - Good Wide Angle Coverage
Medium sized Body
Small 1/2.33" (6.08 x 4.56 mm) sensor
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Canon G1 X III for Sports Photography

AVERAGE

Kodak Z990 for Sports Photography

AVERAGE
Image Stabilization
RAW shooting capability
External Flash Shoe
Electronic Built-in Viewfinder
Manual Focus Mode
Manual Exposure Mode
Fast Continuous Shooting: 9.0fps
Environmental Sealings
49 Focus Points
Wireless Connection
Average Max shutter speed: 1/2000s
Not so good Ergonomics&Handling
Poor Battery Life: 200 shots
72 mm Tele Lens
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Image Stabilization
RAW shooting capability
Electronic Built-in Viewfinder
Manual Focus Mode
Manual Exposure Mode
840 mm Tele Lens
Average Ergonomics&Handling
Average Continuous Shooting: 6.0fps
Average Max shutter speed: 1/2000s
No External Flash Shoe
Environmental Sealings
Focus Points
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Canon G1 X III for Daily Photography

GOOD

Kodak Z990 for Daily Photography

GOOD
Large APS-C (22.3 x 14.9 mm) sensor
RAW shooting capability
Compact Body
Environmental Sealings
399g
Body Thickness 51mm
3.0X Optical Zoom
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RAW shooting capability
30.0X Optical Zoom
Medium size Body
Small 1/2.33" (6.08 x 4.56 mm) sensor
445g
Body Thickness 105mm
Read the details

Canon G1 X III for Landscape Photography

AVERAGE

Kodak Z990 for Landscape Photography

POOR
Large APS-C (22.3 x 14.9 mm) sensor
Very High Resolution Sensor: 24.0MP
RAW shooting capability
Manual Focus Mode
Manual Exposure Mode
24 mm - Good Wide Angle Coverage
Environmental Sealings
Read the details
Manual Focus Mode
Manual Exposure Mode
28 mm - Good Wide Angle Coverage
Average Resolution Sensor: 12.0MP
Small 1/2.33" (6.08 x 4.56 mm) sensor
No Environmental Sealings
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Canon G1 X III vs Kodak Z990: OUR DECISION

You may have already made your decision about which camera suits better for your needs and your budget so far but in case you wonder how we rated Canon G1 X III and Kodak Z990, below you can find their scores in five different aspects. Our Decision Algorithm dynamically scores cameras using 63 different specs, current price and DxO Mark scores (where possible) in order to make a more objective and consistent comparison.

Here is a summary of how Canon G1 X III and Kodak Z990 scores compare:

Canon G1 X III
Imaging
Features
Value
Portability
Overall
Ranked #6 out of 61 in Large sensor compact cameras
Ranked #134 out of 1220 in all Cameras
Kodak Z990
Imaging
Features
Value
Portability
Overall
Ranked #42 out of 113 in SLR-like (bridge) cameras
Ranked #510 out of 1220 in all Cameras

Canon G1 X III is the clear winner of this comparison. It has a higher Overall Score and beats Kodak Z990 in all criteria. It has better general image quality, more features, more compact body and offers more value for the money

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Kodak Z990 vs Canon G1 X III Specs Table
Detailed comparison of specifications
General Canon PowerShot G1 X Mark III Kodak EasyShare Z990
Brand Canon Kodak
Announced 2017-10-25 2011-01-04
Body Type Large sensor compact SLR-like (bridge)
Sensor
Type CMOS BSI-CMOS
Size APS-C 1/2.3"
Dimensions 22.3 x 14.9 mm 6.08 x 4.56 mm
Area 332.27mm2 27.72mm2
Megapixels 24 megapixels 12 megapixels
Max Resolution 6000 x 4000 4000 x 3000
Max Native Light sensitivity 25,600 ISO 6,400 ISO
Min Native Light sensitivity 100 ISO 125 ISO
RAW Support
Autofocus
AF Touch
AF Continuous
AF Single
AF Tracking
AF Selective
AF Center
AF Multi Area
AF Live View
AF Face Detection
AF Contrast Detection
AF Phase Detection
Number of Focus Points 49 n/a
Lens
Manual Focus
Lens Mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens Focal Range 24-72 mm (3x) 28-840 mm (30×)
Max Aperture F2.8-5.6 F2.8-5.6
Macro Focus Range 10cm 1cm
Screen
Type Fully Articulated Fixed type
Size 3 3"
Resolution 1,040k dots 460k dots
Touch Screen
Viewfinder
Viewfinder Electronic Electronic
Viewfinder Resolution 2,360k dots n/a
Viewfinder Coverage 100% n/a
Photography Features
Max Mechanical Shutter 1/2000s 1/2000s
Shutter Priority
Aperture Priority
Manual Exposure Mode
Custom White Balance
Image Stabilization Optical Optical
Built-in Flash
Flash Range 9.00 m (at Auto ISO) 8.90 m
Max Flash Sync n/a s
External Flash
Continuous Shooting 9.0 fps 6.0 fps
Multi-Segment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF-Area
Center Weighted
AE Bracketing
WB Bracketing
Video Features
Max Video Resolution 1920 x 1080 1920 x 1080
Video Formats MPEG-4, H.264 H.264
Microphone Port
Headphone Port
Connectivity
Wireless Connectivity Built-In None
HDMI
Physical
Environmental Sealing
Weight 399g 445g
Dimensions 115 x 78 x 51mm 124 x 91 x 105mm
Battery Life 200 shots n/a
Other Features
Timelapse Recording
GPS None None
DxO Sensor Scores
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