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Kodak Z980 vs Samsung SL820

Portability
68
Imaging
34
Features
40
Overall
36
Kodak EasyShare Z980 front
 
Samsung SL820 front
Portability
94
Imaging
34
Features
21
Overall
28

Kodak Z980 vs Samsung SL820 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 SL820
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 1600
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-140mm (F3.4-5.8) lens
  • 168g - 95 x 59 x 23mm
  • Launched February 2009
  • Also Known as IT100
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Kodak Z980 vs Samsung SL820 Overview

Below is a in depth assessment of the Kodak Z980 and Samsung SL820, one being a Small Sensor Superzoom and the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by rivals Kodak and Samsung. The sensor resolution of the Z980 (12MP) and the SL820 (12MP) is pretty close and both cameras boast the same sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The Z980 was manufactured at a similar time to the SL820 which means that they are both of a similar generation. Each of the cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before we go into a comprehensive comparison, here is a quick summation of how the Z980 matches up versus the SL820 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Kodak Z980 over the Samsung SL820

 Z980 SL820 
Focus manually Very precise focusing

Reasons to pick Samsung SL820 over the Kodak Z980

 SL820 Z980 
Screen resolution230k201kSharper screen (+29k dot)

Common features in the Kodak Z980 and Samsung SL820

 Z980 SL820 
LaunchedJanuary 2009February 2009Same generation
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen dimensions3"3"Equal screen sizing
Selfie screen Neither features selfie screen
Touch screen Neither features Touch screen

Kodak Z980 vs Samsung SL820 Physical Comparison

If you are aiming to lug around your camera regularly, you are going to need to factor in its weight and dimensions. The Kodak Z980 enjoys outside dimensions of 124mm x 91mm x 105mm (4.9" x 3.6" x 4.1") with a weight of 445 grams (0.98 lbs) and the Samsung SL820 has dimensions of 95mm x 59mm x 23mm (3.7" x 2.3" x 0.9") along with a weight of 168 grams (0.37 lbs).

Compare the Kodak Z980 and Samsung SL820 in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you are using at that time. The following is a front view scale comparison of the Z980 and the SL820.

Kodak Z980 vs Samsung SL820 size comparison

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability score of the Z980 and SL820 is 68 and 94 respectively.

Kodak Z980 vs Samsung SL820 top view buttons comparison

Kodak Z980 vs Samsung SL820 Sensor Comparison

Quite often, it is difficult to see the contrast in sensor measurements only by looking through technical specs. The visual underneath will help give you a better sense of the sensor dimensions in the Z980 and SL820.

As you can tell, both the cameras provide the same sensor dimensions and the same resolution therefore you should expect comparable quality of photographs however you need to take the production date of the cameras into account.

Kodak Z980 vs Samsung SL820 sensor size comparison

Kodak Z980 vs Samsung SL820 Screen and ViewFinder

Kodak Z980 vs Samsung SL820 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Kodak Z980
Portrait photography with Samsung SL820
40
focusing manually
delivers RAW formats
low MP (12 megapixels)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
26
features face detection focus
focusing manually not possible
no manual control
no external flash support
low resolution sensor (12 megapixels)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
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Street Comparison

Kodak Z980 Street photography factors
Samsung SL820 Street photography factors
54
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
delivers RAW formats
no moving screen
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
47
fixed screen
does not have image stabilization
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Kodak Z980
Sports photography with Samsung SL820
33
long zoom range (26-624mm 24.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
low fps (1.0 frames/s)
low MP (12 megapixels)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
no phase detect auto focus
17
lack of shutter priority mode
does not have image stabilization
low resolution sensor (12 megapixels)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Kodak Z980 Travel photography highlights
Samsung SL820 Travel photography highlights
51
flash built-in
decently wide (26mm)
very long reach (624mm)
does not have Timelapse recording
low MP (12 megapixels)
does not have selfie friendly display
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
57
flash built-in
reasonably wide (28mm)
missing Timelapse recording
low resolution sensor (12MP)
screen isn't selfie friendly
slow max aperture (f3.4)
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Landscape Comparison

Kodak Z980 Landscape photography factors
Samsung SL820 Landscape photography factors
45
focusing manually
decently wide (26mm)
screen size is good (3 inches)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
delivers RAW formats
can't change lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
low MP (12MP)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have Timelapse recording
32
reasonably wide (28mm)
screen is a decent size (3 inch)
focusing manually not possible
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.4)
no manual control
does not have image stabilization
low resolution sensor (12MP)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
missing Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Kodak Z980 Vlogging features
Samsung SL820 Vlogging features
23
decently wide (26mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
does not have selfie friendly display
video res low (1280 x 720 resolution)
does not have microphone jack
27
reasonably wide (28mm)
features face detection focus
slow max aperture (f3.4)
screen isn't selfie friendly
does not have image stabilization
video resolution low (1280 x 720 pixels)
missing external microphone port
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Kodak Z980 vs Samsung SL820 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Kodak Z980 and Samsung SL820
 Kodak EasyShare Z980Samsung SL820
General Information
Company Kodak Samsung
Model Kodak EasyShare Z980 Samsung SL820
Also called - IT100
Class Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Compact
Introduced 2009-01-05 2009-02-17
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 surface area 27.7mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixel 12 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Highest Possible resolution 4000 x 3000 4000 x 3000
Maximum native ISO 6400 1600
Minimum native ISO 64 80
RAW images
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Number of focus points 25 -
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 26-624mm (24.0x) 28-140mm (5.0x)
Highest aperture f/2.8-5.0 f/3.4-5.8
Macro focus range 10cm 5cm
Crop factor 5.9 5.9
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 3 inches 3 inches
Screen resolution 201 thousand dot 230 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic None
Features
Min shutter speed 16 seconds 8 seconds
Max shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/1500 seconds
Continuous shutter speed 1.0 frames/s -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes -
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 6.30 m 4.50 m
Flash options 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
AE bracketing
White balance 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, 15 fps)
Maximum video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video file format Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
Microphone jack
Headphone jack
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 seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 445g (0.98 lbs) 168g (0.37 lbs)
Physical dimensions 124 x 91 x 105mm (4.9" x 3.6" x 4.1") 95 x 59 x 23mm (3.7" x 2.3" x 0.9")
DXO scores
DXO Overall 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 shooting
Type of storage SD/SDHC card, Internal SD/SDHC/MMC/MMCplus, Internal
Storage slots One One
Pricing at release $249 $280