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Kodak Z981 vs Ricoh CX6

Portability
66
Imaging
37
Features
37
Overall
37
Kodak EasyShare Z981 front
 
Ricoh CX6 front
Portability
92
Imaging
34
Features
38
Overall
35

Kodak Z981 vs Ricoh CX6 Key Specs

Kodak Z981
(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
Ricoh CX6
(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
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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").

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The 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.

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Reasons to pick Kodak Z981 over the Ricoh CX6

 Z981 CX6 

Reasons to pick Ricoh CX6 over the Kodak Z981

 CX6 Z981 
ReleasedNovember 2011July 2010Newer by 16 months
Screen resolution1230k201kCrisper screen (+1029k dot)

Common features in the Kodak Z981 and Ricoh CX6

 Z981 CX6 
Focus manually More precise focus
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen sizing3"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).

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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.

Kodak Z981 vs Ricoh CX6 size comparison

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the Z981 and CX6 is 66 and 92 respectively.

Kodak Z981 vs Ricoh CX6 top view buttons comparison

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.

Kodak Z981 vs Ricoh CX6 sensor size comparison

Kodak Z981 vs Ricoh CX6 Screen and ViewFinder

Kodak Z981 vs Ricoh CX6 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Kodak Z981 as a Portrait photography camera
Ricoh CX6 as a Portrait photography camera
46
focusing manually
MP count decent (14MP)
saves RAW files
no external flash support
sensor is small (1/2.3")
28
has manual focus
no external flash support
low MP (10MP)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
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Street Comparison

Kodak Z981 Street photography factors
Ricoh CX6 Street photography factors
50
image stabilization (Optical)
saves RAW files
screen is fixed
sensor is small (1/2.3")
heavier than competition in class (540 grams)
61
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lighter than others in class (201 grams)
no articulating screen
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Kodak Z981 as a Sports photography camera
Ricoh CX6 as a Sports photography camera
43
excellent zoom range (26-676mm 26.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Optical)
MP count decent (14MP)
max frames per second very slow (1.0 fps)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect AF
27
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
continuous shooting slow (5.0 frames/s)
low MP (10MP)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Kodak Z981 as a Travel photography camera
Ricoh CX6 as a Travel photography camera
53
MP count decent (14MP)
flash built-in
really wide (26mm)
long zoom (676mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
heavier than competition in class (540g)
screen isn't selfie friendly
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
66
lighter than others in class (201 grams)
has built in flash
rather wide (28mm)
great reach (300mm)
low MP (10MP)
screen is not selfie friendly
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Kodak Z981
Landscape photography with Ricoh CX6
51
focusing manually
really wide (26mm)
nice screen size (3 inch)
image stabilization (Optical)
MP count decent (14 megapixels)
saves RAW files
cannot swap lenses (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
45
has manual focus
rather wide (28mm)
nice screen size (3 inches)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
low MP (10MP)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
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Vlogging Comparison

Kodak Z981 Vlogging details
Ricoh CX6 Vlogging details
22
really wide (26mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
screen isn't selfie friendly
low video resolution (1280 x 720 pxls)
doesn't have mic support
heavier than competition in class (540 grams)
30
rather wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lighter than others in class (201 grams)
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
screen is not selfie friendly
low video resolution (1280 x 720 resolution)
missing external mic port
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Kodak Z981 vs Ricoh CX6 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Kodak Z981 and Ricoh CX6
 Kodak EasyShare Z981Ricoh CX6
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