Kodak Z980 vs Samsung WB350F

The following is a in-depth review of the Kodak Z980 versus Samsung WB350F, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras by brands Kodak and Samsung. There is a sizable difference between the image resolutions of the Z980 (12MP) and WB350F (16MP) but both cameras boast the same sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The Z980 was manufactured 6 years prior to the WB350F which is quite a significant difference as far as tech is concerned. Both cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before going into a complete comparison, here is a short summation of how the Z980 matches up versus the WB350F with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Below is a preview of the gallery images for Kodak EasyShare Z980 & Samsung WB350F. The entire galleries are available at Kodak Z980 Gallery & Samsung WB350F Gallery.

In case you're planning to travel with your camera regularly, you will want to factor in its weight and size. The Kodak Z980 has got outside dimensions of 124mm x 91mm x 105mm (4.9" x 3.6" x 4.1") and a weight of 445 grams (0.98 lbs) while the Samsung WB350F has specifications of 114mm x 65mm x 25mm (4.5" x 2.6" x 1.0") and a weight of 276 grams (0.61 lbs).

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Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you have chosen at the time. Below is a front view scale comparison of the Z980 against the WB350F.

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability rating of the Z980 and WB350F is 68 and 90 respectively.

Oftentimes, it is very difficult to visualise the difference between sensor dimensions merely by looking at specs. The pic underneath will offer you a clearer sense of the sensor sizes in the Z980 and WB350F.

All in all, each of the cameras have the same sensor dimensions albeit not the same MP. You can expect the Samsung WB350F to give greater detail due to its extra 4 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also enable you to crop shots a bit more aggressively. The more aged Z980 is going to be disadvantaged with regard to sensor technology.