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Kodak Z980 vs Ricoh G900

Portability
68
Imaging
34
Features
40
Overall
36
Kodak EasyShare Z980 front
 
Ricoh G900 front
Portability
89
Imaging
47
Features
46
Overall
46

Kodak Z980 vs Ricoh G900 Key Specs

Kodak Z980
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 64 - 6400
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 26-624mm (F2.8-5.0) lens
  • 445g - 124 x 91 x 105mm
  • Launched January 2009
Ricoh G900
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 125 - 6400
  • Digital Image Stabilization
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • 28-140mm (F3.5-5.5) lens
  • 247g - 118 x 66 x 33mm
  • Released February 2018
Photography Glossary

Kodak Z980 vs Ricoh G900 Overview

The following is a in-depth assessment of the Kodak Z980 versus Ricoh G900, former is a Small Sensor Superzoom while the latter is a Waterproof by brands Kodak and Ricoh. There is a sizable difference between the sensor resolutions of the Z980 (12MP) and G900 (20MP) but they possess the same exact sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The Z980 was revealed 10 years before the G900 which is quite a significant difference as far as tech is concerned. Both cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before we go through a full comparison, below is a quick highlight of how the Z980 matches up against the G900 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Kodak Z980 over the Ricoh G900

 Z980 G900 

Reasons to pick Ricoh G900 over the Kodak Z980

 G900 Z980 
ReleasedFebruary 2018January 2009Newer by 111 months
Screen resolution1040k201kClearer screen (+839k dot)

Common features in the Kodak Z980 and Ricoh G900

 Z980 G900 
Manual focus More exact focus
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen sizing3"3"Equivalent screen measurement
Selfie screen Lack of selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Lack of Touch friendly screen

Kodak Z980 vs Ricoh G900 Physical Comparison

If you are planning to travel with your camera frequently, you'll have to factor its weight and dimensions. The Kodak Z980 offers exterior measurements of 124mm x 91mm x 105mm (4.9" x 3.6" x 4.1") and a weight of 445 grams (0.98 lbs) whilst the Ricoh G900 has dimensions of 118mm x 66mm x 33mm (4.6" x 2.6" x 1.3") along with a weight of 247 grams (0.54 lbs).

Analyze the Kodak Z980 versus Ricoh G900 in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you are utilizing at that time. The following is the front view over all size comparison of the Z980 compared to the G900.

Kodak Z980 vs Ricoh G900 size comparison

Factoring in size and weight, the portability score of the Z980 and G900 is 68 and 89 respectively.

Kodak Z980 vs Ricoh G900 top view buttons comparison

Kodak Z980 vs Ricoh G900 Sensor Comparison

Usually, it is very difficult to visualise the gap between sensor dimensions simply by reading a spec sheet. The picture below should offer you a clearer sense of the sensor sizing in the Z980 and G900.

Clearly, the two cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing albeit not the same resolution. You can count on the Ricoh G900 to offer you greater detail because of its extra 8MP. Higher resolution will also let you crop shots far more aggressively. The more aged Z980 is going to be disadvantaged in sensor innovation.

Kodak Z980 vs Ricoh G900 sensor size comparison

Kodak Z980 vs Ricoh G900 Screen and ViewFinder

Kodak Z980 vs Ricoh G900 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Kodak Z980
Portrait photography with Ricoh G900
40
focusing manually
saves RAW formats
low megapixels (12MP)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
45
you can focus manually
megapixel count decent (20MP)
has face detection focusing
lack of manual mode
external flash not possible
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Kodak Z980
Street photography with Ricoh G900
54
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
saves RAW formats
screen does not articulate
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
60
image stabilization (Digital)
weather sealing
no moving screen
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
more heavy than competition in class (247g)
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Sports Comparison

Kodak Z980 Sports photography info
Ricoh G900 Sports photography info
33
amazing zoom range (26-624mm 24.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
max frames per second very slow (1.0 frames/s)
low megapixels (12MP)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
has no phase detect auto focus
54
image stabilization (Digital)
megapixel count decent (20 megapixels)
has tracking autofocus
weather sealing
better than average battery (340 per charge)
no shutter priority
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Kodak Z980 as a Travel photography camera
Ricoh G900 as a Travel photography camera
51
has built in flash
decently wide (26mm)
very long reach (624mm)
missing Time Lapse recording
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
display is not selfie friendly
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
70
better than average battery (340 shots)
weather sealing
megapixel count decent (20MP)
flash built-in
rather wide (28mm)
more heavy than competition in class (247 grams)
screen isn't selfie friendly
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Kodak Z980 Landscape photography advice
Ricoh G900 Landscape photography advice
45
focusing manually
decently wide (26mm)
screen size is good (3")
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
saves RAW formats
can't switch lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
missing Time Lapse recording
56
you can focus manually
rather wide (28mm)
screen size is good (3 inch)
image stabilization (Digital)
megapixel count decent (20 megapixels)
weather sealing
better than average battery (340 per charge)
cannot change lenses (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
lack of manual mode
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
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Vlogging Comparison

Kodak Z980 Vlogging features
Ricoh G900 Vlogging features
23
decently wide (26mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
display is not selfie friendly
low video resolution (1280 x 720 pixels)
missing external mic port
32
rather wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Digital)
has face detection focusing
high video quality (3840 x 2160 resolution)
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
screen isn't selfie friendly
missing external microphone support
more heavy than competition in class (247 grams)
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Kodak Z980 vs Ricoh G900 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Kodak Z980 and Ricoh G900
 Kodak EasyShare Z980Ricoh G900
General Information
Brand Name Kodak Ricoh
Model Kodak EasyShare Z980 Ricoh G900
Type Small Sensor Superzoom Waterproof
Launched 2009-01-05 2018-02-21
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Sensor type CCD BSI-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 12MP 20MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3 and 3:2
Maximum resolution 4000 x 3000 5184 x 3888
Maximum native ISO 6400 6400
Lowest native ISO 64 125
RAW support
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
AF continuous
AF single
Tracking AF
AF selectice
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detection AF
Contract detection AF
Phase detection AF
Number of focus points 25 9
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 26-624mm (24.0x) 28-140mm (5.0x)
Largest aperture f/2.8-5.0 f/3.5-5.5
Macro focus range 10cm 1cm
Crop factor 5.9 5.8
Screen
Type of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 3" 3"
Screen resolution 201 thousand dots 1,040 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 16s 4s
Maximum shutter speed 1/2000s 1/4000s
Continuous shooting rate 1.0fps -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes -
Set WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 6.30 m 5.50 m (with Auto ISO)
Flash options Auto, Fill-in, Red-Eye reduction, Off Flash on, flash off
Hot shoe
AEB
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) 3840x2160
Maximum video resolution 1280x720 3840x2160
Video file format Motion JPEG MPEG-4, H.264
Microphone support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless None Supports FlashAir SD cards
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) DB-110 lithium-ion battery & USB charger
GPS None Built-in
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 445 grams (0.98 lbs) 247 grams (0.54 lbs)
Dimensions 124 x 91 x 105mm (4.9" x 3.6" x 4.1") 118 x 66 x 33mm (4.6" x 2.6" x 1.3")
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 life - 340 photographs
Battery style - Battery Pack
Battery model 4 x AA -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SD/SDHC card, Internal Internal + SD/SDHC/SDXC card
Card slots One One
Pricing at launch $249 $752