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Kodak Z950 vs Kodak Z980

Portability
89
Imaging
35
Features
29
Overall
32
Kodak EasyShare Z950 front
 
Kodak EasyShare Z980 front
Portability
68
Imaging
35
Features
40
Overall
37

Kodak Z950 vs Kodak Z980 Key Specs

Kodak Z950
(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
Kodak Z980
(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
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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").

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The 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.

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Reasons to pick Kodak Z950 over the Kodak Z980

 Z950 Z980 
AnnouncedJune 2010January 2009More recent by 18 months
Screen resolution230k201kCrisper screen (+29k dot)

Reasons to pick Kodak Z980 over the Kodak Z950

 Z980 Z950 

Common features in the Kodak Z950 and Kodak Z980

 Z950 Z980 
Focus manually Dial accurate focusing
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen dimensions3"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).

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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.

Kodak Z950 vs Kodak Z980 size comparison

Looking at size and weight, the portability score of the Z950 and Z980 is 89 and 68 respectively.

Kodak Z950 vs Kodak Z980 top view buttons comparison

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.

Kodak Z950 vs Kodak Z980 sensor size comparison

Kodak Z950 vs Kodak Z980 Screen and ViewFinder

Kodak Z950 vs Kodak Z980 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Kodak Z950 Portrait photography information
Kodak Z980 Portrait photography information
29
manual focus
external flash not possible
low MP (12 megapixels)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
41
focusing manually
delivers RAW files
MP count low (12MP)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Kodak Z950
Street photography with Kodak Z980
52
image stabilization (Optical)
fixed screen
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
more heavy than average in class (243g)
54
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
delivers RAW files
screen does not articulate
very small sensor (1/2.3")
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Sports Comparison

Kodak Z950 as a Sports photography camera
Kodak Z980 as a Sports photography camera
27
image stabilization (Optical)
maximum shutter speed is a little low (1/1,250 seconds)
low MP (12 megapixels)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect auto focus
34
long zoom range (26-624mm 24.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
slow continuous shooting (1.0 frames per second)
MP count low (12MP)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Kodak Z950
Travel photography with Kodak Z980
52
has built in flash
great zoom (350mm)
missing Timelapse function
more heavy than average in class (243g)
low MP (12 megapixels)
does not offer selfie friendly display
wide angle not good (35mm)
slow max aperture (f3.5)
51
has built in flash
fairly wide (26mm)
great zoom (624mm)
lack of Time Lapse recording
MP count low (12 megapixels)
does not offer selfie friendly display
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Kodak Z950 as a Landscape photography camera
Kodak Z980 as a Landscape photography camera
37
manual focus
good sized screen (3")
image stabilization (Optical)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not good (35mm)
slow max aperture (f3.5)
low MP (12 megapixels)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
missing Timelapse function
45
focusing manually
fairly wide (26mm)
screen is a good size (3 inches)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
delivers RAW files
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
MP count low (12 megapixels)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Kodak Z950 Vlogging details
Kodak Z980 Vlogging details
24
image stabilization (Optical)
wide angle not good (35mm)
slow max aperture (f3.5)
does not offer selfie friendly display
low video resolution (1280 x 720 pixels)
missing external microphone support
more heavy than average in class (243 grams)
23
fairly wide (26mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
does not offer selfie friendly display
video quality not great (1280 x 720 pixels)
lack of mic support
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Kodak Z950 vs Kodak Z980 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Kodak Z950 and Kodak Z980
 Kodak EasyShare Z950Kodak EasyShare Z980
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