Kodak Z980 vs Samsung TL220
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Kodak Z980 vs Samsung TL220 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
- Introduced January 2009
(Full Review)
- 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Display
- ISO 80 - 3200
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 27-124mm (F3.5-5.9) lens
- 169g - 100 x 60 x 19mm
- Revealed August 2009
- Additionally Known as ST500

Kodak Z980 vs Samsung TL220 Overview
Let's look much closer at the Kodak Z980 versus Samsung TL220, one being a Small Sensor Superzoom and the other is a Small Sensor Compact by competitors Kodak and Samsung. The image resolution of the Z980 (12MP) and the TL220 (12MP) is very similar and they feature the exact same sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

The Z980 was brought out 7 months prior to the TL220 so they are both of a similar generation. The two cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).
Before we go in to a detailed comparison, below is a short summation of how the Z980 scores versus the TL220 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Kodak Z980 vs Samsung TL220 Gallery
Below is a sample of the gallery pics for Kodak EasyShare Z980 and Samsung TL220. The entire galleries are viewable at Kodak Z980 Gallery and Samsung TL220 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Kodak Z980 over the Samsung TL220
Z980 | TL220 | |||
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Focus manually | ![]() | Dial precise focusing |
Reasons to pick Samsung TL220 over the Kodak Z980
TL220 | Z980 | |||
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Revealed | August 2009 | ![]() | January 2009 | More recent by 7 months |
Display resolution | 230k | ![]() | 201k | Clearer display (+29k dot) |
Touch friendly display | ![]() | Easily navigate |
Common features in the Kodak Z980 and Samsung TL220
Z980 | TL220 | |||
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Display type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed display |
Display dimension | 3" | ![]() | 3" | Identical display sizing |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Neither features selfie screen |
Kodak Z980 vs Samsung TL220 Physical Comparison
When you are intending to lug around your camera regularly, you're going to have to think about its weight and proportions. The Kodak Z980 enjoys physical measurements of 124mm x 91mm x 105mm (4.9" x 3.6" x 4.1") with a weight of 445 grams (0.98 lbs) whilst the Samsung TL220 has measurements of 100mm x 60mm x 19mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 0.7") and a weight of 169 grams (0.37 lbs).
Take a look at the Kodak Z980 versus Samsung TL220 in the new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you select at the time. Below is the front view measurements comparison of the Z980 compared to the TL220.

Considering size and weight, the portability score of the Z980 and TL220 is 68 and 95 respectively.

Kodak Z980 vs Samsung TL220 Sensor Comparison
Oftentimes, its tough to visualise the contrast between sensor measurements merely by reviewing a spec sheet. The visual here should provide you a stronger sense of the sensor measurements in the Z980 and TL220.
Clearly, both of these cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements and the exact same MP so you should expect similar quality of pictures however you really should take the release date of the products into consideration. The older Z980 is going to be disadvantaged in sensor tech.

Kodak Z980 vs Samsung TL220 Screen and ViewFinder


Photography Type Scores
Portrait Comparison

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Kodak Z980 vs Samsung TL220 Specifications
Kodak EasyShare Z980 | Samsung TL220 | |
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General Information | ||
Make | Kodak | Samsung |
Model type | Kodak EasyShare Z980 | Samsung TL220 |
Also referred to as | - | ST500 |
Category | Small Sensor Superzoom | Small Sensor Compact |
Introduced | 2009-01-05 | 2009-08-13 |
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, 3:2 and 16:9 |
Highest Possible resolution | 4000 x 3000 | 4000 x 3000 |
Maximum native ISO | 6400 | 3200 |
Lowest native ISO | 64 | 80 |
RAW images | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
AF touch | ||
AF continuous | ||
AF single | ||
AF tracking | ||
Selective AF | ||
Center weighted AF | ||
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) | 27-124mm (4.6x) |
Maximal aperture | f/2.8-5.0 | f/3.5-5.9 |
Macro focusing range | 10cm | 5cm |
Focal length multiplier | 5.9 | 5.9 |
Screen | ||
Screen type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Screen size | 3 inch | 3 inch |
Resolution of screen | 201 thousand dot | 230 thousand dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch display | ||
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | Electronic | None |
Features | ||
Minimum shutter speed | 16 secs | 8 secs |
Fastest shutter speed | 1/2000 secs | 1/2000 secs |
Continuous shutter speed | 1.0 frames/s | - |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manually set exposure | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | - |
Set WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Integrated flash | ||
Flash distance | 6.30 m | 3.40 m |
Flash modes | Auto, Fill-in, Red-Eye reduction, Off | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in, Slow sync, Manual |
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, 15 fps) |
Maximum video resolution | 1280x720 | 1280x720 |
Video file 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 gr (0.98 lbs) | 169 gr (0.37 lbs) |
Dimensions | 124 x 91 x 105mm (4.9" x 3.6" x 4.1") | 100 x 60 x 19mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 0.7") |
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 | SLB-07A |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec) | Yes (10 sec, 2 sec, Double, Motion Timer) |
Time lapse recording | ||
Type of storage | SD/SDHC card, Internal | MicroSD/ MicroSDHC, internal |
Storage slots | One | One |
Launch price | $249 | $90 |