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Kodak Z980 vs Samsung SL202

Portability
68
Imaging
34
Features
40
Overall
36
Kodak EasyShare Z980 front
 
Samsung SL202 front
Portability
94
Imaging
32
Features
17
Overall
26

Kodak Z980 vs Samsung SL202 Key Specs

Kodak Z980
(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
  • Revealed January 2009
Samsung SL202
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 1600
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 28-102mm (F2.8-5.7) lens
  • 168g - 92 x 61 x 23mm
  • Announced February 2009
  • Also referred to as PL50
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Kodak Z980 vs Samsung SL202 Overview

Following is a thorough overview of the Kodak Z980 versus Samsung SL202, former is a Small Sensor Superzoom while the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by brands Kodak and Samsung. The sensor resolution of the Z980 (12MP) and the SL202 (10MP) is relatively similar and both cameras posses the identical sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The Z980 was manufactured very close to the SL202 and they are of a similar age. The two cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before diving into a step-by-step comparison, here is a brief view of how the Z980 scores versus the SL202 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Kodak Z980 over the Samsung SL202

 Z980 SL202 
Focus manually Very exact focusing
Screen size3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")

Reasons to pick Samsung SL202 over the Kodak Z980

 SL202 Z980 
Screen resolution230k201kCrisper screen (+29k dot)

Common features in the Kodak Z980 and Samsung SL202

 Z980 SL202 
AnnouncedJanuary 2009February 2009Similar age
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Lacking selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Neither offers Touch friendly screen

Kodak Z980 vs Samsung SL202 Physical Comparison

If you are intending to carry around your camera regularly, you'll have to consider its weight and volume. The Kodak Z980 offers exterior 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 SL202 has sizing of 92mm x 61mm x 23mm (3.6" x 2.4" x 0.9") with a weight of 168 grams (0.37 lbs).

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Always remember, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you are using at that time. The following is a front view dimension comparison of the Z980 against the SL202.

Kodak Z980 vs Samsung SL202 size comparison

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the Z980 and SL202 is 68 and 94 respectively.

Kodak Z980 vs Samsung SL202 top view buttons comparison

Kodak Z980 vs Samsung SL202 Sensor Comparison

Sometimes, it is very difficult to visualise the gap between sensor sizes merely by reading specs. The pic here may give you a greater sense of the sensor measurements in the Z980 and SL202.

As you can plainly see, both cameras feature the identical sensor size albeit not the same megapixels. You can count on the Kodak Z980 to deliver greater detail due to its extra 2MP. Higher resolution can also help you crop shots way more aggressively.

Kodak Z980 vs Samsung SL202 sensor size comparison

Kodak Z980 vs Samsung SL202 Screen and ViewFinder

Kodak Z980 vs Samsung SL202 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
Photography Glossary

Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Kodak Z980 Portrait photography advice
Samsung SL202 Portrait photography advice
40
focusing manually
supports RAW formats
megapixel count low (12MP)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
24
supports face detection autofocus
focusing manually not possible
manual exposure not possible
can't use external flash
sensor resolution low (10 megapixels)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
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Street Comparison

Kodak Z980 Street photography info
Samsung SL202 Street photography info
54
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
supports RAW formats
screen does not articulate
sensor is small (1/2.3")
46
no moving screen
does not have image stabilization
very small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Kodak Z980 Sports photography advice
Samsung SL202 Sports photography advice
33
excellent zoom range (26-624mm 24.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
slow continuous shooting (1.0 frames/s)
megapixel count low (12MP)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect autofocus
16
lack of shutter priority mode
does not have image stabilization
sensor resolution low (10MP)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
has no phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Kodak Z980 Travel photography info
Samsung SL202 Travel photography info
51
has built in flash
relatively wide (26mm)
great reach (624mm)
no Timelapse function
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
does not have a selfie friendly display
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
57
built-in flash
reasonably wide (28mm)
no Timelapse mode
sensor resolution low (10MP)
doesn't posses selfie friendly screen
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Kodak Z980 Landscape photography factors
Samsung SL202 Landscape photography factors
45
focusing manually
relatively wide (26mm)
screen size is good (3 inches)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
supports RAW formats
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
no Timelapse function
26
reasonably wide (28mm)
focusing manually not possible
cannot change lenses (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
screen is small (2.7 inches)
manual exposure not possible
does not have image stabilization
sensor resolution low (10 megapixels)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
no Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Kodak Z980 Vlogging factors
Samsung SL202 Vlogging factors
23
relatively wide (26mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
does not have a selfie friendly display
video res low (1280 x 720 pxls)
no external microphone support
27
reasonably wide (28mm)
supports face detection autofocus
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
doesn't posses selfie friendly screen
does not have image stabilization
low quality video (640 x 480 pxls)
no external microphone support
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Kodak Z980 vs Samsung SL202 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Kodak Z980 and Samsung SL202
 Kodak EasyShare Z980Samsung SL202
General Information
Brand Kodak Samsung
Model Kodak EasyShare Z980 Samsung SL202
Alternative name - PL50
Type Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Compact
Revealed 2009-01-05 2009-02-17
Physical type 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 12 megapixels 10 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Highest resolution 4000 x 3000 3648 x 2736
Highest native ISO 6400 1600
Lowest native ISO 64 80
RAW files
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch focus
Continuous AF
AF single
Tracking AF
Selective AF
AF center weighted
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detection AF
Contract detection AF
Phase detection AF
Number of focus points 25 -
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 26-624mm (24.0x) 28-102mm (3.6x)
Maximal aperture f/2.8-5.0 f/2.8-5.7
Macro focus distance 10cm 5cm
Crop factor 5.9 5.9
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 3" 2.7"
Screen resolution 201k dots 230k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 16 seconds 8 seconds
Highest shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/1500 seconds
Continuous shooting rate 1.0 frames per sec -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation Yes -
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 6.30 m 4.60 m
Flash settings Auto, Fill-in, Red-Eye reduction, Off Auto, On, Off, Auto & Red-Eye reduction, Slow Sync, Fill-in Flash, Flash Off, Red-Eye Fix
External flash
AEB
White balance 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) 800 x 592 (20 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (60, 30 fps)
Highest video resolution 1280x720 640x480
Video file format Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
Microphone support
Headphone support
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) 168 gr (0.37 lbs)
Physical dimensions 124 x 91 x 105mm (4.9" x 3.6" x 4.1") 92 x 61 x 23mm (3.6" x 2.4" x 0.9")
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-10A
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SD/SDHC card, Internal SD/MMC/SDHC card, Internal
Card slots 1 1
Cost at launch $249 $140