Kodak Easyshare
Z990 MAX
 vs
Pentax
X90

Kodak Easyshare Z990 MAX

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Pentax X90

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Reasons to buy the Kodak Easyshare Z990 MAX

Image stabilization
 Image stabilization
Lens
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
 
Runner-up

Pentax X90

Reasons to buy the Pentax X90

Light sensitivity
 High ISO
6,400 ISO
Weight
 Light-weight
428 g
Fastest shutter speed
 Fast shutter speed
1/4000 of a second
 

differences

Advantages of the Kodak Z990 MAX
Screen size Significantly larger screen 3.0" vs 2.7"
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 More than 10% larger screen
Movie format Higher resolution movies 1080p @ 30fps vs 720p
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 Shoots higher resolution Full HD (1080p) video
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
Sensor type Has a CMOS-family sensor CMOS vs CCD
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 CMOS-family sensors often produce better quality images
Screen resolution Higher resolution screen 460k dots vs 230k dots
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 2x higher resolution screen
Supports RAW Shoots RAW Yes vs No
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 Digitally develop your own photos with precise image control
Zoom More zoom 30x vs 26x
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 More than 30% more zoom
Image stabilization Better image stabilization Lens vs Sensor shift
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 Less risk of blur
Continuous shooting Shoots faster 5 fps vs 1.1 fps
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 Around 4.5x faster continuous shooting
Thickness Slightly thinner 3.7" vs 3.9"
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 Around 10% thinner
Longest exposure Longer exposures 16s vs 4s
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 4x longer exposures
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Advantages of the Pentax X90
Wide angle Better wide angle 26 mm vs 28 mm
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 Around 10% better wide angle
Size Slightly smaller 112x81x99 mm vs 124x86x93 mm
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 More than 10% smaller
Weight Lighter 428 g vs 589 g
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 Around 30% lighter
True resolution Slightly higher true resolution 9.8 MP vs 9.6 MP
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 Almost the same
Fastest shutter speed Significantly faster max shutter speed 1/4000s vs 1/2000s
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 2x faster max shutter speed
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recommendations

Relative to the best recent super zooms, and ignoring price

Kodak Easyshare Z990 MAX Kodak Easyshare Z990 MAX
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Green arrow Snapsort recommends the Kodak Easyshare Z990 MAX.

similarities

Compared to recent digicams

Common Strengths Common Weaknesses
Zoom Great zoom Help
Z990 MAX:30x
X90:26x
Aperture Wide aperture Help
f/2.8
Macro focus Good macro capabilities Help
Z990 MAX:1 cm
X90:0.9 cm
Light sensitivity Very good maximum light sensitivity Help
6,400 ISO
Viewfinder Both have digital viewfinders Help
Digital
Thickness Quite thick Help
Z990 MAX:3.7"
X90:3.9"
Weight Heavy Help
Z990 MAX:589 g
X90:428 g
3D Neither camera can take 3D photos Help
No 3d support
Size Large Help
Z990 MAX:124x86x93 mm
X90:112x81x99 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
External mic jack Neither has an external mic jack Help
Limited to the in-camera mic
High-speed framerate No high speed movie support Help
Not supported
Wide angle Poor wide angle Help
Z990 MAX:28 mm
X90:26 mm

competitors

Shared Competitors

Advantages

Disadvantages
Nikon Coolpix P500

Nikon Coolpix P500

Super zoom

$596
Zoom Has slightly more zoom
Wide angle Has a slightly wider wide angle lens
Fastest shutter speed Has a slower max shutter speed
Light sensitivity Slightly lower maximum light sensitivity
Compare the Coolpix P500 vs the Easyshare Z990 MAX
Compare the Coolpix P500 vs the X90
Pentax X-5

Pentax X-5

Super zoom

$227 - $260
Wide angle Has a slightly wider wide angle lens
Continuous shooting Shoots faster continuously
Fastest shutter speed Has a slower max shutter speed
Image stabilization Has worse image stabilization
Compare the X-5 vs the Easyshare Z990 MAX
Compare the X-5 vs the X90
Fujifilm FinePix HS20 EXR

Fujifilm FinePix HS20 EXR

Super zoom
Wide angle Has a slightly wider wide angle lens
High-speed framerate Records high-speed movies
Thickness Is thicker
Weight Is significantly heavier
Compare the FinePix HS20 EXR vs the Easyshare Z990 MAX
Compare the FinePix HS20 EXR vs the X90
Nikon Coolpix P510

Nikon Coolpix P510

Super zoom

$339 - $349
Zoom Has much more zoom
Wide angle Has a slightly wider wide angle lens
Weight Is slightly heavier
Light sensitivity Slightly lower maximum light sensitivity
Compare the Coolpix P510 vs the Easyshare Z990 MAX
Compare the Coolpix P510 vs the X90
Fujifilm FinePix HS30 EXR

Fujifilm FinePix HS30 EXR

Super zoom

$299 - $339
Wide angle Has a slightly wider wide angle lens
High-speed framerate Records high-speed movies
Thickness Is thicker
Weight Is significantly heavier
Compare the FinePix HS30 EXR vs the Easyshare Z990 MAX
Compare the FinePix HS30 EXR vs the X90
Nikon Coolpix L820

Nikon Coolpix L820

Super zoom

$277
Wide angle Has a slightly wider wide angle lens
Screen resolution Has a significantly higher resolution screen
Viewfinder Doesn't have a viewfinder
Light sensitivity Slightly lower maximum light sensitivity
Compare the Coolpix L820 vs the Easyshare Z990 MAX
Compare the Coolpix L820 vs the X90
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
Weight Is slightly heavier
Compare the PowerShot SX50 HS vs the Easyshare Z990 MAX
Compare the PowerShot SX50 HS vs the X90

Kodak Easyshare Z990 MAX Competitors

Advantages

Disadvantages
Nikon Coolpix L810

Nikon Coolpix L810

Super zoom

$189 - $249
Screen resolution Significantly higher resolution screen
Wide angle Significantly better wide angle
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
Aperture Narrower aperture
Compare the FinePix S4500 vs the Easyshare Z990 MAX
Nikon D3100

Nikon D3100

Entry-level DSLR

$447 - $740 with 18-55mm lens
Sensor size Much larger sensor
Autofocus Faster autofocus
Image stabilization No image stabilization
Panorama Lacks in-camera panoramic stitching
Compare the D3100 vs the Easyshare Z990 MAX

Pentax X90 Competitors

Advantages

Disadvantages
Canon PowerShot SX30 IS

Canon PowerShot SX30 IS

Super zoom

$595
Screen flips out Has a flip-out screen
Zoom More zoom
Size Larger
Light sensitivity Worse maximum light sensitivity
Compare the PowerShot SX30 IS vs the X90
Pentax K-5

Pentax K-5

Entry-level DSLR

$692 - $699 body only

$819 - $829 with 18-55mm lens
Sensor size Much larger sensor
Autofocus Faster autofocus
Weight Significantly heavier
Compare the K-5 vs the X90
Nikon Coolpix P90

Nikon Coolpix P90

Super zoom
Screen flips out Has a flip-out screen
Screen size Significantly larger screen
Movie format Lower resolution movies
Zoom Slightly less zoom
Compare the Coolpix P90 vs the X90
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ200

Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ200

Super zoom

$498
External mic jack Has an external mic jack
Screen flips out Has a flip-out screen
Size Larger
Light sensitivity Worse maximum light sensitivity
Compare the Lumix DMC-FZ200 vs the X90

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