Kodak Z980 vs Samsung HZ25W
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Kodak Z980 vs Samsung HZ25W 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)
- 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Display
- ISO 64 - 3200 (Bump to 6400)
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 26-624mm (F2.8-5.0) lens
- 428g - 116 x 83 x 92mm
- Launched July 2010
- Additionally referred to as WB5000
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Following is a detailed analysis of the Kodak Z980 vs Samsung HZ25W, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras by rivals Kodak and Samsung. The sensor resolution of the Z980 (12MP) and the HZ25W (12MP) is very similar and they come with the exact same sensor sizes (1/2.3").
Photobucket discusses licensing 13 billion images with AI firmsThe Z980 was launched 18 months before the HZ25W making the cameras a generation away from each other. Both of the cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).
Before getting through a step-by-step comparison, below is a concise summary of how the Z980 grades versus the HZ25W when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall score.
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The following is a sample of the gallery pics for Kodak EasyShare Z980 & Samsung HZ25W. The complete galleries are provided at Kodak Z980 Gallery & Samsung HZ25W Gallery.
Reasons to pick Kodak Z980 over the Samsung HZ25W
| Z980 | HZ25W |
|---|
Reasons to pick Samsung HZ25W over the Kodak Z980
| HZ25W | Z980 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Launched | July 2010 |  | January 2009 | More modern by 18 months |
| Display resolution | 230k |  | 201k | Sharper display (+29k dot) |
Common features in the Kodak Z980 and Samsung HZ25W
| Z980 | HZ25W | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Manually focus |  | More exact focusing | ||
| Display type | Fixed |  | Fixed | Fixed display |
| Display dimension | 3" |  | 3" | Identical display dimensions |
| Selfie screen |  | Neither comes with selfie screen | ||
| Touch friendly display |  | Neither comes with Touch friendly display |
Kodak Z980 vs Samsung HZ25W Physical Comparison
When you are planning to carry around your camera frequently, you'll have to factor in its weight and size. The Kodak Z980 comes with physical measurements of 124mm x 91mm x 105mm (4.9" x 3.6" x 4.1") accompanied by a weight of 445 grams (0.98 lbs) and the Samsung HZ25W has specifications of 116mm x 83mm x 92mm (4.6" x 3.3" x 3.6") and a weight of 428 grams (0.94 lbs).
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Always remember, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you choose at that moment. The following is the front view scale comparison of the Z980 against the HZ25W.
Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability grade of the Z980 and HZ25W is 68 and 70 respectively.
Kodak Z980 vs Samsung HZ25W Sensor Comparison
Often, it is tough to picture the gap between sensor sizes purely by reviewing a spec sheet. The pic here will help give you a stronger sense of the sensor sizing in the Z980 and HZ25W.
Clearly, the 2 cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements and the exact same resolution so you can expect similar quality of photos though you should take the age of the products into consideration. The more aged Z980 is going to be disadvantaged in sensor technology.
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Kodak Z980 vs Samsung HZ25W Specifications
| Kodak EasyShare Z980 | Samsung HZ25W | |
|---|---|---|
| General Information | ||
| Brand | Kodak | Samsung |
| Model type | Kodak EasyShare Z980 | Samsung HZ25W |
| Also Known as | - | WB5000 |
| Class | Small Sensor Superzoom | Small Sensor Superzoom |
| Released | 2009-01-05 | 2010-07-06 |
| 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 area | 27.7mm² | 27.7mm² |
| Sensor resolution | 12MP | 12MP |
| Anti alias filter | ||
| Aspect ratio | 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 4:3 and 16:9 |
| Peak resolution | 4000 x 3000 | 4000 x 3000 |
| Highest native ISO | 6400 | 3200 |
| Highest enhanced ISO | - | 6400 |
| Min native ISO | 64 | 64 |
| RAW photos | ||
| Autofocusing | ||
| Focus manually | ||
| AF touch | ||
| AF continuous | ||
| AF single | ||
| AF tracking | ||
| Selective AF | ||
| AF center weighted | ||
| Multi area AF | ||
| AF live view | ||
| Face detection AF | ||
| Contract detection AF | ||
| Phase detection AF | ||
| Total focus points | 25 | - |
| Lens | ||
| Lens mount type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
| Lens zoom range | 26-624mm (24.0x) | 26-624mm (24.0x) |
| Largest aperture | f/2.8-5.0 | f/2.8-5.0 |
| Macro focusing range | 10cm | 10cm |
| Focal length multiplier | 5.9 | 5.9 |
| Screen | ||
| Screen type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
| Screen size | 3 inch | 3 inch |
| Screen resolution | 201k dot | 230k dot |
| Selfie friendly | ||
| Liveview | ||
| Touch function | ||
| Viewfinder Information | ||
| Viewfinder | Electronic | None |
| Features | ||
| Minimum shutter speed | 16 seconds | 16 seconds |
| Fastest shutter speed | 1/2000 seconds | 1/2000 seconds |
| Continuous shutter speed | 1.0 frames per second | - |
| Shutter priority | ||
| Aperture priority | ||
| Expose Manually | ||
| Exposure compensation | Yes | - |
| Change WB | ||
| Image stabilization | ||
| Built-in flash | ||
| Flash distance | 6.30 m | 5.60 m |
| Flash modes | Auto, Fill-in, Red-Eye reduction, Off | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in, Slow Sync |
| Hot shoe | ||
| Auto exposure bracketing | ||
| WB bracketing | ||
| Exposure | ||
| Multisegment metering | ||
| Average metering | ||
| Spot metering | ||
| Partial metering | ||
| AF area metering | ||
| Center weighted metering | ||
| Video features | ||
| 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 fps) |
| Highest video resolution | 1280x720 | 1280x720 |
| Video data 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 lb) | 428 grams (0.94 lb) |
| Dimensions | 124 x 91 x 105mm (4.9" x 3.6" x 4.1") | 116 x 83 x 92mm (4.6" x 3.3" x 3.6") |
| 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 (2 or 10 sec, Double) |
| Time lapse recording | ||
| Type of storage | SD/SDHC card, Internal | SC/SDHC, Internal |
| Storage slots | Single | Single |
| Launch cost | $249 | $350 |
