Kodak Mini vs Kodak Z981

Below, we will be analyzing the Kodak Mini versus Kodak Z981, former being a Ultracompact while the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom and both of them are designed by Kodak. There is a noticeable difference among the resolutions of the Mini (10MP) and Z981 (14MP) and the Mini (1/3") and Z981 (1/2.3") enjoy totally different sensor sizing.

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The Mini was brought out 7 months later than the Z981 which means that they are both of a similar age. Each of the cameras come with different body type with the Kodak Mini being a Ultracompact camera and the Kodak Z981 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.

Before diving through a complete comparison, below is a quick overview of how the Mini matches up versus the Z981 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

The following is a preview of the gallery photos for Kodak EasyShare Mini & Kodak EasyShare Z981. The entire galleries are available at Kodak Mini Gallery & Kodak Z981 Gallery.

When you are intending to carry your camera regularly, you'll need to factor in its weight and size. The Kodak Mini enjoys outer measurements of 86mm x 53mm x 18mm (3.4" x 2.1" x 0.7") along with a weight of 99 grams (0.22 lbs) and the Kodak Z981 has specifications of 124mm x 85mm x 105mm (4.9" x 3.3" x 4.1") accompanied by a weight of 540 grams (1.19 lbs).

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Remember that, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you are using at the time. Here is the front view physical size comparison of the Mini against the Z981.

Factoring in size and weight, the portability score of the Mini and Z981 is 97 and 66 respectively.

Often, it is very tough to envision the gap in sensor sizing simply by seeing specifications. The graphic here may give you a more clear sense of the sensor measurements in the Mini and Z981.

Plainly, each of these cameras have got different resolutions and different sensor sizing. The Mini because of its smaller sensor will make shooting shallower depth of field more difficult and the Kodak Z981 will produce greater detail having its extra 4MP. Higher resolution will make it easier to crop photographs much more aggressively. The newer Mini is going to have an edge in sensor innovation.