Kodak Z981 vs Sony RX10

Here is a detailed analysis of the Kodak Z981 and Sony RX10, one being a Small Sensor Superzoom and the other is a Large Sensor Superzoom by competitors Kodak and Sony. There exists a crucial gap between the sensor resolutions of the Z981 (14MP) and RX10 (20MP) and the Z981 (1/2.3") and RX10 (1") feature different sensor dimensions.

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The Z981 was brought out 4 years before the RX10 and that is quite a serious gap as far as technology is concerned. The two cameras offer the identical body type (SLR-like (bridge)).

Before diving through a full comparison, below is a simple summation of how the Z981 matches up against the RX10 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Below is a sample of the gallery pictures for Kodak EasyShare Z981 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX10. The entire galleries are viewable at Kodak Z981 Gallery and Sony RX10 Gallery.

For those who are intending to carry your camera frequently, you're going to have to factor its weight and proportions. The Kodak Z981 features 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) while the Sony RX10 has measurements of 129mm x 88mm x 102mm (5.1" x 3.5" x 4.0") and a weight of 813 grams (1.79 lbs).

Take a look at the Kodak Z981 and Sony RX10 in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you use at that moment. Following is the front view dimension comparison of the Z981 against the RX10.

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the Z981 and RX10 is 66 and 58 respectively.

More often than not, it is very hard to imagine the gap between sensor sizing simply by reviewing specifications. The visual underneath will help give you a much better sense of the sensor sizing in the Z981 and RX10.

To sum up, each of the cameras enjoy different resolutions and different sensor sizing. The Z981 featuring a tinier sensor is going to make achieving shallow depth of field tougher and the Sony RX10 will deliver greater detail having its extra 6MP. Greater resolution will let you crop photos far more aggressively. The older Z981 is going to be disadvantaged with regard to sensor innovation.