Kodak Z981 vs Sony WX350
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Kodak Z981 vs Sony WX350 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Display
- ISO 64 - 6400
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 26-676mm (F2.8-5.0) lens
- 540g - 124 x 85 x 105mm
- Launched July 2010
(Full Review)
- 18MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Display
- ISO 80 - 12800
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 25-500mm (F3.5-6.5) lens
- 164g - 96 x 55 x 26mm
- Released February 2014
- Replaced the Sony WX300
- Replacement is Sony WX500
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Following is a thorough comparison of the Kodak Z981 vs Sony WX350, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras by rivals Kodak and Sony. There exists a noticeable gap among the resolutions of the Z981 (14MP) and WX350 (18MP) but they possess the same exact sensor dimensions (1/2.3").
Snapchat Adds Watermarks to AI-Created ImagesThe Z981 was announced 4 years prior to the WX350 which is a fairly sizable difference as far as camera technology is concerned. Each of the cameras offer different body type with the Kodak Z981 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Sony WX350 being a Compact camera.
Before delving in to a detailed comparison, below is a short view of how the Z981 grades versus the WX350 for portability, imaging, features and an overall score.
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Here is a sample of the gallery pictures for Kodak EasyShare Z981 & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX350. The whole galleries are available at Kodak Z981 Gallery & Sony WX350 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Kodak Z981 over the Sony WX350
| Z981 | WX350 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Focus manually |  | Dial precise focus |
Reasons to pick Sony WX350 over the Kodak Z981
| WX350 | Z981 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Released | February 2014 |  | July 2010 | More modern by 43 months |
| Display resolution | 460k |  | 201k | Sharper display (+259k dot) |
Common features in the Kodak Z981 and Sony WX350
| Z981 | WX350 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Display type | Fixed |  | Fixed | Fixed display |
| Display sizing | 3" |  | 3" | Equivalent display sizing |
| Selfie screen |  | Neither features selfie screen | ||
| Touch friendly display |  | Neither features Touch friendly display |
Kodak Z981 vs Sony WX350 Physical Comparison
For anybody who is planning to carry around your camera, you're going to have to consider its weight and volume. The Kodak Z981 enjoys outside measurements of 124mm x 85mm x 105mm (4.9" x 3.3" x 4.1") and a weight of 540 grams (1.19 lbs) while the Sony WX350 has sizing of 96mm x 55mm x 26mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 1.0") with a weight of 164 grams (0.36 lbs).
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Remember, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you use at that moment. Here is the front view over all size comparison of the Z981 and the WX350.
Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the Z981 and WX350 is 66 and 94 respectively.
Kodak Z981 vs Sony WX350 Sensor Comparison
Typically, it can be tough to visualise the contrast in sensor sizes purely by checking out specs. The pic here may give you a stronger sense of the sensor sizing in the Z981 and WX350.
As you can plainly see, both cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing but not the same megapixels. You can anticipate the Sony WX350 to produce extra detail with its extra 4MP. Greater resolution will also allow you to crop photos a little more aggressively. The more aged Z981 will be behind in sensor tech.
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Kodak Z981 vs Sony WX350 Specifications
| Kodak EasyShare Z981 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX350 | |
|---|---|---|
| General Information | ||
| Make | Kodak | Sony |
| Model | Kodak EasyShare Z981 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX350 |
| Type | Small Sensor Superzoom | Small Sensor Superzoom |
| Launched | 2010-07-06 | 2014-02-13 |
| Physical type | SLR-like (bridge) | Compact |
| Sensor Information | ||
| 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 area | 27.7mm² | 28.1mm² |
| Sensor resolution | 14 megapixels | 18 megapixels |
| Anti aliasing filter | ||
| Aspect ratio | 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 |
| Highest Possible resolution | 4288 x 3216 | 4896 x 3672 |
| Maximum native ISO | 6400 | 12800 |
| Lowest native ISO | 64 | 80 |
| RAW data | ||
| Autofocusing | ||
| Manual focus | ||
| AF touch | ||
| Continuous AF | ||
| Single AF | ||
| AF tracking | ||
| Selective AF | ||
| AF center weighted | ||
| AF multi area | ||
| AF live view | ||
| Face detect AF | ||
| Contract detect AF | ||
| Phase detect AF | ||
| Cross focus points | - | - |
| Lens | ||
| Lens mount | fixed lens | fixed lens |
| Lens focal range | 26-676mm (26.0x) | 25-500mm (20.0x) |
| Max aperture | f/2.8-5.0 | f/3.5-6.5 |
| Macro focus distance | 10cm | - |
| Focal length multiplier | 5.9 | 5.8 |
| Screen | ||
| Type of display | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
| Display size | 3 inches | 3 inches |
| Resolution of display | 201 thousand dots | 460 thousand dots |
| Selfie friendly | ||
| Liveview | ||
| Touch screen | ||
| Viewfinder Information | ||
| Viewfinder | Electronic | None |
| Features | ||
| Minimum shutter speed | 16 seconds | 4 seconds |
| Fastest shutter speed | 1/2000 seconds | 1/1600 seconds |
| Continuous shutter rate | 1.0 frames/s | 10.0 frames/s |
| Shutter priority | ||
| Aperture priority | ||
| Manually set exposure | ||
| Exposure compensation | Yes | - |
| Change WB | ||
| Image stabilization | ||
| Integrated flash | ||
| Flash range | 6.20 m | 4.30 m |
| Flash settings | Auto, Fill-in, Red-Eye reduction, Off | - |
| External flash | ||
| Auto exposure bracketing | ||
| White balance 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) | VCHD: 28M PS(1,920x1,080/60p) / 24M FX(1,920x1,080/60i) / 17M FH(1,920x1,080/60i),MP4: 12M(1,440x1,080/30fps) / 3M VGA(640x480/30fps) |
| Maximum video resolution | 1280x720 | 1920x1080 |
| Video format | H.264 | AVCHD |
| Microphone support | ||
| Headphone support | ||
| Connectivity | ||
| Wireless | None | Built-In |
| Bluetooth | ||
| NFC | ||
| HDMI | ||
| USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
| GPS | None | None |
| Physical | ||
| Environmental sealing | ||
| Water proof | ||
| Dust proof | ||
| Shock proof | ||
| Crush proof | ||
| Freeze proof | ||
| Weight | 540g (1.19 lbs) | 164g (0.36 lbs) |
| Dimensions | 124 x 85 x 105mm (4.9" x 3.3" x 4.1") | 96 x 55 x 26mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 1.0") |
| DXO scores | ||
| DXO Overall score | not tested | not tested |
| DXO Color Depth score | not tested | not tested |
| DXO Dynamic range score | not tested | not tested |
| DXO Low light score | not tested | not tested |
| Other | ||
| Battery life | - | 470 pictures |
| Form of battery | - | Battery Pack |
| Battery model | 4 x AA | NP-BX1 |
| Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec) | Yes (Off / 10sec. / 2sec. / portrait1 / portrait2) |
| Time lapse shooting | ||
| Storage type | SD/SDHC card, Internal | SD/ SDHC/SDXC, Memory Stick Pro Duo/ Pro-HG Duo |
| Card slots | Single | Single |
| Retail price | $299 | $270 |