Kodak Z981 vs Ricoh G900
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Kodak Z981 vs Ricoh G900 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
- Released July 2010
(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
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").
Leica struggles with L-Mount camera sales, tougher than Q or MThe 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.
Kodak Z981 vs Ricoh G900 Gallery
Following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Kodak EasyShare Z981 and Ricoh G900. The full galleries are viewable at Kodak Z981 Gallery and Ricoh G900 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Kodak Z981 over the Ricoh G900
Z981 | G900 |
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Reasons to pick Ricoh G900 over the Kodak Z981
G900 | Z981 | |||
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Revealed | February 2018 | July 2010 | More modern by 92 months | |
Display resolution | 1040k | 201k | Sharper display (+839k dot) |
Common features in the Kodak Z981 and Ricoh G900
Z981 | G900 | |||
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Manually focus | Very accurate focus | |||
Display type | Fixed | Fixed | Fixed display | |
Display size | 3" | 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).
Compare the Kodak Z981 vs Ricoh G900 in the new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.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.
Using dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the Z981 and G900 is 66 and 89 respectively.
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 Screen and ViewFinder
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Kodak Z981 vs Ricoh G900 Specifications
Kodak EasyShare Z981 | Ricoh G900 | |
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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 |