Fujifilm FinePix
S4000
 vs
Kodak Easyshare
Z990 MAX

Updated (January, 2012): Compare the Fujifilm FinePix S4200 vs Kodak Easyshare Z990 MAX

Kodak Easyshare Z990 MAX

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Fujifilm FinePix S4000

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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 S4000

Zoom
 Great zoom
30x
Panorama
 In-camera panoramas
Stitches together multiple photos into a panorama
Viewfinder
 Great viewfinder
Digital
 

differences

Advantages of the Fujifilm S4000
Wide angle Better wide angle 24 mm vs 28 mm
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 More than 10% better wide angle
Size Slightly smaller 118x80x99 mm vs 124x86x93 mm
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 Around 10% smaller
True resolution Slightly higher true resolution 9.7 MP vs 9.6 MP
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 Almost the same
Weight Slightly lighter 540 g vs 589 g
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 Around 10% lighter
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Advantages of the Kodak Z990 MAX
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
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
Thickness Slightly thinner 3.7" vs 3.9"
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 Around 10% thinner
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 S4000 Fujifilm FinePix S4000
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Explain scores
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Green arrow Snapsort recommends the Kodak Easyshare Z990 MAX.

similarities

Compared to recent digicams

Common Strengths Common Weaknesses
Zoom Great zoom Help
30x
Panorama In-camera panoramas Help
Stitches together multiple photos into a panorama
Macro focus Good macro capabilities Help
S4000:2 cm
Z990 MAX:1 cm
Viewfinder Both have digital viewfinders Help
Digital
Weight Heavy Help
S4000:540 g
Z990 MAX:589 g
Thickness Quite thick Help
S4000:3.9"
Z990 MAX:3.7"
Size Large Help
S4000:118x80x99 mm
Z990 MAX:124x86x93 mm
3D Neither camera can take 3D photos Help
No 3d support

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
Fujifilm FinePix S4500

Fujifilm FinePix S4500

Super zoom

$149 - $160
Panorama Lacks a built in panoramas
Screen resolution Has a slightly lower resolution screen
Compare the FinePix S4500 vs the FinePix S4000
Compare the FinePix S4500 vs the Easyshare Z990 MAX
Nikon Coolpix L810

Nikon Coolpix L810

Super zoom

$185 - $249
Screen resolution Has a significantly higher resolution screen
Size Is slightly smaller
Fastest shutter speed Has a slower max shutter speed
Viewfinder Doesn't have a viewfinder
Compare the Coolpix L810 vs the FinePix S4000
Compare the Coolpix L810 vs the Easyshare Z990 MAX
Fujifilm FinePix S2950

Fujifilm FinePix S2950

Super zoom

$129
Size Is slightly smaller
Weight Is slightly lighter
Screen resolution Has a slightly lower resolution screen
Wide angle Has a slightly narrower wide angle lens
Compare the FinePix S2950 vs the FinePix S4000
Compare the FinePix S2950 vs the Easyshare Z990 MAX
Nikon D3100

Nikon D3100

Entry-level DSLR

$447 - $740 with 18-55mm lens
True resolution Takes much higher resolution photos
Supports 24p Records movies in 24p
Panorama Lacks a built in panoramas
Image stabilization Doesn't have image stabilization
Compare the D3100 vs the FinePix S4000
Compare the D3100 vs the Easyshare Z990 MAX
Canon PowerShot SX500 IS

Canon PowerShot SX500 IS

Super zoom

$248 - $249
Size Is slightly smaller
Weight Is slightly lighter
Fastest shutter speed Has a slower max shutter speed
Viewfinder Doesn't have a viewfinder
Compare the PowerShot SX500 IS vs the FinePix S4000
Compare the PowerShot SX500 IS vs the Easyshare Z990 MAX
Nikon Coolpix L120

Nikon Coolpix L120

Super zoom
Screen resolution Has a significantly higher resolution screen
Size Is slightly smaller
Viewfinder Doesn't have a viewfinder
Panorama Lacks a built in panoramas
Compare the Coolpix L120 vs the FinePix S4000
Compare the Coolpix L120 vs the Easyshare Z990 MAX
Nikon Coolpix L820

Nikon Coolpix L820

Super zoom

$277
Screen resolution Has a significantly higher resolution screen
Size Is slightly smaller
Viewfinder Doesn't have a viewfinder
Compare the Coolpix L820 vs the FinePix S4000
Compare the Coolpix L820 vs the Easyshare Z990 MAX

Fujifilm FinePix S4000 Competitors

Advantages

Disadvantages
Fujifilm FinePix S4200

Fujifilm FinePix S4200

Super zoom

$148 - $153
Zoom Less zoom
Screen resolution Lower resolution screen
Compare the FinePix S4200 vs the FinePix S4000
Nikon Coolpix L310

Nikon Coolpix L310

Super zoom

$194
Size Smaller
Thickness Thinner
Zoom Less zoom
Macro focus Much worse macro capability
Compare the Coolpix L310 vs the FinePix S4000
Panasonic Lumix DMC-LZ20

Panasonic Lumix DMC-LZ20

Super zoom

$196
Size Smaller
Image stabilization Better image stabilization
Zoom Less zoom
Wide angle Slightly worse wide angle
Compare the Lumix DMC-LZ20 vs the FinePix S4000
Fujifilm FinePix SL300

Fujifilm FinePix SL300

Super zoom

$150
External flash Supports an external flash
Weight Slightly lighter
Panorama Lacks in-camera panoramic stitching
Size Larger
Compare the FinePix SL300 vs the FinePix S4000

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
Kodak EasyShare Z981

Kodak EasyShare Z981

Super zoom
Wide angle Better wide angle
True resolution Slightly higher true resolution
Movie format Lower resolution movies
Panorama Lacks in-camera panoramic stitching
Compare the EasyShare Z981 vs the Easyshare Z990 MAX

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