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Kodak Z981 vs Ricoh G900

Portability
66
Imaging
37
Features
37
Overall
37
Kodak EasyShare Z981 front
 
Ricoh G900 front
Portability
89
Imaging
47
Features
46
Overall
46

Kodak Z981 vs Ricoh G900 Key Specs

Kodak Z981
(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
  • Released July 2010
Ricoh G900
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 125 - 6400
  • Digital Image Stabilization
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • 28-140mm (F3.5-5.5) lens
  • 247g - 118 x 66 x 33mm
  • Revealed February 2018
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Kodak Z981 vs Ricoh G900 Overview

Let's look a little more closely at the Kodak Z981 vs Ricoh G900, one is a Small Sensor Superzoom and the other is a Waterproof by manufacturers Kodak and Ricoh. There exists a significant gap between the image resolutions of the Z981 (14MP) and G900 (20MP) but both cameras posses the identical sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The Z981 was unveiled 8 years before the G900 which is quite a sizable gap as far as technology is concerned. Both cameras feature different body design with the Kodak Z981 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Ricoh G900 being a Compact camera.

Before diving right into a complete comparison, here is a short overview of how the Z981 scores vs the G900 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Kodak Z981 over the Ricoh G900

 Z981 G900 

Reasons to pick Ricoh G900 over the Kodak Z981

 G900 Z981 
RevealedFebruary 2018July 2010More modern by 92 months
Display resolution1040k201kSharper display (+839k dot)

Common features in the Kodak Z981 and Ricoh G900

 Z981 G900 
Manually focus Very accurate focus
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display size3"3"Same display measurements
Selfie screen Neither features selfie screen
Touch display Neither features Touch display

Kodak Z981 vs Ricoh G900 Physical Comparison

For anyone who is intending to carry around your camera often, you're going to have to consider its weight and dimensions. The Kodak Z981 enjoys exterior dimensions of 124mm x 85mm x 105mm (4.9" x 3.3" x 4.1") with a weight of 540 grams (1.19 lbs) while the Ricoh G900 has dimensions of 118mm x 66mm x 33mm (4.6" x 2.6" x 1.3") and a weight of 247 grams (0.54 lbs).

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Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you are using at that time. Here is a front view measurement comparison of the Z981 versus the G900.

Kodak Z981 vs Ricoh G900 size comparison

Using dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the Z981 and G900 is 66 and 89 respectively.

Kodak Z981 vs Ricoh G900 top view buttons comparison

Kodak Z981 vs Ricoh G900 Sensor Comparison

Sometimes, it is hard to picture the difference between sensor sizes simply by reading through specifications. The picture here may offer you a clearer sense of the sensor sizes in the Z981 and G900.

Plainly, both of these cameras come with the identical sensor size but different megapixels. You should anticipate the Ricoh G900 to give you extra detail having an extra 6 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also allow you to crop images a good deal more aggressively. The more aged Z981 is going to be behind with regard to sensor tech.

Kodak Z981 vs Ricoh G900 sensor size comparison

Kodak Z981 vs Ricoh G900 Screen and ViewFinder

Kodak Z981 vs Ricoh G900 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Kodak Z981 Portrait photography info
Ricoh G900 Portrait photography info
46
manual focus
megapixel count good (14MP)
saves RAW formats
can't use external flash
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
45
focusing manually
good resolution (20MP)
comes with face detect autofocus
no manual control
can't use external flash
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
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Street Comparison

Kodak Z981 Street photography info
Ricoh G900 Street photography info
50
built in image stabilization (Optical)
saves RAW formats
no moving screen
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
heavier than competitors (540g)
60
built in image stabilization (Digital)
environment proofing
screen does not articulate
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
more heavy than others in class (247 grams)
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Sports Comparison

Kodak Z981 Sports photography info
Ricoh G900 Sports photography info
43
long zoom range (26-676mm 26.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count good (14MP)
very slow continuous shooting (1.0 frames/s)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect AF
54
built in image stabilization (Digital)
good resolution (20MP)
comes with tracking focus
environment proofing
great battery (340 per charge)
lack of shutter priority mode
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Kodak Z981 Travel photography information
Ricoh G900 Travel photography information
53
megapixel count good (14MP)
flash built-in
quite wide (26mm)
great reach (676mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
heavier than competitors (540 grams)
display is not selfie friendly
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
70
great battery (340 CIPA)
environment proofing
good resolution (20 megapixels)
has built in flash
fairly wide (28mm)
more heavy than others in class (247 grams)
display is not selfie friendly
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Kodak Z981 Landscape photography highlights
Ricoh G900 Landscape photography highlights
51
manual focus
quite wide (26mm)
pretty good screen size (3")
built in image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count good (14 megapixels)
saves RAW formats
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
56
focusing manually
fairly wide (28mm)
nice screen size (3")
built in image stabilization (Digital)
good resolution (20MP)
environment proofing
great battery (340 per charge)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
no manual control
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
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Vlogging Comparison

Kodak Z981 Vlogging features
Ricoh G900 Vlogging features
22
quite wide (26mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
display is not selfie friendly
low video resolution (1280 x 720 pixels)
doesn't have mic port
heavier than competitors (540g)
32
fairly wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Digital)
comes with face detect autofocus
great video quality (3840 x 2160 pixels)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
display is not selfie friendly
doesn't have microphone port
more heavy than others in class (247 grams)
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Kodak Z981 vs Ricoh G900 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Kodak Z981 and Ricoh G900
 Kodak EasyShare Z981Ricoh G900
General Information
Manufacturer Kodak Ricoh
Model type Kodak EasyShare Z981 Ricoh G900
Type Small Sensor Superzoom Waterproof
Released 2010-07-06 2018-02-21
Body design SLR-like (bridge) Compact
Sensor Information
Sensor type CCD BSI-CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.08 x 4.56mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 27.7mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 14 megapixels 20 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3 and 3:2
Highest resolution 4288 x 3216 5184 x 3888
Highest native ISO 6400 6400
Lowest native ISO 64 125
RAW images
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch to focus
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Total focus points - 9
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 26-676mm (26.0x) 28-140mm (5.0x)
Max aperture f/2.8-5.0 f/3.5-5.5
Macro focusing range 10cm 1cm
Focal length multiplier 5.9 5.8
Screen
Range of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 3" 3"
Display resolution 201 thousand dot 1,040 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 16s 4s
Maximum shutter speed 1/2000s 1/4000s
Continuous shooting speed 1.0 frames/s -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes -
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 6.20 m 5.50 m (with Auto ISO)
Flash options Auto, Fill-in, Red-Eye reduction, Off Flash on, flash off
External flash
AEB
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) 3840x2160
Highest video resolution 1280x720 3840x2160
Video data format H.264 MPEG-4, H.264
Microphone jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless None Supports FlashAir SD cards
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) DB-110 lithium-ion battery & USB charger
GPS None Built-in
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 540 grams (1.19 pounds) 247 grams (0.54 pounds)
Physical dimensions 124 x 85 x 105mm (4.9" x 3.3" x 4.1") 118 x 66 x 33mm (4.6" x 2.6" x 1.3")
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 life - 340 photographs
Form of battery - Battery Pack
Battery ID 4 x AA -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes
Time lapse recording
Storage media SD/SDHC card, Internal Internal + SD/SDHC/SDXC card
Storage slots Single Single
Cost at launch $299 $752