Kodak Z980 vs Sigma Quattro

Let's look a bit more closely at the Kodak Z980 and Sigma Quattro, one being a Small Sensor Superzoom and the latter is a Advanced Mirrorless by manufacturers Kodak and Sigma. There exists a huge gap between the image resolutions of the Z980 (12MP) and Quattro (29MP) and the Z980 (1/2.3") and Quattro (APS-C) feature different sensor sizes.

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The Z980 was announced 8 years before the Quattro and that is quite a significant gap as far as technology is concerned. Each of the cameras offer different body type with the Kodak Z980 being a Compact camera and the Sigma Quattro being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before going in to a detailed comparison, below is a short synopsis of how the Z980 grades against the Quattro with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

This is a preview of the gallery photos for Kodak EasyShare Z980 and Sigma sd Quattro. The whole galleries are provided at Kodak Z980 Gallery and Sigma Quattro Gallery.

For anybody who is aiming to carry your camera frequently, you need to factor its weight and measurements. The Kodak Z980 enjoys exterior dimensions 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 Sigma Quattro has proportions of 147mm x 95mm x 91mm (5.8" x 3.7" x 3.6") with a weight of 625 grams (1.38 lbs).

Analyze the Kodak Z980 and Sigma Quattro in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you have attached at the time. The following is the front view scale comparison of the Z980 vs the Quattro.

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability score of the Z980 and Quattro is 68 and 63 respectively.

Quite often, it is hard to picture the contrast between sensor sizing only by reading through technical specs. The photograph underneath might offer you a greater sense of the sensor sizes in the Z980 and Quattro.

As you can tell, each of these cameras enjoy different megapixels and different sensor sizing. The Z980 with its tinier sensor is going to make shooting shallow depth of field more difficult and the Sigma Quattro will give you extra detail with its extra 17 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also enable you to crop photographs far more aggressively. The older Z980 is going to be behind when it comes to sensor tech.