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Kodak Z980 vs Samsung WB250F

Portability
68
Imaging
34
Features
40
Overall
36
Kodak EasyShare Z980 front
 
Samsung WB250F front
Portability
93
Imaging
37
Features
44
Overall
39

Kodak Z980 vs Samsung WB250F 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 WB250F
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-432mm (F3.2-5.8) lens
  • 226g - 106 x 62 x 22mm
  • Introduced January 2013
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Kodak Z980 vs Samsung WB250F Overview

Let's look a bit more in depth at the Kodak Z980 versus Samsung WB250F, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras by rivals Kodak and Samsung. The resolution of the Z980 (12MP) and the WB250F (14MP) is relatively comparable and both cameras posses the same sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The Z980 was launched 5 years earlier than the WB250F and that is a fairly serious difference as far as camera technology is concerned. Both of these cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before delving straight to a in depth comparison, here is a simple view of how the Z980 matches up versus the WB250F in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Kodak Z980 over the Samsung WB250F

 Z980 WB250F 
Manually focus More precise focusing

Reasons to pick Samsung WB250F over the Kodak Z980

 WB250F Z980 
IntroducedJanuary 2013January 2009More recent by 48 months
Screen resolution460k201kSharper screen (+259k dot)
Touch screen Quickly navigate

Common features in the Kodak Z980 and Samsung WB250F

 Z980 WB250F 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen dimensions3"3"Equal screen measurement
Selfie screen Neither features selfie screen

Kodak Z980 vs Samsung WB250F Physical Comparison

When you are planning to lug around your camera, you have to take into account its weight and proportions. The Kodak Z980 enjoys physical dimensions of 124mm x 91mm x 105mm (4.9" x 3.6" x 4.1") with a weight of 445 grams (0.98 lbs) while the Samsung WB250F has measurements of 106mm x 62mm x 22mm (4.2" x 2.4" x 0.9") having a weight of 226 grams (0.50 lbs).

Compare the Kodak Z980 versus Samsung WB250F in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Always remember, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you have chosen during that time. Following is a front view dimensions comparison of the Z980 against the WB250F.

Kodak Z980 vs Samsung WB250F size comparison

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the Z980 and WB250F is 68 and 93 respectively.

Kodak Z980 vs Samsung WB250F top view buttons comparison

Kodak Z980 vs Samsung WB250F Sensor Comparison

Normally, it can be hard to envision the difference in sensor measurements simply by seeing technical specs. The photograph below will help give you a better sense of the sensor dimensions in the Z980 and WB250F.

As you can tell, the 2 cameras have the same sensor dimensions albeit not the same resolution. You can count on the Samsung WB250F to produce greater detail utilizing its extra 2MP. Higher resolution will also let you crop shots a bit more aggressively. The older Z980 will be behind in sensor tech.

Kodak Z980 vs Samsung WB250F sensor size comparison

Kodak Z980 vs Samsung WB250F Screen and ViewFinder

Kodak Z980 vs Samsung WB250F Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Kodak Z980 Portrait photography information
Samsung WB250F Portrait photography information
40
you can focus manually
saves RAW formats
low resolution sensor (12MP)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
35
good MP (14MP)
provides face detection focusing
no manual focus
can't use external flash
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
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Street Comparison

Kodak Z980 as a Street photography camera
Samsung WB250F as a Street photography camera
54
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
saves RAW formats
fixed screen
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
62
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition in class (226 grams)
no articulating screen
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Kodak Z980 Sports photography info
Samsung WB250F Sports photography info
33
great zoom range (26-624mm 24.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
continuous shooting slow (1.0 frames/s)
low resolution sensor (12 megapixels)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
has no phase detect AF
51
amazing zoom range (24-432mm 18.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
good MP (14 megapixels)
provides tracking autofocus
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Kodak Z980 as a Travel photography camera
Samsung WB250F as a Travel photography camera
51
built-in flash
reasonably wide (26mm)
very long reach (624mm)
does not have Timelapse mode
low resolution sensor (12 megapixels)
doesn't have selfie friendly screen
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
69
lighter than competition in class (226g)
good MP (14 megapixels)
flash built-in
quite wide (24mm)
long zoom (432mm)
no Timelapse recording
does not feature selfie friendly display
slow max aperture (f3.2)
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Landscape Comparison

Kodak Z980 Landscape photography information
Samsung WB250F Landscape photography information
45
you can focus manually
reasonably wide (26mm)
decent sized screen (3")
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
saves RAW formats
can't swap lenses (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
low resolution sensor (12 megapixels)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
does not have Timelapse mode
44
quite wide (24mm)
screen size is good (3 inches)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
good MP (14MP)
no manual focus
cannot change lens (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.2)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
no Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Kodak Z980 Vlogging features
Samsung WB250F Vlogging features
23
reasonably wide (26mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
doesn't have selfie friendly screen
low res video (1280 x 720 pxls)
does not have microphone jack
35
quite wide (24mm)
built-in touchscreen
built in image stabilization (Optical)
provides face detection focusing
video res high (1920 x 1080 pixels)
lighter than competition in class (226 grams)
slow max aperture (f3.2)
does not feature selfie friendly display
no external microphone jack
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Kodak Z980 vs Samsung WB250F Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Kodak Z980 and Samsung WB250F
 Kodak EasyShare Z980Samsung WB250F
General Information
Manufacturer Kodak Samsung
Model Kodak EasyShare Z980 Samsung WB250F
Category Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Launched 2009-01-05 2013-01-07
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Sensor type CCD BSI-CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.08 x 4.56mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 27.7mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 12MP 14MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 -
Peak resolution 4000 x 3000 4320 x 3240
Highest native ISO 6400 3200
Lowest native ISO 64 100
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Number of focus points 25 -
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 26-624mm (24.0x) 24-432mm (18.0x)
Max aperture f/2.8-5.0 f/3.2-5.8
Macro focus range 10cm -
Crop factor 5.9 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display diagonal 3 inches 3 inches
Resolution of display 201 thousand dot 460 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Display tech - TFT LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic None
Features
Min shutter speed 16s 16s
Max shutter speed 1/2000s 1/2000s
Continuous shutter speed 1.0 frames/s 8.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 6.30 m -
Flash options Auto, Fill-in, Red-Eye reduction, Off -
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) 1920 x 1080 (30 fps), 1280 x 720 (30, 15 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (30, 15fps)
Highest video resolution 1280x720 1920x1080
Video format Motion JPEG MPEG-4, H.264
Microphone input
Headphone input
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 seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 445 gr (0.98 lb) 226 gr (0.50 lb)
Physical dimensions 124 x 91 x 105mm (4.9" x 3.6" x 4.1") 106 x 62 x 22mm (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 -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes
Time lapse shooting
Storage media SD/SDHC card, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC
Storage slots 1 1
Retail price $249 $250