Kodak Z990 vs Ricoh CX5
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Kodak Z990 vs Ricoh CX5 Key Specs
(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
- Launched January 2011
- Alternate Name is EasyShare Max
(Full Review)
- 10MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Display
- ISO 100 - 3200
- Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 28-300mm (F3.5-5.6) lens
- 205g - 102 x 59 x 29mm
- Revealed July 2011

Kodak Z990 vs Ricoh CX5 Overview
Let's take a more detailed look at the Kodak Z990 vs Ricoh CX5, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras by rivals Kodak and Ricoh. The sensor resolution of the Z990 (12MP) and the CX5 (10MP) is fairly similar and both cameras provide the identical sensor measurements (1/2.3").

The Z990 was released 6 months before the CX5 and they are of a similar generation. Both of these cameras feature different body design with the Kodak Z990 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Ricoh CX5 being a Compact camera.
Before we go right into a in-depth comparison, here is a concise overview of how the Z990 grades against the CX5 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Kodak Z990 vs Ricoh CX5 Gallery
Following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Kodak EasyShare Z990 and Ricoh CX5. The complete galleries are viewable at Kodak Z990 Gallery and Ricoh CX5 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Kodak Z990 over the Ricoh CX5
Z990 | CX5 |
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Reasons to pick Ricoh CX5 over the Kodak Z990
CX5 | Z990 | |||
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Display resolution | 920k | ![]() | 460k | Crisper display (+460k dot) |
Common features in the Kodak Z990 and Ricoh CX5
Z990 | CX5 | |||
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Revealed | January 2011 | ![]() | July 2011 | Similar generation |
Focus manually | ![]() | Very accurate focusing | ||
Display type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed display |
Display size | 3" | ![]() | 3" | Same display measurements |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Missing selfie screen | ||
Touch display | ![]() | Missing Touch display |
Kodak Z990 vs Ricoh CX5 Physical Comparison
For those who are aiming to travel with your camera often, you will need to think about its weight and volume. The Kodak Z990 enjoys outer dimensions 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 CX5 has sizing of 102mm x 59mm x 29mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.1") and a weight of 205 grams (0.45 lbs).
Take a look at the Kodak Z990 vs Ricoh CX5 in the new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you have chosen at that moment. Below is a front view over all size comparison of the Z990 compared to the CX5.

Factoring in size and weight, the portability score of the Z990 and CX5 is 68 and 92 respectively.

Kodak Z990 vs Ricoh CX5 Sensor Comparison
In many cases, it can be tough to visualise the gap between sensor dimensions only by reading technical specs. The image here may give you a more clear sense of the sensor sizes in the Z990 and CX5.
As you have seen, both of those cameras feature the identical sensor size but not the same MP. You should anticipate the Kodak Z990 to offer greater detail as a result of its extra 2MP. Greater resolution will let you crop images way more aggressively.

Kodak Z990 vs Ricoh CX5 Screen and ViewFinder


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Kodak Z990 vs Ricoh CX5 Specifications
Kodak EasyShare Z990 | Ricoh CX5 | |
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General Information | ||
Brand Name | Kodak | Ricoh |
Model type | Kodak EasyShare Z990 | Ricoh CX5 |
Also called | EasyShare Max | - |
Type | Small Sensor Superzoom | Small Sensor Superzoom |
Launched | 2011-01-04 | 2011-07-19 |
Physical type | SLR-like (bridge) | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Processor | - | 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 surface area | 27.7mm² | 28.1mm² |
Sensor resolution | 12 megapixels | 10 megapixels |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 1:1, 4:3 and 3:2 |
Highest resolution | 4000 x 3000 | 3648 x 2736 |
Highest native ISO | 6400 | 3200 |
Min native ISO | 125 | 100 |
RAW pictures | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focusing | ||
Autofocus touch | ||
Continuous autofocus | ||
Single autofocus | ||
Tracking autofocus | ||
Autofocus selectice | ||
Autofocus center weighted | ||
Autofocus multi area | ||
Live view autofocus | ||
Face detect autofocus | ||
Contract detect autofocus | ||
Phase detect autofocus | ||
Cross type focus points | - | - |
Lens | ||
Lens mount type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens zoom range | 28-840mm (30.0x) | 28-300mm (10.7x) |
Maximum aperture | f/2.8-5.6 | f/3.5-5.6 |
Macro focusing distance | 1cm | 1cm |
Focal length multiplier | 5.9 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Type of display | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Display diagonal | 3" | 3" |
Display resolution | 460k dots | 920k dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch friendly | ||
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | Electronic | None |
Features | ||
Slowest shutter speed | 16s | 8s |
Maximum shutter speed | 1/2000s | 1/2000s |
Continuous shooting rate | 6.0fps | 5.0fps |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Expose Manually | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
Set white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Inbuilt flash | ||
Flash distance | 8.90 m | 4.00 m |
Flash settings | Auto, Fill-in, Red-Eye reduction, Off | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync |
Hot shoe | ||
AE 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) | 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) |
Highest video resolution | 1920x1080 | 1280x720 |
Video file format | H.264 | Motion JPEG |
Microphone 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 | ||
Environmental sealing | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 445 gr (0.98 lbs) | 205 gr (0.45 lbs) |
Physical dimensions | 124 x 91 x 105mm (4.9" x 3.6" x 4.1") | 102 x 59 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-100 |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec) | Yes (2, 10 or Custom) |
Time lapse shooting | ||
Storage type | SD/SDHC card, Internal | SD/SDHC card, Internal |
Card slots | 1 | 1 |
Cost at launch | $299 | $399 |