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Kodak Z980 vs Samsung WB1100F

Portability
68
Imaging
34
Features
40
Overall
36
Kodak EasyShare Z980 front
 
Samsung WB1100F front
Portability
67
Imaging
40
Features
33
Overall
37

Kodak Z980 vs Samsung WB1100F Key Specs

Kodak Z980
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 64 - 6400
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 26-624mm (F2.8-5.0) lens
  • 445g - 124 x 91 x 105mm
  • Launched January 2009
Samsung WB1100F
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 25-875mm (F3.0-5.9) lens
  • 512g - 125 x 87 x 96mm
  • Revealed January 2014
Photography Glossary

Kodak Z980 vs Samsung WB1100F Overview

Lets look more closely at the Kodak Z980 versus Samsung WB1100F, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras by competitors Kodak and Samsung. There is a sizable difference among the sensor resolutions of the Z980 (12MP) and WB1100F (16MP) but they feature the exact same sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The Z980 was manufactured 6 years before the WB1100F and that is a fairly significant difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Each of the cameras come with different body type with the Kodak Z980 being a Compact camera and the Samsung WB1100F being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.

Before going through a more detailed comparison, below is a quick summary of how the Z980 grades against the WB1100F in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Kodak Z980 over the Samsung WB1100F

 Z980 WB1100F 

Reasons to pick Samsung WB1100F over the Kodak Z980

 WB1100F Z980 
RevealedJanuary 2014January 2009More recent by 60 months
Display resolution460k201kClearer display (+259k dot)

Common features in the Kodak Z980 and Samsung WB1100F

 Z980 WB1100F 
Manual focus More accurate focusing
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display dimension3"3"Identical display dimensions
Selfie screen Absent selfie screen
Touch display Absent Touch display

Kodak Z980 vs Samsung WB1100F Physical Comparison

If you're intending to lug around your camera, you have to factor its weight and measurements. The Kodak Z980 has got physical measurements of 124mm x 91mm x 105mm (4.9" x 3.6" x 4.1") and a weight of 445 grams (0.98 lbs) whilst the Samsung WB1100F has proportions of 125mm x 87mm x 96mm (4.9" x 3.4" x 3.8") and a weight of 512 grams (1.13 lbs).

Contrast the Kodak Z980 versus Samsung WB1100F in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you select at that time. The following is the front view measurement comparison of the Z980 and the WB1100F.

Kodak Z980 vs Samsung WB1100F size comparison

Factoring in size and weight, the portability score of the Z980 and WB1100F is 68 and 67 respectively.

Kodak Z980 vs Samsung WB1100F top view buttons comparison

Kodak Z980 vs Samsung WB1100F Sensor Comparison

Often, it is very tough to see the gap in sensor measurements merely by seeing specifications. The graphic underneath will help offer you a greater sense of the sensor measurements in the Z980 and WB1100F.

To sum up, both of those cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements but not the same megapixels. You can anticipate the Samsung WB1100F to show greater detail due to its extra 4 Megapixels. Greater resolution will help you crop pics much more aggressively. The older Z980 will be disadvantaged with regard to sensor innovation.

Kodak Z980 vs Samsung WB1100F sensor size comparison

Kodak Z980 vs Samsung WB1100F Screen and ViewFinder

Kodak Z980 vs Samsung WB1100F Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Kodak Z980 as a Portrait photography camera
Samsung WB1100F as a Portrait photography camera
40
you can focus manually
saves RAW files
low megapixels (12MP)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
37
has manual focus
megapixel count good (16MP)
manual exposure not possible
cannot use external flash
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
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Street Comparison

Kodak Z980 Street photography highlights
Samsung WB1100F Street photography highlights
54
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
saves RAW files
no articulating screen
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
44
image stabilization (Optical)
no moving screen
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
heavier than competition in class (512 grams)
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Sports Comparison

Kodak Z980 as a Sports photography camera
Samsung WB1100F as a Sports photography camera
33
great zoom range (26-624mm 24.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
continuous shooting slow (1.0 frames/s)
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect auto focus
45
incredible zoom range (25-875mm 35.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count good (16MP)
slow fps (1.0 frames per second)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
has no phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Kodak Z980 Travel photography info
Samsung WB1100F Travel photography info
51
built-in flash
rather wide (26mm)
great zoom (624mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse function
low megapixels (12MP)
doesn't posses selfie friendly screen
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
54
megapixel count good (16MP)
flash built-in
quite wide (25mm)
very long reach (875mm)
missing Time Lapse mode
heavier than competition in class (512 grams)
display is not selfie friendly
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.0)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Kodak Z980
Landscape photography with Samsung WB1100F
45
you can focus manually
rather wide (26mm)
pretty good screen size (3 inch)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
saves RAW files
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
low megapixels (12MP)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have Time Lapse function
45
has manual focus
quite wide (25mm)
good sized screen (3 inches)
image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count good (16 megapixels)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.0)
manual exposure not possible
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
missing Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Kodak Z980 Vlogging factors
Samsung WB1100F Vlogging factors
23
rather wide (26mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
doesn't posses selfie friendly screen
low video resolution (1280 x 720 pxls)
doesn't have external mic support
23
quite wide (25mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.0)
display is not selfie friendly
video resolution low (1280 x 720 pixels)
missing external mic port
heavier than competition in class (512g)
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Kodak Z980 vs Samsung WB1100F Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Kodak Z980 and Samsung WB1100F
 Kodak EasyShare Z980Samsung WB1100F
General Information
Make Kodak Samsung
Model type Kodak EasyShare Z980 Samsung WB1100F
Class Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Launched 2009-01-05 2014-01-07
Body design Compact SLR-like (bridge)
Sensor Information
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.08 x 4.56mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 27.7mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 12MP 16MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Maximum resolution 4000 x 3000 4608 x 3456
Maximum native ISO 6400 3200
Min native ISO 64 80
RAW support
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch to focus
AF continuous
AF single
Tracking AF
AF selectice
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect AF
Total focus points 25 -
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 26-624mm (24.0x) 25-875mm (35.0x)
Largest aperture f/2.8-5.0 f/3.0-5.9
Macro focusing distance 10cm -
Crop factor 5.9 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display diagonal 3" 3"
Resolution of display 201k dot 460k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 16s 8s
Maximum shutter speed 1/2000s 1/2000s
Continuous shooting speed 1.0fps 1.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation Yes -
Change WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 6.30 m -
Flash options Auto, Fill-in, Red-Eye reduction, Off -
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) 1280 x 720
Maximum video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video data format Motion JPEG -
Mic jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless None Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) none
GPS None None
Physical
Environment seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 445g (0.98 lb) 512g (1.13 lb)
Dimensions 124 x 91 x 105mm (4.9" x 3.6" x 4.1") 125 x 87 x 96mm (4.9" x 3.4" x 3.8")
DXO scores
DXO All around 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-10A
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) -
Time lapse recording
Storage media SD/SDHC card, Internal SD, SDHC, SDXC
Storage slots Single Single
Retail pricing $249 $250