Kodak Easyshare
Z990 MAX
 vs
Nikon
D3100

Updated (March, 2012): Compare the Kodak Easyshare Z990 MAX vs Nikon D3200

Nikon D3100

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Kodak Easyshare Z990 MAX

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Winner

Nikon D3100

Reasons to buy the Nikon D3100

Supports 24p
 24p movies
For that film look
Movie continuous focus
 Movie continuous focus
Makes it easy to get in-focus movies
Badge
 Autofocuses shooting video
Contrast detection
Live view
 Has live view
Preview your photos
 

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
HDR Has in-camera HDR Yes vs No
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 Combines multiple exposures to capture high dynamic range
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
Continuous shooting Shoots slightly faster 5 fps vs 3 fps
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 Around 70% faster continuous shooting
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Advantages of the Nikon D3100
Autofocus Faster autofocus Phase detection vs Contrast detection
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 Catch candid moments easily
Supports 24p Supports 24p Yes vs No
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 Get that real film feel
Sensor size Significantly larger sensor APS-C 23.1x15.4mm vs 1/2.5" 6.1x4.5mm
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 Around 13x larger sensor
True resolution Higher true resolution 14.2 MP vs 9.6 MP
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 Capture around 50% 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
Size Slightly smaller 124x96x73 mm vs 124x86x93 mm
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 More than 10% smaller
External flash Supports an external flash Yes vs No
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 An external flash often produces better looking flash images
Thickness Thinner 2.9" vs 3.7"
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 More than 20% thinner
Weight Lighter 505 g vs 589 g
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 More than 10% lighter
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
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
56 vs 69
Explain scores
Nikon D3100 Nikon D3100
Green arrow Snapsort recommends the Nikon D3100. 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
Supports RAW Supports RAW Help
Better editing
Viewfinder Viewfinders Help
Z990 MAX:Digital
D3100:Pentamirror
Sensor type Better sensor types Help
Better in low light
Thickness Quite thick Help
Z990 MAX:3.7"
D3100:2.9"
Weight Heavy Help
Z990 MAX:589 g
D3100:505 g
3D Neither camera can take 3D photos Help
No 3d support
Size Large Help
Z990 MAX:124x86x93 mm
D3100:124x96x73 mm

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competitors

Shared Competitors

Advantages

Disadvantages
Canon Rebel T3

Canon Rebel T3

Entry-level DSLR

$332 body only

$429 - $499 with 18-55mm lens
Lens focus motor Has a built-in focus motor
Battery life Has a slightly longer battery life
Sensor cleaning Lacks a self cleaning sensor
Autofocus Lacks autofocus
Compare the Rebel T3 vs the Easyshare Z990 MAX
Compare the Rebel T3 vs the D3100
Canon Rebel T3i

Canon Rebel T3i

Entry-level DSLR

$549 body only

$599 - $649 with 18-55mm lens
True resolution Takes slightly higher resolution photos
Screen flips out Has a screen which flips out
Autofocus Lacks autofocus
Startup delay Has slightly more startup delay
Compare the Rebel T3i vs the Easyshare Z990 MAX
Compare the Rebel T3i vs the D3100
Nikon Coolpix P510

Nikon Coolpix P510

Super zoom

$347 - $349
Zoom Has much more zoom
Wide angle Has a slightly wider wide angle lens
Thickness Is thicker
Supports RAW Doesn't shoot RAW
Compare the Coolpix P510 vs the Easyshare Z990 MAX
Compare the Coolpix P510 vs the D3100
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 D3100

Kodak Easyshare Z990 MAX Competitors

Advantages

Disadvantages
Nikon Coolpix L810

Nikon Coolpix L810

Super zoom

$194 - $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
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

$455 - $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
Nikon Coolpix L820

Nikon Coolpix L820

Super zoom

$277
Wide angle Significantly better wide angle
3D Takes 3D photos
Aperture Narrower aperture
Light sensitivity Worse maximum light sensitivity
Compare the Coolpix L820 vs the Easyshare Z990 MAX

Nikon D3100 Competitors

Advantages

Disadvantages
Nikon D3200

Nikon D3200

Entry-level DSLR

$547 with 18-55mm lens
External mic jack Has an external mic jack
True resolution Much higher true resolution
Compare the D3200 vs the D3100
Nikon D5100

Nikon D5100

Entry-level DSLR

$497 body only

$597 - $805 with 18-55mm lens
External mic jack Has an external mic jack
Screen flips out Has a flip-out screen
Size Slightly larger
Weight Slightly heavier
Compare the D5100 vs the D3100
Nikon D90

Nikon D90

Entry-level DSLR

$599 - $899 body only

$799 - $1,099 with 18-105mm lens
Lens focus motor Has a built-in focus motor
Dynamic range More dynamic range
Autofocus Lacks video autofocus
Movie format Lower resolution movies
Compare the D90 vs the D3100
Canon EOS Rebel T2i

Canon Rebel T2i

Entry-level DSLR

$500 body only

$600 with 18-55mm lens
Lens focus motor Has a built-in focus motor
External mic jack Has an external mic jack
Autofocus Lacks video autofocus
Battery life Shorter battery life
Compare the Rebel T2i vs the D3100
Nikon D3000

Nikon D3000

Entry-level DSLR

$434 - $436 with 18-55mm lens
Size Slightly smaller
Thickness Thinner
Movie format Does not take movies
Live view No live view
Compare the D3000 vs the D3100

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