Kodak Z990 vs Canon G15 Comparison

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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 G15

12 MP | 1/1.7" (7.44 x 5.58 mm) CMOS Sensor

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Kodak Z990 vs Canon G15 Comparison Overview

Here we are comparing two cameras with different body types: Kodak Z990, which was introduced in January 2011 is a Small Sensor Superzoom camera with a 12.0MP 1/2.3-inch sensor whereas Canon G15, which was introduced in September 2012 is a Small Sensor Compact camera with a 12.0MP 1/1.7-inch sensor. There is 20 months difference between Z990 and G15 so we don't expect to see a huge technology difference between these two cameras but it would still give an advantage to younger G15, especially in sensor tech.

Here is a brief look at the main features of Kodak Z990 and Canon G15 before getting into our more detailed comparison.

Kodak Z990 Key Specs

Announcement Date: 2011-01-04

12MP - 1/2.3-inch 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

Canon G15 Key Specs

Announcement Date: 2012-09-17

12MP - 1/1.7-inch CMOS Sensor

ISO 80 - 12800

28-140 mm F1.8-2.8 Zoom Lens

Optical Image Stabilization

3" Fixed Type Screen

Optical (tunnel) viewfinder

2 fps continuous shooting

Full HD - 1920 x 1080 video resolution

240fps High-Speed Video

352g. 107 x 76 x 40 mm

Replaced Canon PowerShot G12 Compare

Canon G15 was replaced by Canon PowerShot G16. You may also be interested in these comparisons:
Canon PowerShot G16 vs Canon PowerShot G15
Canon PowerShot G16 vs Kodak EasyShare Z990 (EasyShare Max)

Let's read on the following sections in order to better understand in detail how Kodak Z990 and Canon G15 compares and hopefully end up with enough arguments to decide which one is better for you.

Reasons to choose Kodak EasyShare Z990 over Canon PowerShot G15

Continuous Shooting	6.0fps vs 2.0fps	4 fps faster
Focal Length - Tele	840mm vs 140mm	700 mm longer tele reach
Optical Zoom	30× vs 5×	more flexible focal coverage
Flash Coverage	8.9m vs 7.0m	1.9m longer range

Reasons to choose Canon PowerShot G15 over Kodak EasyShare Z990

External Flash Shoe	Yes vs No	Better for flash photography
Max ISO	12.800 vs 6.400	100% higher Max ISO
LCD Screen Resolution	922k dots vs 460k dots	100% higher resolution screen
Max Mech. Shutter	1/4000s vs 1/2000s	faster mechanical shutter
Weight	352 g vs 445 g	93 g lighter
Max Aperture - Wide	1.80 vs 2.80	faster lens at wide
Max Aperture - Tele	2.80 vs 5.60	faster lens at tele
Sensor Pixel Area	3.46µm² vs 2.31µm²	49% larger pixel area
Built-in ND Filter	Yes vs No	Use larger aperture under strong light

Common Strengths of Kodak EasyShare Z990 and Canon PowerShot G15

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 (Optical)	Better framing and control
RAW Support	Yes vs Yes	Better image quality
Face Detection Focus	Yes vs Yes	very handy for portraits
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 Kodak EasyShare Z990 and Canon PowerShot G15

Fixed Screen	Fixed Type vs No	No flexible viewing angles
Environmental Sealing	No vs No	not suitable for tough conditions

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Kodak Z990 vs Canon G15: 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 Kodak Z990 and Canon G15 side-by-side from the front, back and top in their relative dimensions. 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). Canon G15 has external dimensions of 107 x 76 x 40 mm (4.21 x 2.99 x 1.57″) and weighs 352 g (0.78 lb / 12.42 oz) (including batteries).

Below you can see the front view size comparison of Kodak Z990 and Canon G15. Canon G15 is clearly the smaller of the two cameras. Its body is 17mm narrower, 15mm shorter and 65mm thinner than Kodak Z990.

