Kodak Easyshare
Z990 MAX
 vs
Nikon Coolpix
P500

Updated (February, 2012): Compare the Kodak Easyshare Z990 MAX vs Nikon Coolpix P510

Nikon Coolpix P500

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Kodak Easyshare Z990 MAX

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Reasons to buy the Nikon Coolpix P500

Screen resolution
 High resolution screen
920k dots
High-speed framerate
 High speed movies
240 fps
Continuous shooting
 Rapid fire
10 fps
Screen flips out
 Flip-out screen
Great for movies
Sensor type
 CMOS Sensor
Better in low light
Viewfinder
 Great viewfinder
Digital
 

Reasons to buy the Kodak Easyshare Z990 MAX

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
Viewfinder
 Great viewfinder
Digital
 

differences

Advantages of the Kodak Z990 MAX
Aperture Significantly wider aperture f/2.8 vs f/3.5
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 At its widest zoom, the Z990 MAX's lens captures slightly more light (0.6 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
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
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
Thickness Slightly thinner 3.7" vs 4.1"
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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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Advantages of the Nikon P500
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
Screen resolution Significantly higher resolution screen 920k dots vs 460k dots
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 2x higher resolution screen
Wide angle Significantly better wide angle 23 mm vs 28 mm
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 Around 20% better wide angle
Zoom More zoom 36x vs 30x
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 More than 40% more zoom
High-speed framerate Records high-speed movies 240 fps vs None
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 Capture events too fast for the naked eye and play them back in super-slow motion
Continuous shooting Shoots faster 10 fps vs 5 fps
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 2x faster continuous shooting
Weight Lighter 481 g vs 589 g
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 Around 20% lighter
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 57
Explain scores
Nikon Coolpix P500 Nikon Coolpix P500
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
P500:36x
Macro focus Good macro capabilities Help
1 cm
Sensor type Better sensor types Help
Better in low light
Viewfinder Both have digital viewfinders Help
Digital
Thickness Quite thick Help
Z990 MAX:3.7"
P500:4.1"
Weight Heavy Help
Z990 MAX:589 g
P500:481 g
Size Large Help
Z990 MAX:124x86x93 mm
P500:116x84x103 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
External mic jack Neither has an external mic jack Help
Limited to the in-camera mic

competitors

Shared Competitors

Advantages

Disadvantages
Nikon Coolpix P510

Nikon Coolpix P510

Super zoom

$335 - $347
Zoom Has significantly more zoom
3D Captures 3D images
Compare the Coolpix P510 vs the Easyshare Z990 MAX
Compare the Coolpix P510 vs the Coolpix P500
Canon Powershot SX40

Canon Powershot SX40

Super zoom

$299 - $319
Supports 24p Records movies in 24p
Battery life Has a significantly longer battery life
Weight Is slightly heavier
Screen size Has a significantly smaller screen
Compare the Powershot SX40 vs the Easyshare Z990 MAX
Compare the Powershot SX40 vs the Coolpix P500
Fujifilm FinePix HS20 EXR

Fujifilm FinePix HS20 EXR

Super zoom
True resolution Takes slightly higher resolution photos
Light sensitivity Significantly higher maximum light sensitivity
Thickness Is thicker
Weight Is significantly heavier
Compare the FinePix HS20 EXR vs the Easyshare Z990 MAX
Compare the FinePix HS20 EXR vs the Coolpix P500
Nikon Coolpix L810

Nikon Coolpix L810

Super zoom

$199 - $249
Size Is slightly smaller
3D Captures 3D images
Fastest shutter speed Has a slower max shutter speed
Viewfinder Doesn't have a viewfinder
Compare the Coolpix L810 vs the Easyshare Z990 MAX
Compare the Coolpix L810 vs the Coolpix P500
Sony Cybershot DSC-HX100v

Sony Cybershot DSC-HX100v

Super zoom

$642 - $683
Battery life Has a significantly longer battery life
GPS Has a built-in GPS
Weight Is slightly heavier
Wide angle Has a slightly narrower wide angle lens
Compare the Cybershot DSC-HX100v vs the Easyshare Z990 MAX
Compare the Cybershot DSC-HX100v vs the Coolpix P500
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 Easyshare Z990 MAX
Compare the PowerShot SX500 IS vs the Coolpix P500
Nikon Coolpix L820

Nikon Coolpix L820

Super zoom

$277
Size Is slightly smaller
3D Captures 3D images
Viewfinder Doesn't have a viewfinder
Compare the Coolpix L820 vs the Easyshare Z990 MAX
Compare the Coolpix L820 vs the Coolpix P500

Kodak Easyshare Z990 MAX Competitors

Advantages

Disadvantages
Fujifilm FinePix S4500

Fujifilm FinePix S4500

Super zoom

$149
Wide angle Better wide angle
Size Slightly smaller
Movie format Lower resolution movies
Aperture Narrower aperture
Compare the FinePix S4500 vs the Easyshare Z990 MAX
Fujifilm FinePix S4000

Fujifilm FinePix S4000

Super zoom
Wide angle Better wide angle
Size Slightly smaller
Movie format Lower resolution movies
Aperture Narrower aperture
Compare the FinePix S4000 vs the Easyshare Z990 MAX

Nikon Coolpix P500 Competitors

Advantages

Disadvantages
Nikon Coolpix P520

Nikon Coolpix P520

Super zoom

$427
Aperture Wider aperture
Zoom More zoom
High-speed framerate Lower speed movies
Continuous shooting Shoots slower
Compare the Coolpix P520 vs the Coolpix P500
Canon PowerShot SX30 IS

Canon PowerShot SX30 IS

Super zoom

$595
Aperture Significantly wider aperture
Image stabilization Better image stabilization
Screen resolution Much lower resolution screen
Screen size Significantly smaller screen
Compare the PowerShot SX30 IS vs the Coolpix P500

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