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Kodak Z980 vs Sony H400

Portability
68
Imaging
34
Features
40
Overall
36
Kodak EasyShare Z980 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H400 front
Portability
62
Imaging
44
Features
41
Overall
42

Kodak Z980 vs Sony H400 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
  • Announced January 2009
Sony H400
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 25-1550mm (F3.4-6.5) lens
  • 628g - 130 x 95 x 122mm
  • Announced February 2014
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Kodak Z980 vs Sony H400 Overview

Following is a detailed assessment of the Kodak Z980 versus Sony H400, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras by brands Kodak and Sony. There exists a sizeable gap among the sensor resolutions of the Z980 (12MP) and H400 (20MP) but both cameras boast the identical sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The Z980 was unveiled 6 years earlier than the H400 which is a fairly large gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Both the cameras feature different body design with the Kodak Z980 being a Compact camera and the Sony H400 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.

Before we go straight to a in-depth comparison, here is a concise synopsis of how the Z980 grades versus the H400 for portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Kodak Z980 over the Sony H400

 Z980 H400 
Manual focus Very exact focus

Reasons to pick Sony H400 over the Kodak Z980

 H400 Z980 
AnnouncedFebruary 2014January 2009More modern by 62 months
Screen resolution460k201kCrisper screen (+259k dot)

Common features in the Kodak Z980 and Sony H400

 Z980 H400 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen size3"3"Same screen measurement
Selfie screen Neither includes selfie screen
Touch screen Neither includes Touch screen

Kodak Z980 vs Sony H400 Physical Comparison

For anyone who is going to carry around your camera regularly, you will need to consider its weight and proportions. The Kodak Z980 features physical dimensions of 124mm x 91mm x 105mm (4.9" x 3.6" x 4.1") and a weight of 445 grams (0.98 lbs) whilst the Sony H400 has measurements of 130mm x 95mm x 122mm (5.1" x 3.7" x 4.8") and a weight of 628 grams (1.38 lbs).

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Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you are utilizing at the time. Here is a front view sizing comparison of the Z980 and the H400.

Kodak Z980 vs Sony H400 size comparison

Using dimensions and weight, the portability score of the Z980 and H400 is 68 and 62 respectively.

Kodak Z980 vs Sony H400 top view buttons comparison

Kodak Z980 vs Sony H400 Sensor Comparison

Typically, it's difficult to visualize the gap in sensor sizes purely by researching specifications. The image below may offer you a far better sense of the sensor dimensions in the Z980 and H400.

To sum up, each of the cameras come with the identical sensor size albeit different resolution. You should count on the Sony H400 to result in greater detail having an extra 8MP. Higher resolution will help you crop shots a good deal more aggressively. The more aged Z980 will be disadvantaged in sensor technology.

Kodak Z980 vs Sony H400 sensor size comparison

Kodak Z980 vs Sony H400 Screen and ViewFinder

Kodak Z980 vs Sony H400 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Kodak Z980 as a Portrait photography camera
Sony H400 as a Portrait photography camera
40
has manual focus
supports RAW formats
sensor resolution low (12MP)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
39
MP count decent (20MP)
provides face detect focus
focusing manually not possible
can't use external flash
sensor is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
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Street Comparison

Kodak Z980 Street photography information
Sony H400 Street photography information
54
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
supports RAW formats
no moving screen
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
42
has image stabilization (Optical)
no moving screen
sensor is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
more heavy than competitors (628g)
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Sports Comparison

Kodak Z980 as a Sports photography camera
Sony H400 as a Sports photography camera
33
excellent zoom range (26-624mm 24.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
low fps (1.0 fps)
sensor resolution low (12MP)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect AF
50
amazing zoom range (25-1550mm 62.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Optical)
MP count decent (20 megapixels)
provides tracking focus
continuous shooting slow (1.0 frames per second)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Kodak Z980 as a Travel photography camera
Sony H400 as a Travel photography camera
51
has built in flash
relatively wide (26mm)
long reach (624mm)
does not have Timelapse function
sensor resolution low (12MP)
display is not selfie friendly
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
53
MP count decent (20MP)
flash built-in
pretty wide (25mm)
great reach (1550mm)
no Timelapse recording
more heavy than competitors (628g)
screen is not selfie friendly
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.4)
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Landscape Comparison

Kodak Z980 Landscape photography info
Sony H400 Landscape photography info
45
has manual focus
relatively wide (26mm)
pretty good screen size (3 inches)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
supports RAW formats
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have Timelapse function
43
pretty wide (25mm)
screen size is decent (3")
has image stabilization (Optical)
MP count decent (20 megapixels)
focusing manually not possible
can't swap lenses (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.4)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
no Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Kodak Z980 Vlogging factors
Sony H400 Vlogging factors
23
relatively wide (26mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
display is not selfie friendly
video resolution low (1280 x 720 resolution)
does not have external microphone jack
26
pretty wide (25mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
provides face detect focus
comes with microphone socket
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.4)
screen is not selfie friendly
low quality video (1280 x 720 pixels)
more heavy than competitors (628g)
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Kodak Z980 vs Sony H400 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Kodak Z980 and Sony H400
 Kodak EasyShare Z980Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H400
General Information
Brand Kodak Sony
Model type Kodak EasyShare Z980 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H400
Class Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Announced 2009-01-05 2014-02-13
Physical type Compact SLR-like (bridge)
Sensor Information
Processor Chip - Bionz(R)
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 12MP 20MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Highest resolution 4000 x 3000 5152 x 3864
Highest native ISO 6400 3200
Minimum native ISO 64 80
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
Continuous AF
Single AF
Tracking AF
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detection AF
Contract detection AF
Phase detection AF
Total focus points 25 -
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 26-624mm (24.0x) 25-1550mm (62.0x)
Largest aperture f/2.8-5.0 f/3.4-6.5
Macro focusing distance 10cm -
Crop factor 5.9 5.8
Screen
Type of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 3 inch 3 inch
Screen resolution 201 thousand dots 460 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Screen tech - Clear Photo LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic Electronic
Viewfinder resolution - 201 thousand dots
Viewfinder coverage - 100%
Features
Slowest shutter speed 16s 30s
Maximum shutter speed 1/2000s 1/2000s
Continuous shooting rate 1.0fps 1.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Change WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt 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
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
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 format Motion JPEG MPEG-4, H.264
Microphone 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 445g (0.98 pounds) 628g (1.38 pounds)
Physical 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 All around 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 - 300 photographs
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 feature
Type of storage SD/SDHC card, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick PRO Duo/Pro-HG Duo
Card slots Single Single
Cost at launch $249 $268