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Kodak Z980 vs Samsung TL220

Portability
68
Imaging
34
Features
40
Overall
36
Kodak EasyShare Z980 front
 
Samsung TL220 front
Portability
95
Imaging
35
Features
27
Overall
31

Kodak Z980 vs Samsung TL220 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 TL220
(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
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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").

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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.

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Reasons to pick Kodak Z980 over the Samsung TL220

 Z980 TL220 
Focus manually Dial precise focusing

Reasons to pick Samsung TL220 over the Kodak Z980

 TL220 Z980 
RevealedAugust 2009January 2009More recent by 7 months
Display resolution230k201kClearer display (+29k dot)
Touch friendly display Easily navigate

Common features in the Kodak Z980 and Samsung TL220

 Z980 TL220 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display dimension3"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).

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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.

Kodak Z980 vs Samsung TL220 size comparison

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

Kodak Z980 vs Samsung TL220 top view buttons comparison

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 sensor size comparison

Kodak Z980 vs Samsung TL220 Screen and ViewFinder

Kodak Z980 vs Samsung TL220 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Kodak Z980 Portrait photography details
Samsung TL220 Portrait photography details
40
focusing manually
supports RAW files
sensor resolution low (12MP)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
21
focusing manually not possible
no manual control
external flash not possible
megapixel count low (12MP)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
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Street Comparison

Kodak Z980 Street photography features
Samsung TL220 Street photography features
54
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
supports RAW files
screen does not articulate
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
62
image stabilization (Optical)
supports touch focus
no articulating screen
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Kodak Z980 Sports photography information
Samsung TL220 Sports photography information
33
excellent zoom range (26-624mm 24.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
slow continuous shooting (1.0 frames per second)
sensor resolution low (12MP)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect AF
27
image stabilization (Optical)
lack of shutter priority mode
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
has no phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Kodak Z980 as a Travel photography camera
Samsung TL220 as a Travel photography camera
51
flash built-in
pretty wide (26mm)
long zoom (624mm)
missing Timelapse function
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
does not offer selfie friendly screen
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
62
supports touch focus
flash built-in
reasonably wide (27mm)
does not have Timelapse recording
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
does not have selfie friendly screen
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Kodak Z980 Landscape photography features
Samsung TL220 Landscape photography features
45
focusing manually
pretty wide (26mm)
decent sized screen (3 inches)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
supports RAW files
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
sensor resolution low (12MP)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
missing Timelapse function
37
reasonably wide (27mm)
decent sized screen (3")
image stabilization (Optical)
focusing manually not possible
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
no manual control
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
does not have Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Kodak Z980 as a Vlogging camera
Samsung TL220 as a Vlogging camera
23
pretty wide (26mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
does not offer selfie friendly screen
low video resolution (1280 x 720 pxls)
missing external microphone socket
31
reasonably wide (27mm)
touchscreen capability
image stabilization (Optical)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
does not have selfie friendly screen
video quality not great (1280 x 720 resolution)
does not have external microphone jack
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Kodak Z980 vs Samsung TL220 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Kodak Z980 and Samsung TL220
 Kodak EasyShare Z980Samsung TL220
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