Kodak Z981 vs Sony RX10 IV

Below, we will be contrasting the Kodak Z981 versus Sony RX10 IV, one being a Small Sensor Superzoom and the latter is a Large Sensor Superzoom by competitors Kodak and Sony. There is a sizeable difference between the image resolutions of the Z981 (14MP) and RX10 IV (20MP) and the Z981 (1/2.3") and RX10 IV (1") enjoy totally different sensor sizes.

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The Z981 was launched 8 years earlier than the RX10 IV and that is quite a large gap as far as tech is concerned. Both the cameras come with the identical body type (SLR-like (bridge)).

Before we go through a complete comparison, below is a simple introduction of how the Z981 grades versus the RX10 IV with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Following is a preview of the gallery images for Kodak EasyShare Z981 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX10 IV. The complete galleries are provided at Kodak Z981 Gallery and Sony RX10 IV Gallery.

For anyone who is planning to carry your camera frequently, you should take into account its weight and measurements. The Kodak Z981 comes with outer dimensions of 124mm x 85mm x 105mm (4.9" x 3.3" x 4.1") with a weight of 540 grams (1.19 lbs) and the Sony RX10 IV has proportions of 133mm x 94mm x 145mm (5.2" x 3.7" x 5.7") having a weight of 1095 grams (2.41 lbs).

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Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you use at that moment. Underneath is the front view proportions comparison of the Z981 versus the RX10 IV.

Taking into account size and weight, the portability rating of the Z981 and RX10 IV is 66 and 52 respectively.

Oftentimes, it's hard to visualise the gap between sensor sizing purely by reading technical specs. The graphic below might offer you a greater sense of the sensor dimensions in the Z981 and RX10 IV.

As you have seen, both cameras posses different resolutions and different sensor sizing. The Z981 because of its tinier sensor will make getting shallower depth of field more difficult and the Sony RX10 IV will offer greater detail utilizing its extra 6MP. Higher resolution will also enable you to crop shots somewhat more aggressively. The older Z981 is going to be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor technology.