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Kodak Z980 vs Samsung WB30F

Portability
68
Imaging
34
Features
40
Overall
36
Kodak EasyShare Z980 front
 
Samsung WB30F front
Portability
96
Imaging
39
Features
33
Overall
36

Kodak Z980 vs Samsung WB30F 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 WB30F
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 24-240mm (F3.1-6.3) lens
  • 128g - 98 x 58 x 17mm
  • Announced January 2013
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Kodak Z980 vs Samsung WB30F Overview

Following is a extended assessment of the Kodak Z980 and Samsung WB30F, former is a Small Sensor Superzoom while the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by competitors Kodak and Samsung. There exists a substantial gap between the image resolutions of the Z980 (12MP) and WB30F (16MP) but both cameras offer the same sensor sizes (1/2.3").

Photography Glossary

The Z980 was unveiled 5 years earlier than the WB30F which is quite a big difference as far as technology is concerned. Both of these cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before diving right into a complete comparison, here is a concise highlight of how the Z980 scores against the WB30F in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Kodak Z980 over the Samsung WB30F

 Z980 WB30F 
Manually focus Dial exact focus

Reasons to pick Samsung WB30F over the Kodak Z980

 WB30F Z980 
AnnouncedJanuary 2013January 2009More modern by 48 months
Screen resolution230k201kClearer screen (+29k dot)

Common features in the Kodak Z980 and Samsung WB30F

 Z980 WB30F 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen dimensions3"3"Equal screen dimensions
Selfie screen Missing selfie screen
Touch screen Missing Touch screen

Kodak Z980 vs Samsung WB30F Physical Comparison

For those who are planning to carry around your camera often, you will want to think about its weight and size. The Kodak Z980 has got outer 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) while the Samsung WB30F has specifications of 98mm x 58mm x 17mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.7") having a weight of 128 grams (0.28 lbs).

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Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you select at the time. Following is a front view proportions comparison of the Z980 versus the WB30F.

Kodak Z980 vs Samsung WB30F size comparison

Using dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the Z980 and WB30F is 68 and 96 respectively.

Kodak Z980 vs Samsung WB30F top view buttons comparison

Kodak Z980 vs Samsung WB30F Sensor Comparison

Typically, it is hard to visualise the contrast between sensor sizes just by looking at specifications. The image underneath will help give you a greater sense of the sensor measurements in the Z980 and WB30F.

Plainly, both the cameras have the same sensor dimensions albeit not the same MP. You can expect the Samsung WB30F to give you extra detail having an extra 4MP. Higher resolution will also help you crop shots a bit more aggressively. The more aged Z980 is going to be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor tech.

Kodak Z980 vs Samsung WB30F sensor size comparison

Kodak Z980 vs Samsung WB30F Screen and ViewFinder

Kodak Z980 vs Samsung WB30F Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Kodak Z980 Portrait photography factors
Samsung WB30F Portrait photography factors
40
focusing manually
saves RAW files
sensor resolution low (12MP)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
34
MP count good (16MP)
offers face detection autofocus
manual focus not available
no manual control
can't use external flash
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
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Street Comparison

Kodak Z980 Street photography info
Samsung WB30F Street photography info
54
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
saves RAW files
no moving screen
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
63
image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competitors in class (128 grams)
screen does not articulate
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Kodak Z980 as a Sports photography camera
Samsung WB30F as a Sports photography camera
33
excellent zoom range (26-624mm 24.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
very slow continuous shooting (1.0 frames per second)
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect auto focus
44
image stabilization (Optical)
MP count good (16 megapixels)
offers tracking autofocus
no shutter priority mode
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Kodak Z980
Travel photography with Samsung WB30F
51
has built in flash
decently wide (26mm)
great zoom (624mm)
no Time Lapse function
sensor resolution low (12MP)
doesn't have selfie friendly display
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
69
lighter than competitors in class (128 grams)
MP count good (16 megapixels)
has built in flash
decently wide (24mm)
lack of Timelapse mode
does not feature selfie friendly display
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.1)
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Landscape Comparison

Kodak Z980 as a Landscape photography camera
Samsung WB30F as a Landscape photography camera
45
focusing manually
decently wide (26mm)
screen size is good (3")
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
saves RAW files
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
sensor resolution low (12MP)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
no Time Lapse function
43
decently wide (24mm)
pretty good screen size (3")
image stabilization (Optical)
MP count good (16 megapixels)
manual focus not available
cannot switch lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.1)
no manual control
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
lack of Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Kodak Z980 Vlogging highlights
Samsung WB30F Vlogging highlights
23
decently wide (26mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
doesn't have selfie friendly display
low res video (1280 x 720 pixels)
no external mic jack
33
decently wide (24mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
offers face detection autofocus
lighter than competitors in class (128 grams)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.1)
does not feature selfie friendly display
low res video (1280 x 720 pixels)
lack of external microphone port
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Kodak Z980 vs Samsung WB30F Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Kodak Z980 and Samsung WB30F
 Kodak EasyShare Z980Samsung WB30F
General Information
Make Kodak Samsung
Model Kodak EasyShare Z980 Samsung WB30F
Category Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Compact
Launched 2009-01-05 2013-01-07
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Sensor type CCD CCD
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 12 megapixels 16 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 -
Max resolution 4000 x 3000 4608 x 3456
Max native ISO 6400 3200
Minimum native ISO 64 80
RAW support
Autofocusing
Manual focus
AF touch
AF continuous
AF single
AF tracking
Selective AF
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detect focusing
Contract detect focusing
Phase detect focusing
Number of focus points 25 -
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 26-624mm (24.0x) 24-240mm (10.0x)
Largest aperture f/2.8-5.0 f/3.1-6.3
Macro focus distance 10cm -
Focal length multiplier 5.9 5.8
Screen
Range of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display diagonal 3" 3"
Resolution of display 201 thousand dot 230 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Display tech - QVGA TFT LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic None
Features
Min shutter speed 16s 8s
Max shutter speed 1/2000s 1/2000s
Continuous shutter speed 1.0 frames/s -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes -
Change WB
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 exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
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)
Max video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video data format Motion JPEG MPEG-4, H.264
Microphone jack
Headphone jack
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
Environmental seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 445 gr (0.98 lbs) 128 gr (0.28 lbs)
Physical dimensions 124 x 91 x 105mm (4.9" x 3.6" x 4.1") 98 x 58 x 17mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.7")
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 recording
Storage media SD/SDHC card, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC
Storage slots 1 1
Retail cost $249 $180