Kodak Z950 vs Kodak Z980
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Kodak Z950 vs Kodak Z980 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Display
- ISO 100 - 1600 (Bump to 3200)
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 35-350mm (F3.5-4.8) lens
- 243g - 110 x 67 x 36mm
- Introduced June 2010
(Full Review)
- 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Screen
- ISO 64 - 6400
- Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 26-624mm (F2.8-5.0) lens
- 445g - 124 x 91 x 105mm
- Announced January 2009
Kodak Z950 vs Kodak Z980 Overview
Lets look more closely at the Kodak Z950 versus Kodak Z980, former being a Small Sensor Compact while the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom and both are sold by Kodak. The image resolution of the Z950 (12MP) and the Z980 (12MP) is relatively similar and both cameras have the same sensor sizing (1/2.3").
Photobucket discusses licensing 13 billion images with AI firmsThe Z950 was brought out 18 months later than the Z980 which makes them a generation apart from each other. The two cameras have the same body design (Compact).
Before going into a in-depth comparison, here is a quick synopsis of how the Z950 scores versus the Z980 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.
Kodak Z950 vs Kodak Z980 Gallery
Here is a preview of the gallery photos for Kodak EasyShare Z950 & Kodak EasyShare Z980. The entire galleries are provided at Kodak Z950 Gallery & Kodak Z980 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Kodak Z950 over the Kodak Z980
Z950 | Z980 | |||
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Announced | June 2010 | January 2009 | More recent by 18 months | |
Screen resolution | 230k | 201k | Crisper screen (+29k dot) |
Reasons to pick Kodak Z980 over the Kodak Z950
Z980 | Z950 |
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Common features in the Kodak Z950 and Kodak Z980
Z950 | Z980 | |||
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Focus manually | Dial accurate focusing | |||
Screen type | Fixed | Fixed | Fixed screen | |
Screen dimensions | 3" | 3" | Equal screen measurement | |
Selfie screen | Lack of selfie screen | |||
Touch screen | Neither includes Touch screen |
Kodak Z950 vs Kodak Z980 Physical Comparison
For anyone who is going to lug around your camera frequently, you will want to factor its weight and size. The Kodak Z950 features physical measurements of 110mm x 67mm x 36mm (4.3" x 2.6" x 1.4") having a weight of 243 grams (0.54 lbs) whilst the Kodak Z980 has specifications of 124mm x 91mm x 105mm (4.9" x 3.6" x 4.1") along with a weight of 445 grams (0.98 lbs).
Check out the Kodak Z950 versus Kodak Z980 in our brand new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you select at that moment. Following is a front view measurements comparison of the Z950 versus the Z980.
Looking at size and weight, the portability score of the Z950 and Z980 is 89 and 68 respectively.
Kodak Z950 vs Kodak Z980 Sensor Comparison
Generally, it is tough to visualise the contrast between sensor measurements just by going over specifications. The graphic here should give you a far better sense of the sensor sizing in the Z950 and Z980.
To sum up, each of these cameras provide the same sensor dimensions and the same exact MP so you can expect similar quality of photographs however you should really factor the age of the products into consideration. The more recent Z950 is going to have an edge when it comes to sensor innovation.
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Kodak Z950 vs Kodak Z980 Specifications
Kodak EasyShare Z950 | Kodak EasyShare Z980 | |
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General Information | ||
Make | Kodak | Kodak |
Model | Kodak EasyShare Z950 | Kodak EasyShare Z980 |
Type | Small Sensor Compact | Small Sensor Superzoom |
Introduced | 2010-06-16 | 2009-01-05 |
Physical type | Compact | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Sensor type | CCD | CCD |
Sensor size | 1/2.3" | 1/2.3" |
Sensor dimensions | 6.08 x 4.56mm | 6.08 x 4.56mm |
Sensor area | 27.7mm² | 27.7mm² |
Sensor resolution | 12MP | 12MP |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 |
Max resolution | 4000 x 3000 | 4000 x 3000 |
Max native ISO | 1600 | 6400 |
Max enhanced ISO | 3200 | - |
Minimum native ISO | 100 | 64 |
RAW data | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focus | ||
Touch focus | ||
AF continuous | ||
Single AF | ||
Tracking AF | ||
Selective AF | ||
AF center weighted | ||
Multi area AF | ||
AF live view | ||
Face detect AF | ||
Contract detect AF | ||
Phase detect AF | ||
Number of focus points | - | 25 |
Lens | ||
Lens mounting type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens focal range | 35-350mm (10.0x) | 26-624mm (24.0x) |
Max aperture | f/3.5-4.8 | f/2.8-5.0 |
Macro focus range | 6cm | 10cm |
Crop factor | 5.9 | 5.9 |
Screen | ||
Display type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Display size | 3 inches | 3 inches |
Resolution of display | 230 thousand dots | 201 thousand dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch friendly | ||
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | None | Electronic |
Features | ||
Minimum shutter speed | 1/8s | 16s |
Fastest shutter speed | 1/1250s | 1/2000s |
Continuous shutter rate | - | 1.0 frames/s |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manual mode | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
Custom WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Integrated flash | ||
Flash range | 5.40 m | 6.30 m |
Flash options | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye | Auto, Fill-in, Red-Eye reduction, Off |
Hot shoe | ||
AE bracketing | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment | ||
Average | ||
Spot | ||
Partial | ||
AF area | ||
Center weighted | ||
Video features | ||
Video resolutions | 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) | 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) |
Max video resolution | 1280x720 | 1280x720 |
Video format | Motion JPEG | Motion JPEG |
Mic support | ||
Headphone support | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | None | None |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
GPS | None | None |
Physical | ||
Environment sealing | ||
Water proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 243g (0.54 pounds) | 445g (0.98 pounds) |
Physical dimensions | 110 x 67 x 36mm (4.3" x 2.6" x 1.4") | 124 x 91 x 105mm (4.9" x 3.6" x 4.1") |
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 model | KLIC-7003 | 4 x AA |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec) | Yes (2 or 10 sec) |
Time lapse recording | ||
Type of storage | SD/SDHC card, Internal | SD/SDHC card, Internal |
Card slots | Single | Single |
Price at release | $250 | $249 |