Fujifilm FinePix
S2950
 vs
Kodak Easyshare
Z990 MAX

Kodak Easyshare Z990 MAX

55

  
Fujifilm FinePix S2950

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Reasons to buy the Kodak Easyshare Z990 MAX

Aperture
 Wide aperture
f/2.8
Zoom
 Great zoom
30x
Movie format
 Full HD
1080p @ 30fps
Image stabilization
 Image stabilization
Lens
Light sensitivity
 High ISO
6,400 ISO
Continuous shooting
 Rapid fire
5 fps
 

Reasons to buy the Fujifilm FinePix S2950

Panorama
 In-camera panoramas
Stitches together multiple photos into a panorama
Viewfinder
 Great viewfinder
Digital
 

differences

Advantages of the Fujifilm S2950
Size Smaller 110x73x81 mm vs 124x86x93 mm
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 More than 30% smaller
Weight Lighter 437 g vs 589 g
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 Around 30% lighter
Thickness Thinner 3.2" vs 3.7"
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 More than 10% thinner
True resolution Slightly higher true resolution 9.7 MP vs 9.6 MP
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 Almost the same
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Advantages of the Kodak Z990 MAX
Zoom Significantly more zoom 30x vs 18x
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 Around 3x more zoom
Movie format Higher resolution movies 1080p @ 30fps vs 720p @ 30fps
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 Shoots higher resolution Full HD (1080p) video
Aperture Wider aperture f/2.8 vs f/3.1
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 At its widest zoom, the Z990 MAX's lens captures marginally more light (0.3 f-stops)
HDR Has in-camera HDR Yes vs No
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 Combines multiple exposures to capture high dynamic range
Sensor type Has a CMOS-family sensor CMOS vs CCD
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 CMOS-family sensors often produce better quality images
Screen resolution Higher resolution screen 460k dots vs 230k dots
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 2x higher resolution screen
Light sensitivity Better maximum light sensitivity 6,400 ISO vs 1,600 ISO
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 The Z990 MAX's maximum light sensitivity is 2 f-stops better
Supports RAW Shoots RAW Yes vs No
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 Digitally develop your own photos with precise image control
Image stabilization Better image stabilization Lens vs Sensor shift
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 Less risk of blur
Continuous shooting Shoots faster 5 fps vs 1.2 fps
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 More than 4x faster continuous shooting
Macro focus Better macro capability 1 cm vs 2 cm
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 Focus on subjects 2x closer to the lens
Longest exposure Longer exposures 16s vs 8s
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 2x longer exposures
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recommendations

Relative to the best recent super zooms, and ignoring price

Fujifilm FinePix S2950 Fujifilm FinePix S2950
46 vs 55
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Green arrow Snapsort recommends the Kodak Easyshare Z990 MAX.

similarities

Compared to recent digicams

Common Strengths Common Weaknesses
Panorama In-camera panoramas Help
Stitches together multiple photos into a panorama
Macro focus Good macro capabilities Help
S2950:2 cm
Z990 MAX:1 cm
Viewfinder Both have digital viewfinders Help
Digital
Thickness Quite thick Help
S2950:3.2"
Z990 MAX:3.7"
Weight Heavy Help
S2950:437 g
Z990 MAX:589 g
3D Neither camera can take 3D photos Help
No 3d support
Size Large Help
S2950:110x73x81 mm
Z990 MAX:124x86x93 mm
Wide angle Poor wide angle Help
28 mm

Compared to recent super zooms

Common Strengths Common Weaknesses

Snapsort is not aware of any interesting strengths shared by these two products.
External flash No external flash support Help
Less expandable
Screen flips out No flip-out screens Help
Less flexible
External mic jack Neither has an external mic jack Help
Limited to the in-camera mic
High-speed framerate No high speed movie support Help
Not supported

competitors

Shared Competitors

Advantages

Disadvantages
Nikon Coolpix L810

Nikon Coolpix L810

Super zoom

$199 - $249
Wide angle Has a significantly wider wide angle lens
Screen resolution Has a significantly higher resolution screen
Fastest shutter speed Has a slower max shutter speed
Viewfinder Doesn't have a viewfinder
Compare the Coolpix L810 vs the FinePix S2950
Compare the Coolpix L810 vs the Easyshare Z990 MAX
Fujifilm FinePix S4500

