Kodak Z980 vs Samsung WB210
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Kodak Z980 vs Samsung WB210 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
- Announced January 2009
(Full Review)
- 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3.5" Fixed Display
- ISO 80 - 1600 (Raise to 3200)
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 24-288mm (F2.9-5.9) lens
- 174g - 101 x 59 x 22mm
- Revealed July 2011

Kodak Z980 vs Samsung WB210 Overview
Its time to take a more detailed look at the Kodak Z980 vs Samsung WB210, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras by rivals Kodak and Samsung. The resolution of the Z980 (12MP) and the WB210 (14MP) is fairly well matched and both cameras have the same sensor measurements (1/2.3").

The Z980 was revealed 3 years before the WB210 which is quite a large gap as far as tech is concerned. The two cameras have the same body design (Compact).
Before diving straight to a more detailed comparison, here is a short summary of how the Z980 scores versus the WB210 for portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Kodak Z980 vs Samsung WB210 Gallery
Below is a sample of the gallery pictures for Kodak EasyShare Z980 and Samsung WB210. The full galleries are available at Kodak Z980 Gallery and Samsung WB210 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Kodak Z980 over the Samsung WB210
Z980 | WB210 | |||
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Display resolution | 201k | ![]() | 1k | Clearer display (+200k dot) |
Reasons to pick Samsung WB210 over the Kodak Z980
WB210 | Z980 | |||
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Revealed | July 2011 | ![]() | January 2009 | Newer by 30 months |
Display dimensions | 3.5" | ![]() | 3" | Larger display (+0.5") |
Touch friendly display | ![]() | Easily navigate |
Common features in the Kodak Z980 and Samsung WB210
Z980 | WB210 | |||
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Manually focus | ![]() | Dial accurate focus | ||
Display type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed display |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Neither offers selfie screen |
Kodak Z980 vs Samsung WB210 Physical Comparison
For anybody who is going to travel with your camera frequently, you're going to have to take into account its weight and size. The Kodak Z980 offers outside dimensions of 124mm x 91mm x 105mm (4.9" x 3.6" x 4.1") accompanied by a weight of 445 grams (0.98 lbs) and the Samsung WB210 has specifications of 101mm x 59mm x 22mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 0.9") accompanied by a weight of 174 grams (0.38 lbs).
Analyze the Kodak Z980 vs Samsung WB210 in the new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you are utilising at the time. Here is a front view proportions comparison of the Z980 vs the WB210.

Factoring in size and weight, the portability rating of the Z980 and WB210 is 68 and 94 respectively.

Kodak Z980 vs Samsung WB210 Sensor Comparison
Generally, it is difficult to visualize the gap between sensor dimensions only by reading through specs. The pic here will give you a better sense of the sensor sizes in the Z980 and WB210.
All in all, both of those cameras provide the same sensor dimensions but different megapixels. You should anticipate the Samsung WB210 to resolve greater detail because of its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also enable you to crop photos more aggressively. The more aged Z980 is going to be disadvantaged in sensor innovation.

Kodak Z980 vs Samsung WB210 Screen and ViewFinder


Photography Type Scores
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Kodak Z980 vs Samsung WB210 Specifications
Kodak EasyShare Z980 | Samsung WB210 | |
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General Information | ||
Company | Kodak | Samsung |
Model type | Kodak EasyShare Z980 | Samsung WB210 |
Class | Small Sensor Superzoom | Small Sensor Superzoom |
Announced | 2009-01-05 | 2011-07-19 |
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 megapixel | 14 megapixel |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 |
Max resolution | 4000 x 3000 | 4320 x 3240 |
Max native ISO | 6400 | 1600 |
Max enhanced ISO | - | 3200 |
Minimum native ISO | 64 | 80 |
RAW support | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
AF touch | ||
Continuous AF | ||
AF single | ||
Tracking AF | ||
AF selectice | ||
Center weighted AF | ||
AF multi area | ||
Live view AF | ||
Face detect focusing | ||
Contract detect focusing | ||
Phase detect focusing | ||
Total focus points | 25 | - |
Cross type focus points | - | - |
Lens | ||
Lens mount type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens zoom range | 26-624mm (24.0x) | 24-288mm (12.0x) |
Highest aperture | f/2.8-5.0 | f/2.9-5.9 |
Macro focusing range | 10cm | 5cm |
Crop factor | 5.9 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Display type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Display sizing | 3 inches | 3.5 inches |
Display resolution | 201k dots | 1k dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch friendly | ||
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | Electronic | None |
Features | ||
Min shutter speed | 16s | 8s |
Max shutter speed | 1/2000s | 1/2000s |
Continuous shutter rate | 1.0 frames/s | - |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manually set exposure | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | - |
Set WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Built-in flash | ||
Flash distance | 6.30 m | 3.50 m |
Flash options | Auto, Fill-in, Red-Eye reduction, Off | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in, Slow Sync |
Hot shoe | ||
Auto exposure bracketing | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment | ||
Average | ||
Spot | ||
Partial | ||
AF area | ||
Center weighted | ||
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 fps) |
Max video resolution | 1280x720 | 1280x720 |
Video file format | Motion JPEG | Motion JPEG |
Mic support | ||
Headphone support | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | None | None |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
GPS | None | None |
Physical | ||
Environment sealing | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 445g (0.98 lb) | 174g (0.38 lb) |
Physical dimensions | 124 x 91 x 105mm (4.9" x 3.6" x 4.1") | 101 x 59 x 22mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 0.9") |
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 | - |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec) | Yes (2 or 10 sec, Double) |
Time lapse shooting | ||
Type of storage | SD/SDHC card, Internal | microSC/SDHC, Internal |
Card slots | One | One |
Price at release | $249 | $279 |