Kodak Easyshare
Z990 MAX
 vs
Nikon
D5100

Updated (October, 2012): Compare the Kodak Easyshare Z990 MAX vs Nikon D5200

Nikon D5100

100

  
Kodak Easyshare Z990 MAX

55

  
Winner

Nikon D5100

Reasons to buy the Nikon D5100

Dynamic range
 Wide dynamic range
13 EV
Screen flips out
 Flip-out screen
Great for movies
HDR
 In-camera HDR
Combines multiple exposures
Movie continuous focus
 Movie continuous focus
Makes it easy to get in-focus movies
External mic jack
 External mic jack
Record higher quality audio with a microphone
Badge
 Autofocuses shooting video
Contrast detection
 

Reasons to buy the Kodak Easyshare Z990 MAX

Image stabilization
 Image stabilization
Lens
HDR
 In-camera HDR
Combines multiple exposures
Panorama
 In-camera panoramas
Stitches together multiple photos into a panorama
 

differences

Advantages of the Kodak Z990 MAX
Image stabilization Image stabilization Lens vs None
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 Helps eliminate blur caused by small camera movements
Panorama Can create panoramas in-camera Yes vs No
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 Stitches together multiple photos for a wide perspective
Continuous shooting Shoots slightly faster 5 fps vs 4 fps
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 Around 30% faster continuous shooting
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Advantages of the Nikon D5100
Autofocus Faster autofocus Phase detection vs Contrast detection
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 Catch candid moments easily
External mic jack Has an external mic jack Yes vs No
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 Record high quality audio with an external microphone
Supports 24p Supports 24p Yes vs No
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 Get that real film feel
Screen flips out Has a flip-out screen Yes vs No
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 Flip-out screens can be helpful when composing tricky shots or taking movies
Sensor size Significantly larger sensor APS-C 23.6x15.6mm vs 1/2.5" 6.1x4.5mm
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 Around 13.5x larger sensor
True resolution Significantly higher true resolution 16.1 MP vs 9.6 MP
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 Capture around 70% more detail in your photos
Interchangeable lenses Has interchangeable lenses Yes vs No
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 Can take advantage of a variety of lenses
External flash Supports an external flash Yes vs No
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 An external flash often produces better looking flash images
Thickness Thinner 3.1" vs 3.7"
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 Around 20% thinner
Size Slightly smaller 127x96x78 mm vs 124x86x93 mm
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 Almost the same
Viewfinder Has an optical viewfinder Pentamirror vs Digital
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 Optical viewfinders save battery life and are more detailed
Fastest shutter speed Faster max shutter speed 1/4000s vs 1/2000s
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 2x faster max shutter speed
Weight Slightly lighter 560 g vs 589 g
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 Almost the same
Longest exposure Longer exposures 30s vs 16s
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 Around 90% longer exposures
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recommendations

Relative to the best recent digital cameras, and ignoring price

Kodak Easyshare Z990 MAX Kodak Easyshare Z990 MAX
55 vs 100
Explain scores
Nikon D5100 Nikon D5100
Green arrow Snapsort recommends the Nikon D5100. This recommendation, however, should be taken with a grain of salt since it doesn't always make sense to compare a super zoom with a entry-level DSLR.

similarities

Compared to recent digital cameras

Common Strengths Common Weaknesses
HDR In-camera HDR Help
Combines multiple exposures
Supports RAW Supports RAW Help
Better editing
Viewfinder Viewfinders Help
Z990 MAX:Digital
D5100:Pentamirror
Sensor type Better sensor types Help
Better in low light
Weight Heavy Help
Z990 MAX:589 g
D5100:560 g
Thickness Quite thick Help
Z990 MAX:3.7"
D5100:3.1"
3D Neither camera can take 3D photos Help
No 3d support
Size Large Help
Z990 MAX:124x86x93 mm
D5100:127x96x78 mm

