Clicky

Kodak Z990 vs Ricoh CX5

Portability
68
Imaging
35
Features
42
Overall
37
Kodak EasyShare Z990 front
 
Ricoh CX5 front
Portability
92
Imaging
33
Features
35
Overall
33

Kodak Z990 vs Ricoh CX5 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
  • Launched January 2011
  • Alternate Name is EasyShare Max
Ricoh CX5
(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
Samsung Releases Faster Versions of EVO MicroSD Cards

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").

Photography Glossary

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.

Sora from OpenAI releases its first ever music video

        

Reasons to pick Kodak Z990 over the Ricoh CX5

 Z990 CX5 

Reasons to pick Ricoh CX5 over the Kodak Z990

 CX5 Z990 
Display resolution920k460kCrisper display (+460k dot)

Common features in the Kodak Z990 and Ricoh CX5

 Z990 CX5 
RevealedJanuary 2011July 2011Similar generation
Focus manually Very accurate focusing
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display size3"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. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

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.

Kodak Z990 vs Ricoh CX5 size comparison

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

Kodak Z990 vs Ricoh CX5 top view buttons comparison

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 sensor size comparison

Kodak Z990 vs Ricoh CX5 Screen and ViewFinder

Kodak Z990 vs Ricoh CX5 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
Pentax 17 Pre-Orders Outperform Expectations by a Landslide

Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Kodak Z990
Portrait photography with Ricoh CX5
41
manual focus
provides face detect autofocus
supports RAW files
can't use external flash
resolution not great (12MP)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
27
you can focus manually
external flash not possible
low resolution (10 megapixels)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
Apple Innovates by Creating Next-Level Optical Stabilization for iPhone

Street Comparison

Kodak Z990 Street photography highlights
Ricoh CX5 Street photography highlights
54
image stabilization (Optical)
supports RAW files
screen is fixed
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
60
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lighter than competition (205 grams)
no moving screen
sensor is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
President Biden pushes bill mandating TikTok sale or ban

Sports Comparison

Kodak Z990 Sports photography details
Ricoh CX5 Sports photography details
34
incredible zoom range (28-840mm 30.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Optical)
slow frames per second (6.0 fps)
resolution not great (12MP)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect autofocus
24
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
painfully slow continuous shooting (5.0 frames/s)
lack of shutter priority mode
low resolution (10MP)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect AF
Snapchat Adds Watermarks to AI-Created Images

Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Kodak Z990
Travel photography with Ricoh CX5
51
built-in flash
quite wide (28mm)
long zoom (840mm)
lack of Time Lapse mode
resolution not great (12 megapixels)
does not feature selfie friendly display
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
66
lighter than competition (205 grams)
built-in flash
quite wide (28mm)
great reach (300mm)
low resolution (10MP)
doesn't have a selfie friendly display
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
Japan-exclusive Leica Leitz Phone 3 features big sensor and new modes

Landscape Comparison

Kodak Z990 Landscape photography features
Ricoh CX5 Landscape photography features
45
manual focus
quite wide (28mm)
screen size is good (3")
image stabilization (Optical)
supports RAW files
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
resolution not great (12MP)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lack of Time Lapse mode
44
you can focus manually
quite wide (28mm)
screen size is good (3")
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
low resolution (10MP)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
Photobucket discusses licensing 13 billion images with AI firms

Vlogging Comparison

Kodak Z990 Vlogging factors
Ricoh CX5 Vlogging factors
28
quite wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
provides face detect autofocus
video res high (1920 x 1080 resolution)
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
does not feature selfie friendly display
lack of mic jack
30
quite wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lighter than competition (205g)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
doesn't have a selfie friendly display
low quality video (1280 x 720 pxls)
doesn't have microphone socket
Meta to Introduce 'AI-Generated' Labels for Media starting next month

Kodak Z990 vs Ricoh CX5 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Kodak Z990 and Ricoh CX5
 Kodak EasyShare Z990Ricoh CX5
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