Kodak Z980 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G

The following is a thorough overview of the Kodak Z980 versus Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras by companies Kodak and Samsung. There exists a substantial gap between the resolutions of the Z980 (12MP) and Galaxy Camera 3G (16MP) but both cameras have the same sensor size (1/2.3").

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The Z980 was announced 4 years earlier than the Galaxy Camera 3G which is quite a big difference as far as technology is concerned. Each of these cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before delving straight to a more detailed comparison, here is a concise highlight of how the Z980 matches up vs the Galaxy Camera 3G in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Here is a sample of the gallery pictures for Kodak EasyShare Z980 & Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G. The whole galleries are available at Kodak Z980 Gallery & Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G Gallery.

For anyone who is intending to travel with your camera, you will need to factor its weight and size. The Kodak Z980 provides physical dimensions of 124mm x 91mm x 105mm (4.9" x 3.6" x 4.1") having a weight of 445 grams (0.98 lbs) whilst the Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G has specifications of 129mm x 71mm x 19mm (5.1" x 2.8" x 0.7") with a weight of 305 grams (0.67 lbs).

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Take into account, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you have attached at that time. Below is a front view dimensions comparison of the Z980 vs the Galaxy Camera 3G.

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the Z980 and Galaxy Camera 3G is 68 and 90 respectively.

Typically, it is difficult to envision the difference between sensor dimensions only by reading through specifications. The pic underneath might give you a much better sense of the sensor sizes in the Z980 and Galaxy Camera 3G.

To sum up, both the cameras provide the same sensor dimensions but not the same megapixels. You can anticipate the Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G to give greater detail with its extra 4MP. Greater resolution will allow you to crop pics more aggressively. The more aged Z980 is going to be behind with regard to sensor technology.