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Kodak Z980 vs Samsung SL30

Portability
68
Imaging
34
Features
40
Overall
36
Kodak EasyShare Z980 front
 
Samsung SL30 front
Portability
95
Imaging
33
Features
14
Overall
25

Kodak Z980 vs Samsung SL30 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
  • Introduced January 2009
Samsung SL30
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.5" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 1600
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 38-114mm (F2.8-5.7) lens
  • 140g - 94 x 61 x 23mm
  • Launched February 2009
  • Other Name is ES15
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Kodak Z980 vs Samsung SL30 Overview

Let's take a more detailed look at the Kodak Z980 and Samsung SL30, one is a Small Sensor Superzoom and the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by rivals Kodak and Samsung. The resolution of the Z980 (12MP) and the SL30 (10MP) is relatively close and they possess the same exact sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The Z980 was introduced very close to the SL30 so they are of a similar generation. Both the cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before we go in to a step-by-step comparison, below is a brief summation of how the Z980 matches up vs the SL30 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Kodak Z980 over the Samsung SL30

 Z980 SL30 
Focus manually Dial precise focus
Screen sizing3"2.5"Bigger screen (+0.5")

Reasons to pick Samsung SL30 over the Kodak Z980

 SL30 Z980 
Screen resolution230k201kClearer screen (+29k dot)

Common features in the Kodak Z980 and Samsung SL30

 Z980 SL30 
LaunchedJanuary 2009February 2009Same generation
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Missing selfie screen
Touch screen Missing Touch screen

Kodak Z980 vs Samsung SL30 Physical Comparison

For anyone who is aiming to travel with your camera regularly, you have to factor its weight and volume. The Kodak Z980 offers outer measurements of 124mm x 91mm x 105mm (4.9" x 3.6" x 4.1") having a weight of 445 grams (0.98 lbs) while the Samsung SL30 has sizing of 94mm x 61mm x 23mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 0.9") accompanied by a weight of 140 grams (0.31 lbs).

Examine the Kodak Z980 and Samsung SL30 in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you are utilizing during that time. The following is the front view over all size comparison of the Z980 vs the SL30.

Kodak Z980 vs Samsung SL30 size comparison

Using dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the Z980 and SL30 is 68 and 95 respectively.

Kodak Z980 vs Samsung SL30 top view buttons comparison

Kodak Z980 vs Samsung SL30 Sensor Comparison

Quite often, it is hard to picture the gap in sensor dimensions merely by looking through specifications. The pic underneath might offer you a far better sense of the sensor measurements in the Z980 and SL30.

Plainly, the two cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing albeit different megapixels. You should count on the Kodak Z980 to provide you with more detail using its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also enable you to crop photographs a little more aggressively.

Kodak Z980 vs Samsung SL30 sensor size comparison

Kodak Z980 vs Samsung SL30 Screen and ViewFinder

Kodak Z980 vs Samsung SL30 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Kodak Z980
Portrait photography with Samsung SL30
40
focusing manually
saves RAW formats
MP count low (12 megapixels)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
25
features face detection focus
focusing manually not possible
manual mode not possible
no external flash support
megapixel count low (10 megapixels)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
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Street Comparison

Kodak Z980 as a Street photography camera
Samsung SL30 as a Street photography camera
54
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
saves RAW formats
fixed screen
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
47
fixed screen
no image stabilization
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Kodak Z980
Sports photography with Samsung SL30
33
great zoom range (26-624mm 24.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
low fps (1.0 frames/s)
MP count low (12MP)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect autofocus
16
no shutter priority mode
no image stabilization
megapixel count low (10MP)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Kodak Z980
Travel photography with Samsung SL30
51
flash built-in
rather wide (26mm)
long reach (624mm)
doesn't have Timelapse mode
MP count low (12 megapixels)
doesn't feature selfie friendly screen
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
51
built-in flash
missing Time Lapse recording
megapixel count low (10 megapixels)
doesn't posses selfie friendly screen
wide angle not good (38mm)
slow max aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Kodak Z980 as a Landscape photography camera
Samsung SL30 as a Landscape photography camera
45
focusing manually
rather wide (26mm)
screen size is good (3 inches)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
saves RAW formats
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
MP count low (12 megapixels)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have Timelapse mode
22
focusing manually not possible
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not good (38mm)
slow max aperture (f2.8)
screen is somewhat small (2.5 inch)
manual mode not possible
no image stabilization
megapixel count low (10 megapixels)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
missing Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Kodak Z980 Vlogging information
Samsung SL30 Vlogging information
23
rather wide (26mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
doesn't feature selfie friendly screen
low res video (1280 x 720 resolution)
doesn't have external microphone jack
25
features face detection focus
wide angle not good (38mm)
slow max aperture (f2.8)
doesn't posses selfie friendly screen
no image stabilization
low res video (640 x 480 resolution)
missing external mic support
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Kodak Z980 vs Samsung SL30 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Kodak Z980 and Samsung SL30
 Kodak EasyShare Z980Samsung SL30
General Information
Make Kodak Samsung
Model Kodak EasyShare Z980 Samsung SL30
Also called as - ES15
Type Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Compact
Introduced 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 dimensions 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 -
Maximum resolution 4000 x 3000 3648 x 2736
Maximum native ISO 6400 1600
Minimum native ISO 64 80
RAW images
Autofocusing
Manual focus
AF touch
AF continuous
AF single
AF tracking
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
Number of focus points 25 -
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 26-624mm (24.0x) 38-114mm (3.0x)
Highest aperture f/2.8-5.0 f/2.8-5.7
Macro focus range 10cm 5cm
Focal length multiplier 5.9 5.9
Screen
Type of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 3 inches 2.5 inches
Resolution of screen 201 thousand dots 230 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 16s 8s
Maximum shutter speed 1/2000s 1/1500s
Continuous shooting rate 1.0fps -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes -
Change WB
Image stabilization
Built-in 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
Hot shoe
AEB
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
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)
Maximum video resolution 1280x720 640x480
Video format Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
Mic 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
Environmental sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 445g (0.98 lb) 140g (0.31 lb)
Dimensions 124 x 91 x 105mm (4.9" x 3.6" x 4.1") 94 x 61 x 23mm (3.7" 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 -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SD/SDHC card, Internal SD/MMC/SDHC card, Internal
Card slots 1 1
Launch cost $249 $93