Kodak Z981 vs Sony A550
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Kodak Z981 vs Sony A550 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
- Released July 2010
(Full Review)
- 14MP - APS-C Sensor
- 3" Tilting Screen
- ISO 200 - 12800
- Sensor based Image Stabilization
- No Video
- Sony/Minolta Alpha Mount
- 632g - 137 x 104 x 84mm
- Revealed December 2009
- Superseded the Sony A100
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Here is a detailed comparison of the Kodak Z981 vs Sony A550, former being a Small Sensor Superzoom while the latter is a Entry-Level DSLR by companies Kodak and Sony. The resolution of the Z981 (14MP) and the A550 (14MP) is relatively well matched but the Z981 (1/2.3") and A550 (APS-C) come with different sensor size.
Photography GlossaryThe Z981 was launched 7 months later than the A550 which means that they are both of a similar age. Both of the cameras come with different body type with the Kodak Z981 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Sony A550 being a Compact SLR camera.
Before getting through a detailed comparison, below is a quick introduction of how the Z981 scores vs the A550 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.
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Following is a preview of the gallery photos for Kodak EasyShare Z981 & Sony Alpha DSLR-A550. The complete galleries are viewable at Kodak Z981 Gallery & Sony A550 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Kodak Z981 over the Sony A550
| Z981 | A550 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Revealed | July 2010 |  | December 2009 | Fresher by 7 months |
Reasons to pick Sony A550 over the Kodak Z981
| A550 | Z981 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Screen type | Tilting |  | Fixed | Tilting screen |
| Screen resolution | 922k |  | 201k | Sharper screen (+721k dot) |
Common features in the Kodak Z981 and Sony A550
| Z981 | A550 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Manually focus |  | Dial accurate focusing | ||
| Screen dimension | 3" |  | 3" | Identical screen size |
| Selfie screen |  | Missing selfie screen | ||
| Touch friendly screen |  | Neither features Touch friendly screen |
Kodak Z981 vs Sony A550 Physical Comparison
If you're looking to carry your camera regularly, you're going to have to factor in its weight and volume. The Kodak Z981 enjoys exterior measurements of 124mm x 85mm x 105mm (4.9" x 3.3" x 4.1") having a weight of 540 grams (1.19 lbs) whilst the Sony A550 has sizing of 137mm x 104mm x 84mm (5.4" x 4.1" x 3.3") and a weight of 632 grams (1.39 lbs).
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Remember that, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you have at that time. Here is the front view measurements comparison of the Z981 compared to the A550.
Looking at size and weight, the portability grade of the Z981 and A550 is 66 and 63 respectively.
Kodak Z981 vs Sony A550 Sensor Comparison
Oftentimes, it's difficult to visualize the gap between sensor sizing merely by checking a spec sheet. The graphic below may offer you a greater sense of the sensor measurements in the Z981 and A550.
Clearly, the two cameras have got the exact same resolution albeit different sensor sizing. The Z981 features the tinier sensor which will make getting bokeh more difficult. The newer Z981 provides an advantage when it comes to sensor technology.
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Kodak Z981 vs Sony A550 Specifications
| Kodak EasyShare Z981 | Sony Alpha DSLR-A550 | |
|---|---|---|
| General Information | ||
| Manufacturer | Kodak | Sony |
| Model | Kodak EasyShare Z981 | Sony Alpha DSLR-A550 |
| Class | Small Sensor Superzoom | Entry-Level DSLR |
| Released | 2010-07-06 | 2009-12-09 |
| Body design | SLR-like (bridge) | Compact SLR |
| Sensor Information | ||
| Powered by | - | Bionz |
| Sensor type | CCD | CMOS |
| Sensor size | 1/2.3" | APS-C |
| Sensor dimensions | 6.08 x 4.56mm | 23.4 x 15.6mm |
| Sensor area | 27.7mm² | 365.0mm² |
| Sensor resolution | 14MP | 14MP |
| Anti aliasing filter | ||
| Aspect ratio | 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 3:2 and 16:9 |
| Maximum resolution | 4288 x 3216 | 4592 x 3056 |
| Maximum native ISO | 6400 | 12800 |
| Lowest native ISO | 64 | 200 |
| RAW data | ||
| Autofocusing | ||
| Manual focus | ||
| Touch focus | ||
| AF continuous | ||
| AF single | ||
| Tracking AF | ||
| Selective AF | ||
| AF center weighted | ||
| Multi area AF | ||
| AF live view | ||
| Face detection AF | ||
| Contract detection AF | ||
| Phase detection AF | ||
| Number of focus points | - | 9 |
| Lens | ||
| Lens mounting type | fixed lens | Sony/Minolta Alpha |
| Lens focal range | 26-676mm (26.0x) | - |
| Maximal aperture | f/2.8-5.0 | - |
| Macro focus range | 10cm | - |
| Number of lenses | - | 143 |
| Crop factor | 5.9 | 1.5 |
| Screen | ||
| Screen type | Fixed Type | Tilting |
| Screen size | 3" | 3" |
| Screen resolution | 201 thousand dot | 922 thousand dot |
| Selfie friendly | ||
| Liveview | ||
| Touch operation | ||
| Viewfinder Information | ||
| Viewfinder | Electronic | Optical (pentamirror) |
| Viewfinder coverage | - | 95% |
| Viewfinder magnification | - | 0.53x |
| Features | ||
| Slowest shutter speed | 16s | 30s |
| Maximum shutter speed | 1/2000s | 1/4000s |
| Continuous shooting speed | 1.0fps | 7.0fps |
| Shutter priority | ||
| Aperture priority | ||
| Manually set exposure | ||
| Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
| Set WB | ||
| Image stabilization | ||
| Integrated flash | ||
| Flash range | 6.20 m | 12.00 m |
| Flash options | Auto, Fill-in, Red-Eye reduction, Off | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync, High Speed Sync, Rear Curtain, Fill-in, Wireless |
| Hot shoe | ||
| AEB | ||
| WB bracketing | ||
| Maximum flash sync | - | 1/160s |
| Exposure | ||
| Multisegment metering | ||
| Average metering | ||
| Spot metering | ||
| Partial metering | ||
| AF area metering | ||
| Center weighted metering | ||
| Video features | ||
| Video resolutions | 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) | - |
| Maximum video resolution | 1280x720 | None |
| Video file format | H.264 | - |
| 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 proof | ||
| Dust proof | ||
| Shock proof | ||
| Crush proof | ||
| Freeze proof | ||
| Weight | 540 grams (1.19 pounds) | 632 grams (1.39 pounds) |
| Dimensions | 124 x 85 x 105mm (4.9" x 3.3" x 4.1") | 137 x 104 x 84mm (5.4" x 4.1" x 3.3") |
| DXO scores | ||
| DXO All around score | not tested | 66 |
| DXO Color Depth score | not tested | 21.9 |
| DXO Dynamic range score | not tested | 11.8 |
| DXO Low light score | not tested | 807 |
| Other | ||
| Battery life | - | 480 pictures |
| Battery form | - | Battery Pack |
| Battery model | 4 x AA | NP-FM500H |
| Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec) | Yes (2 or 10 sec) |
| Time lapse recording | ||
| Type of storage | SD/SDHC card, Internal | SD/ SDHC, Memory Stick Pro Duo/ Pro-HG Duo |
| Storage slots | Single | Single |
| Price at launch | $299 | $749 |
