Kodak Easyshare
Z990 MAX
 vs
Kodak EasyShare
Z981

Kodak Easyshare Z990 MAX

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Kodak EasyShare Z981

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Reasons to buy the Kodak Easyshare Z990 MAX

Image stabilization
 Image stabilization
Lens
Light sensitivity
 High ISO
6,400 ISO
Sensor type
 CMOS Sensor
Better in low light
HDR
 In-camera HDR
Combines multiple exposures
Panorama
 In-camera panoramas
Stitches together multiple photos into a panorama
Supports RAW
 Shoots RAW
Better editing
 

Reasons to buy the Kodak EasyShare Z981

Image stabilization
 Image stabilization
Lens
Supports RAW
 Shoots RAW
Better editing
 

differences

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
Panorama Can create panoramas in-camera Yes vs No
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 Stitches together multiple photos for a wide perspective
HDR Has in-camera HDR Yes vs No
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 Combines multiple exposures to capture high dynamic range
Screen resolution Higher resolution screen 460k dots vs 201k dots
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 Around 2.5x higher resolution screen
Sensor type Has a CMOS-family sensor CMOS vs CCD
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 CMOS-family sensors often produce better quality images
Zoom More zoom 30x vs 26x
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 More than 30% more zoom
Light sensitivity Better maximum light sensitivity 6,400 ISO vs 3,200 ISO
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 The Z990 MAX's maximum light sensitivity is 1 f-stop better
Continuous shooting Shoots faster 5 fps vs 0.9 fps
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 More than 5.5x faster continuous shooting
Size Slightly smaller 124x86x93 mm vs 124x85x105 mm
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 Around 10% smaller
Thickness Thinner 3.7" vs 4.1"
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 More than 10% thinner
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Advantages of the Kodak Z981
Wide angle Better wide angle 26 mm vs 28 mm
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 Around 10% better wide angle
True resolution Slightly higher true resolution 9.8 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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recommendations

Relative to the best recent super zooms, and ignoring price

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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
Z990 MAX:30x
Z981:26x
Aperture Wide aperture Help
f/2.8
Supports RAW RAW support Help
Better editing
Macro focus Good macro capabilities Help
1 cm
Image stabilization Good image stabilization Help
Lens
Viewfinder Both have digital viewfinders Help
Digital
Weight Heavy Help
Z990 MAX:589 g
Z981:540 g
Thickness Quite thick Help
Z990 MAX:3.7"
Z981:4.1"
Size Large Help
Z990 MAX:124x86x93 mm
Z981:124x85x105 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
Wide angle Poor wide angle Help
Z990 MAX:28 mm
Z981:26 mm

competitors

Shared Competitors

Advantages

Disadvantages
Nikon Coolpix L810

Nikon Coolpix L810

Super zoom

$199 - $249
Wide angle Has a slightly wider wide angle lens
Screen resolution Has a significantly higher resolution screen
Fastest shutter speed Has a slower max shutter speed
Longest exposure Slightly shorter exposures
Compare the Coolpix L810 vs the Easyshare Z990 MAX
Compare the Coolpix L810 vs the EasyShare Z981
Nikon Coolpix P500

Nikon Coolpix P500

Super zoom

$596
Zoom Has slightly more zoom
Wide angle Has a slightly wider wide angle lens
Longest exposure Slightly shorter exposures
Light sensitivity (boost) Lacks boost light sensitivity
Compare the Coolpix P500 vs the Easyshare Z990 MAX
Compare the Coolpix P500 vs the EasyShare Z981
Fujifilm FinePix S4500

Fujifilm FinePix S4500

Super zoom

$149
Wide angle Has a slightly wider wide angle lens
Longest exposure Slightly shorter exposures
Supports RAW Doesn't shoot RAW
Compare the FinePix S4500 vs the Easyshare Z990 MAX
Compare the FinePix S4500 vs the EasyShare Z981
Canon PowerShot SX500 IS

Canon PowerShot SX500 IS

Super zoom

$248 - $249
Wide angle Has a slightly wider wide angle lens
Size Is slightly smaller
Fastest shutter speed Has a slower max shutter speed
Viewfinder Doesn't have a viewfinder
Compare the PowerShot SX500 IS vs the Easyshare Z990 MAX
Compare the PowerShot SX500 IS vs the EasyShare Z981
Fujifilm FinePix HS25 EXR

Fujifilm FinePix HS25 EXR

Super zoom

$350
Wide angle Has a slightly wider wide angle lens
True resolution Takes slightly higher resolution photos
Thickness Is thicker
Weight Is slightly heavier
Compare the FinePix HS25 EXR vs the Easyshare Z990 MAX
Compare the FinePix HS25 EXR vs the EasyShare Z981
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
Image stabilization Doesn't have image stabilization
Compare the D3100 vs the Easyshare Z990 MAX
Compare the D3100 vs the EasyShare Z981
Panasonic Lumix DMC-LZ20

Panasonic Lumix DMC-LZ20

Super zoom

$196
Size Is slightly smaller
Viewfinder Doesn't have a viewfinder
Supports RAW Doesn't shoot RAW
Compare the Lumix DMC-LZ20 vs the Easyshare Z990 MAX
Compare the Lumix DMC-LZ20 vs the EasyShare Z981

Kodak Easyshare Z990 MAX Competitors

Advantages

Disadvantages
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
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

Kodak EasyShare Z981 Competitors

Advantages

Disadvantages
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ150

Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ150

Super zoom

$720
External mic jack Has an external mic jack
Screen flips out Has a flip-out screen
Zoom Slightly less zoom
Compare the Lumix DMC-FZ150 vs the EasyShare Z981
Canon PowerShot SX130 IS

Canon PowerShot SX130 IS

Travel zoom

$247
Size Significantly smaller
Thickness Significantly thinner
Aperture Significantly narrower aperture
Zoom Less zoom
Compare the PowerShot SX130 IS vs the EasyShare Z981
Fujifilm FinePix SL300

Fujifilm FinePix SL300

Super zoom

$150
Screen resolution Higher resolution screen
Zoom More zoom
Aperture Narrower aperture
Supports RAW No RAW support
Compare the FinePix SL300 vs the EasyShare Z981
Nikon Coolpix L610

Nikon Coolpix L610

Travel zoom

$129 - $150
Size Much smaller
Movie format Higher resolution movies
Aperture Narrower aperture
Zoom Less zoom
Compare the Coolpix L610 vs the EasyShare Z981
Sony CyberShot DSC-H200

Sony CyberShot DSC-H200

Super zoom

$198 - $248
Wide angle Better wide angle
Panorama Can create panoramas in-camera
Aperture Narrower aperture
Supports RAW No RAW support
Compare the CyberShot DSC-H200 vs the EasyShare Z981

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