Kodak Z981 vs Ricoh CX5
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Kodak Z981 vs Ricoh CX5 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Display
- ISO 64 - 6400
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 26-676mm (F2.8-5.0) lens
- 540g - 124 x 85 x 105mm
- Launched July 2010
(Full Review)
- 10MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Screen
- ISO 100 - 3200
- Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 28-300mm (F3.5-5.6) lens
- 205g - 102 x 59 x 29mm
- Revealed July 2011
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Let's look more closely at the Kodak Z981 vs Ricoh CX5, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras by competitors Kodak and Ricoh. There is a significant difference among the sensor resolutions of the Z981 (14MP) and CX5 (10MP) but both cameras have the same sensor measurements (1/2.3").
Samsung Releases Faster Versions of EVO MicroSD CardsThe Z981 was brought out 12 months earlier than the CX5 which means that they are both of a similar generation. Both of the cameras have different body design with the Kodak Z981 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Ricoh CX5 being a Compact camera.
Before getting right into a thorough comparison, here is a simple summation of how the Z981 grades against the CX5 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.
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This is a preview of the gallery images for Kodak EasyShare Z981 and Ricoh CX5. The entire galleries are provided at Kodak Z981 Gallery and Ricoh CX5 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Kodak Z981 over the Ricoh CX5
| Z981 | CX5 |
|---|
Reasons to pick Ricoh CX5 over the Kodak Z981
| CX5 | Z981 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Revealed | July 2011 |  | July 2010 | Fresher by 12 months |
| Screen resolution | 920k |  | 201k | Clearer screen (+719k dot) |
Common features in the Kodak Z981 and Ricoh CX5
| Z981 | CX5 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Focus manually |  | More exact focusing | ||
| Screen type | Fixed |  | Fixed | Fixed screen |
| Screen dimensions | 3" |  | 3" | Equal screen measurements |
| Selfie screen |  | Neither features selfie screen | ||
| Touch screen |  | Missing Touch screen |
Kodak Z981 vs Ricoh CX5 Physical Comparison
For anybody who is looking to carry your camera, you're going to have to take into account its weight and size. The Kodak Z981 enjoys outside measurements of 124mm x 85mm x 105mm (4.9" x 3.3" x 4.1") accompanied by a weight of 540 grams (1.19 lbs) and the Ricoh CX5 has specifications of 102mm x 59mm x 29mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.1") and a weight of 205 grams (0.45 lbs).
Look at the Kodak Z981 vs Ricoh CX5 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you are utilizing during that time. Below is a front view dimension comparison of the Z981 and the CX5.
Using size and weight, the portability score of the Z981 and CX5 is 66 and 92 respectively.
Kodak Z981 vs Ricoh CX5 Sensor Comparison
Oftentimes, it can be hard to imagine the gap in sensor sizing purely by seeing specifications. The graphic below will provide you a far better sense of the sensor sizing in the Z981 and CX5.
Plainly, each of the cameras have the same sensor dimensions albeit different MP. You should expect the Kodak Z981 to provide extra detail having its extra 4 Megapixels. Higher resolution will let you crop shots a bit more aggressively. The older Z981 will be behind with regard to sensor technology.
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Kodak Z981 vs Ricoh CX5 Specifications
| Kodak EasyShare Z981 | Ricoh CX5 | |
|---|---|---|
| General Information | ||
| Brand | Kodak | Ricoh |
| Model type | Kodak EasyShare Z981 | Ricoh CX5 |
| Class | Small Sensor Superzoom | Small Sensor Superzoom |
| Launched | 2010-07-06 | 2011-07-19 |
| Body design | SLR-like (bridge) | Compact |
| Sensor Information | ||
| Chip | - | Smooth Imaging Engine IV |
| Sensor type | CCD | CMOS |
| Sensor size | 1/2.3" | 1/2.3" |
| Sensor dimensions | 6.08 x 4.56mm | 6.17 x 4.55mm |
| Sensor area | 27.7mm² | 28.1mm² |
| Sensor resolution | 14 megapixels | 10 megapixels |
| Anti alias filter | ||
| Aspect ratio | 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 1:1, 4:3 and 3:2 |
| Highest Possible resolution | 4288 x 3216 | 3648 x 2736 |
| Maximum native ISO | 6400 | 3200 |
| Min native ISO | 64 | 100 |
| RAW data | ||
| Autofocusing | ||
| Manual focusing | ||
| Touch focus | ||
| Continuous AF | ||
| AF single | ||
| Tracking AF | ||
| Selective AF | ||
| Center weighted AF | ||
| AF multi area | ||
| AF live view | ||
| Face detect focusing | ||
| Contract detect focusing | ||
| Phase detect focusing | ||
| Cross type focus points | - | - |
| Lens | ||
| Lens support | fixed lens | fixed lens |
| Lens zoom range | 26-676mm (26.0x) | 28-300mm (10.7x) |
| Largest aperture | f/2.8-5.0 | f/3.5-5.6 |
| Macro focusing distance | 10cm | 1cm |
| Crop factor | 5.9 | 5.8 |
| Screen | ||
| Display type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
| Display diagonal | 3 inches | 3 inches |
| Display resolution | 201k dot | 920k dot |
| Selfie friendly | ||
| Liveview | ||
| Touch capability | ||
| Viewfinder Information | ||
| Viewfinder | Electronic | None |
| Features | ||
| Min shutter speed | 16s | 8s |
| Max shutter speed | 1/2000s | 1/2000s |
| Continuous shutter speed | 1.0 frames per sec | 5.0 frames per sec |
| Shutter priority | ||
| Aperture priority | ||
| Expose Manually | ||
| Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
| Custom WB | ||
| Image stabilization | ||
| Inbuilt flash | ||
| Flash distance | 6.20 m | 4.00 m |
| Flash settings | Auto, Fill-in, Red-Eye reduction, Off | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync |
| External flash | ||
| Auto exposure bracketing | ||
| White balance bracketing | ||
| Exposure | ||
| Multisegment exposure | ||
| Average exposure | ||
| Spot exposure | ||
| Partial exposure | ||
| AF area exposure | ||
| Center weighted exposure | ||
| Video features | ||
| Supported video resolutions | 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) | 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) |
| Maximum video resolution | 1280x720 | 1280x720 |
| Video data format | H.264 | Motion JPEG |
| Mic jack | ||
| Headphone jack | ||
| 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 seal | ||
| Water proofing | ||
| Dust proofing | ||
| Shock proofing | ||
| Crush proofing | ||
| Freeze proofing | ||
| Weight | 540 gr (1.19 lbs) | 205 gr (0.45 lbs) |
| Physical dimensions | 124 x 85 x 105mm (4.9" x 3.3" x 4.1") | 102 x 59 x 29mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.1") |
| 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 ID | 4 x AA | DB-100 |
| Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec) | Yes (2, 10 or Custom) |
| Time lapse recording | ||
| Storage media | SD/SDHC card, Internal | SD/SDHC card, Internal |
| Storage slots | One | One |
| Cost at release | $299 | $399 |