Kodak Sport vs Kodak Z980

Let's examine more closely at the Kodak Sport versus Kodak Z980, one is a Waterproof and the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom and they are both built by Kodak. The image resolution of the Sport (12MP) and the Z980 (12MP) is fairly well matched and they feature the same exact sensor size (1/2.3").

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The Sport was launched 2 years after the Z980 which is quite a significant gap as far as technology is concerned. Both the cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before diving in to a in-depth comparison, below is a concise synopsis of how the Sport scores versus the Z980 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Kodak EasyShare Sport and Kodak EasyShare Z980. The complete galleries are available at Kodak Sport Gallery and Kodak Z980 Gallery.

For anybody who is aiming to travel with your camera frequently, you're going to have to consider its weight and proportions. The Kodak Sport offers physical measurements of 147mm x 58mm x 23mm (5.8" x 2.3" x 0.9") having a weight of 175 grams (0.39 lbs) whilst the Kodak Z980 has measurements of 124mm x 91mm x 105mm (4.9" x 3.6" x 4.1") along with a weight of 445 grams (0.98 lbs).

Analyze the Kodak Sport versus Kodak Z980 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you are utilising at that moment. Underneath is the front view proportions comparison of the Sport against the Z980.

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the Sport and Z980 is 92 and 68 respectively.

Quite often, it is difficult to picture the contrast between sensor dimensions only by checking specs. The pic below should provide you a clearer sense of the sensor measurements in the Sport and Z980.

As you can plainly see, both the cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing and the identical resolution so you should expect similar quality of photographs though you might want to take the release date of the products into consideration. The more modern Sport should have a benefit in sensor tech.