Fujifilm FinePix S4500

Super zoom

$149
Wide angle Has a slightly wider wide angle lens
Thickness Is thicker
Weight Is slightly heavier
Compare the FinePix S4500 vs the FinePix S2950
Compare the FinePix S4500 vs the Easyshare Z990 MAX
Nikon Coolpix L120

Nikon Coolpix L120

Super zoom

$215
Wide angle Has a slightly wider wide angle lens
Screen resolution Has a significantly higher resolution screen
Lowest price Is slightly more expensive
Viewfinder Doesn't have a viewfinder
Compare the Coolpix L120 vs the FinePix S2950
Compare the Coolpix L120 vs the Easyshare Z990 MAX
Fujifilm FinePix S4000

Fujifilm FinePix S4000

Super zoom

$284
Wide angle Has a slightly wider wide angle lens
Lowest price Is slightly more expensive
Thickness Is thicker
Compare the FinePix S4000 vs the FinePix S2950
Compare the FinePix S4000 vs the Easyshare Z990 MAX
Nikon Coolpix L820

Nikon Coolpix L820

Super zoom

$277
Wide angle Has a significantly wider wide angle lens
Screen resolution Has a significantly higher resolution screen
Lowest price Is slightly more expensive
Viewfinder Doesn't have a viewfinder
Compare the Coolpix L820 vs the FinePix S2950
Compare the Coolpix L820 vs the Easyshare Z990 MAX
Panasonic Lumix DMC-LZ20

Panasonic Lumix DMC-LZ20

Super zoom

$196
Wide angle Has a slightly wider wide angle lens
Viewfinder Doesn't have a viewfinder
Aperture Has a slightly narrower aperture
Compare the Lumix DMC-LZ20 vs the FinePix S2950
Compare the Lumix DMC-LZ20 vs the Easyshare Z990 MAX

Fujifilm FinePix S2950 Competitors

Advantages

Disadvantages
Nikon Coolpix L310

Nikon Coolpix L310

Super zoom

$194 - $200
Wide angle Better wide angle
Zoom Slightly more zoom
Macro focus Much worse macro capability
Panorama Lacks in-camera panoramic stitching
Compare the Coolpix L310 vs the FinePix S2950
Canon PowerShot SX150 IS

Canon PowerShot SX150 IS

Travel zoom

$90 - $119
Size Smaller
Image stabilization Better image stabilization
Aperture Narrower aperture
Panorama Lacks in-camera panoramic stitching
Compare the PowerShot SX150 IS vs the FinePix S2950
Fujifilm FinePix S4200

Fujifilm FinePix S4200

Super zoom

$140 - $149
Wide angle Better wide angle
Zoom More zoom
Size Larger
Weight Heavier
Compare the FinePix S4200 vs the FinePix S2950

Kodak Easyshare Z990 MAX Competitors

Advantages

Disadvantages
Nikon Coolpix P500

Nikon Coolpix P500

Super zoom

$596
Screen flips out Has a flip-out screen
Screen resolution Significantly higher resolution screen
Aperture Significantly narrower aperture
Panorama Lacks in-camera panoramic stitching
Compare the Coolpix P500 vs the Easyshare Z990 MAX
Canon PowerShot SX50 HS

Canon PowerShot SX50 HS

Super zoom

$429 - $450
Zoom Much more zoom
Supports 24p Supports 24p
Aperture Significantly narrower aperture
Panorama Lacks in-camera panoramic stitching
Compare the PowerShot SX50 HS vs the Easyshare Z990 MAX
Canon PowerShot SX500 IS

Canon PowerShot SX500 IS

Super zoom

$248 - $249
Wide angle Better wide angle
Size Smaller
Aperture Significantly narrower aperture
Movie format Lower resolution movies
Compare the PowerShot SX500 IS vs the Easyshare Z990 MAX
Fujifilm FinePix HS25 EXR

Fujifilm FinePix HS25 EXR

Super zoom

$350
Screen flips out Has a flip-out screen
Wide angle Better wide angle
Size Significantly larger
Supports RAW No RAW support
Compare the FinePix HS25 EXR vs the Easyshare Z990 MAX
Sony Cybershot DSC-HX100v

Sony Cybershot DSC-HX100v

Super zoom

$642 - $683
Screen flips out Has a flip-out screen
Screen resolution Significantly higher resolution screen
Supports RAW No RAW support
Light sensitivity Worse maximum light sensitivity
Compare the Cybershot DSC-HX100v vs the Easyshare Z990 MAX

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