Kodak Z980 vs Samsung HZ50W
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Kodak Z980 vs Samsung HZ50W 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
- Launched January 2009
(Full Review)
- 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Screen
- ISO 64 - 3200 (Boost to 6400)
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 26-676mm (F2.8-5.0) lens
- 426g - 116 x 83 x 91mm
- Announced May 2010
- Additionally Known as WB5500
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Below, we will be analyzing the Kodak Z980 vs Samsung HZ50W, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras by competitors Kodak and Samsung. The image resolution of the Z980 (12MP) and the HZ50W (14MP) is pretty similar and they use the exact same sensor sizes (1/2.3").
President Biden pushes bill mandating TikTok sale or banThe Z980 was revealed 16 months prior to the HZ50W which makes the cameras a generation apart from one another. Both of the cameras come with different body type with the Kodak Z980 being a Compact camera and the Samsung HZ50W being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.
Before getting straight into a in-depth comparison, below is a quick summation of how the Z980 matches up versus the HZ50W in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.
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This is a preview of the gallery images for Kodak EasyShare Z980 and Samsung HZ50W. The full galleries are viewable at Kodak Z980 Gallery and Samsung HZ50W Gallery.
Reasons to pick Kodak Z980 over the Samsung HZ50W
| Z980 | HZ50W |
|---|
Reasons to pick Samsung HZ50W over the Kodak Z980
| HZ50W | Z980 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Announced | May 2010 |  | January 2009 | Fresher by 16 months |
| Screen resolution | 230k |  | 201k | Sharper screen (+29k dot) |
Common features in the Kodak Z980 and Samsung HZ50W
| Z980 | HZ50W | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Focus manually |  | Very exact focus | ||
| Screen type | Fixed |  | Fixed | Fixed screen |
| Screen dimension | 3" |  | 3" | Identical screen dimensions |
| Selfie screen |  | Lacking selfie screen | ||
| Touch screen |  | Lacking Touch screen |
Kodak Z980 vs Samsung HZ50W Physical Comparison
When you are planning to carry your camera frequently, you'll have to factor its weight and proportions. The Kodak Z980 has 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) and the Samsung HZ50W has measurements of 116mm x 83mm x 91mm (4.6" x 3.3" x 3.6") along with a weight of 426 grams (0.94 lbs).
Contrast the Kodak Z980 vs Samsung HZ50W in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you choose at that time. Following is the front view dimensions comparison of the Z980 compared to the HZ50W.
Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the Z980 and HZ50W is 68 and 70 respectively.
Kodak Z980 vs Samsung HZ50W Sensor Comparison
More often than not, it's hard to envision the contrast between sensor sizing simply by reading specifications. The photograph underneath should give you a far better sense of the sensor dimensions in the Z980 and HZ50W.
To sum up, both cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements albeit not the same MP. You should expect the Samsung HZ50W to deliver extra detail because of its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also allow you to crop photographs somewhat more aggressively. The older Z980 is going to be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor innovation.
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Kodak Z980 vs Samsung HZ50W Specifications
| Kodak EasyShare Z980 | Samsung HZ50W | |
|---|---|---|
| General Information | ||
| Brand Name | Kodak | Samsung |
| Model | Kodak EasyShare Z980 | Samsung HZ50W |
| Also called as | - | WB5500 |
| Class | Small Sensor Superzoom | Small Sensor Superzoom |
| Launched | 2009-01-05 | 2010-05-03 |
| Physical type | Compact | SLR-like (bridge) |
| Sensor Information | ||
| Sensor type | CCD | CCD |
| Sensor size | 1/2.3" | 1/2.3" |
| Sensor dimensions | 6.08 x 4.56mm | 6.08 x 4.56mm |
| Sensor surface area | 27.7mm² | 27.7mm² |
| Sensor resolution | 12MP | 14MP |
| Anti aliasing filter | ||
| Aspect ratio | 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 4:3 and 16:9 |
| Maximum resolution | 4000 x 3000 | 4320 x 3240 |
| Maximum native ISO | 6400 | 3200 |
| Maximum boosted ISO | - | 6400 |
| Minimum native ISO | 64 | 64 |
| RAW data | ||
| Autofocusing | ||
| Focus manually | ||
| Touch focus | ||
| Autofocus continuous | ||
| Autofocus single | ||
| Tracking autofocus | ||
| Selective autofocus | ||
| Center weighted autofocus | ||
| Multi area autofocus | ||
| Autofocus live view | ||
| Face detection autofocus | ||
| Contract detection autofocus | ||
| Phase detection autofocus | ||
| Number of focus points | 25 | - |
| Lens | ||
| Lens mounting type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
| Lens focal range | 26-624mm (24.0x) | 26-676mm (26.0x) |
| Largest aperture | f/2.8-5.0 | f/2.8-5.0 |
| Macro focus range | 10cm | 10cm |
| Crop factor | 5.9 | 5.9 |
| Screen | ||
| Type of screen | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
| Screen diagonal | 3" | 3" |
| Resolution of screen | 201 thousand dots | 230 thousand dots |
| Selfie friendly | ||
| Liveview | ||
| Touch screen | ||
| Viewfinder Information | ||
| Viewfinder | Electronic | Electronic |
| Features | ||
| Lowest shutter speed | 16s | 16s |
| Highest shutter speed | 1/2000s | 1/2000s |
| Continuous shooting rate | 1.0fps | - |
| Shutter priority | ||
| Aperture priority | ||
| Manual mode | ||
| Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
| Custom white balance | ||
| Image stabilization | ||
| Inbuilt flash | ||
| Flash range | 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 | ||
| AE bracketing | ||
| WB bracketing | ||
| Exposure | ||
| Multisegment exposure | ||
| Average exposure | ||
| Spot exposure | ||
| Partial exposure | ||
| AF area exposure | ||
| Center weighted exposure | ||
| 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) |
| Maximum video resolution | 1280x720 | 1280x720 |
| Video data format | Motion JPEG | H.264 |
| Mic port | ||
| Headphone port | ||
| Connectivity | ||
| Wireless | None | None |
| Bluetooth | ||
| NFC | ||
| HDMI | ||
| USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
| GPS | None | None |
| Physical | ||
| Environment sealing | ||
| Water proof | ||
| Dust proof | ||
| Shock proof | ||
| Crush proof | ||
| Freeze proof | ||
| Weight | 445 gr (0.98 lbs) | 426 gr (0.94 lbs) |
| Dimensions | 124 x 91 x 105mm (4.9" x 3.6" x 4.1") | 116 x 83 x 91mm (4.6" x 3.3" x 3.6") |
| DXO scores | ||
| DXO All around score | not tested | not tested |
| DXO Color Depth score | not tested | not tested |
| DXO Dynamic range score | not tested | not tested |
| DXO Low light score | not tested | not tested |
| Other | ||
| Battery model | 4 x AA | SLB-11A |
| 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 |
| Card slots | One | One |
| Price at launch | $249 | $250 |