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Review summary: The compact EasyShare DX6490 is one of Kodak's latest in their DX high performance, consumer range of cameras. Featuring a 4.23MP CCD (with 4MP effective), the camera is capable of capturing images at up to 2,304 x 1,728 resolution, which places it at ...

Verdict: However, for simple design and one-handed operation the EasyShare DX6490 is unsurpassed. Everything is where it needs to be (all controls within easy thumb reach), without requiring amazing feats of dexterity. The DX6490 does quite a good job with all ...

Review summary: Lets Go Digital gives the Kodak EasyShare DX6490 a very positive review. Following is an excerpt: 'The Kodak EasyShare DX6490 is the most advanced EasyShare digital camera in the Kodak assortment. The specifications of the camera are very promising: a ...

Verdict: gives the DX6490 a rating of 6.7 out of 10

Verdict: DX6490 easily qualifies as Kodak's best digital camera to date, though it's a little pricey compared with competitors' models. Still, if you're looking for an especially easy-to-use camera with a 10X optical zoom and manual exposure modes that are ...

Review summary: The EasyShare DX6490 straddles the line between our point-and-shoot and advanced camera chart categories. On the one hand, it has Kodak's helpful onscreen text aids, which explain what the camera is doing and how to use a particular function; it works ...

Verdict: Kodak also provides a rechargeable battery (Fujifilm does not for the S5000). In our battery tests, the DX6490 still had power to spare after 500 shots--our self-imposed testing limit. Cameras that reach that threshold automatically earn a score of ...

Pros: 10x optical zoom, EasyShare button

Cons: Focus hard to control