Comparison image of Kodak Z990 and Canon G15 Size, Weight and External Dimensions - Front View

Here is the back view size comparison of Kodak Z990 and Canon G15.

Comparison image of Kodak Z990 and Canon G15 Size and Weight - Back View

Now lets look at the top view comparison of Kodak Z990 and Canon G15.

Top View Comparison image of Kodak Z990 and Canon G15 Size

Weight is another important factor especially when deciding on a camera that you want to carry with you all day. Canon G15 is significantly lighter (93g ) than the Kodak Z990 which may become a big advantage especially on long walking trips.

Weight Comparison

Compact Cameras

Z990

G15

Min

Average

Max

Thickness Comparison

Compact Cameras

Z990

G15

Min

Average

Max

Weather Sealing

Unfortunately neither Kodak EasyShare Z990 (EasyShare Max) nor Canon PowerShot G15 provides any type of weather sealing in their body, so you have to give extra care especially when you are shooting outdoors. If weather sealing is a must-have feature for you, check these sections:
Top Bridge Cameras with Weather Sealing
Top Compact Cameras with Weather Sealing

LCD Screen Size and Features

Kodak Z990 and Canon G15's LCD screens has the same diagonal size of 3".

Unfortunately, both cameras has fixed screens so they don't tilt or flip in directions.

Kodak Z990 vs Canon G15: Sensor Comparison

Both Kodak Z990 and Canon G15 have 12.0 MP resolution sensors but Kodak Z990's sensor is 1/2.3-inch (6.08 x 4.56 mm ) and Canon G15's sensor is 1/1.7-inch (7.44 x 5.58 mm ).

Since Canon G15's has a larger sensor area with the same resolution, this means that it also has a larger pixel area hence better light collecting capacity for a given aperture compared to Kodak Z990.

Below you can see the Z990 and G15 sensor size comparison.

Sensor Size and Resolution Comparison image of Kodak Z990 and Canon G15 Cameras

As seen above, Canon G15 has a 1.5x 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.

Kodak Z990 vs Canon G15 Lens Specs Comparison

Kodak Z990 features a 28-840 mm F2.8-5.6 30× zoom lens whereas Canon G15 features a 28-140 mm F1.8-2.8 5× zoom lens.

Both cameras have a wide angle coverage of 28mm. On the other hand, with a max aperture of f1.80, Canon G15 is faster than Kodak Z990 at this focal length. On the tele end, Kodak Z990 has 700mm longer reach than the Canon G15. However, with a max aperture of f2.80, Canon G15 is faster at tele end.

Wide Coverage

DSLR-Like Cameras

Z990

G15

Widest - Samsung WB2200F

Average

Telezoom

Compact Cameras

Z990

G15

Longest - Nikon P1000

Average

Max Aperture at Tele

Compact Cameras

Z990

G15

Fastest - Olympus 1

Average

Max Aperture at Wide

Compact Cameras

Z990

G15

Fastest - Sony RX10 III

Average

What types of Photography are Kodak Z990 and Canon G15 Good for?

In this section, we rank and compare Kodak Z990 and Canon G15 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.

Kodak Z990 for Portrait Photography

AVERAGE

Canon G15 for Portrait Photography

AVERAGE

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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Image Stabilization
RAW shooting capability
External Flash Shoe
Optical Built-in Viewfinder
Manual Focus Mode
Manual Exposure Mode
Average Resolution Sensor: 12.0MP
Small 1/1.7" (7.44 x 5.58 mm) sensor
Not so good Ergonomics&Handling
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Kodak Z990 for Street Photography

GOOD

Canon G15 for Street Photography

EXCELLENT

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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Image Stabilization
RAW shooting capability
Optical Built-in Viewfinder
Manual Focus Mode
Small Body
Live-view
Face-Detection Focusing
Fast Lens at Wide: f1.80
28 mm - Good Wide Angle Coverage
Small 1/1.7" (7.44 x 5.58 mm) sensor
Read the details

