Kodak Z980 vs Olympus SH-50
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Kodak Z980 vs Olympus SH-50 Key Specs
(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
- Released January 2009
(Full Review)
- 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Display
- ISO 125 - 6400
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 25-600mm (F3.0-6.9) lens
- 269g - 112 x 63 x 42mm
- Announced January 2013
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The following is a extensive overview of the Kodak Z980 and Olympus SH-50, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras by brands Kodak and Olympus. There exists a sizable gap between the image resolutions of the Z980 (12MP) and SH-50 (16MP) but both cameras have the same sensor sizes (1/2.3").
Meta to Introduce 'AI-Generated' Labels for Media starting next monthThe Z980 was revealed 5 years before the SH-50 which is quite a significant difference as far as technology is concerned. The two cameras have the same body design (Compact).
Before getting straight to a thorough comparison, here is a short introduction of how the Z980 scores versus the SH-50 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.
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Following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Kodak EasyShare Z980 & Olympus SH-50. The full galleries are available at Kodak Z980 Gallery & Olympus SH-50 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Kodak Z980 over the Olympus SH-50
| Z980 | SH-50 |
|---|
Reasons to pick Olympus SH-50 over the Kodak Z980
| SH-50 | Z980 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Announced | January 2013 |  | January 2009 | Newer by 48 months |
| Display resolution | 460k |  | 201k | Crisper display (+259k dot) |
| Touch friendly display |  | Easily navigate |
Common features in the Kodak Z980 and Olympus SH-50
| Z980 | SH-50 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Manual focus |  | Very precise focus | ||
| Display type | Fixed |  | Fixed | Fixed display |
| Display dimensions | 3" |  | 3" | Equal display dimensions |
| Selfie screen |  | Neither features selfie screen |
Kodak Z980 vs Olympus SH-50 Physical Comparison
If you're looking to travel with your camera, you have to think about its weight and volume. The Kodak Z980 enjoys exterior dimensions of 124mm x 91mm x 105mm (4.9" x 3.6" x 4.1") and a weight of 445 grams (0.98 lbs) while the Olympus SH-50 has sizing of 112mm x 63mm x 42mm (4.4" x 2.5" x 1.7") with a weight of 269 grams (0.59 lbs).
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Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you have attached during that time. Here is a front view overall size comparison of the Z980 compared to the SH-50.
Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the Z980 and SH-50 is 68 and 88 respectively.
Kodak Z980 vs Olympus SH-50 Sensor Comparison
More often than not, it can be hard to imagine the difference between sensor dimensions just by looking at a spec sheet. The image underneath will help offer you a clearer sense of the sensor dimensions in the Z980 and SH-50.
Clearly, each of the cameras have the same sensor dimensions but different resolution. You can anticipate the Olympus SH-50 to give you extra detail because of its extra 4 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also enable you to crop photos a bit more aggressively. The more aged Z980 is going to be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor innovation.
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Kodak Z980 vs Olympus SH-50 Specifications
| Kodak EasyShare Z980 | Olympus SH-50 | |
|---|---|---|
| General Information | ||
| Company | Kodak | Olympus |
| Model type | Kodak EasyShare Z980 | Olympus SH-50 |
| Type | Small Sensor Superzoom | Small Sensor Superzoom |
| Released | 2009-01-05 | 2013-01-08 |
| Physical type | Compact | Compact |
| Sensor Information | ||
| Powered by | - | TruePic VI |
| Sensor type | CCD | BSI-CMOS |
| Sensor size | 1/2.3" | 1/2.3" |
| Sensor dimensions | 6.08 x 4.56mm | 6.17 x 4.55mm |
| Sensor area | 27.7mm² | 28.1mm² |
| Sensor resolution | 12 megapixels | 16 megapixels |
| Anti alias filter | ||
| Aspect ratio | 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 |
| Peak resolution | 4000 x 3000 | 4608 x 3456 |
| Highest native ISO | 6400 | 6400 |
| Lowest native ISO | 64 | 125 |
| RAW data | ||
| Autofocusing | ||
| Manual focusing | ||
| Touch to focus | ||
| Continuous autofocus | ||
| Autofocus single | ||
| Autofocus tracking | ||
| Autofocus selectice | ||
| Center weighted autofocus | ||
| Autofocus multi area | ||
| Live view autofocus | ||
| Face detection focus | ||
| Contract detection focus | ||
| Phase detection focus | ||
| Total focus points | 25 | - |
| Lens | ||
| Lens mount type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
| Lens zoom range | 26-624mm (24.0x) | 25-600mm (24.0x) |
| Highest aperture | f/2.8-5.0 | f/3.0-6.9 |
| Macro focusing distance | 10cm | 5cm |
| Crop factor | 5.9 | 5.8 |
| Screen | ||
| Screen type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
| Screen size | 3 inches | 3 inches |
| Resolution of screen | 201k dots | 460k dots |
| Selfie friendly | ||
| Liveview | ||
| Touch screen | ||
| Viewfinder Information | ||
| Viewfinder type | Electronic | None |
| Features | ||
| Minimum shutter speed | 16s | 15s |
| Fastest shutter speed | 1/2000s | 1/2000s |
| Continuous shutter rate | 1.0fps | 12.0fps |
| Shutter priority | ||
| Aperture priority | ||
| Manually set exposure | ||
| Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
| Change white balance | ||
| Image stabilization | ||
| Inbuilt flash | ||
| Flash distance | 6.30 m | 4.00 m |
| Flash modes | Auto, Fill-in, Red-Eye reduction, Off | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in, Slow Sync |
| External flash | ||
| Auto exposure bracketing | ||
| White balance bracketing | ||
| Exposure | ||
| Multisegment metering | ||
| Average metering | ||
| Spot metering | ||
| Partial metering | ||
| AF area metering | ||
| Center weighted metering | ||
| Video features | ||
| Supported video resolutions | 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) | 1920 x 1080 (60fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 480fps (176 x 128), 240fps (384 x 288) |
| Highest video resolution | 1280x720 | 1920x1080 |
| Video file format | Motion JPEG | MPEG-4, H.264 |
| Mic port | ||
| Headphone port | ||
| Connectivity | ||
| Wireless | None | Built-In |
| Bluetooth | ||
| NFC | ||
| HDMI | ||
| USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
| GPS | None | None |
| Physical | ||
| Environment sealing | ||
| Water proofing | ||
| Dust proofing | ||
| Shock proofing | ||
| Crush proofing | ||
| Freeze proofing | ||
| Weight | 445 gr (0.98 lbs) | 269 gr (0.59 lbs) |
| Physical dimensions | 124 x 91 x 105mm (4.9" x 3.6" x 4.1") | 112 x 63 x 42mm (4.4" x 2.5" x 1.7") |
| DXO scores | ||
| DXO Overall rating | not tested | not tested |
| DXO Color Depth rating | not tested | not tested |
| DXO Dynamic range rating | not tested | not tested |
| DXO Low light rating | not tested | not tested |
| Other | ||
| Battery ID | 4 x AA | SLB-10A |
| Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec) | Yes (2 or 12 sec, Pet Auto Shutter) |
| Time lapse shooting | ||
| Storage type | SD/SDHC card, Internal | SD/SDHC/SDXC |
| Card slots | 1 | 1 |
| Price at release | $249 | $300 |