Kodak Easyshare
Z990 MAX
 vs
Nikon Coolpix
P510

Updated (January, 2013): Compare the Kodak Easyshare Z990 MAX vs Nikon Coolpix P520

Nikon Coolpix P510

85

  
Kodak Easyshare Z990 MAX

55

  

Reasons to buy the Nikon Coolpix P510

Zoom
 Great zoom
41.7x
Screen resolution
 High resolution screen
921k dots
Screen flips out
 Flip-out screen
Great for movies
HDR
 In-camera HDR
Combines multiple exposures
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

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
Supports RAW Shoots RAW Yes vs No
Help
 Digitally develop your own photos with precise image control
Aperture Wider aperture f/2.8 vs f/3.0
Help
 At its widest zoom, the Z990 MAX's lens captures marginally more light (0.2 f-stops)
Light sensitivity Better maximum light sensitivity 6,400 ISO vs 3,200 ISO
Help
 The Z990 MAX's maximum light sensitivity is 1 f-stop better
Macro focus Better macro capability 1 cm vs 2 cm
Help
 Focus on subjects 2x closer to the lens
Thickness Slightly thinner 3.7" vs 4"
Help
 Around 10% thinner
Longest exposure Longer exposures 16s vs 8s
Help
 2x longer exposures
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Advantages of the Nikon P510
Zoom Significantly more zoom 41.7x vs 30x
Help
 More than 90% more zoom
Screen flips out Has a flip-out screen Yes vs No
Help
 Flip-out screens can be helpful when composing tricky shots or taking movies
Screen resolution Significantly higher resolution screen 921k dots vs 460k dots
Help
 More than 2x higher resolution screen
Wide angle Better wide angle 24 mm vs 28 mm
Help
 More than 10% better wide angle
3D Takes 3D photos Yes vs No
Help
 Combines multiple photos into a 3D image
GPS Has a GPS Yes vs No
Help
 Automatically geotags your photos when traveling
High-speed framerate Records high-speed movies 120 fps vs None
Help
 Capture events too fast for the naked eye and play them back in super-slow motion
Continuous shooting Shoots faster 7 fps vs 5 fps
Help
 40% faster continuous shooting
True resolution Slightly higher true resolution 9.7 MP vs 9.6 MP
Help
 Almost the same
Fastest shutter speed Significantly faster max shutter speed 1/4000s vs 1/2000s
Help
 2x faster max shutter speed
Weight Slightly lighter 555 g vs 589 g
Help
 Around 10% lighter
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the Nikon P510
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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 85
Explain scores
Nikon Coolpix P510 Nikon Coolpix P510
Green arrow Snapsort recommends the Nikon Coolpix P510.

similarities

Compared to recent digicams

Common Strengths Common Weaknesses
Zoom Great zoom Help
Z990 MAX:30x
P510:41.7x
HDR In-camera HDR Help
Combines multiple exposures
Sensor type Better sensor types Help
Better in low light
Image stabilization Good image stabilization Help
Lens
Panorama In-camera panoramas Help
Stitches together multiple photos into a panorama
Macro focus Good macro capabilities Help
Z990 MAX:1 cm
P510:2 cm
Viewfinder Both have digital viewfinders Help
Digital
Weight Heavy Help
Z990 MAX:589 g
P510:555 g
Thickness Quite thick Help
Z990 MAX:3.7"
P510:4"
Size Large Help
Z990 MAX:124x86x93 mm
P510:120x83x102 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
External mic jack Neither has an external mic jack Help
Limited to the in-camera mic

competitors

Shared Competitors

Advantages

Disadvantages
Canon PowerShot SX50 HS

Canon PowerShot SX50 HS

Super zoom

$429 - $450
Zoom Has much more zoom
High-speed framerate Records even higher-speed movies
Fastest shutter speed Has a slower max shutter speed
Lowest price Is slightly more expensive
Compare the PowerShot SX50 HS vs the Easyshare Z990 MAX
Compare the PowerShot SX50 HS vs the Coolpix P510
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX200V

Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX200V

Super zoom

$327 - $348
Light sensitivity Significantly higher maximum light sensitivity
Continuous shooting Shoots faster continuously
Compare the Cyber-shot DSC-HX200V vs the Easyshare Z990 MAX
Compare the Cyber-shot DSC-HX200V vs the Coolpix P510
Nikon Coolpix L820

Nikon Coolpix L820

Super zoom

$277
Size Is slightly smaller
High-speed framerate Records even higher-speed movies
Viewfinder Doesn't have a viewfinder
Compare the Coolpix L820 vs the Easyshare Z990 MAX
Compare the Coolpix L820 vs the Coolpix P510
Canon Powershot SX40

Canon Powershot SX40

Super zoom

$299 - $320
High-speed framerate Records even higher-speed movies
Supports 24p Records movies in 24p
HDR Lacks a built in HDR feature
Panorama Lacks a built in panoramas
Compare the Powershot SX40 vs the Easyshare Z990 MAX
Compare the Powershot SX40 vs the Coolpix P510
Canon PowerShot SX500 IS

Canon PowerShot SX500 IS

Super zoom

$248 - $249
Size Is slightly smaller
Weight Is significantly 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 P510
Nikon Coolpix L810

Nikon Coolpix L810

Super zoom

$199 - $249
Size Is slightly smaller
Battery life Has a slightly longer battery life
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 P510
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
HDR Lacks a built in HDR feature
Panorama Lacks a built in panoramas
Compare the D3100 vs the Easyshare Z990 MAX
Compare the D3100 vs the Coolpix P510

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
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

Nikon Coolpix P510 Competitors

Advantages

Disadvantages
Nikon Coolpix P520

Nikon Coolpix P520

Super zoom

$427
Screen size Larger screen
Macro focus Better macro capability
HDR Lacks in-camera HDR
Size Slightly larger
Compare the Coolpix P520 vs the Coolpix P510
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ150

Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ150

Super zoom

$720
External mic jack Has an external mic jack
Battery life Significantly longer battery life
Zoom Much less zoom
Screen resolution Significantly lower resolution screen
Compare the Lumix DMC-FZ150 vs the Coolpix P510

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