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Kodak Z990 vs Ricoh CX3

Portability
68
Imaging
35
Features
42
Overall
37
Kodak EasyShare Z990 front
 
Ricoh CX3 front
Portability
92
Imaging
34
Features
35
Overall
34

Kodak Z990 vs Ricoh CX3 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
  • Revealed January 2011
  • Alternative Name is EasyShare Max
Ricoh CX3
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-300mm (F3.5-5.6) lens
  • 206g - 102 x 58 x 29mm
  • Launched June 2010
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Kodak Z990 vs Ricoh CX3 Overview

Its time to take a more detailed look at the Kodak Z990 versus Ricoh CX3, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras by manufacturers Kodak and Ricoh. The image resolution of the Z990 (12MP) and the CX3 (10MP) is pretty similar and they feature the exact same sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

Photography Glossary

The Z990 was brought out 7 months after the CX3 and they are of a similar age. Both cameras come with different body type with the Kodak Z990 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Ricoh CX3 being a Compact camera.

Before getting straight into a detailed comparison, below is a short summation of how the Z990 scores vs the CX3 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Kodak Z990 over the Ricoh CX3

 Z990 CX3 
LaunchedJanuary 2011June 2010More modern by 7 months

Reasons to pick Ricoh CX3 over the Kodak Z990

 CX3 Z990 
Screen resolution920k460kClearer screen (+460k dot)

Common features in the Kodak Z990 and Ricoh CX3

 Z990 CX3 
Manual focus More exact focusing
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen dimension3"3"Identical screen sizing
Selfie screen Neither comes with selfie screen
Touch screen Neither comes with Touch screen

Kodak Z990 vs Ricoh CX3 Physical Comparison

In case you're going to carry around your camera, you'll have to think about its weight and dimensions. The Kodak Z990 comes with outside measurements of 124mm x 91mm x 105mm (4.9" x 3.6" x 4.1") having a weight of 445 grams (0.98 lbs) whilst the Ricoh CX3 has dimensions of 102mm x 58mm x 29mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.1") with a weight of 206 grams (0.45 lbs).

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Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you have attached at that moment. Here is the front view sizing comparison of the Z990 vs the CX3.

Kodak Z990 vs Ricoh CX3 size comparison

Looking at size and weight, the portability grade of the Z990 and CX3 is 68 and 92 respectively.

Kodak Z990 vs Ricoh CX3 top view buttons comparison

Kodak Z990 vs Ricoh CX3 Sensor Comparison

In many cases, it can be hard to picture the gap between sensor sizes just by reading technical specs. The image underneath might offer you a more clear sense of the sensor sizing in the Z990 and CX3.

As you have seen, each of the cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements albeit different MP. You can expect the Kodak Z990 to offer you greater detail having its extra 2MP. Higher resolution will also let you crop pictures somewhat more aggressively. The newer Z990 should have a benefit in sensor tech.

Kodak Z990 vs Ricoh CX3 sensor size comparison

Kodak Z990 vs Ricoh CX3 Screen and ViewFinder

Kodak Z990 vs Ricoh CX3 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Kodak Z990 Portrait photography highlights
Ricoh CX3 Portrait photography highlights
41
manual focus
includes face detection autofocus
exports RAW formats
external flash not possible
MP count low (12 megapixels)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
27
you can focus manually
manual exposure not possible
cannot use external flash
low resolution (10 megapixels)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
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Street Comparison

Kodak Z990 as a Street photography camera
Ricoh CX3 as a Street photography camera
54
has image stabilization (Optical)
exports RAW formats
screen is fixed
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
61
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lighter than competition in class (206g)
fixed screen
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Kodak Z990
Sports photography with Ricoh CX3
34
incredible zoom range (28-840mm 30.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Optical)
continuous shooting slow (6.0 frames per second)
MP count low (12 megapixels)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect autofocus
27
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lack of shutter priority mode
low resolution (10MP)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
has no phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Kodak Z990 Travel photography advice
Ricoh CX3 Travel photography advice
51
has built in flash
fairly wide (28mm)
long reach (840mm)
does not have Timelapse recording
MP count low (12 megapixels)
doesn't feature selfie friendly display
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
66
lighter than competition in class (206 grams)
has built in flash
decently wide (28mm)
long zoom (300mm)
low resolution (10 megapixels)
doesn't posses selfie friendly display
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Kodak Z990 Landscape photography highlights
Ricoh CX3 Landscape photography highlights
45
manual focus
fairly wide (28mm)
nice screen size (3")
has image stabilization (Optical)
exports RAW formats
can't swap lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
MP count low (12 megapixels)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have Timelapse recording
42
you can focus manually
decently wide (28mm)
pretty good screen size (3")
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
manual exposure not possible
low resolution (10MP)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
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Vlogging Comparison

Kodak Z990 Vlogging details
Ricoh CX3 Vlogging details
28
fairly wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
includes face detection autofocus
high quality video (1920 x 1080 pxls)
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
doesn't feature selfie friendly display
does not have external microphone jack
30
decently wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lighter than competition in class (206 grams)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
doesn't posses selfie friendly display
low quality video (1280 x 720 resolution)
missing mic socket
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Kodak Z990 vs Ricoh CX3 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Kodak Z990 and Ricoh CX3
 Kodak EasyShare Z990Ricoh CX3
General Information
Manufacturer Kodak Ricoh
Model Kodak EasyShare Z990 Ricoh CX3
Alternate name EasyShare Max -
Category Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Revealed 2011-01-04 2010-06-16
Physical type SLR-like (bridge) Compact
Sensor Information
Processor - Smooth Imaging Engine IV
Sensor type BSI-CMOS BSI-CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.08 x 4.56mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 27.7mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixels 10 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3 and 3:2
Maximum resolution 4000 x 3000 3648 x 2736
Maximum native ISO 6400 3200
Lowest native ISO 125 80
RAW format
Autofocusing
Manual focus
AF touch
Continuous AF
Single AF
Tracking AF
Selective AF
AF center weighted
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detect focusing
Contract detect focusing
Phase detect focusing
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 28-840mm (30.0x) 28-300mm (10.7x)
Max aperture f/2.8-5.6 f/3.5-5.6
Macro focus distance 1cm 1cm
Crop factor 5.9 5.8
Screen
Type of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 3" 3"
Resolution of display 460k dots 920k dots
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 rate 6.0 frames/s -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes -
Set WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 8.90 m 4.00 m
Flash modes Auto, Fill-in, Red-Eye reduction, Off Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (30fps) 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Maximum video resolution 1920x1080 1280x720
Video format H.264 Motion JPEG
Mic port
Headphone port
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 sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 445g (0.98 lbs) 206g (0.45 lbs)
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 score not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth score not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range score not tested not tested
DXO Low light score not tested not tested
Other
Battery model 4 x AA DB-100
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2, 10 or Custom)
Time lapse feature
Storage type SD/SDHC card, Internal SD/SDHC card, Internal
Card slots One One
Price at launch $299 $329