Kodak Z990 MAX vs Olympus SP-800 UZ

differences

Advantages of the Kodak Z990 MAX

Image stabilization

Lens

None

Helps eliminate blur caused by small camera movements

Higher resolution movies

1080p @ 30fps

720p @ 30fps

Shoots higher resolution Full HD (1080p) video

Has in-camera HDR

Yes

Combines multiple exposures to capture high dynamic range

Has a CMOS-family sensor

CMOS

CCD

CMOS-family sensors often produce better quality images

Can create panoramas in-camera

Yes

Stitches together multiple photos for a wide perspective

Shoots RAW

Yes

Digitally develop your own photos with precise image control

Higher resolution screen

460k dots

230k dots

2x higher resolution screen

Better maximum light sensitivity

6,400 ISO

3,200 ISO

The Z990 MAX's maximum light sensitivity is 1 f-stop better

Has a viewfinder

Digital

None

A viewfinder can help save battery life by keeping the screen turned off

Longer exposures

16s

1/4s

64x longer exposures

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the Kodak Z990 MAX

Advantages of the Olympus SP-800 UZ

Shoots faster

10 fps

5 fps

2x faster continuous shooting

Smaller

110x90x91 mm

124x86x93 mm

More than 10% smaller

Lighter

455 g

589 g

More than 20% lighter

Higher true resolution

9.8 MP

9.6 MP

Almost the same

Slightly larger sensor

1/2.3" 6.1x4.6mm

1/2.5" 6.1x4.5mm

Almost the same

Slightly thinner

3.6"

3.7"

Almost the same

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the Olympus SP-800 UZ

recommendations

Relative to the best recent super zooms, and ignoring price

Kodak Easyshare Z990 MAX

74	vs	59
Explain scores

Olympus SP-800 UZ

Snapsort recommends the Kodak Easyshare Z990 MAX.

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similarities

Compared to recent digicams

Common Strengths

Common Weaknesses

	Incredible zoom
	30x

	Wide aperture
	f/2.8

	Good macro capabilities
	1 cm

Quite thick

Z990 MAX:	3.7"
SP-800 UZ:	3.6"

Heavy

Z990 MAX:	589 g
SP-800 UZ:	455 g

Large

Z990 MAX:	124x86x93 mm
SP-800 UZ:	110x90x91 mm

	Neither camera can take 3D photos
	No 3d support

	No touchscreens
	More buttons

	Poor wide angle
	28 mm

Compared to recent super zooms

Common Strengths

Common Weaknesses

Snapsort is not aware of any interesting strengths shared by these two products.

	No external flash support
	Less expandable

	No flip-out screens
	Less flexible

	Neither has an external mic jack
	Limited to the in-camera mic

competitors

Nikon Coolpix P500

Super zoom

$300

Has significantly more zoom

Has a much wider wide angle lens

Lacks boost light sensitivity

Has a significantly narrower aperture

Compare the Coolpix P500 vs the Easyshare Z990 MAX

Compare the Coolpix P500 vs the SP-800 UZ

Nikon Coolpix L120

Super zoom

$180 - $229

Has a significantly wider wide angle lens

Has a significantly higher resolution screen

Slightly lower boost light sensitivity

Slightly lower maximum light sensitivity

Compare the Coolpix L120 vs the Easyshare Z990 MAX

Compare the Coolpix L120 vs the SP-800 UZ

Fujifilm FinePix S4000

Super zoom

$215

Has a significantly wider wide angle lens

Is significantly less expensive

Slightly lower boost light sensitivity

Is slightly heavier

Compare the FinePix S4000 vs the Easyshare Z990 MAX

Compare the FinePix S4000 vs the SP-800 UZ

Kodak EasyShare Z981

Super zoom

$270

Has a slightly wider wide angle lens

Is slightly less expensive

Slightly lower boost light sensitivity

Is thicker

Compare the EasyShare Z981 vs the Easyshare Z990 MAX

Compare the EasyShare Z981 vs the SP-800 UZ

Canon Powershot SX40

Super zoom

$347 - $380

Has significantly more zoom

Has a significantly wider wide angle lens

Is thicker

Is slightly heavier

Compare the Powershot SX40 vs the Easyshare Z990 MAX

Compare the Powershot SX40 vs the SP-800 UZ

Olympus SP-810 UZ

Super zoom

$269

Has significantly more zoom

Has a significantly wider wide angle lens

Has a slower max shutter speed

Significantly worse macro focusing

Compare the SP-810 UZ vs the Easyshare Z990 MAX

Compare the SP-810 UZ vs the SP-800 UZ

Nikon Coolpix L810

Super zoom

$250 - $265

Has a much wider wide angle lens

Has a significantly higher resolution screen

Has a slower max shutter speed

Slightly lower maximum light sensitivity

Compare the Coolpix L810 vs the Easyshare Z990 MAX

Compare the Coolpix L810 vs the SP-800 UZ

Kodak EashShare Z5120

Super zoom

$273

Better wide angle

Smaller

Lower resolution movies

Less zoom

Compare the EashShare Z5120 vs the Easyshare Z990 MAX

Samsung Pro815

Pro digicam

Much larger sensor

Much larger screen

Much less zoom

Much lower true resolution

Compare the Pro815 vs the SP-800 UZ

Nikon Coolpix P100

Super zoom

Has a flip-out screen

Higher resolution movies

Less zoom

No boost ISO

Compare the Coolpix P100 vs the SP-800 UZ

Olympus SZ-30MR

Travel zoom

$356 - $471

Higher resolution movies

Much smaller

Significantly less zoom

Narrower aperture

Compare the SZ-30MR vs the SP-800 UZ

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Kodak EasyshareZ990 MAX vs OlympusSP-800 UZ

Kodak Easyshare Z990 MAX

Reasons to buy the Kodak Easyshare Z990 MAX

Olympus SP-800 UZ

Reasons to buy the Olympus SP-800 UZ

recommendations

Relative to the best recent super zooms, and ignoring price

differences

Advantages of the Kodak Z990 MAX

Advantages of the Olympus SP-800 UZ

recommendations

Relative to the best recent super zooms, and ignoring price

advice

Need help deciding?

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similarities

Compared to recent digicams

Compared to recent super zooms

competitors

Shared Competitors

Advantages

Disadvantages

Nikon Coolpix P500

Nikon Coolpix L120

Fujifilm FinePix S4000

Kodak EasyShare Z981

Canon Powershot SX40

Olympus SP-810 UZ

Nikon Coolpix L810

Kodak Easyshare Z990 MAX Competitors

Advantages

Disadvantages

Kodak EashShare Z5120

Olympus SP-800 UZ Competitors

Advantages

Disadvantages

Samsung Pro815

Nikon Coolpix P100

Olympus SZ-30MR

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Kodak Easyshare
Z990 MAX
vs
Olympus
SP-800 UZ