Updated (September, 2012): Compare the Kodak Easyshare Z990 MAX vs Nikon Coolpix L820

Nikon Coolpix L810

58

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Kodak Easyshare Z990 MAX

56
 
 
 
 

Reasons to buy the Nikon Coolpix L810

Screen resolution
 High resolution screen
921k dots
Panorama
 In-camera panoramas
Stitches together multiple photos into a panorama
3D
 Takes 3D photos
View photos in 3D on 3D televisions
 

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
 
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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
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
Zoom More zoom 30x vs 25.4x
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 Around 40% more zoom
Supports RAW Shoots RAW Yes vs No
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 Digitally develop your own photos with precise image control
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
Continuous shooting Shoots faster 5 fps vs 1.2 fps
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 More than 4x 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
Fastest shutter speed Faster max shutter speed 1/2000s vs 1/1500s
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 More than 20% faster max shutter speed
Longest exposure Longer exposures 16s vs 4s
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 4x longer exposures
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Advantages of the Nikon L810
Screen resolution Significantly higher resolution screen 921k dots vs 460k dots
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 More than 2x higher resolution screen
Wide angle Significantly better wide angle 23 mm vs 28 mm
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 Around 20% better wide angle
3D Takes 3D photos Yes vs No
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 Combines multiple photos into a 3D image
Size Smaller 111x76x83 mm vs 124x86x93 mm
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 More than 30% smaller
Weight Lighter 430 g vs 589 g
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 Around 30% lighter
Thickness Thinner 3.3" 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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recommendations

Relative to the best recent super zooms, and ignoring price

Kodak Easyshare Z990 MAX Kodak Easyshare Z990 MAX
56 vs 58
Explain scores
Nikon Coolpix L810 Nikon Coolpix L810
Green arrow Too close to call! Snapsort considers these cameras too competitive to make a clear recommendation.

similarities

Compared to recent digicams

Common Strengths Common Weaknesses
Zoom Great zoom Help
Z990 MAX:30x
L810:25.4x
Macro focus Good macro capabilities Help
1 cm
Image stabilization Good image stabilization Help
Lens
Panorama In-camera panoramas Help
Stitches together multiple photos into a panorama
Thickness Quite thick Help
Z990 MAX:3.7"
L810:3.3"
Weight Heavy Help
Z990 MAX:589 g
L810:430 g
Size Large Help
Z990 MAX:124x86x93 mm
L810:111x76x83 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
High-speed framerate No high speed movie support Help
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competitors

Shared Competitors

Advantages

Disadvantages
Nikon Coolpix L820

Nikon Coolpix L820

Super zoom

$277
High-speed framerate Records high-speed movies
Continuous shooting Shoots faster continuously
Lowest price Is slightly more expensive
Compare the Coolpix L820 vs the Easyshare Z990 MAX
Compare the Coolpix L820 vs the Coolpix L810
Canon PowerShot SX500 IS

Canon PowerShot SX500 IS

Super zoom

$229
Weight Is slightly lighter
Fastest shutter speed Has a slower max shutter speed
Battery life Has a slightly shorter battery life
Compare the PowerShot SX500 IS vs the Easyshare Z990 MAX
Compare the PowerShot SX500 IS vs the Coolpix L810
Nikon Coolpix P510

Nikon Coolpix P510

Super zoom

$345
Zoom Has much more zoom
High-speed framerate Records high-speed movies
Lowest price Is significantly more expensive
Thickness Is thicker
Compare the Coolpix P510 vs the Easyshare Z990 MAX
Compare the Coolpix P510 vs the Coolpix L810
Fujifilm FinePix S4500

Fujifilm FinePix S4500

Super zoom

$159
Thickness Is thicker
Weight Is slightly heavier
Compare the FinePix S4500 vs the Easyshare Z990 MAX
Compare the FinePix S4500 vs the Coolpix L810
Nikon Coolpix L320

Nikon Coolpix L320

Super zoom

$241
Fastest shutter speed Has a slower max shutter speed
Lowest price Is slightly more expensive
Compare the Coolpix L320 vs the Easyshare Z990 MAX
Compare the Coolpix L320 vs the Coolpix L810
Nikon Coolpix L120

Nikon Coolpix L120

Super zoom
Panorama Lacks a built in panoramas
Image stabilization Has worse image stabilization
Compare the Coolpix L120 vs the Easyshare Z990 MAX
Compare the Coolpix L120 vs the Coolpix L810
Canon Powershot SX40

Canon Powershot SX40

Super zoom

$299 - $310
Zoom Has slightly more zoom
High-speed framerate Records high-speed movies
Lowest price Is slightly more expensive
Thickness Is thicker
Compare the Powershot SX40 vs the Easyshare Z990 MAX
Compare the Powershot SX40 vs the Coolpix L810

Kodak Easyshare Z990 MAX Competitors

Advantages

Disadvantages

No significant competitors found that are specific to the Kodak Easyshare Z990 MAX.

Nikon Coolpix L810 Competitors

Advantages

Disadvantages
Panasonic Lumix DMC-LZ20

Panasonic Lumix DMC-LZ20

Super zoom

$163
Battery life Longer battery life
Fastest shutter speed Faster max shutter speed
Screen resolution Significantly lower resolution screen
3D Doesn't take 3D photos
Compare the Lumix DMC-LZ20 vs the Coolpix L810
Sony CyberShot DSC-H200

Sony CyberShot DSC-H200

Super zoom

$190 - $228
Wide angle Slightly better wide angle
Light sensitivity Better maximum light sensitivity
Screen resolution Significantly lower resolution screen
3D Doesn't take 3D photos
Compare the CyberShot DSC-H200 vs the Coolpix L810
Nikon Coolpix L310

Nikon Coolpix L310

Super zoom

$187
Shutter lag Much less shutter lag
Battery life Longer battery life
Screen resolution Much lower resolution screen
Macro focus Much worse macro capability
Compare the Coolpix L310 vs the Coolpix L810

appearance

Kodak Easyshare Z990 MAX Nikon Coolpix L810
Kodak Easyshare Z990 MAX Nikon Coolpix L810
Kodak Easyshare Z990 MAX Nikon Coolpix L810

discussion

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Digger 21209 (1:01 PM, October 27, 2012)
meh - never mind - it DOES mention the viewfinder. But I'll mention it again as a reason to buy this camera! :o)
 
Digger 21209 (1:00 PM, October 27, 2012)
One strength not mentioned in the above comparison is an OPTICAL VIEWFINDER on the Kodak. You have the option of using the digital viewfinder instead of the LED for lower battery use, less light throw off the screen, and easier use in bright light.
Nikon (as well as many other high zoom point and shoots) don't even offer this as a feature.