Kodak Z981 vs Ricoh CX6
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Kodak Z981 vs Ricoh CX6 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Screen
- ISO 64 - 6400
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 26-676mm (F2.8-5.0) lens
- 540g - 124 x 85 x 105mm
- Announced 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
- 201g - 104 x 59 x 29mm
- Released November 2011
Kodak Z981 vs Ricoh CX6 Overview
The following is a thorough overview of the Kodak Z981 versus Ricoh CX6, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras by companies Kodak and Ricoh. There exists a big gap among the sensor resolutions of the Z981 (14MP) and CX6 (10MP) but they come with the same exact sensor size (1/2.3").
Apple patent reveals improved iPhone camera durabilityThe Z981 was revealed 16 months earlier than the CX6 which makes the cameras a generation away from one another. Both the cameras offer different body type with the Kodak Z981 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Ricoh CX6 being a Compact camera.
Before getting in to a detailed comparison, below is a concise highlight of how the Z981 grades vs the CX6 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.
Kodak Z981 vs Ricoh CX6 Gallery
Here is a preview of the gallery images for Kodak EasyShare Z981 and Ricoh CX6. The full galleries are provided at Kodak Z981 Gallery and Ricoh CX6 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Kodak Z981 over the Ricoh CX6
Z981 | CX6 |
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Reasons to pick Ricoh CX6 over the Kodak Z981
CX6 | Z981 | |||
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Released | November 2011 | July 2010 | Newer by 16 months | |
Screen resolution | 1230k | 201k | Crisper screen (+1029k dot) |
Common features in the Kodak Z981 and Ricoh CX6
Z981 | CX6 | |||
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Focus manually | More precise focus | |||
Screen type | Fixed | Fixed | Fixed screen | |
Screen sizing | 3" | 3" | Equivalent screen size | |
Selfie screen | Neither provides selfie screen | |||
Touch screen | Neither provides Touch screen |
Kodak Z981 vs Ricoh CX6 Physical Comparison
If you are looking to travel with your camera frequently, you should think about its weight and dimensions. The Kodak Z981 provides outside dimensions of 124mm x 85mm x 105mm (4.9" x 3.3" x 4.1") and a weight of 540 grams (1.19 lbs) while the Ricoh CX6 has dimensions of 104mm x 59mm x 29mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.1") with a weight of 201 grams (0.44 lbs).
Check the Kodak Z981 versus Ricoh CX6 in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you select at that time. Following is the front view overall size comparison of the Z981 vs the CX6.
Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the Z981 and CX6 is 66 and 92 respectively.
Kodak Z981 vs Ricoh CX6 Sensor Comparison
Normally, it can be tough to visualise the gap in sensor dimensions only by seeing specifications. The pic below may offer you a better sense of the sensor dimensions in the Z981 and CX6.
Plainly, both of these cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing albeit not the same resolution. You should expect the Kodak Z981 to provide greater detail because of its extra 4MP. Higher resolution will also help you crop photographs far more aggressively. The more aged Z981 will be behind with regard to sensor tech.
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Kodak Z981 vs Ricoh CX6 Specifications
Kodak EasyShare Z981 | Ricoh CX6 | |
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General Information | ||
Company | Kodak | Ricoh |
Model type | Kodak EasyShare Z981 | Ricoh CX6 |
Type | Small Sensor Superzoom | Small Sensor Superzoom |
Announced | 2010-07-06 | 2011-11-15 |
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 | 14MP | 10MP |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 1:1, 4:3 and 3:2 |
Highest resolution | 4288 x 3216 | 3648 x 2736 |
Highest native ISO | 6400 | 3200 |
Minimum native ISO | 64 | 100 |
RAW images | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
Touch to focus | ||
Continuous autofocus | ||
Autofocus single | ||
Tracking autofocus | ||
Selective autofocus | ||
Center weighted autofocus | ||
Autofocus multi area | ||
Autofocus live view | ||
Face detection autofocus | ||
Contract detection autofocus | ||
Phase detection autofocus | ||
Cross type focus points | - | - |
Lens | ||
Lens mount type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens zoom range | 26-676mm (26.0x) | 28-300mm (10.7x) |
Highest aperture | f/2.8-5.0 | f/3.5-5.6 |
Macro focusing distance | 10cm | 1cm |
Focal length multiplier | 5.9 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Screen type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Screen sizing | 3 inch | 3 inch |
Screen resolution | 201 thousand dot | 1,230 thousand dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch function | ||
Screen technology | - | Sony WhiteMagic VGA LCD |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | Electronic | None |
Features | ||
Slowest shutter speed | 16 secs | 8 secs |
Maximum shutter speed | 1/2000 secs | 1/2000 secs |
Continuous shooting speed | 1.0 frames per second | 5.0 frames per second |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manual exposure | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
Change white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Built-in flash | ||
Flash distance | 6.20 m | 4.00 m |
Flash options | Auto, Fill-in, Red-Eye reduction, Off | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync |
External flash | ||
AEB | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment exposure | ||
Average exposure | ||
Spot exposure | ||
Partial exposure | ||
AF area exposure | ||
Center weighted exposure | ||
Video features | ||
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) |
Highest video resolution | 1280x720 | 1280x720 |
Video format | H.264 | Motion JPEG |
Mic jack | ||
Headphone jack | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | None | Eye-Fi Connected |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
GPS | None | None |
Physical | ||
Environmental seal | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 540 grams (1.19 lb) | 201 grams (0.44 lb) |
Dimensions | 124 x 85 x 105mm (4.9" x 3.3" x 4.1") | 104 x 59 x 29mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.1") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO All around 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 feature | ||
Type of storage | SD/SDHC card, Internal | SD/SDHC card, Internal |
Storage slots | 1 | 1 |
Launch price | $299 | $595 |