Kodak Z980 vs Samsung HZ10W
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32 Features
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Kodak Z980 vs Samsung HZ10W Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Display
- 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
(Full Review)
- 10MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 2.7" Fixed Screen
- ISO 80 - 3200
- Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 24-240mm (F3.3-5.8) lens
- 249g - 105 x 61 x 37mm
- Revealed May 2009
- Also Known as WB500
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On this page, we will be contrasting the Kodak Z980 vs Samsung HZ10W, one being a Small Sensor Superzoom and the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by brands Kodak and Samsung. The image resolution of the Z980 (12MP) and the HZ10W (10MP) is pretty well matched and both cameras have the same sensor measurements (1/2.3").
Snapchat Adds Watermarks to AI-Created ImagesThe Z980 was unveiled 4 months prior to the HZ10W and they are both of a similar generation. Both the cameras have the same body design (Compact).
Before we go right into a comprehensive comparison, here is a concise summary of how the Z980 scores vs the HZ10W in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.
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Following is a preview of the gallery images for Kodak EasyShare Z980 and Samsung HZ10W. The full galleries are available at Kodak Z980 Gallery and Samsung HZ10W Gallery.
Reasons to pick Kodak Z980 over the Samsung HZ10W
| Z980 | HZ10W | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Screen dimensions | 3" |  | 2.7" | Bigger screen (+0.3") |
Reasons to pick Samsung HZ10W over the Kodak Z980
| HZ10W | Z980 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Screen resolution | 230k |  | 201k | Sharper screen (+29k dot) |
Common features in the Kodak Z980 and Samsung HZ10W
| Z980 | HZ10W | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Revealed | January 2009 |  | May 2009 | Similar generation |
| Focus manually |  | Very precise focus | ||
| Screen type | Fixed |  | Fixed | Fixed screen |
| Selfie screen |  | Neither includes selfie screen | ||
| Touch friendly screen |  | Neither includes Touch friendly screen |
Kodak Z980 vs Samsung HZ10W Physical Comparison
For anyone who is going to carry your camera often, you will want to think about its weight and measurements. The Kodak Z980 features outer measurements 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 Samsung HZ10W has proportions of 105mm x 61mm x 37mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.5") along with a weight of 249 grams (0.55 lbs).
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Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you choose at that moment. The following is a front view dimension comparison of the Z980 against the HZ10W.
Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the Z980 and HZ10W is 68 and 90 respectively.
Kodak Z980 vs Samsung HZ10W Sensor Comparison
Typically, it is very tough to see the contrast between sensor sizing merely by reading through specs. The graphic below may give you a greater sense of the sensor measurements in the Z980 and HZ10W.
All in all, each of these cameras have the same sensor dimensions albeit not the same resolution. You should expect the Kodak Z980 to give more detail having an extra 2MP. Higher resolution will also let you crop photographs a bit more aggressively.
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Kodak Z980 vs Samsung HZ10W Specifications
| Kodak EasyShare Z980 | Samsung HZ10W | |
|---|---|---|
| General Information | ||
| Brand | Kodak | Samsung |
| Model type | Kodak EasyShare Z980 | Samsung HZ10W |
| Alternative name | - | WB500 |
| Type | Small Sensor Superzoom | Small Sensor Compact |
| Announced | 2009-01-05 | 2009-05-14 |
| Body design | Compact | Compact |
| Sensor Information | ||
| Sensor type | CCD | CCD |
| Sensor size | 1/2.3" | 1/2.3" |
| Sensor measurements | 6.08 x 4.56mm | 6.08 x 4.56mm |
| Sensor surface area | 27.7mm² | 27.7mm² |
| Sensor resolution | 12 megapixel | 10 megapixel |
| Anti alias filter | ||
| Aspect ratio | 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 16:9, 4:3 and 3:2 |
| Max resolution | 4000 x 3000 | 3648 x 2432 |
| Max native ISO | 6400 | 3200 |
| Min native ISO | 64 | 80 |
| RAW pictures | ||
| Autofocusing | ||
| Manual focusing | ||
| AF touch | ||
| Continuous AF | ||
| AF single | ||
| AF tracking | ||
| AF selectice | ||
| Center weighted AF | ||
| AF multi area | ||
| Live view AF | ||
| Face detect focusing | ||
| Contract detect focusing | ||
| Phase detect focusing | ||
| Total focus points | 25 | - |
| Lens | ||
| Lens mount type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
| Lens zoom range | 26-624mm (24.0x) | 24-240mm (10.0x) |
| Largest aperture | f/2.8-5.0 | f/3.3-5.8 |
| Macro focusing range | 10cm | 5cm |
| Focal length multiplier | 5.9 | 5.9 |
| Screen | ||
| Display type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
| Display size | 3 inch | 2.7 inch |
| Display resolution | 201 thousand dot | 230 thousand dot |
| Selfie friendly | ||
| Liveview | ||
| Touch capability | ||
| Viewfinder Information | ||
| Viewfinder | Electronic | None |
| Features | ||
| Min shutter speed | 16s | 16s |
| Max shutter speed | 1/2000s | 1/1500s |
| Continuous shutter speed | 1.0 frames per second | - |
| Shutter priority | ||
| Aperture priority | ||
| Manual exposure | ||
| Exposure compensation | Yes | - |
| Set WB | ||
| Image stabilization | ||
| Integrated flash | ||
| Flash distance | 6.30 m | - |
| Flash settings | Auto, Fill-in, Red-Eye reduction, Off | Auto, Auto & Red-eye reduction, Fill-in flash, Slow sync, Flash off, Red eye fix |
| External flash | ||
| Auto exposure bracketing | ||
| White balance bracketing | ||
| Exposure | ||
| Multisegment | ||
| Average | ||
| Spot | ||
| Partial | ||
| AF area | ||
| Center weighted | ||
| Video features | ||
| Supported video resolutions | 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) | 1280 x 720 (30, 15 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (60, 30, 15 fps) |
| Max video resolution | 1280x720 | 1280x720 |
| Video file format | Motion JPEG | Motion JPEG |
| Microphone input | ||
| Headphone input | ||
| Connectivity | ||
| Wireless | None | None |
| Bluetooth | ||
| NFC | ||
| HDMI | ||
| USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
| GPS | None | None |
| Physical | ||
| Environmental seal | ||
| Water proofing | ||
| Dust proofing | ||
| Shock proofing | ||
| Crush proofing | ||
| Freeze proofing | ||
| Weight | 445 grams (0.98 lbs) | 249 grams (0.55 lbs) |
| Physical dimensions | 124 x 91 x 105mm (4.9" x 3.6" x 4.1") | 105 x 61 x 37mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.5") |
| 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 | - |
| Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec) | Yes (10 sec, 2 sec, Double, Motion Timer) |
| Time lapse feature | ||
| Storage media | SD/SDHC card, Internal | SC/SDHC/MMC/MMCplus, internal |
| Storage slots | One | One |
| Retail cost | $249 | $300 |