Kodak Easyshare
Z990 MAX
 vs
Nikon Coolpix
L120

Updated (February, 2012): Compare the Kodak Easyshare Z990 MAX vs Nikon Coolpix L810

Kodak Easyshare Z990 MAX

55

  
Nikon Coolpix L120

50

  

Reasons to buy the Kodak Easyshare Z990 MAX

Aperture
 Wide aperture
f/2.8
Movie format
 Full HD
1080p @ 30fps
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
 
Runner-up

Nikon Coolpix L120

Reasons to buy the Nikon Coolpix L120

Screen resolution
 High resolution screen
920k dots
 

differences

Advantages of the Kodak Z990 MAX
Zoom More zoom 30x vs 21x
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 More than 2x more zoom
Movie format Higher resolution movies 1080p @ 30fps vs 720p
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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)
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
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 0.7 fps
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 More than 7x faster continuous shooting
Viewfinder Has a viewfinder Digital vs None
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 A viewfinder can help save battery life by keeping the screen turned off
Longest exposure Longer exposures 16s vs 8s
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 2x longer exposures
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Advantages of the Nikon L120
Screen resolution Significantly higher resolution screen 920k dots vs 460k dots
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 2x higher resolution screen
Wide angle Better wide angle 25 mm vs 28 mm
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 More than 10% better wide angle
Size Smaller 110x77x78 mm vs 124x86x93 mm
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 More than 30% smaller
Weight Lighter 406 g vs 589 g
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 More than 30% lighter
Thickness Thinner 3.1" vs 3.7"
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 Around 20% 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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recommendations

Relative to the best recent super zooms, and ignoring price

Kodak Easyshare Z990 MAX Kodak Easyshare Z990 MAX
55 vs 50
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Nikon Coolpix L120 Nikon Coolpix L120
Green arrow Snapsort recommends the Kodak Easyshare Z990 MAX.

similarities

Compared to recent digicams

Common Strengths Common Weaknesses
Macro focus Good macro capabilities Help
1 cm
Thickness Quite thick Help
Z990 MAX:3.7"
L120:3.1"
Weight Heavy Help
Z990 MAX:589 g
L120:406 g
3D Neither camera can take 3D photos Help
No 3d support
Size Large Help
Z990 MAX:124x86x93 mm
L120:110x77x78 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

$189 - $249
Wide angle Has a slightly wider wide angle lens
3D Captures 3D images
Fastest shutter speed Has a slower max shutter speed
Aperture Has a slightly narrower aperture
Compare the Coolpix L810 vs the Easyshare Z990 MAX
Compare the Coolpix L810 vs the Coolpix L120
Nikon Coolpix L820

Nikon Coolpix L820

Super zoom

$277
Wide angle Has a slightly wider wide angle lens
High-speed framerate Records high-speed movies
Compare the Coolpix L820 vs the Easyshare Z990 MAX
Compare the Coolpix L820 vs the Coolpix L120
Nikon Coolpix P500

Nikon Coolpix P500

Super zoom

$596
Zoom Has slightly more zoom
Wide angle Has a slightly wider wide angle lens
Light sensitivity (boost) Lacks boost light sensitivity
Thickness Is thicker
Compare the Coolpix P500 vs the Easyshare Z990 MAX
Compare the Coolpix P500 vs the Coolpix L120
Fujifilm FinePix S2950

Fujifilm FinePix S2950

Super zoom

$129
Screen resolution Has a slightly lower resolution screen
Wide angle Has a slightly narrower wide angle lens
Compare the FinePix S2950 vs the Easyshare Z990 MAX
Compare the FinePix S2950 vs the Coolpix L120
Nikon Coolpix P510

Nikon Coolpix P510

Super zoom

$339 - $349
Zoom Has much more zoom
High-speed framerate Records high-speed movies
Thickness Is thicker
Weight Is slightly heavier
Compare the Coolpix P510 vs the Easyshare Z990 MAX
Compare the Coolpix P510 vs the Coolpix L120
Fujifilm FinePix S4000

Fujifilm FinePix S4000

Super zoom

$334
Thickness Is thicker
Weight Is slightly heavier
Compare the FinePix S4000 vs the Easyshare Z990 MAX
Compare the FinePix S4000 vs the Coolpix L120
Fujifilm FinePix S4500

Fujifilm FinePix S4500

Super zoom

$149
Thickness Is thicker
Weight Is slightly heavier
Compare the FinePix S4500 vs the Easyshare Z990 MAX
Compare the FinePix S4500 vs the Coolpix L120

Kodak Easyshare Z990 MAX Competitors

Advantages

Disadvantages
Nikon D3100

Nikon D3100

Entry-level DSLR

$447 - $740 with 18-55mm lens
Sensor size Much larger sensor
Autofocus Faster autofocus
Image stabilization No image stabilization
Panorama Lacks in-camera panoramic stitching
Compare the D3100 vs the Easyshare Z990 MAX
Fujifilm FinePix HS30 EXR

Fujifilm FinePix HS30 EXR

Super zoom

$299 - $339
Screen flips out Has a flip-out screen
High-speed framerate Records high-speed movies
Size Significantly larger
Image stabilization Worse image stabilization
Compare the FinePix HS30 EXR vs the Easyshare Z990 MAX
Fujifilm FinePix HS20 EXR

Fujifilm FinePix HS20 EXR

Super zoom
Screen flips out Has a flip-out screen
High-speed framerate Records high-speed movies
Size Significantly larger
HDR Lacks in-camera HDR
Compare the FinePix HS20 EXR vs the Easyshare Z990 MAX

Nikon Coolpix L120 Competitors

Advantages

Disadvantages
Canon PowerShot SX150 IS

Canon PowerShot SX150 IS

Travel zoom

$90 - $119
Size Smaller
Image stabilization Better image stabilization
Screen resolution Much lower resolution screen
Aperture Narrower aperture
Compare the PowerShot SX150 IS vs the Coolpix L120
Nikon Coolpix L310

Nikon Coolpix L310

Super zoom

$194
Fastest shutter speed Significantly faster max shutter speed
Screen resolution Much lower resolution screen
Macro focus Much worse macro capability
Compare the Coolpix L310 vs the Coolpix L120
Fujifilm FinePix S3300

Fujifilm FinePix S3300

Super zoom
Zoom More zoom
Wide angle Slightly better wide angle
Screen resolution Much lower resolution screen
Size Larger
Compare the FinePix S3300 vs the Coolpix L120

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Kodak Easyshare Z990 MAX Nikon Coolpix L120

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