Kodak Z981 vs Sony HX80

Below, we will be comparing the Kodak Z981 vs Sony HX80, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras by companies Kodak and Sony. There exists a significant gap between the resolutions of the Z981 (14MP) and HX80 (18MP) but they use the exact same sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The Z981 was brought out 6 years earlier than the HX80 and that is quite a sizable gap as far as technology is concerned. Each of these cameras come with different body type with the Kodak Z981 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Sony HX80 being a Compact camera.

Before diving straight into a step-by-step comparison, below is a brief highlight of how the Z981 matches up vs the HX80 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Below is a preview of the gallery images for Kodak EasyShare Z981 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX80. The entire galleries are available at Kodak Z981 Gallery and Sony HX80 Gallery.

When you are going to carry your camera regularly, you're going to have to think about its weight and measurements. The Kodak Z981 comes with outside dimensions of 124mm x 85mm x 105mm (4.9" x 3.3" x 4.1") with a weight of 540 grams (1.19 lbs) whilst the Sony HX80 has proportions of 102mm x 58mm x 36mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.4") along with a weight of 245 grams (0.54 lbs).

Look at the Kodak Z981 vs Sony HX80 in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you are employing during that time. Following is the front view physical size comparison of the Z981 versus the HX80.

Using dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the Z981 and HX80 is 66 and 91 respectively.

Normally, it is very hard to visualise the difference between sensor sizing purely by reviewing technical specs. The visual underneath will provide you a stronger sense of the sensor dimensions in the Z981 and HX80.

As you can tell, both cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements albeit not the same MP. You should expect the Sony HX80 to offer greater detail having its extra 4 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also enable you to crop shots much more aggressively. The older Z981 is going to be disadvantaged in sensor innovation.