Kodak Z981 vs Sony W730

Its time to look closer at the Kodak Z981 and Sony W730, one is a Small Sensor Superzoom and the other is a Small Sensor Compact by companies Kodak and Sony. The sensor resolution of the Z981 (14MP) and the W730 (16MP) is fairly well matched and both cameras have the identical sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The Z981 was manufactured 3 years before the W730 which is quite a serious gap as far as tech is concerned. The two cameras feature different body design with the Kodak Z981 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Sony W730 being a Compact camera.

Before delving straight to a in depth comparison, here is a quick summation of how the Z981 grades against the W730 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

This is a sample of the gallery pictures for Kodak EasyShare Z981 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W730. The entire galleries are viewable at Kodak Z981 Gallery and Sony W730 Gallery.

For anybody who is aiming to carry around your camera frequently, you should factor in its weight and measurements. The Kodak Z981 features 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) while the Sony W730 has proportions of 93mm x 52mm x 22mm (3.7" x 2.0" x 0.9") accompanied by a weight of 122 grams (0.27 lbs).

Examine the Kodak Z981 and Sony W730 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you are utilising during that time. Here is a front view over all size comparison of the Z981 vs the W730.

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability rating of the Z981 and W730 is 66 and 96 respectively.

In many cases, it can be difficult to envision the contrast between sensor sizes only by reading through specifications. The pic below will give you a more clear sense of the sensor sizing in the Z981 and W730.

Plainly, both cameras come with the identical sensor size but not the same MP. You should anticipate the Sony W730 to give you greater detail due to its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also help you crop photos a good deal more aggressively. The more aged Z981 is going to be behind when it comes to sensor technology.