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Kodak Z980 vs Samsung WB35F

Portability
68
Imaging
34
Features
40
Overall
36
Kodak EasyShare Z980 front
 
Samsung WB35F front
Portability
93
Imaging
40
Features
33
Overall
37

Kodak Z980 vs Samsung WB35F Key Specs

Kodak Z980
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 64 - 6400
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 26-624mm (F2.8-5.0) lens
  • 445g - 124 x 91 x 105mm
  • Introduced January 2009
Samsung WB35F
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 24-288mm (F3.1-6.3) lens
  • 194g - 101 x 61 x 28mm
  • Introduced January 2014
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Kodak Z980 vs Samsung WB35F Overview

Below, we will be looking at the Kodak Z980 and Samsung WB35F, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras by rivals Kodak and Samsung. There exists a considerable gap among the image resolutions of the Z980 (12MP) and WB35F (16MP) but they possess the exact same sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The Z980 was unveiled 6 years earlier than the WB35F and that is a fairly large difference as far as camera technology is concerned. Both of these cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before diving straight into a comprehensive comparison, below is a concise summation of how the Z980 matches up versus the WB35F for portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Photography Glossary

        

Reasons to pick Kodak Z980 over the Samsung WB35F

 Z980 WB35F 
Screen dimension3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")

Reasons to pick Samsung WB35F over the Kodak Z980

 WB35F Z980 
IntroducedJanuary 2014January 2009Fresher by 60 months
Screen resolution230k201kClearer screen (+29k dot)

Common features in the Kodak Z980 and Samsung WB35F

 Z980 WB35F 
Manual focus Very exact focus
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Neither has selfie screen
Touch friendly screen No Touch friendly screen

Kodak Z980 vs Samsung WB35F Physical Comparison

When you are looking to carry your camera often, you have to factor in its weight and size. The Kodak Z980 has exterior measurements of 124mm x 91mm x 105mm (4.9" x 3.6" x 4.1") having a weight of 445 grams (0.98 lbs) while the Samsung WB35F has specifications of 101mm x 61mm x 28mm (4.0" x 2.4" x 1.1") having a weight of 194 grams (0.43 lbs).

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Remember, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you use at that moment. Underneath is the front view size comparison of the Z980 and the WB35F.

Kodak Z980 vs Samsung WB35F size comparison

Using dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the Z980 and WB35F is 68 and 93 respectively.

Kodak Z980 vs Samsung WB35F top view buttons comparison

Kodak Z980 vs Samsung WB35F Sensor Comparison

Quite often, it is very hard to picture the gap in sensor sizing merely by researching specs. The photograph underneath will offer you a more clear sense of the sensor sizing in the Z980 and WB35F.

All in all, the two cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements albeit different megapixels. You can expect the Samsung WB35F to render greater detail having an extra 4 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also allow you to crop pictures somewhat more aggressively. The older Z980 will be disadvantaged with regard to sensor tech.

Kodak Z980 vs Samsung WB35F sensor size comparison

Kodak Z980 vs Samsung WB35F Screen and ViewFinder

Kodak Z980 vs Samsung WB35F Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Kodak Z980
Portrait photography with Samsung WB35F
40
has manual focus
delivers RAW formats
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
37
has manual focus
MP count decent (16MP)
manual exposure not possible
no external flash support
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Kodak Z980
Street photography with Samsung WB35F
54
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
delivers RAW formats
no articulating screen
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
62
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition (194 grams)
fixed screen
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Kodak Z980 Sports photography info
Samsung WB35F Sports photography info
33
incredible zoom range (26-624mm 24.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
max fps very slow (1.0 fps)
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect AF
40
built in image stabilization (Optical)
MP count decent (16 megapixels)
no shutter priority
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Kodak Z980 Travel photography highlights
Samsung WB35F Travel photography highlights
51
built-in flash
fairly wide (26mm)
long reach (624mm)
missing Time Lapse recording
megapixel count low (12MP)
display is not selfie friendly
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
70
lighter than competition (194 grams)
MP count decent (16 megapixels)
built-in flash
really wide (24mm)
great reach (288mm)
lack of Timelapse recording
does not posses selfie friendly screen
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.1)
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Landscape Comparison

Kodak Z980 Landscape photography details
Samsung WB35F Landscape photography details
45
has manual focus
fairly wide (26mm)
screen size is good (3 inch)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
delivers RAW formats
can't switch lens (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
megapixel count low (12MP)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
missing Time Lapse recording
43
has manual focus
really wide (24mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
MP count decent (16MP)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.1)
tiny screen (2.7 inch)
manual exposure not possible
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
lack of Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Kodak Z980 as a Vlogging camera
Samsung WB35F as a Vlogging camera
23
fairly wide (26mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
display is not selfie friendly
low res video (1280 x 720 pxls)
missing external mic socket
31
really wide (24mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition (194 grams)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.1)
does not posses selfie friendly screen
video resolution low (1280 x 720 pixels)
lack of microphone support
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Kodak Z980 vs Samsung WB35F Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Kodak Z980 and Samsung WB35F
 Kodak EasyShare Z980Samsung WB35F
General Information
Brand Name Kodak Samsung
Model type Kodak EasyShare Z980 Samsung WB35F
Category Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Introduced 2009-01-05 2014-01-07
Physical type 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 surface area 27.7mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixels 16 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Peak resolution 4000 x 3000 4608 x 3456
Highest native ISO 6400 3200
Min native ISO 64 80
RAW images
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch focus
AF continuous
Single AF
Tracking AF
AF selectice
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detection AF
Contract detection AF
Phase detection AF
Total focus points 25 -
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 26-624mm (24.0x) 24-288mm (12.0x)
Highest aperture f/2.8-5.0 f/3.1-6.3
Macro focusing distance 10cm -
Crop factor 5.9 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 3" 2.7"
Resolution of screen 201 thousand dots 230 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 16s 8s
Fastest shutter speed 1/2000s 1/2000s
Continuous shutter rate 1.0 frames per second -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes -
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 6.30 m -
Flash modes Auto, Fill-in, Red-Eye reduction, Off -
External flash
AEB
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
Highest video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video data format Motion JPEG -
Microphone support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless None Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) none
GPS None None
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 445 gr (0.98 lb) 194 gr (0.43 lb)
Dimensions 124 x 91 x 105mm (4.9" x 3.6" x 4.1") 101 x 61 x 28mm (4.0" x 2.4" x 1.1")
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 BP70A
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) -
Time lapse shooting
Storage type SD/SDHC card, Internal MicroSD, MicroSDHC, MicroSDXC
Card slots One One
Pricing at release $249 $130