Kodak Z980 vs Ricoh GR Digital IV
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Kodak Z980 vs Ricoh GR Digital IV Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Display
- ISO 64 - 6400
- Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 26-624mm (F2.8-5.0) lens
- 445g - 124 x 91 x 105mm
- Introduced January 2009
(Full Review)
- 10MP - 1/1.7" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Display
- ISO 80 - 3200
- Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
- 640 x 480 video
- 28mm (F1.9) lens
- 190g - 109 x 59 x 33mm
- Revealed September 2011
- Replaced the Ricoh GR Digital III
Kodak Z980 vs Ricoh GR Digital IV Overview
Below is a in depth comparison of the Kodak Z980 versus Ricoh GR Digital IV, former being a Small Sensor Superzoom while the other is a Small Sensor Compact by companies Kodak and Ricoh. The sensor resolution of the Z980 (12MP) and the GR Digital IV (10MP) is very close but the Z980 (1/2.3") and GR Digital IV (1/1.7") boast totally different sensor dimensions.
Nikon Coolpix camera search on Google skyrockets by 8,500%The Z980 was released 3 years prior to the GR Digital IV and that is a fairly serious difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Each of these cameras have the same body design (Compact).
Before diving right into a step-by-step comparison, here is a short summation of how the Z980 grades against the GR Digital IV when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.
Kodak Z980 vs Ricoh GR Digital IV Gallery
Following is a sample of the gallery pics for Kodak EasyShare Z980 & Ricoh GR Digital IV. The complete galleries are viewable at Kodak Z980 Gallery & Ricoh GR Digital IV Gallery.
Reasons to pick Kodak Z980 over the Ricoh GR Digital IV
Z980 | GR Digital IV |
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Reasons to pick Ricoh GR Digital IV over the Kodak Z980
GR Digital IV | Z980 | |||
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Revealed | September 2011 | January 2009 | More recent by 32 months | |
Display resolution | 1230k | 201k | Clearer display (+1029k dot) |
Common features in the Kodak Z980 and Ricoh GR Digital IV
Z980 | GR Digital IV | |||
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Focus manually | Dial exact focusing | |||
Display type | Fixed | Fixed | Fixed display | |
Display dimensions | 3" | 3" | Equal display sizing | |
Selfie screen | Neither has selfie screen | |||
Touch display | Neither has Touch display |
Kodak Z980 vs Ricoh GR Digital IV Physical Comparison
For anyone who is intending to lug around your camera often, you're going to have to consider its weight and dimensions. The Kodak Z980 has external measurements of 124mm x 91mm x 105mm (4.9" x 3.6" x 4.1") having a weight of 445 grams (0.98 lbs) while the Ricoh GR Digital IV has dimensions of 109mm x 59mm x 33mm (4.3" x 2.3" x 1.3") with a weight of 190 grams (0.42 lbs).
Check out the Kodak Z980 versus Ricoh GR Digital IV in our brand new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you are employing at the time. The following is a front view size comparison of the Z980 versus the GR Digital IV.
Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability score of the Z980 and GR Digital IV is 68 and 92 respectively.
Kodak Z980 vs Ricoh GR Digital IV Sensor Comparison
In many cases, it can be difficult to see the gap in sensor measurements purely by viewing specifications. The graphic below might provide you a much better sense of the sensor measurements in the Z980 and GR Digital IV.
To sum up, each of the cameras have different megapixel count and different sensor measurements. The Z980 featuring a smaller sensor will make achieving shallower DOF more challenging and the Kodak Z980 will render extra detail as a result of its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also enable you to crop photos a bit more aggressively. The older Z980 will be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor tech.
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Kodak Z980 vs Ricoh GR Digital IV Specifications
Kodak EasyShare Z980 | Ricoh GR Digital IV | |
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General Information | ||
Brand | Kodak | Ricoh |
Model type | Kodak EasyShare Z980 | Ricoh GR Digital IV |
Type | Small Sensor Superzoom | Small Sensor Compact |
Introduced | 2009-01-05 | 2011-09-15 |
Physical type | Compact | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Sensor type | CCD | CCD |
Sensor size | 1/2.3" | 1/1.7" |
Sensor measurements | 6.08 x 4.56mm | 7.44 x 5.58mm |
Sensor surface area | 27.7mm² | 41.5mm² |
Sensor resolution | 12MP | 10MP |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 1:1, 4:3 and 3:2 |
Max resolution | 4000 x 3000 | 3648 x 2736 |
Max native ISO | 6400 | 3200 |
Minimum native ISO | 64 | 80 |
RAW images | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focusing | ||
Touch focus | ||
AF continuous | ||
AF single | ||
Tracking AF | ||
AF selectice | ||
AF center weighted | ||
Multi area AF | ||
Live view AF | ||
Face detect focusing | ||
Contract detect focusing | ||
Phase detect focusing | ||
Total focus points | 25 | - |
Lens | ||
Lens support | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens zoom range | 26-624mm (24.0x) | 28mm (1x) |
Highest aperture | f/2.8-5.0 | f/1.9 |
Macro focusing distance | 10cm | 1cm |
Crop factor | 5.9 | 4.8 |
Screen | ||
Type of display | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Display sizing | 3 inch | 3 inch |
Resolution of display | 201k dots | 1,230k dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch capability | ||
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | Electronic | Optical (optional) |
Features | ||
Min shutter speed | 16 seconds | 1 seconds |
Max shutter speed | 1/2000 seconds | 1/2000 seconds |
Continuous shutter rate | 1.0 frames/s | - |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manually set exposure | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
Set WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Inbuilt flash | ||
Flash distance | 6.30 m | 3.00 m |
Flash settings | Auto, Fill-in, Red-Eye reduction, Off | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync, Manual |
Hot shoe | ||
AEB | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment | ||
Average | ||
Spot | ||
Partial | ||
AF area | ||
Center weighted | ||
Video features | ||
Supported video resolutions | 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) | 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (30, 15 fps) |
Max video resolution | 1280x720 | 640x480 |
Video data format | Motion JPEG | 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 | ||
Environment sealing | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 445 gr (0.98 lb) | 190 gr (0.42 lb) |
Physical dimensions | 124 x 91 x 105mm (4.9" x 3.6" x 4.1") | 109 x 59 x 33mm (4.3" x 2.3" x 1.3") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO Overall 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 life | - | 390 images |
Form of battery | - | Battery Pack |
Battery ID | 4 x AA | DB65 |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec) | Yes (2 or 10 sec) |
Time lapse feature | ||
Storage type | SD/SDHC card, Internal | SD/SDHC, Internal |
Card slots | Single | Single |
Price at release | $249 | $599 |