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competitors

Shared Competitors

Advantages

Disadvantages
Canon Rebel T3i

Canon Rebel T3i

Entry-level DSLR

$549 body only

$599 - $649 with 18-55mm lens
Lens focus motor Has a built-in focus motor
HDR Lacks a built in HDR feature
Autofocus Lacks autofocus
Compare the Rebel T3i vs the Easyshare Z990 MAX
Compare the Rebel T3i vs the D5100
Nikon D3100

Nikon D3100

Entry-level DSLR

$447 - $740 with 18-55mm lens
HDR Lacks a built in HDR feature
Dynamic range Has significantly narrower dynamic range
Compare the D3100 vs the Easyshare Z990 MAX
Compare the D3100 vs the D5100
Canon Rebel T3

Canon Rebel T3

Entry-level DSLR

$332 body only

$449 - $499 with 18-55mm lens
Lens focus motor Has a built-in focus motor
Sensor cleaning Lacks a self cleaning sensor
HDR Lacks a built in HDR feature
Compare the Rebel T3 vs the Easyshare Z990 MAX
Compare the Rebel T3 vs the D5100
Canon PowerShot SX50 HS

Canon PowerShot SX50 HS

Super zoom

$429 - $450
Zoom Has way more more zoom
Wide angle Has a slightly wider wide angle lens
Fastest shutter speed Has a slower max shutter speed
Thickness Is thicker
Compare the PowerShot SX50 HS vs the Easyshare Z990 MAX
Compare the PowerShot SX50 HS vs the D5100

Kodak Easyshare Z990 MAX Competitors

Advantages

Disadvantages
Nikon Coolpix L810

Nikon Coolpix L810

Super zoom

$185 - $249
Wide angle Significantly better wide angle
3D Takes 3D photos
Movie format Lower resolution movies
Aperture Narrower aperture
Compare the Coolpix L810 vs the Easyshare Z990 MAX
Fujifilm FinePix S4500

Fujifilm FinePix S4500

Super zoom

$149 - $160
Wide angle Better wide angle
Size Slightly smaller
Movie format Lower resolution movies
Panorama Lacks in-camera panoramic stitching
Compare the FinePix S4500 vs the Easyshare Z990 MAX
Nikon Coolpix P500

Nikon Coolpix P500

Super zoom

$596
Wide angle Significantly better wide angle
Screen flips out Has a flip-out screen
Aperture Significantly narrower aperture
Panorama Lacks in-camera panoramic stitching
Compare the Coolpix P500 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 Narrower aperture
Movie format Lower resolution movies
Compare the PowerShot SX500 IS vs the Easyshare Z990 MAX
Kodak EasyShare Z981

Kodak EasyShare Z981

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

Nikon D5100 Competitors

Advantages

Disadvantages
Nikon D3200

Nikon D3200

Entry-level DSLR

$547 with 18-55mm lens
True resolution Much higher true resolution
Size Slightly smaller
Screen flips out Screen does not flip out
HDR Lacks in-camera HDR
Compare the D3200 vs the D5100
Nikon D5200

Nikon D5200

Entry-level DSLR

$697 body only

$797 with 18-55mm lens
True resolution Significantly higher true resolution
Focus points More focus points
Battery life Shorter battery life
Lowest price Slightly more expensive
Compare the D5200 vs the D5100
Nikon D90

Nikon D90

Entry-level DSLR

$675 - $899 body only

$799 - $1,099 with 18-105mm lens
Lens focus motor Has a built-in focus motor
Viewfinder size Larger viewfinder
External mic jack Lacks an external mic jack
Screen flips out Screen does not flip out
Compare the D90 vs the D5100
Canon 650D / T4i

Canon Rebel T4i

Entry-level DSLR

$649 - $800 body only

$719 - $749 with 18-55mm lens
Lens focus motor Has a built-in focus motor
Touch screen Has a touch screen
Overall image quality Worse image quality
Dynamic range Less dynamic range
Compare the Rebel T4i vs the D5100
Nikon D7000

Nikon D7000

Entry-level DSLR

$897 body only

$997 with 18-105mm lens
Lens focus motor Has a built-in focus motor
Weather sealed Weather sealed
Screen flips out Screen does not flip out
HDR Lacks in-camera HDR
Compare the D7000 vs the D5100

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