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Kodak Z990 vs Ricoh CX2

Portability
68
Imaging
35
Features
42
Overall
37
Kodak EasyShare Z990 front
 
Ricoh CX2 front
Portability
93
Imaging
32
Features
35
Overall
33

Kodak Z990 vs Ricoh CX2 Key Specs

Kodak Z990
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 125 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 28-840mm (F2.8-5.6) lens
  • 445g - 124 x 91 x 105mm
  • Released January 2011
  • Alternate Name is EasyShare Max
Ricoh CX2
(Full Review)
  • 9MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 1600
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 28-300mm (F3.5-5.6) lens
  • 185g - 102 x 58 x 29mm
  • Announced August 2009
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Kodak Z990 vs Ricoh CX2 Overview

Let's look a bit more closely at the Kodak Z990 versus Ricoh CX2, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras by companies Kodak and Ricoh. There exists a sizeable gap between the image resolutions of the Z990 (12MP) and CX2 (9MP) but both cameras have the same sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The Z990 was introduced 17 months later than the CX2 which makes them a generation apart from one another. Each of the cameras have different body design with the Kodak Z990 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Ricoh CX2 being a Compact camera.

Before going straight to a in-depth comparison, here is a simple highlight of how the Z990 grades against the CX2 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Kodak Z990 over the Ricoh CX2

 Z990 CX2 
AnnouncedJanuary 2011August 2009Fresher by 17 months

Reasons to pick Ricoh CX2 over the Kodak Z990

 CX2 Z990 
Screen resolution920k460kSharper screen (+460k dot)

Common features in the Kodak Z990 and Ricoh CX2

 Z990 CX2 
Manually focus Very precise focus
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen dimensions3"3"Equal screen dimensions
Selfie screen Missing selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Neither contains Touch friendly screen

Kodak Z990 vs Ricoh CX2 Physical Comparison

For anyone who is planning to carry your camera, you're going to have to factor in its weight and dimensions. The Kodak Z990 has got exterior measurements of 124mm x 91mm x 105mm (4.9" x 3.6" x 4.1") having a weight of 445 grams (0.98 lbs) and the Ricoh CX2 has dimensions of 102mm x 58mm x 29mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.1") and a weight of 185 grams (0.41 lbs).

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Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you choose at the time. Below is a front view proportions comparison of the Z990 and the CX2.

Kodak Z990 vs Ricoh CX2 size comparison

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability score of the Z990 and CX2 is 68 and 93 respectively.

Kodak Z990 vs Ricoh CX2 top view buttons comparison

Kodak Z990 vs Ricoh CX2 Sensor Comparison

Normally, it's tough to imagine the gap between sensor sizing only by going over specs. The graphic underneath will help offer you a greater sense of the sensor sizing in the Z990 and CX2.

As you can plainly see, both cameras have the same sensor dimensions albeit different megapixels. You should expect the Kodak Z990 to offer more detail using its extra 3MP. Higher resolution will also allow you to crop shots a bit more aggressively. The newer Z990 provides an edge in sensor innovation.

Kodak Z990 vs Ricoh CX2 sensor size comparison

Kodak Z990 vs Ricoh CX2 Screen and ViewFinder

Kodak Z990 vs Ricoh CX2 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Kodak Z990 as a Portrait photography camera
Ricoh CX2 as a Portrait photography camera
41
you can focus manually
features face detection focus
saves RAW files
no external flash support
low megapixels (12MP)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
25
manual focus
no manual control
can't use external flash
sensor resolution low (9 megapixels)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
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Street Comparison

Kodak Z990 Street photography information
Ricoh CX2 Street photography information
54
built in image stabilization (Optical)
saves RAW files
fixed screen
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
61
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lighter than competition in class (185 grams)
no moving screen
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Kodak Z990 Sports photography factors
Ricoh CX2 Sports photography factors
34
long zoom range (28-840mm 30.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
slow continuous shooting (6.0 fps)
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
no phase detect auto focus
26
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
no shutter priority mode
sensor resolution low (9MP)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Kodak Z990
Travel photography with Ricoh CX2
51
built-in flash
decently wide (28mm)
great zoom (840mm)
doesn't have Timelapse function
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
doesn't feature selfie friendly display
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
66
lighter than competition in class (185g)
has built in flash
quite wide (28mm)
very long reach (300mm)
sensor resolution low (9MP)
doesn't feature selfie friendly display
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Kodak Z990 Landscape photography information
Ricoh CX2 Landscape photography information
45
you can focus manually
decently wide (28mm)
pretty good screen size (3 inch)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
saves RAW files
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
low megapixels (12MP)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have Timelapse function
42
manual focus
quite wide (28mm)
screen is a good size (3 inches)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
no manual control
sensor resolution low (9 megapixels)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
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Vlogging Comparison

Kodak Z990 as a Vlogging camera
Ricoh CX2 as a Vlogging camera
28
decently wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
features face detection focus
high video quality (1920 x 1080 resolution)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
doesn't feature selfie friendly display
doesn't have external microphone jack
30
quite wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lighter than competition in class (185 grams)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
doesn't feature selfie friendly display
video quality not great (640 x 480 pxls)
no external microphone jack
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Kodak Z990 vs Ricoh CX2 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Kodak Z990 and Ricoh CX2
 Kodak EasyShare Z990Ricoh CX2
General Information
Manufacturer Kodak Ricoh
Model type Kodak EasyShare Z990 Ricoh CX2
Alternate name EasyShare Max -
Class Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Released 2011-01-04 2009-08-20
Body design SLR-like (bridge) Compact
Sensor Information
Powered by - Smooth Imaging Engine IV
Sensor type BSI-CMOS CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.08 x 4.56mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 27.7mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 12MP 9MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3 and 3:2
Full resolution 4000 x 3000 3456 x 2592
Max native ISO 6400 1600
Minimum native ISO 125 80
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
AF touch
Continuous AF
AF single
Tracking AF
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect AF
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 28-840mm (30.0x) 28-300mm (10.7x)
Highest aperture f/2.8-5.6 f/3.5-5.6
Macro focusing range 1cm 1cm
Crop factor 5.9 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 3" 3"
Display resolution 460 thousand dot 920 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 16 seconds 8 seconds
Highest shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Continuous shooting speed 6.0 frames/s -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes -
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 8.90 m 3.00 m (ISO 400)
Flash options Auto, Fill-in, Red-Eye reduction, Off Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (30fps) 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Max video resolution 1920x1080 640x480
Video file format H.264 Motion JPEG
Microphone input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 445g (0.98 lbs) 185g (0.41 lbs)
Physical dimensions 124 x 91 x 105mm (4.9" x 3.6" x 4.1") 102 x 58 x 29mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.1")
DXO scores
DXO All around rating not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth rating not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested not tested
DXO Low light rating not tested not tested
Other
Battery ID 4 x AA DB-70
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2, 10 or Custom)
Time lapse recording
Storage media SD/SDHC card, Internal SD/SDHC card, Internal
Storage slots Single Single
Cost at launch $299 $341