Kodak Z981 vs Sony HX10V
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Kodak Z981 vs Sony HX10V 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)
- 18MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Screen
- ISO 100 - 12800
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 24-400mm (F3.3-5.9) lens
- 234g - 105 x 60 x 34mm
- Launched February 2012
- Refreshed by Sony HX20V
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Below, we will be analyzing the Kodak Z981 versus Sony HX10V, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras by rivals Kodak and Sony. There exists a sizable gap between the resolutions of the Z981 (14MP) and HX10V (18MP) but they possess the exact same sensor dimensions (1/2.3").
Meta to Introduce 'AI-Generated' Labels for Media starting next monthThe Z981 was revealed 20 months prior to the HX10V which makes the cameras a generation apart from one another. The two cameras come with different body type with the Kodak Z981 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Sony HX10V being a Compact camera.
Before we go through a more detailed comparison, below is a short highlight of how the Z981 matches up vs the HX10V in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.
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Following is a preview of the gallery images for Kodak EasyShare Z981 & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX10V. The full galleries are available at Kodak Z981 Gallery & Sony HX10V Gallery.
Reasons to pick Kodak Z981 over the Sony HX10V
| Z981 | HX10V | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Manually focus |  | More exact focus |
Reasons to pick Sony HX10V over the Kodak Z981
| HX10V | Z981 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Launched | February 2012 |  | July 2010 | More recent by 20 months |
| Screen resolution | 922k |  | 201k | Crisper screen (+721k dot) |
Common features in the Kodak Z981 and Sony HX10V
| Z981 | HX10V | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Screen type | Fixed |  | Fixed | Fixed screen |
| Screen dimension | 3" |  | 3" | Identical screen sizing |
| Selfie screen |  | Neither comes with selfie screen | ||
| Touch friendly screen |  | Neither comes with Touch friendly screen |
Kodak Z981 vs Sony HX10V Physical Comparison
For anybody who is planning to lug around your camera often, you have to consider its weight and size. The Kodak Z981 comes with exterior measurements of 124mm x 85mm x 105mm (4.9" x 3.3" x 4.1") accompanied by a weight of 540 grams (1.19 lbs) whilst the Sony HX10V has specifications of 105mm x 60mm x 34mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.3") with a weight of 234 grams (0.52 lbs).
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Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you use at that moment. Here is the front view dimensions comparison of the Z981 and the HX10V.
Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the Z981 and HX10V is 66 and 91 respectively.
Kodak Z981 vs Sony HX10V Sensor Comparison
Normally, its tough to picture the contrast between sensor measurements just by going over specs. The visual below will provide you a clearer sense of the sensor measurements in the Z981 and HX10V.
All in all, each of the cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements albeit different MP. You can expect the Sony HX10V to deliver more detail because of its extra 4MP. Higher resolution will also make it easier to crop photographs somewhat more aggressively. The older Z981 is going to be behind in sensor technology.
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Kodak Z981 vs Sony HX10V Specifications
| Kodak EasyShare Z981 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX10V | |
|---|---|---|
| General Information | ||
| Brand | Kodak | Sony |
| Model type | Kodak EasyShare Z981 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX10V |
| Category | Small Sensor Superzoom | Small Sensor Superzoom |
| Released | 2010-07-06 | 2012-02-28 |
| Physical type | SLR-like (bridge) | Compact |
| Sensor Information | ||
| Processor | - | BIONZ |
| 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 | 18 megapixels |
| Anti alias filter | ||
| Aspect ratio | 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 4:3 and 16:9 |
| Highest Possible resolution | 4288 x 3216 | 4896 x 3672 |
| Maximum native ISO | 6400 | 12800 |
| Lowest native ISO | 64 | 100 |
| RAW data | ||
| Autofocusing | ||
| Manual focusing | ||
| Touch to focus | ||
| AF continuous | ||
| Single AF | ||
| Tracking AF | ||
| AF selectice | ||
| AF center weighted | ||
| Multi area AF | ||
| Live view AF | ||
| Face detection AF | ||
| Contract detection AF | ||
| Phase detection AF | ||
| Total focus points | - | 9 |
| Lens | ||
| Lens support | fixed lens | fixed lens |
| Lens zoom range | 26-676mm (26.0x) | 24-400mm (16.7x) |
| Max aperture | f/2.8-5.0 | f/3.3-5.9 |
| Macro focusing distance | 10cm | 5cm |
| Crop factor | 5.9 | 5.8 |
| Screen | ||
| Screen type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
| Screen sizing | 3 inches | 3 inches |
| Screen resolution | 201 thousand dots | 922 thousand dots |
| Selfie friendly | ||
| Liveview | ||
| Touch function | ||
| Screen tech | - | XtraFine TruBlack TFT LCD |
| Viewfinder Information | ||
| Viewfinder type | Electronic | None |
| Features | ||
| Minimum shutter speed | 16 secs | 30 secs |
| Fastest shutter speed | 1/2000 secs | 1/1600 secs |
| Continuous shutter rate | 1.0fps | 10.0fps |
| Shutter priority | ||
| Aperture priority | ||
| Expose Manually | ||
| Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
| Custom WB | ||
| Image stabilization | ||
| Built-in flash | ||
| Flash distance | 6.20 m | 5.30 m |
| Flash options | Auto, Fill-in, Red-Eye reduction, Off | Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync |
| External flash | ||
| Auto exposure bracketing | ||
| WB bracketing | ||
| Exposure | ||
| Multisegment | ||
| Average | ||
| Spot | ||
| Partial | ||
| AF area | ||
| Center weighted | ||
| Video features | ||
| Supported video resolutions | 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) | 1920 x 1080 (60 fps), 1440 x 1080 (30 fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) |
| Maximum video resolution | 1280x720 | 1920x1080 |
| Video data format | H.264 | MPEG-4, AVCHD |
| Microphone port | ||
| Headphone port | ||
| Connectivity | ||
| Wireless | None | Eye-Fi Connected |
| Bluetooth | ||
| NFC | ||
| HDMI | ||
| USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
| GPS | None | BuiltIn |
| Physical | ||
| Environment sealing | ||
| Water proofing | ||
| Dust proofing | ||
| Shock proofing | ||
| Crush proofing | ||
| Freeze proofing | ||
| Weight | 540g (1.19 lb) | 234g (0.52 lb) |
| Dimensions | 124 x 85 x 105mm (4.9" x 3.3" x 4.1") | 105 x 60 x 34mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.3") |
| DXO scores | ||
| DXO Overall 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 | - | 320 photos |
| Form of battery | - | Battery Pack |
| Battery ID | 4 x AA | NP-BG1 |
| Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec) | Yes (2 or 10 sec, Portrait 1/2) |
| Time lapse feature | ||
| Storage type | SD/SDHC card, Internal | SD/SDHC/SDXC, Memory Stick Duo/Pro Duo/Pro-HG Duo |
| Card slots | 1 | 1 |
| Pricing at release | $299 | $616 |