Kodak Z981 vs Sony HX100V

Its time to examine more closely at the Kodak Z981 versus Sony HX100V, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras by rivals Kodak and Sony. The sensor resolution of the Z981 (14MP) and the HX100V (16MP) is pretty similar and they use the same exact sensor size (1/2.3").

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The Z981 was introduced 15 months earlier than the HX100V which makes the cameras a generation apart from one another. Both of these cameras offer the identical body type (SLR-like (bridge)).

Before diving straight into a more detailed comparison, below is a quick overview of how the Z981 grades against the HX100V with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Below is a preview of the gallery images for Kodak EasyShare Z981 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX100V. The whole galleries are available at Kodak Z981 Gallery and Sony HX100V Gallery.

In case you're aiming to lug around your camera often, you will want to think about its weight and volume. The Kodak Z981 has got physical dimensions 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 HX100V has sizing of 122mm x 87mm x 93mm (4.8" x 3.4" x 3.7") with a weight of 577 grams (1.27 lbs).

Compare the Kodak Z981 versus Sony HX100V in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you are utilizing at that moment. Here is the front view over all size comparison of the Z981 compared to the HX100V.

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the Z981 and HX100V is 66 and 66 respectively.

Typically, it is very difficult to visualize the contrast between sensor measurements merely by reviewing a spec sheet. The photograph underneath will help provide you a greater sense of the sensor dimensions in the Z981 and HX100V.

As you can see, the two cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing albeit different megapixels. You should expect the Sony HX100V to offer greater detail using its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution will make it easier to crop pictures a little more aggressively. The older Z981 is going to be behind with regard to sensor tech.