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Kodak Z980 vs Sony H55

Portability
68
Imaging
34
Features
40
Overall
36
Kodak EasyShare Z980 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H55 front
Portability
92
Imaging
37
Features
28
Overall
33

Kodak Z980 vs Sony H55 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
Sony H55
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 25-250mm (F3.5-5.5) lens
  • 200g - 103 x 58 x 29mm
  • Revealed June 2010
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Kodak Z980 vs Sony H55 Overview

Here is a thorough analysis of the Kodak Z980 and Sony H55, one being a Small Sensor Superzoom and the other is a Small Sensor Compact by manufacturers Kodak and Sony. The resolution of the Z980 (12MP) and the H55 (14MP) is fairly close and they possess the same exact sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The Z980 was revealed 17 months earlier than the H55 making the cameras a generation apart from each other. Both of these cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before going in to a in depth comparison, below is a short overview of how the Z980 grades versus the H55 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Kodak Z980 over the Sony H55

 Z980 H55 
Manual focus Very precise focus

Reasons to pick Sony H55 over the Kodak Z980

 H55 Z980 
RevealedJune 2010January 2009Fresher by 17 months
Display resolution230k201kClearer display (+29k dot)

Common features in the Kodak Z980 and Sony H55

 Z980 H55 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display sizing3"3"Equivalent display dimensions
Selfie screen Lacking selfie screen
Touch display Lacking Touch display

Kodak Z980 vs Sony H55 Physical Comparison

For those who are looking to carry your camera frequently, you'll need to take into account its weight and dimensions. The Kodak Z980 has exterior dimensions of 124mm x 91mm x 105mm (4.9" x 3.6" x 4.1") with a weight of 445 grams (0.98 lbs) while the Sony H55 has dimensions of 103mm x 58mm x 29mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.1") with a weight of 200 grams (0.44 lbs).

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Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you are using during that time. Underneath is the front view scale comparison of the Z980 compared to the H55.

Kodak Z980 vs Sony H55 size comparison

Taking into account size and weight, the portability rating of the Z980 and H55 is 68 and 92 respectively.

Kodak Z980 vs Sony H55 top view buttons comparison

Kodak Z980 vs Sony H55 Sensor Comparison

Usually, it is very tough to see the difference in sensor sizing purely by researching specifications. The visual here might offer you a much better sense of the sensor dimensions in the Z980 and H55.

Plainly, both cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing but not the same megapixels. You should anticipate the Sony H55 to result in greater detail because of its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution will help you crop pics a little more aggressively. The older Z980 will be behind when it comes to sensor tech.

Kodak Z980 vs Sony H55 sensor size comparison

Kodak Z980 vs Sony H55 Screen and ViewFinder

Kodak Z980 vs Sony H55 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Kodak Z980 Portrait photography advice
Sony H55 Portrait photography advice
40
manual focus
supports RAW formats
sensor resolution not great (12MP)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
28
resolution is good (14MP)
lack of manual focus
lack of manual exposure
external flash not possible
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
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Street Comparison

Kodak Z980 Street photography features
Sony H55 Street photography features
54
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
supports RAW formats
no articulating screen
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
56
built in image stabilization (Optical)
screen does not articulate
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Kodak Z980
Sports photography with Sony H55
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amazing zoom range (26-624mm 24.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
max frames per second very slow (1.0 frames per second)
sensor resolution not great (12MP)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect AF
38
built in image stabilization (Optical)
resolution is good (14 megapixels)
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Kodak Z980 Travel photography highlights
Sony H55 Travel photography highlights
51
built-in flash
rather wide (26mm)
very long reach (624mm)
does not have Time Lapse mode
sensor resolution not great (12 megapixels)
does not feature selfie friendly screen
slow max aperture (f2.8)
67
resolution is good (14 megapixels)
flash built-in
fairly wide (25mm)
very long zoom (250mm)
does not have Timelapse function
doesn't contain selfie friendly display
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Kodak Z980 Landscape photography information
Sony H55 Landscape photography information
45
manual focus
rather wide (26mm)
decent sized screen (3 inch)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
supports RAW formats
can't switch lenses (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f2.8)
sensor resolution not great (12MP)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
does not have Time Lapse mode
42
fairly wide (25mm)
good sized screen (3 inches)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
resolution is good (14 megapixels)
lack of manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
lack of manual exposure
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
does not have Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Kodak Z980
Vlogging with Sony H55
23
rather wide (26mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
slow max aperture (f2.8)
does not feature selfie friendly screen
video res low (1280 x 720 resolution)
does not have mic port
28
fairly wide (25mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
doesn't contain selfie friendly display
video quality not great (1280 x 720 pxls)
does not have microphone jack
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Kodak Z980 vs Sony H55 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Kodak Z980 and Sony H55
 Kodak EasyShare Z980Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H55
General Information
Brand Kodak Sony
Model Kodak EasyShare Z980 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H55
Category Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Compact
Launched 2009-01-05 2010-06-16
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor - Bionz
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 14MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Highest resolution 4000 x 3000 4320 x 3240
Highest native ISO 6400 3200
Lowest native ISO 64 80
RAW data
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch focus
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Number of focus points 25 9
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 26-624mm (24.0x) 25-250mm (10.0x)
Maximum aperture f/2.8-5.0 f/3.5-5.5
Macro focus distance 10cm 5cm
Crop factor 5.9 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 3 inch 3 inch
Display resolution 201 thousand dot 230 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 16 seconds 30 seconds
Maximum shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/1600 seconds
Continuous shooting speed 1.0fps 10.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation Yes -
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 6.30 m 3.80 m
Flash options Auto, Fill-in, Red-Eye reduction, Off Auto, On, Slow Syncro, Off
External flash
AEB
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 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Highest video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video format Motion JPEG MPEG-4
Microphone input
Headphone input
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 seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 445g (0.98 lbs) 200g (0.44 lbs)
Dimensions 124 x 91 x 105mm (4.9" x 3.6" x 4.1") 103 x 58 x 29mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.1")
DXO scores
DXO All around 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 NP-BG1
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec, portrait1/ portrait2)
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SD/SDHC card, Internal Memory Stick Duo / Pro Duo/ PRO HG-Duo, SD/SDHC, Internal
Storage slots Single Single
Retail pricing $249 $235