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Kodak Z980 vs Samsung WB150F

Portability
68
Imaging
34
Features
40
Overall
36
Kodak EasyShare Z980 front
 
Samsung WB150F front
Portability
93
Imaging
37
Features
42
Overall
39

Kodak Z980 vs Samsung WB150F 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
  • Released January 2009
Samsung WB150F
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 24-432mm (F3.2-5.8) lens
  • 188g - 107 x 61 x 23mm
  • Released January 2012
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Kodak Z980 vs Samsung WB150F Overview

On this page, we are analyzing the Kodak Z980 and Samsung WB150F, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras by companies Kodak and Samsung. The resolution of the Z980 (12MP) and the WB150F (14MP) is fairly similar and both cameras offer the same sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The Z980 was brought out 4 years before the WB150F which is quite a significant difference as far as technology is concerned. Each of the cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before delving right into a in-depth comparison, here is a simple highlight of how the Z980 matches up against the WB150F in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Kodak Z980 over the Samsung WB150F

 Z980 WB150F 

Reasons to pick Samsung WB150F over the Kodak Z980

 WB150F Z980 
ReleasedJanuary 2012January 2009More modern by 36 months
Display resolution460k201kClearer display (+259k dot)

Common features in the Kodak Z980 and Samsung WB150F

 Z980 WB150F 
Manually focus Very exact focusing
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display dimensions3"3"Equal display dimensions
Selfie screen Neither has selfie screen
Touch display Neither has Touch display

Kodak Z980 vs Samsung WB150F Physical Comparison

In case you're going to carry around your camera, you need to take into account its weight and size. The Kodak Z980 has external measurements of 124mm x 91mm x 105mm (4.9" x 3.6" x 4.1") along with a weight of 445 grams (0.98 lbs) whilst the Samsung WB150F has specifications of 107mm x 61mm x 23mm (4.2" x 2.4" x 0.9") with a weight of 188 grams (0.41 lbs).

Contrast the Kodak Z980 and Samsung WB150F in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Take into account, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you have chosen during that time. Here is a front view scale comparison of the Z980 versus the WB150F.

Kodak Z980 vs Samsung WB150F size comparison

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability score of the Z980 and WB150F is 68 and 93 respectively.

Kodak Z980 vs Samsung WB150F top view buttons comparison

Kodak Z980 vs Samsung WB150F Sensor Comparison

Sometimes, it can be tough to picture the contrast between sensor sizes purely by going over technical specs. The pic underneath will help offer you a clearer sense of the sensor measurements in the Z980 and WB150F.

As you can tell, both of those cameras have the same sensor dimensions but different megapixels. You can anticipate the Samsung WB150F to offer extra detail having its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also allow you to crop images a bit more aggressively. The more aged Z980 is going to be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor technology.

Kodak Z980 vs Samsung WB150F sensor size comparison

Kodak Z980 vs Samsung WB150F Screen and ViewFinder

Kodak Z980 vs Samsung WB150F Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Kodak Z980 Portrait photography information
Samsung WB150F Portrait photography information
40
focusing manually
supports RAW files
resolution not great (12MP)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
42
you can focus manually
MP count good (14MP)
offers face detection autofocus
no external flash support
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
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Street Comparison

Kodak Z980 Street photography information
Samsung WB150F Street photography information
54
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
supports RAW files
screen is fixed
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
62
has image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competitors (188 grams)
no moving screen
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Kodak Z980
Sports photography with Samsung WB150F
33
great zoom range (26-624mm 24.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
slow continuous shooting (1.0 frames per second)
resolution not great (12MP)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect auto focus
51
excellent zoom range (24-432mm 18.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Optical)
MP count good (14MP)
offers tracking autofocus
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Kodak Z980 Travel photography advice
Samsung WB150F Travel photography advice
51
has built in flash
fairly wide (26mm)
great zoom (624mm)
lack of Time Lapse function
resolution not great (12MP)
does not posses selfie friendly display
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
69
lighter than competitors (188g)
MP count good (14MP)
built-in flash
relatively wide (24mm)
long zoom (432mm)
lack of Time Lapse recording
does not have a selfie friendly display
slow maximum aperture (f3.2)
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Landscape Comparison

Kodak Z980 Landscape photography features
Samsung WB150F Landscape photography features
45
focusing manually
fairly wide (26mm)
good sized screen (3")
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
supports RAW files
cannot switch lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
resolution not great (12MP)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lack of Time Lapse function
49
you can focus manually
relatively wide (24mm)
good sized screen (3 inches)
has image stabilization (Optical)
MP count good (14MP)
cannot switch lens (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.2)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
lack of Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Kodak Z980 as a Vlogging camera
Samsung WB150F as a Vlogging camera
23
fairly wide (26mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
does not posses selfie friendly display
low res video (1280 x 720 pixels)
lack of mic socket
32
relatively wide (24mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
offers face detection autofocus
lighter than competitors (188g)
slow maximum aperture (f3.2)
does not have a selfie friendly display
low video resolution (1280 x 720 pxls)
lack of external mic support
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Kodak Z980 vs Samsung WB150F Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Kodak Z980 and Samsung WB150F
 Kodak EasyShare Z980Samsung WB150F
General Information
Make Kodak Samsung
Model Kodak EasyShare Z980 Samsung WB150F
Type Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Released 2009-01-05 2012-01-09
Physical type Compact Compact
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 12 megapixels 14 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Highest Possible resolution 4000 x 3000 4608 x 3456
Maximum native ISO 6400 3200
Min native ISO 64 80
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Number of focus points 25 -
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 26-624mm (24.0x) 24-432mm (18.0x)
Largest aperture f/2.8-5.0 f/3.2-5.8
Macro focus distance 10cm 5cm
Crop factor 5.9 5.8
Screen
Type of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 3 inches 3 inches
Resolution of display 201 thousand dots 460 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Display technology - TFT LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 16 seconds 16 seconds
Fastest shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Continuous shutter rate 1.0 frames/s 10.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 6.30 m 3.50 m
Flash modes Auto, Fill-in, Red-Eye reduction, Off Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in, Slow Sync
External flash
AE 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 (30, 15 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (30, 15fps)
Maximum video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video data format Motion JPEG MPEG-4, H.264
Mic support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless None Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 445g (0.98 lbs) 188g (0.41 lbs)
Physical dimensions 124 x 91 x 105mm (4.9" x 3.6" x 4.1") 107 x 61 x 23mm (4.2" x 2.4" 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 feature
Storage type SD/SDHC card, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC
Card slots 1 1
Cost at release $249 $230