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Kodak Z980 vs Samsung WB210

Portability
68
Imaging
34
Features
40
Overall
36
Kodak EasyShare Z980 front
 
Samsung WB210 front
Portability
94
Imaging
37
Features
45
Overall
40

Kodak Z980 vs Samsung WB210 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
  • Announced January 2009
Samsung WB210
(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
Photography Glossary

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").

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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.

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Reasons to pick Kodak Z980 over the Samsung WB210

 Z980 WB210 
Display resolution201k1kClearer display (+200k dot)

Reasons to pick Samsung WB210 over the Kodak Z980

 WB210 Z980 
RevealedJuly 2011January 2009Newer by 30 months
Display dimensions3.5"3"Larger display (+0.5")
Touch friendly display Easily navigate

Common features in the Kodak Z980 and Samsung WB210

 Z980 WB210 
Manually focus Dial accurate focus
Display typeFixed 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).

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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.

Kodak Z980 vs Samsung WB210 size comparison

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

Kodak Z980 vs Samsung WB210 top view buttons comparison

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 sensor size comparison

Kodak Z980 vs Samsung WB210 Screen and ViewFinder

Kodak Z980 vs Samsung WB210 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Kodak Z980 Portrait photography highlights
Samsung WB210 Portrait photography highlights
40
you can focus manually
exports RAW files
low resolution (12 megapixels)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
39
manual focus
megapixel count good (14 megapixels)
includes face detection focusing
lack of manual mode
external flash not possible
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
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Street Comparison

Kodak Z980 as a Street photography camera
Samsung WB210 as a Street photography camera
54
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
exports RAW files
screen does not articulate
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
66
has image stabilization (Optical)
has touch focus
lighter than competition in class (174g)
no articulating screen
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Kodak Z980 Sports photography advice
Samsung WB210 Sports photography advice
33
incredible zoom range (26-624mm 24.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
max frames per second very slow (1.0 frames/s)
low resolution (12 megapixels)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect autofocus
38
has image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count good (14 megapixels)
no shutter priority mode
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Kodak Z980 Travel photography factors
Samsung WB210 Travel photography factors
51
built-in flash
fairly wide (26mm)
long zoom (624mm)
missing Time Lapse mode
low resolution (12 megapixels)
doesn't feature selfie friendly display
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
71
lighter than competition in class (174g)
has touch focus
megapixel count good (14MP)
has built in flash
relatively wide (24mm)
great reach (288mm)
missing Time Lapse function
does not offer selfie friendly display
slow maximum aperture (f2.9)
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Landscape Comparison

Kodak Z980 as a Landscape photography camera
Samsung WB210 as a Landscape photography camera
45
you can focus manually
fairly wide (26mm)
screen size is good (3 inches)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
exports RAW files
cannot swap lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
low resolution (12MP)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
missing Time Lapse mode
46
manual focus
relatively wide (24mm)
big screen (3.5 inch)
has image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count good (14MP)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f2.9)
lack of manual mode
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
missing Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Kodak Z980 Vlogging highlights
Samsung WB210 Vlogging highlights
23
fairly wide (26mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
doesn't feature selfie friendly display
video quality not great (1280 x 720 resolution)
missing external mic port
33
relatively wide (24mm)
touchscreen functionality
has image stabilization (Optical)
includes face detection focusing
lighter than competition in class (174g)
slow maximum aperture (f2.9)
does not offer selfie friendly display
low video resolution (1280 x 720 pixels)
missing external mic support
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Kodak Z980 vs Samsung WB210 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Kodak Z980 and Samsung WB210
 Kodak EasyShare Z980Samsung WB210
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