Kodak Z980 vs Samsung HZ15W

Following is a complete overview of the Kodak Z980 vs Samsung HZ15W, one is a Small Sensor Superzoom and the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by brands Kodak and Samsung. The resolution of the Z980 (12MP) and the HZ15W (12MP) is pretty close and they use the exact same sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The Z980 was unveiled at a similar time to the HZ15W so they are of a similar generation. Each of the cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before delving in to a in depth comparison, below is a brief view of how the Z980 matches up vs the HZ15W in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Here is a preview of the gallery images for Kodak EasyShare Z980 and Samsung HZ15W. The full galleries are viewable at Kodak Z980 Gallery and Samsung HZ15W Gallery.

For those who are aiming to carry around your camera often, you should factor in its weight and dimensions. The Kodak Z980 enjoys external measurements of 124mm x 91mm x 105mm (4.9" x 3.6" x 4.1") with a weight of 445 grams (0.98 lbs) whilst the Samsung HZ15W has dimensions of 105mm x 61mm x 37mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.5") along with a weight of 249 grams (0.55 lbs).

Contrast the Kodak Z980 vs Samsung HZ15W in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you are utilizing at the time. The following is the front view scale comparison of the Z980 versus the HZ15W.

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the Z980 and HZ15W is 68 and 90 respectively.

Quite often, its tough to imagine the gap in sensor sizes purely by viewing specifications. The pic below will help provide you a better sense of the sensor sizing in the Z980 and HZ15W.

Plainly, both the cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements and the identical MP so you should expect comparable quality of files although you will need to take the production date of the cameras into account.