Kodak Z990 vs Sony RX100 V

Below, we will be analyzing the Kodak Z990 and Sony RX100 V, one being a Small Sensor Superzoom and the latter is a Large Sensor Compact by companies Kodak and Sony. There exists a sizeable gap among the resolutions of the Z990 (12MP) and RX100 V (20MP) and the Z990 (1/2.3") and RX100 V (1") enjoy totally different sensor size.

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The Z990 was released 6 years before the RX100 V and that is a fairly large gap as far as camera technology is concerned. The two cameras come with different body type with the Kodak Z990 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Sony RX100 V being a Large Sensor Compact camera.

Before getting through a full comparison, below is a concise summation of how the Z990 grades against the RX100 V with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Following is a preview of the gallery images for Kodak EasyShare Z990 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX100 V. The complete galleries are available at Kodak Z990 Gallery and Sony RX100 V Gallery.

For anyone who is going to carry your camera regularly, you have to take into account its weight and measurements. The Kodak Z990 has got outer dimensions of 124mm x 91mm x 105mm (4.9" x 3.6" x 4.1") along with a weight of 445 grams (0.98 lbs) whilst the Sony RX100 V has proportions of 102mm x 58mm x 41mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.6") and a weight of 299 grams (0.66 lbs).

Take a look at the Kodak Z990 and Sony RX100 V in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you have at that moment. Following is the front view scale comparison of the Z990 versus the RX100 V.

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the Z990 and RX100 V is 68 and 89 respectively.

Sometimes, it's hard to envision the difference in sensor sizing simply by going through technical specs. The graphic below will help offer you a much better sense of the sensor dimensions in the Z990 and RX100 V.

As you have seen, both of the cameras have got different megapixels and different sensor sizing. The Z990 because of its smaller sensor will make achieving shallow depth of field harder and the Sony RX100 V will show greater detail as a result of its extra 8MP. Higher resolution will allow you to crop shots much more aggressively. The older Z990 will be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor innovation.