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Kodak Z980 vs Sony H300

Portability
68
Imaging
34
Features
40
Overall
36
Kodak EasyShare Z980 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H300 front
Portability
63
Imaging
44
Features
37
Overall
41

Kodak Z980 vs Sony H300 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
  • Introduced January 2009
Sony H300
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 25-875mm (F3-5.9) lens
  • 590g - 130 x 95 x 122mm
  • Announced February 2014
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Kodak Z980 vs Sony H300 Overview

Following is a complete analysis of the Kodak Z980 vs Sony H300, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras by rivals Kodak and Sony. There is a noticeable difference between the image resolutions of the Z980 (12MP) and H300 (20MP) but they feature the same exact sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The Z980 was released 6 years before the H300 which is quite a sizable difference as far as tech is concerned. Both of these cameras offer different body type with the Kodak Z980 being a Compact camera and the Sony H300 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.

Before going in to a more detailed comparison, below is a brief synopsis of how the Z980 grades against the H300 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Kodak Z980 over the Sony H300

 Z980 H300 
Focus manually More precise focusing

Reasons to pick Sony H300 over the Kodak Z980

 H300 Z980 
AnnouncedFebruary 2014January 2009More modern by 62 months
Display resolution460k201kCrisper display (+259k dot)

Common features in the Kodak Z980 and Sony H300

 Z980 H300 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display sizing3"3"Equivalent display dimensions
Selfie screen No selfie screen
Touch display No Touch display

Kodak Z980 vs Sony H300 Physical Comparison

When you are planning to carry around your camera regularly, you'll need to consider its weight and size. The Kodak Z980 provides outer measurements of 124mm x 91mm x 105mm (4.9" x 3.6" x 4.1") accompanied by a weight of 445 grams (0.98 lbs) whilst the Sony H300 has specifications of 130mm x 95mm x 122mm (5.1" x 3.7" x 4.8") and a weight of 590 grams (1.30 lbs).

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Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you are using at that time. Following is the front view sizing comparison of the Z980 against the H300.

Kodak Z980 vs Sony H300 size comparison

Taking into account size and weight, the portability rating of the Z980 and H300 is 68 and 63 respectively.

Kodak Z980 vs Sony H300 top view buttons comparison

Kodak Z980 vs Sony H300 Sensor Comparison

Usually, it's hard to visualize the contrast between sensor sizes merely by reading through technical specs. The picture underneath will help offer you a better sense of the sensor measurements in the Z980 and H300.

As you have seen, the 2 cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing but different resolution. You can anticipate the Sony H300 to give extra detail as a result of its extra 8MP. Greater resolution can also enable you to crop pics a little more aggressively. The more aged Z980 is going to be disadvantaged with regard to sensor innovation.

Kodak Z980 vs Sony H300 sensor size comparison

Kodak Z980 vs Sony H300 Screen and ViewFinder

Kodak Z980 vs Sony H300 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
Photography Glossary

Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Kodak Z980 Portrait photography details
Sony H300 Portrait photography details
40
focusing manually
saves RAW files
megapixel count low (12MP)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
39
megapixel count good (20 megapixels)
includes face detection focusing
focusing manually not possible
cannot use external flash
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
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Street Comparison

Kodak Z980 Street photography features
Sony H300 Street photography features
54
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
saves RAW files
no articulating screen
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
43
has image stabilization (Optical)
screen does not articulate
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
heavier than competitors in class (590g)
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Kodak Z980
Sports photography with Sony H300
33
excellent zoom range (26-624mm 24.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
max fps low (1.0 fps)
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
has no phase detect auto focus
49
amazing zoom range (25-875mm 35.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count good (20 megapixels)
includes tracking autofocus
great battery life (350 CIPA)
max frames per second very slow (1.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Kodak Z980 Travel photography features
Sony H300 Travel photography features
51
has built in flash
really wide (26mm)
great zoom (624mm)
doesn't have Timelapse recording
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
doesn't have selfie friendly screen
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
56
great battery life (350 shots)
megapixel count good (20 megapixels)
has built in flash
decently wide (25mm)
great reach (875mm)
lack of Time Lapse function
heavier than competitors in class (590g)
display is not selfie friendly
sluggish max aperture (f3)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Kodak Z980
Landscape photography with Sony H300
45
focusing manually
really wide (26mm)
screen size is good (3")
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
saves RAW files
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
megapixel count low (12MP)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have Timelapse recording
46
decently wide (25mm)
screen is a good size (3 inch)
has image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count good (20 megapixels)
great battery life (350 CIPA)
focusing manually not possible
can't change lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
lack of Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Kodak Z980 Vlogging advice
Sony H300 Vlogging advice
23
really wide (26mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
doesn't have selfie friendly screen
video res low (1280 x 720 pxls)
doesn't have microphone port
24
decently wide (25mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
includes face detection focusing
sluggish max aperture (f3)
display is not selfie friendly
low res video (1280 x 720 resolution)
lack of external mic socket
heavier than competitors in class (590g)
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Kodak Z980 vs Sony H300 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Kodak Z980 and Sony H300
 Kodak EasyShare Z980Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H300
General Information
Make Kodak Sony
Model type Kodak EasyShare Z980 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H300
Type Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Introduced 2009-01-05 2014-02-13
Physical type Compact SLR-like (bridge)
Sensor Information
Chip - Bionz(R)
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 area 27.7mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixels 20 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Max resolution 4000 x 3000 5152 x 3864
Max native ISO 6400 3200
Lowest native ISO 64 80
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Total focus points 25 -
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 26-624mm (24.0x) 25-875mm (35.0x)
Maximum aperture f/2.8-5.0 f/3-5.9
Macro focusing distance 10cm -
Crop factor 5.9 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display diagonal 3 inch 3 inch
Resolution of display 201k dots 460k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Display technology - Clear Photo LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic None
Viewfinder resolution - 201k dots
Features
Minimum shutter speed 16 secs 30 secs
Fastest shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/1500 secs
Continuous shutter rate 1.0fps 1.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 6.30 m 8.80 m
Flash options Auto, Fill-in, Red-Eye reduction, Off Auto, Flash On, Slow Synchro, Flash Off, Advanced Flash
External flash
AEB
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) 1280 x 720 (30p)
Max video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video file format Motion JPEG MPEG-4, H.264
Mic port
Headphone port
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 445 grams (0.98 pounds) 590 grams (1.30 pounds)
Dimensions 124 x 91 x 105mm (4.9" x 3.6" x 4.1") 130 x 95 x 122mm (5.1" x 3.7" x 4.8")
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 life - 350 pictures
Battery type - Battery Pack
Battery ID 4 x AA -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (Off, 10 sec, 2 sec, portrait1, portrait2)
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SD/SDHC card, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick PRO Duo/Pro-HG Duo
Card slots 1 1
Retail pricing $249 $249