Kodak Z980 vs Samsung WB1100F
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Kodak Z980 vs Samsung WB1100F Key Specs
(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
(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

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").

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.

Kodak Z980 vs Samsung WB1100F Gallery
Below is a sample of the gallery pictures for Kodak EasyShare Z980 & Samsung WB1100F. The entire galleries are provided at Kodak Z980 Gallery & Samsung WB1100F Gallery.
Reasons to pick Kodak Z980 over the Samsung WB1100F
Z980 | WB1100F |
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Reasons to pick Samsung WB1100F over the Kodak Z980
WB1100F | Z980 | |||
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Revealed | January 2014 | ![]() | January 2009 | More recent by 60 months |
Display resolution | 460k | ![]() | 201k | Clearer display (+259k dot) |
Common features in the Kodak Z980 and Samsung WB1100F
Z980 | WB1100F | |||
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Manual focus | ![]() | More accurate focusing | ||
Display type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed display |
Display dimension | 3" | ![]() | 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.
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.

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

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 Screen and ViewFinder


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Kodak Z980 vs Samsung WB1100F Specifications
Kodak EasyShare Z980 | Samsung WB1100F | |
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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 |