Kodak Z980 with Ricoh CX2 Comparison

Kodak Z980 and Ricoh CX2 Main Features

  • January, 2009
  • August, 2009
  • 12 MP 1/2.3 CCD Sensor
  • 9 MP 1/2.3 CMOS Sensor
  • 26-624 mm (24x) F2.8-5.0 Zoom Lens
  • 28-300 mm (10.7x) F3.5-5.6 Zoom Lens
  • 64 - 6400 ISO
  • 80 - 1600 ISO
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • Electronic Viewfinder
  • -
  • 1.0 fps continuous shooting
  • -
  • 1280 x 720 video resolution
  • 640 x 480 video resolution
  • Built-In Wireless
  • Built-In Wireless
  • 124 x 91 x 105 mm, 445g.
  • 102 x 58 x 29 mm, 185g.
  • Price Category:
  • Price Category:

Kodak Z980 Scores


Imaging score
34
Features score
57
Value for money score
68
Portability score
79
Overall score
51

Ricoh CX2 Scores


Imaging score
18
Features score
41
Value for money score
55
Portability score
97
Overall score
37

Ricoh CX2 with Kodak EasyShare Z980 Overview


Let's compare Kodak EasyShare Z980 with Ricoh CX2. These models are included in the Small Sensor Superzoom cameras. Both of these models were released in 2009. This means that differences will go a long way. Let's take a closer look.
The sensor resolution of EasyShare Z980 is greater than that of CX2. However, the difference of 3 MP is not very significant. The more megapixels the camera has, the more detailed and clear the picture will be. The number of megapixels will also affect the maximum size of the photos, which then can be printed without loss of quality.
At the second camera (CX2), the minimum ISO value is lower, which gives more opportunities for shooting in daylight. A larger maximum ISO allows you to take good pictures in the dark. At Kodak Z980, the maximum ISO is greater by 4800. Both cameras have Sensor-shift image stabilization. Both cameras feature a 3-inch fixed screen.
EasyShare Z980 has electronic viewfinder, and the CX2 doesn’t have. All viewfinders has no electronic viewfinderk dot resolution. Burst mode, also called continuous shooting mode, sports mode or continuous high speed mode, is a shooting mode in still cameras. Kodak EasyShare Z980 has n/a fps continuous shooting.

General EasyShare Z980 CX2
Brand Kodak Ricoh
Model EasyShare Z980 CX2
Announced January, 2009 August, 2009
Body Type Compact Compact
Lens
Lens Mount fixed lens fixed lens
Manual Focus
Focal Lens Multiplier
Number of Lenses 0 0
Macro Focus Range 10 1
Screen
Screen Size 3" 3"
Screen Type Fixed Fixed
Screen Resolution 201k pixels 920k pixels
Touch Screen
Live View
Viewfinder
Viewfinder Electronic None
Viewfinder Resolution no electronic viewfinder
Viewfinder Coverage n/a% n/a%
Viewfinder Magnification 0.0 0.0
Autofocus
AF Touch
AF Continuous
AF Single
AF Tracking
AF Selective
AF Center
AF Multi Area
AF Live View
AF Face Detection
AF Contrast Detection
AF Phase Detection
Number of Focus Points 25 0
Number of Cross Focus Points 0
Photography Features
RAW Support
Min Shutter Speed 1/16 sec 1/8 sec
Max Shutter Speed 1/2000 sec 1/2000 sec
Continuous Shooting 1.0 fps n/a fps
Shutter Priority
Aperture Priority
Manual Exposure Mode
Exposure Compensation
Custom White Balance
Image Stabilization
Built-in Flash
Flash Range 6.30 3.00
Flash Modes Auto, Fill-in, Red-Eye reduction, Off Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync
External Flash
AE Bracketing
AE Bracketing Range ±2 EV ±2 EV
WB Bracketing
Sensor
Sensor Size 1/2.3 1/2.3
Sensor Type CCD CMOS
Sensor Dimensions 6.08 x 4.56 mm 6.16 x 4.62 mm
Sensor Area 27.7 mm² 28.5 mm²
Sensor Resolution 12 MP 9 MP
Max Image Resolution 4000 x 3000 3456 x 2592
Max Native ISO 6400 1600
Min Native ISO 64 80
Max Boosted ISO 0 0
Min Boosted ISO 0 0
Video Features
4K
Max Video Resolution 1280 x 720 640 x 480
Video Formats Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
Timelapse Recording
Microphone Port
Headphone Port
Exposure Modes
Multi-Segment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF-Area
Center Weighted
Connectivity
GPS None None
Wireless Connectivity Built-In Built-In
Bluetooth
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
Battery
Battery Life 0 shots 0 shots
Battery Type
Battery Model 4 x AA DB-70
Physical
Weight 445 g 185 g
Physical Dimensions 124 x 91 x 105 mm 102 x 58 x 29 mm
Environmental Sealing
Water Proof
Dust Proof
Shock Proof
Crush Proof
Freeze Proof
Shock Proof
Storage
Storage Type SD/SDHC card, Internal SD/SDHC card, Internal
Storage Slots 1 1
Other Features
Self Timer
Selfie Friendly

Interesting Small Sensor Superzoom

Fujifilm FinePix S8200
Fujifilm FinePix S8200

16MP | 1/2.3 BSI-CMOS | fixed lens mount

Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS20
Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS20

14MP | 1/2.3 CMOS | fixed lens mount

Nikon Coolpix A1000
Nikon Coolpix A1000

16MP | 1/2.3 BSI-CMOS | fixed lens mount

Fujifilm FinePix S4200
Fujifilm FinePix S4200

14MP | 1/2.3 CCD | fixed lens mount

Olympus SP-565UZ
Olympus SP-565UZ

10MP | 1/2.3 CCD | fixed lens mount

Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ28
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ28

10MP | 1/2.3 CCD | fixed lens mount

Fujifilm FinePix HS35EXR
Fujifilm FinePix HS35EXR

16MP | 1/2 EXRCMOS | fixed lens mount

FujiFilm FinePix S2500HD
FujiFilm FinePix S2500HD

12MP | 1/2.3 CCD | fixed lens mount

Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS40
Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS40

18MP | 1/2.3 CMOS | fixed lens mount

Canon PowerShot SX30 IS
Canon PowerShot SX30 IS

14MP | 1/2.3 CCD | fixed lens mount