Kodak Z990 for Sports Photography

AVERAGE

Canon G15 for Sports Photography

POOR

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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Image Stabilization
RAW shooting capability
External Flash Shoe
Optical Built-in Viewfinder
Manual Focus Mode
Manual Exposure Mode
Fast Max shutter speed: 1/4000s
Fast Lens at Tele: f2.80
140 mm Tele Lens
Not so good Ergonomics&Handling
Slow Continuous Shooting: 2.0fps
Environmental Sealings
9 Focus Points
Read the details

Kodak Z990 for Daily Photography

GOOD

Canon G15 for Daily Photography

GOOD

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
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RAW shooting capability
Compact Body
5.0X Optical Zoom
Small 1/1.7" (7.44 x 5.58 mm) sensor
352g
Body Thickness 40mm
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Kodak Z990 for Landscape Photography

POOR

Canon G15 for Landscape Photography

POOR

RAW shooting capability
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
Read the details

Manual Focus Mode
Manual Exposure Mode
28 mm - Good Wide Angle Coverage
Average Resolution Sensor: 12.0MP
Small 1/1.7" (7.44 x 5.58 mm) sensor
No Environmental Sealings
Read the details

Kodak Z990 vs Canon G15: 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 Kodak Z990 and Canon G15, 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 Kodak Z990 and Canon G15 scores compare:

Kodak Z990

Imaging

Features

Value

Portability

Overall

Ranked #42 out of 113 in SLR-like (bridge) cameras
Ranked #513 out of 1223 in all Cameras

Canon G15

Imaging

Features

Value

Portability

Overall

Ranked #23 out of 475 in Compact cameras
Ranked #384 out of 1223 in all Cameras

Canon G15 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

Canon G15 vs Kodak Z990 Specs Table

Detailed comparison of specifications

General	Kodak EasyShare Z990	Canon PowerShot G15
Brand	Kodak	Canon
Announced	2011-01-04	2012-09-17
Body Type	SLR-like (bridge)	Compact
Sensor
Type	BSI-CMOS	CMOS
Size	1/2.3-inch	1/1.7-inch
Dimensions	6.08 x 4.56 mm	7.44 x 5.58 mm
Area	27.72mm²	41.52mm²
Megapixels	12 megapixels	12 megapixels
Max Resolution	4000 x 3000	4000 x 3000
Max Native Light sensitivity	6,400 ISO	12,800 ISO
Min Native Light sensitivity	125 ISO	80 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	n/a	9
Lens
Manual Focus
Lens Mount	fixed lens	fixed lens
Lens Focal Range	28-840 mm (30×)	28-140 mm (5×)
Max Aperture	F2.8-5.6	F1.8-2.8
Macro Focus Range	1cm	1cm
Screen
Type	Fixed type	Fixed type
Size	3"	3"
Resolution	460k dots	922k dots
Touch Screen
Viewfinder
Viewfinder	Electronic	Optical (tunnel)
Photography Features
Max Mechanical Shutter	1/2000s	1/4000s
Shutter Priority
Aperture Priority
Manual Exposure Mode
Custom White Balance
Image Stabilization	Optical	Optical
Built-in Flash
Flash Range	8.90 m	7.00 m
Max Flash Sync	s	1/2000s
External Flash
Continuous Shooting	6.0 fps	2.0 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	H.264	H.264
Microphone Port
Headphone Port
Connectivity
Wireless Connectivity	None	Eye-Fi Connected
HDMI
Physical
Environmental Sealing
Weight	445g	352g
Dimensions	124 x 91 x 105mm	107 x 76 x 40mm
Battery Life	n/a	350 shots
Other Features
Timelapse Recording
GPS	None	None
DxO Sensor Scores
DxO Overall Score	not tested	46
DxO Color Depth	not tested	19.9
DxO Dynamic Range	not tested	11.5
DxO Low Light ISO	not tested	165
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